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Tim Kaine: “The 2001 AUMF encompasses those who are part of, or substantially support, al Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces.”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The 2001 AUMF encompasses those who are part of, or substantially support, al Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine seeks clarification on the scope of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

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