Tim Kaine actually said...

It is also a statutory requirement, 10 U.S.C. 5062(b). It is a congressional statutory policy as well.

I think the U.S. energy position gives us a significant national security opportunity.

The President's budget fulfills both of these promises to our servicemembers and their families by making several specific proposals.

As a U.S. Senator, I supported such proposals. It was the right thing to do at the time.