Tim Kaine actually said...

"What is the legal precedent for the United States undertaking military action against forces of the Assad regime?"

"I think we need to start by making clear-eyed threat assessments and prioritizing U.S. national security interests."

"How long are we going to allow a President to wage an executive war without a congressional authorization?"

"Assad would only be willing... to come to the table to negotiate a settlement if he feels like he is threatened."