Rand Paul actually said...

"War is a messy business and people do lose their lives, people you know."

"the Congress really declares war, the Congress makes these decisions, that, unilaterally, these decisions are not made without the approval of Congress or the people."

"we are in the process of becoming involved in a new war, in Syria, and there are many within the administration, which you will be part of, who argue for just doing this secretly, without votes; basic..."

"The public is not interested in a new war."