Tim Kaine actually said...

"I think we need to start by making clear-eyed threat assessments and prioritizing U.S. national security interests."

"Assad would only be willing... to come to the table to negotiate a settlement if he feels like he is threatened."

"I think we would have been wise to do it when Senator McCain suggested it, and I think we would still be wise to do it."

"I believe it is being carried out in violation of basic legal principles, because Congress has not done what Congress is supposed to do."