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On the recordOctober 29, 2017
The 2001 AUMF said the President is 'authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2011.'
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the original intent of the 2001 AUMF regarding military force.

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