Tim Kaine: “I rise to speak in opposition to the Cruz amendment. The Cruz amendment is contrary to the purpose of the resolution…”

“I rise to speak in opposition to the Cruz amendment. The Cruz amendment is contrary to the purpose of the resolution before the body. The resolution before the body is to make sure that Congress is involved in decisions about war. The Cruz amendment is contrary to that purpose by praising the President for a military action taken not only without congressional approval but without notification to Congress. Second, we are all glad General Soleimani is dead. That is good for the world. But there are legitimate questions about the mission-- particularly, should it have been taken out on Iraqi soil over the objection of the Iraqi Government? That has now led the Iraqi Parliament to ask U.S. troops to withdraw from the region, which would empower Iran and empower ISIS. Finally, the Cruz amendment talks about President Trump. This resolution is not about President Trump. I had an original version of it that referenced activities of the administration, but my Republican colleagues---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired.”