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Tim Kaine: “The United States should not be at war against groups on a…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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My Speech Ahead of the Senate's Vote on My War Powers Resolution:

Published | Video Starts at 00:14

Does not say there cannot be military action against terrorists or cartels or drug traffickers. It just says that the United States should not be at war without a vote of Congress. The United States should not be at war against groups on a secret list prepared by one individual who is unwilling to share it with Congress and with the American public. My colleague said that we should put a resolution on the floor thanking the President. I have an idea from my Republican. Put a resolution on the floor declaring war against narco traffickers. (00:14–00:27)

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Asserts that secret lists for military targets should not be used without congressional oversight.

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