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On the recordDecember 12, 2017
I strongly believe that Congress has to take a much more active role in asserting our constitutionally mandated authority of declaring war and providing the authorizations for our military to engage in sustained combat operations to protect the American people.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes Congress's responsibility in war authorizations for military engagement.

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