Why can't I start the Time Machine Application?

This is the first time I tried to restore files using time machine.  But there is a question mark over the Time Machine Icon.  When I click on it nothing happens at all.  I cannot start Time Machine.  The HD was connected and I backed up some files just a few minutes ago.
Would appreciate some help.

Look in the Applications folder for the Time Machine application. If you don't find it there, then do a Spotlight search for it in case you moved it.

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