CSPAN2 U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Kaine On AUMF November 1, 2017
A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from virginia is recognized. Mr. Kaine mr. President , thank you. I rise to speak on a topic ive often spoken about on the floor. Weve been at continuous war since september 14, 2001, when Congress Passed an authorization of military force to go after the perpetrators of the 9 11 attacks. That was 16 years, one month, and 18 days ago as of today. The war in afghanistan is the longest Armed Conflict in americas history, and it shows no signs of abating even six years after the death of osama bin laden. The conflict has been going on so...