Tim Kaine actually said...

"The U.S. military is currently taking direct action against the following individuals and groups under the authority of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF): al-Qaeda; the Taliban; ..."

"it is time for Congress to have a public debate and vote about an authorization for U.S. military action against non-state terrorist groups."

"Senator Flake and I have introduced an authorization for military action against ISIS, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban to replace 2001 and 2002."

"You count on being able to get the next NDAA passed and the next appropriations bill passed because you have confidence in your request, and you have confidence in Congress to take seriously the need ..."