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Tim Kaine: After World War II, we did not keep a military authorization live against Japan, just in case.

On the recordAugust 2, 2021
After World War II, we did not keep a military authorization live against Japan, just in case.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine compares past military authorizations to argue against keeping them active indefinitely.

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