“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordMarch 21, 2017
I would take no issue with the Congress stepping forward with an AUMF [authorization for the use of military force]. I think it would be a statement of the American people's resolve if you did so.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Kaine advocates for Congress to authorize military force against ISIS.

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