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On the recordJuly 21, 2016
The war against ISIL is just, it's necessary, it's noble, but it's illegal. There's been no Congressional authorization for this war.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Tim Kaine criticizes the lack of Congressional approval for military action against ISIL.

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