WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), filed the following additional view in the Committee's conference report (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CRPT-119srpt127/pdf/CRPT-119srpt127.pdf) for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorizing Act (NDAA), which Kaine voted against advancing due to the Trump-Vance Administration's ongoing illegal and foolish war with Iran:

"I've been a proud member of the Senate Armed Services Committee for more than 13 years. My work on the Committee is the highlight of my Senate service because of my deep connection to Virginia's military families and my deep respect for my colleagues.

"The...