Criticism of Government Policies
Kaine attacks the government's most controversial actions and positions; the Federal response to Hurricane Katrina (See also: Criticism of government response to Hurricane Katrina), "Families in the Gulf Coast see as they wait to rebuild their lives," the United States economy, "Americans who lose their jobs see as they look to rebuild their careers," the Iraq War, "and our soldiers in Iraq see that as they try to rebuild a nation."
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