Sen. Kaine Introduces Authorization for Obama To Use Military Force, but with Limits

KAINE: "Look, if there was credible evidence that ISIL had plans to attack the United States so there was an imminent threat against the U.S. embassy, the president can always act to defend the nation, or defend embassy or American personnel. But right now, even the head of the national counter terrorism center said there is no credible Intel right now suggesting ISIL attacks on the U.S. And that's why it's so important -- and I believe constitutionally mandatory -- that the president get the blessings of the Congress for the mission that he had outlined to the American people last Wednesday."

BRZEZINSKI: "How much support for your position is there on Capitol Hill?"

KAINE: "Well, it's been little bit challenging, Mika, I will tell you. A number of folks think the president might have the power, so there are some debates about it. Other folks are concerned about timing and all of that, but I will say this: last week, after the president spoke, the head of the foreign relations committee, Senator Menendez said, 'OK, I heard the president talk about this mission. It's not limited. It's long term in nature. Congress does need to authorize this.' So he is committed to have this matter heard before the foreign relations committee. I might like it little bit sooner than we are going to have it, but at least now it's a question of when we will have it, not whether Congress will weigh in, we have to weigh in."