Statement record

Tim Kaine — Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Senator (D-VA) · Sep 30, 2024

After meeting Virginians in Damascus, Marion, and Galax on Sep. 30, 2024, Kaine said: "My heart breaks for everyone affected by this devastating storm. I'm grateful to the first responders... I'm glad that President Biden heeded the call of my colleagues and me for an emergency declaration, which will bring critical resources to the region. I will keep working in a bipartisan way to ensure that our communities receive the full support they need to recover."

Analysis notes

Core cohort (senator, affected state). Relief framing; bipartisan; no climate link, no GOP-resistance claim.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Addresses Helene's impact on Southwest Virginia.
Climate Connection no — No climate-change framing.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Bipartisan; no GOP-resistance claim.