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to iraq. part of that number includes approximately 150 advisors and support personnel to supplement forces already in iraq conducting assessments of the iraqi security forces. this assessment mission is now transitioning to an advise and assess mission, with more than 15 teams embedding with iraq security forces at the headquarters level to provide strategic and operational advice and assistance. by the time all these forces arrive, there will be approximately 1600 u.s. personnel in iraq responding to the isil threat. as the president reaffirmed yesterday in tampa, american forces will not have a combat mission on the ground. in steady, advisors will continue to support iraq and kurdish forces, including the government's plan to stand up iraq national guard units to help sunni communities defeat isil in their area. the best counter weights that to have isil are local forces and local citizens, the people. in june, the president asked congress for the necessary authority for d.o.d. to train an
to iraq. part of that number includes approximately 150 advisors and support personnel to supplement forces already in iraq conducting assessments of the iraqi security forces. this assessment mission is now transitioning to an advise and assess mission, with more than 15 teams embedding with iraq security forces at the headquarters level to provide strategic and operational advice and assistance. by the time all these forces arrive, there will be approximately 1600 u.s. personnel in iraq...
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effort in iraq. over 60% of this substantial donation has already been spent on tents, food, and other items for hundreds of thousands of idp's. having said this i have to note with growing concern that available funding for humanitarian operations will be exhausted before the winter and additional support will be needed. mr. president, the current crisis has had a devastating effect on the respect and protection of human rights in iraq. the u.n. estimates that since january there have been some 25,000 civilian casualties including at least 8, 500 killed and more than 16,000 wounded. on behalf of the secretary general and entire u.n. team in iraq i extend my deepest condolences to the families of victims and victims of terrorism. minorities including christians and others have been particularly targeted by isol who have sought their systematic and deliberate cleansing from territories under their control. they have perpetrated acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and possibly
effort in iraq. over 60% of this substantial donation has already been spent on tents, food, and other items for hundreds of thousands of idp's. having said this i have to note with growing concern that available funding for humanitarian operations will be exhausted before the winter and additional support will be needed. mr. president, the current crisis has had a devastating effect on the respect and protection of human rights in iraq. the u.n. estimates that since january there have been...
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by the islamic state of iraq. on behalf of the urn mission in iraq, let me thank the security council for itself continued interest and its unity in expressing support for the people and the government of iraq as well as making it possible for the mission to fulfill its mandates. your consistent calls for inclusive political engagement, timely elections and a government formation process have not gone unheeded. your condemnation of the violence and the human rights abuses has been welcomes by iraq, and finally you consistent pronouncements, most recently through the adoption after security council resolution 2170, continued to encourage the people of iraq they are not alone. mr. president, iraq's transition has been painful and scarred by much violence. its people have shown an unmatched ability to persevere despite the difficulties. most recently, amid rapidly deteriorating security environment they came out to vote in a competitive election that was followed finally bay peaceful transition of power. as iraq's ne
by the islamic state of iraq. on behalf of the urn mission in iraq, let me thank the security council for itself continued interest and its unity in expressing support for the people and the government of iraq as well as making it possible for the mission to fulfill its mandates. your consistent calls for inclusive political engagement, timely elections and a government formation process have not gone unheeded. your condemnation of the violence and the human rights abuses has been welcomes by...
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-led campaign in iraq and syria. he said islamic extremism, the play -- the ukraine conflict, the ebola outbreak, and climate change all called for urgent action, appealing for help from the global community. >> we come together as united nations with a choice to make -- we can renew the international system that has enabled so much progress, or we can allow ourselves to be pulled act by an undertow of instability. >> the president pinpointed what he called the islamic state network of death as the greatest challenge to world peace and prosperity. obama vowed the u.s. would work to dismantle the group, which he accused of waging a brutal campaign of rape and murder. >> no god condones this terror. no grievance justifies these actions. there can be no reasoning, no negotiation with this brand of evil. the only language understood by killers like this is the language of force. >> obama confirmed that 40 nations have already offered to join the u.s.-led coalition. he remarks that the task average acting sectarianism was
-led campaign in iraq and syria. he said islamic extremism, the play -- the ukraine conflict, the ebola outbreak, and climate change all called for urgent action, appealing for help from the global community. >> we come together as united nations with a choice to make -- we can renew the international system that has enabled so much progress, or we can allow ourselves to be pulled act by an undertow of instability. >> the president pinpointed what he called the islamic state network...
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in supporting iraq. toport for capacity building address challenges related to fighting and various organizations like isil could be further explored in the e.u. welltion of civilians as as respect for international law and international humanitarian law could form part of the e.u. capacity building assistance. women would contradict. security structures is crucial. the man could look at certain like capacities radiological and nuclear and providing an appropriate framework. we do attach great importance to addressing the issue 04 and fighters. we are currently assisting our national [indiscernible] and we're looking forward to finding solutions in corporations with the european union and beyond. thank you. >> mayor c for your statement. -- thank you for your statement. i give the floor ti saudi arabia -- to saudi arabia. >> thank you, madam president. congratulate you upon your fromming presidency september through the month of december. thank you for having convened this important meeting for the const
in supporting iraq. toport for capacity building address challenges related to fighting and various organizations like isil could be further explored in the e.u. welltion of civilians as as respect for international law and international humanitarian law could form part of the e.u. capacity building assistance. women would contradict. security structures is crucial. the man could look at certain like capacities radiological and nuclear and providing an appropriate framework. we do attach great...
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iraq, if you look at the missions of having a strong stable self-reliant iraq, that always meant having a long term commitment, between the united states and the government of iraq. question i think we have to be prepared to do this for a long time. >> how long? three months, three years in five years, what are we talking about? >> i think any time you put an end date on a strategy, the artificially constrain that which you need to do. with the purpose this is what we are going to achieve, and sufficient time. if it takes ten years if that is what is necessary to protect our interests. then you spent ten years to do it, you don't put an artificial date on leaving. >> the new iraqi prime minister. says they are all onboard. the new iraqi government is ready to support this mission. >> are you skeptical when you hear that. >> i think compared to where we were two monos ago, where we started from, i think he made substantial progress. that is real, compared to where we were. compared to where we need to be, i think there is still distance to cover. up until now the two most critical minist
iraq, if you look at the missions of having a strong stable self-reliant iraq, that always meant having a long term commitment, between the united states and the government of iraq. question i think we have to be prepared to do this for a long time. >> how long? three months, three years in five years, what are we talking about? >> i think any time you put an end date on a strategy, the artificially constrain that which you need to do. with the purpose this is what we are going to...
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475 service members to iraq. as i've said before, these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria, we have ramped up our military assistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters. in the fight defense isil, we cannot rely on an assad regime that terrorizes its own people, a regime that will never regain the legitimacy it has lost. instead we must strengthen the opposition as the best counterweight to extremists like isil while pursuing the political solution necessary to solve syria's crisis once and for all. third, we will continue to draw on our substantial counterterrorism capabilities t
475 service members to iraq. as i've said before, these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria, we have ramped up our military assistance to the syrian opposition....
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before migrating to iraq. i don't think the residual force that senator mccain is talking about or ween the oba ein the o administration were talking about would be the size and effectiveness to talk about what isis did when it moved into iraq. hard to know. all die naej dynamics changed. important to remember, the al maliki government that needed to be removed by the iraqi people as it was was a huge obstacle and part of the problem that led to the crisis. >> not only that, but the behavior of the nuri al maliki government was such that as soon as the isis troops came in and they emerged in the north from syria. they went into the second largest city, mosul in the north. the iraqi military trained by the united states, financed by the united states. armed by the united states. they simply threw down their weapons. and they ran away. they didn't want to have anything to do with that. that's why isis now is in control of mosul and took all that u.s. weaponry, all that money in the banks, in, mosul, turned out t
before migrating to iraq. i don't think the residual force that senator mccain is talking about or ween the oba ein the o administration were talking about would be the size and effectiveness to talk about what isis did when it moved into iraq. hard to know. all die naej dynamics changed. important to remember, the al maliki government that needed to be removed by the iraqi people as it was was a huge obstacle and part of the problem that led to the crisis. >> not only that, but the...
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i visited iraq. i talked to a christian family who had five minutes' notice to neighbors home, after told isil fighters about their religion. this rejection of religious free freedom, this severing of bonds nothistory, this is humanity. it is the law of the jungle. no nation state condones isil. i stated in paris earlier this week, this is not somebody else's problem. work together to each of our strengths and abilities. part, we're supporting iraqi forces in the front line against isil with the deployment of advisers and the delivery of equipment. regional efforts to stem the -- to stem the flow fighters. we welcome the leadership to work to cut off the finances of isil. and activer full support. and we are, of course, assisting urgent humanitarian efforts. and as valerie reminds us, much fromhelp will be required all of us. and this especially includes combat sexual violence in conflict. that isilo question and its ilk are a real danger to global stability and security. terrorists talked openly abo
i visited iraq. i talked to a christian family who had five minutes' notice to neighbors home, after told isil fighters about their religion. this rejection of religious free freedom, this severing of bonds nothistory, this is humanity. it is the law of the jungle. no nation state condones isil. i stated in paris earlier this week, this is not somebody else's problem. work together to each of our strengths and abilities. part, we're supporting iraqi forces in the front line against isil with...
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which now threatens the future of iraq and syria. the president reminded the killers of james foley and stephen sotloff america's reach is long, but so far there has been little public discussion of what form in american response would take, and what kind of action would, as the president said, would degrade and destroy the fighters of isis. >> today the prayers of the american people are with the family of a devoted and courages journalist stephen sotloff overnight our government determined tragically that teach wa stephen was sustain from us in a horrific act of violence. >> it's still not clear when sotloff was killed but the video comes two weeks after the murder of james foley. >> they failed because like people around the world, americans are repulsed by their barbarism. we will not be intimidated. their horrific acts only unite us. >> just last week president obama said he had not yet developed a strategy for confronting the islamic state in syria. the criticism is getting louder. >> we can't wait forever. the longer we do wai
which now threatens the future of iraq and syria. the president reminded the killers of james foley and stephen sotloff america's reach is long, but so far there has been little public discussion of what form in american response would take, and what kind of action would, as the president said, would degrade and destroy the fighters of isis. >> today the prayers of the american people are with the family of a devoted and courages journalist stephen sotloff overnight our government...
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service members to iraq. as i said before, these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq, but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help them secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria, we have ramped up our military assistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters. the fight against isil we cannot rely on assad regime that terrorizes its own people. a regime that will never regain the legitimacy it lost. we must strengthen the opposition as the best counterweight to extremists like isil while pursuing the political solution necessary to solve syria's crisis once and for all. third, we will continue to draw on our substantial counterterrorism capabilities to prevent isil attacks. working wit
service members to iraq. as i said before, these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq, but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help them secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria, we have ramped up our military assistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i call on...
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iraq. i'll speak live shortly with the white house rpress secretary, josh ernest. the terrorists answer president obama with a flashing new video warning that the flames of war are coming soon and new anger in ferguson, missouri, as the police officer who fatally shot the unarmed teenager michael brown reportedly testifies before a grand jury. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the the situation room." -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> president obama is trying hard to ease growing concerns with his plan to degrade and ultimately destroy isis will lead down a slippery slope interest a long, bloody ground war in iraq. the commander in chief said flatly the united states will not have a combat mission there. secretary of state john kerry has been saying the same thing up on capitol hill where lawmakers are ready to approve and pay for the president's initial plan, and in a slick new video, isis is making clear it is ready for whatever the the u.s. military has in mind. our correspondents an
iraq. i'll speak live shortly with the white house rpress secretary, josh ernest. the terrorists answer president obama with a flashing new video warning that the flames of war are coming soon and new anger in ferguson, missouri, as the police officer who fatally shot the unarmed teenager michael brown reportedly testifies before a grand jury. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the the situation room." -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> president obama is trying hard to ease...
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pies ill isil is butchering people in iraq. we have to decide if we're going support them and i believe that we should. if we are to beat these terrorists it is vital that the international community does more to build the capability of the legitimate authority fighting extremism and along with our european partners as has been discussed in this house we're playing our role, supplying equipment directly to the kurdish forces strengthening resilience of military forces in lebanon and jordan and our tornado and surveillance aircraft helping with intelligence gathers and logistics to support american attacks on isil and iraq, but to be frank, this is vitally important for the house to understand, the iraqi government wants more direct assistance. earlier this week the iraqi foreign minister wrote to the united nations security council requesting military assistance to support its actions, and when i met the prime minister in new york on wednesday he reiterated that request to me. in iraq, the real work of destroying isil will be f
pies ill isil is butchering people in iraq. we have to decide if we're going support them and i believe that we should. if we are to beat these terrorists it is vital that the international community does more to build the capability of the legitimate authority fighting extremism and along with our european partners as has been discussed in this house we're playing our role, supplying equipment directly to the kurdish forces strengthening resilience of military forces in lebanon and jordan and...
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with all the focus initially on iraq. now, of course, this incredible refocus turning to syria and what's happening there. there would be a fear no doubt on the ground there in iraq that it maying ignored in the course of this. and of course you've spent a lot of time with the peshmerga fighters and the importance of having troops on the ground. no talk of that at this point in syria, but it's going to be very critical, isn't it? what's being said about that part, presumably the next phase of this attack in syria? >> reporter: yeah, an important point, rosemary, because, you know, at least they do have troops on the ground here in iraq. they have the peshmerga, the kurdish forces as well as the security, the iraqi security forces. but as we've heard from the united states, you know, there are serious questions over the capability of the iraqi forces, the peshmerga, as we know, there is the will. there is the manpower, but there isn't necessarily the skill. yes, they are getting equipped. yes, a global coalition is sending
with all the focus initially on iraq. now, of course, this incredible refocus turning to syria and what's happening there. there would be a fear no doubt on the ground there in iraq that it maying ignored in the course of this. and of course you've spent a lot of time with the peshmerga fighters and the importance of having troops on the ground. no talk of that at this point in syria, but it's going to be very critical, isn't it? what's being said about that part, presumably the next phase of...
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military advisors to iraq launching air strikes in iraq and syria. arming and training moderate syrian rebels. let's discuss. joining me retired u.s. army lieutenant general michael b barbaro. i want to get to that, but you were there, on active duty in iraq, 2010, 2011 trying to negotiate the status of forces agreement that would have left a residual force, 5 or 10,000 u.s. troops, but you couldn't get immunity from nuri al maliki's government. take us behind the scenes, clarify, who's right, john mccain or jay carney in this debate. >> in the summer of 2010, prepared a briefing responsible for iraqi security forces and took it to all the iraqi leaders, maliki, other shia leaders, sunnis, kurds, said here is going to be the status of your security forces what they cannot do, what they will be able to do, when we schedule to leave and they said you must stay and my response was, you must make it easy for us. i think maliki did not make it easy for us and we did not try hard enough. it's both views. i think it could have been done though. >> the penta
military advisors to iraq launching air strikes in iraq and syria. arming and training moderate syrian rebels. let's discuss. joining me retired u.s. army lieutenant general michael b barbaro. i want to get to that, but you were there, on active duty in iraq, 2010, 2011 trying to negotiate the status of forces agreement that would have left a residual force, 5 or 10,000 u.s. troops, but you couldn't get immunity from nuri al maliki's government. take us behind the scenes, clarify, who's right,...
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obama has already sent to iraq to bolster security at the u.s. diplomatic installations and train iraqi forces be at general dempsey says he has already turned down one request for u.s. spo spotten the battle to take multiple dams. he's a found a way to do that without putting u.s. troops on the ground. the new prime minister says they are neither wanted nor necessary in the fight against isis. martha: we have heard from nancy pelosi who said she would not vote to put combat troops on the ground and as you point out, general dempsey is now on the record saying he feels that is was necessary to achieve the goals of degrading and destroying isis as the president has presented it, he will as any field commander or chairman of chief staff go to the president and say this or president, this is my recommendation. the president said he will not go that route, so we now find ourselves in a situation wondering who will win that discussion if it ever comes down to it as they didn't need to wait and watch for the president to make his appearance adjusting t
obama has already sent to iraq to bolster security at the u.s. diplomatic installations and train iraqi forces be at general dempsey says he has already turned down one request for u.s. spo spotten the battle to take multiple dams. he's a found a way to do that without putting u.s. troops on the ground. the new prime minister says they are neither wanted nor necessary in the fight against isis. martha: we have heard from nancy pelosi who said she would not vote to put combat troops on the...
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iran is a factor in iraq. on the one hand, as you said, the major sunni states said if iran comes to the conference, we won't. there's a difference between being part of a coalition, led by the united states. the ayatollah took that off the table, versus communication, and some sort of deconfliction because obviously iran, while it continues to support the bashar al-assad government, doesn't want to see the rise of the islamic state as a competitor to bashar al-assad. there's a shared - there's a shared purpose here, but not necessarily a shared path. >> it's a shame politics gets in the way. all these people in syria and iraq. pj crowley, thanks. >> my pleasure. >>> the u.s. is busy recruiting nations to join the fight against i.s.i.l., the group is women. >> it's important they come to this place, here you forbid to live among the creatures. >>> i'm joined by mia boom, professor of security studies, and author of "bombshell", a book about this topic. mia, it's great to have you on the show. the fbi reportedl
iran is a factor in iraq. on the one hand, as you said, the major sunni states said if iran comes to the conference, we won't. there's a difference between being part of a coalition, led by the united states. the ayatollah took that off the table, versus communication, and some sort of deconfliction because obviously iran, while it continues to support the bashar al-assad government, doesn't want to see the rise of the islamic state as a competitor to bashar al-assad. there's a shared - there's...
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it has to take on the overall issues, and for that iraq and its clients in iraq are important. >> thank you very much. and while the iraqi president was speaking, we had a news conference from sergei lavrov who will be speaking here on saturday. he was asked about the coalition, and he said yes, we want to fight isil, by we're not part of any pop-up operation was his comment. >> and we will be covering that on saturday. james thank you for that. >>> britain's parliament has voted to approve air strikes against isil in iraq. it paves the way for the royal air force to join military action with immediate effects. the prime recalled parliament from its summer recess to consider the iraqi government official request for military action. let's go to barnaby phillips who joins us live from london. barnaby, this result really was not unexpected. >> it wasn't unexpected, and it was an overwhelming majority, more than 500 members of parliament voted in favor. but some 40-odd voted against from different political parties, and there must have been a substantial number of abstentions as well. many
it has to take on the overall issues, and for that iraq and its clients in iraq are important. >> thank you very much. and while the iraqi president was speaking, we had a news conference from sergei lavrov who will be speaking here on saturday. he was asked about the coalition, and he said yes, we want to fight isil, by we're not part of any pop-up operation was his comment. >> and we will be covering that on saturday. james thank you for that. >>> britain's parliament has...
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in africa, iraq. at times when the americans were supervising their presence, these extremist religious people met. married andeologies from that marriage isis came out. to look at the difference between isis and other terrorist organize a --uldn't -- organize asians ions, isis is different. isis is an international terrorist organization. they have a specific target against one authority. isis has the aim to form a state that brings together the entire middle east and that is where the danger comes from. indeed they managed at some point to occupy muslim. there were iraqi troops and forces. isis has a different propaganda -- way to do propaganda. they used modern technology in their propaganda. they have many phone numbers of iraqi officials and they would tod them direct threats threaten their families. they would call and say, leave your house now before we kill you and your family. the previous minister of defense said one of the big problems we have was the mobile phones in this battlefront. when
in africa, iraq. at times when the americans were supervising their presence, these extremist religious people met. married andeologies from that marriage isis came out. to look at the difference between isis and other terrorist organize a --uldn't -- organize asians ions, isis is different. isis is an international terrorist organization. they have a specific target against one authority. isis has the aim to form a state that brings together the entire middle east and that is where the danger...
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and stability in iraq, integrity of iraq, even integrity of syria, preventing the collapse of iraq as state and as a nation. is a common interest between iran and the u.s. and practically, tehran and washington for a decade have supported the same government in iraq and even in afghanistan. tehran and washington have supported karzai despite all hostilities and differences. they have supported maliki despite problems and hoss estimates. -- hostilities. this is one of the main problems and in order to see the future we need tehran and washington to begin to negotiate, to talk, to cooperate, on the issues of common interests. from drug trafficking, to organized crime, to stability in afghanistan, iraq, syria, to security of energy. stability in persian gulf. and many other issues which are really vital to the national interests of the u.s. and iran both. i'm not going to take too much of your time to explain every detail of the book, but i believe there is a chance, a serious chance, but i'm looking to the current situation of the middle east, i see iraq and syria on the brink of collap
and stability in iraq, integrity of iraq, even integrity of syria, preventing the collapse of iraq as state and as a nation. is a common interest between iran and the u.s. and practically, tehran and washington for a decade have supported the same government in iraq and even in afghanistan. tehran and washington have supported karzai despite all hostilities and differences. they have supported maliki despite problems and hoss estimates. -- hostilities. this is one of the main problems and in...
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475 service members to iraq. as i have said before these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isol's control. across the border in syria we have ramped up our resistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters. in the fight against isol, we cannot rely on the assad regime that terrorizes its own people, instead, we must strengthen the opposition as the best counterweight to extremists like isol while pursuing the political decision necessary to secure the crisis once and for all. third, we will continue to draw on our substantial counterterrorism capabilities to prevent the attacks. we will redouble our efforts to cut the funding
475 service members to iraq. as i have said before these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isol's control. across the border in syria we have ramped up our resistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i...
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people in iraq matter. the conflict has innocent victims who have been scared out of their homes -- women, men and children who take no part in violence but who will lose the most. isil has executed a murderous and disastrouslyec
people in iraq matter. the conflict has innocent victims who have been scared out of their homes -- women, men and children who take no part in violence but who will lose the most. isil has executed a murderous and disastrouslyec
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but they have decided to occupy iraq and go towards iraq. and possibly somebody around there, they thought they can manage these terrorist organizations to do a dirty job. but again, i think they went offshoot, and i think they became out of control. and that's why we can see an international alliance to stop them. >> and you approve of the arab nations who've joined the fight? >> well, i'm happy they have seen the dangers which we have been seeing for the last three years. i mean, we have warned in the last two years this is a danger, this is a blood game. it's going to end in a blood bath if nobody stops it. nobody were listening. they thought everybody is immune from this danger and only iraq and syria were on the spot of this danger. but now i think we are happy. i personally am happy that everybody is seeing this danger so that they are going to do something about it. and i hope they do something about it and they don't do it the wrong way. >> when the united states informed you about this new wave of attacks against syria, your officia
but they have decided to occupy iraq and go towards iraq. and possibly somebody around there, they thought they can manage these terrorist organizations to do a dirty job. but again, i think they went offshoot, and i think they became out of control. and that's why we can see an international alliance to stop them. >> and you approve of the arab nations who've joined the fight? >> well, i'm happy they have seen the dangers which we have been seeing for the last three years. i mean,...
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it's not iraq. >> we're not vetting anyone in iraq? >> the iraqi security forces under the government -- the sovereign government of iraq and the peshmerga, who are as you know are part of the overall structure, are in place. they are institutionalized. they are functioning armies now. >> mr. secretary, not to interrupt, but general dempsey said of the 50 brigades, only 24 -- >> those are in iraq. >> i'm talking about iraq. he would have messed this together. but i'm looking at iraq. are we vetting iraqi forces that are supposed to be the ground troop s troops? >> the general is nodding and you are saying no. >> i'm nodding because i understand the question. i can understand the question. >> we're not vetting iraqi forces and troops. what general dempsey was talking about is the most capable iraqi security forces, iraqi security forces, vetting in that part of it is part of the syrian train and equip moderate syrian opposition. general, you want to add anything? >> yes. i understand the question. i can see how it can be confu confusing
it's not iraq. >> we're not vetting anyone in iraq? >> the iraqi security forces under the government -- the sovereign government of iraq and the peshmerga, who are as you know are part of the overall structure, are in place. they are institutionalized. they are functioning armies now. >> mr. secretary, not to interrupt, but general dempsey said of the 50 brigades, only 24 -- >> those are in iraq. >> i'm talking about iraq. he would have messed this together. but...
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it's not iraq. >> we're not vetting anyone in iraq? >> the iraqi security forces under the government -- the sovereign government of iraq and the peshmerga, who are as you know are part of the overall structure, are in place. they are institutionalized. they are functioning armies now. >> mr. secretary, not to
it's not iraq. >> we're not vetting anyone in iraq? >> the iraqi security forces under the government -- the sovereign government of iraq and the peshmerga, who are as you know are part of the overall structure, are in place. they are institutionalized. they are functioning armies now. >> mr. secretary, not to
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to iraq. as i said before these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq but they are needed to support forces with training and intelligence and equipment. we will also support iraq's efforts to stand up to help sunni communities secure their own freedom. across the boarder in syria we wrapped up assistance to the opposition. tonight i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equipment these fighters. and the fight we cannot rely on a regime that terrorists its own people. we must strengthen the opposition while prusuing the solution necessary to solve the crisis once and forall. third, we will continue to draw on our substantial capabilities to prevent attacks. we will redouble our efforts to cut off funding, strengthance defenses and stem the flow of fighters into and out of the middle east and in two weeks i will chair a meeting of the u.n. security counsel tamobilize the community aro
to iraq. as i said before these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq but they are needed to support forces with training and intelligence and equipment. we will also support iraq's efforts to stand up to help sunni communities secure their own freedom. across the boarder in syria we wrapped up assistance to the opposition. tonight i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equipment...
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475 service members to iraq. as i've said before, these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria we have ramped up our military assistance to the syrian opposition. tonight, i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters. in the fight against isil we cannot rely on an assad regime that terrorizes its own people, a regime that will never regain the legitimacy it has lost. instead, we must strengthen the opposition as the best counterweight to extremists like isil while pursuing the political solution necessary to solve syria's crisis once and for all. third, we will continue to draw on our substantial counterterrorism capabilities t
475 service members to iraq. as i've said before, these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria we have ramped up our military assistance to the syrian opposition....
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475 service members to iraq. as i have said before these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria we have ramped up our resistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i call on congress again to give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters. in the fight against isil, we cannot rely on the assad regime that terrorizes its own people, a regime that will never regain the legitimacy it has lost. instead, we must strengthen the opposition as the best counterweight to extremists like isil while pursuing the political solution necessary to secure the crisis once and for all. third, we will continue to draw on our substantial counterterrorism capabilities to prevent
475 service members to iraq. as i have said before these american forces will not have a combat mission. we will not get dragged into another ground war in iraq. but they are needed to support iraqi and kurdish forces with training, intelligence and equipment. we'll also support iraq's efforts to stand up national guard units to help sunni communities secure their own freedom from isil's control. across the border in syria we have ramped up our resistance to the syrian opposition. tonight i...
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iraq's people have been divided. if the country is to be pieced back together, it will need outside help. >> we just want to go back to our city, this man told us. whatever drives them out, we just want to be able to take our family's home. >> there is no work, no money. everyone is miserable. if they attack isis, it will be good for the poor people. have faced the islamic state, but this is now britain's fight too. it will be short or easy. >> the latest islamic state offensive has focused on the strategic border town of the bonnie -- kabani inside syria. the fighting has sent at least 140,000 people fleeing that border into turkey because they fear a repeat of the atrocities committed in northern iraq. our correspondent as the first western journalist to get into kahbani. here is his report. >> turkish territory and safety is agonizingly close. they have been changed here by islamic state. the kingdom of further. --but can go no further. several thousand syrian kurds are stuck on the railway that marks the syrian-t
iraq's people have been divided. if the country is to be pieced back together, it will need outside help. >> we just want to go back to our city, this man told us. whatever drives them out, we just want to be able to take our family's home. >> there is no work, no money. everyone is miserable. if they attack isis, it will be good for the poor people. have faced the islamic state, but this is now britain's fight too. it will be short or easy. >> the latest islamic state...
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of western iraq has proclaimed it's own country. it's simply the islamic state, and it's leader is a man who goes by al baghdadi. the new country calls him 9 leader. many gather around to support the new caliphate. they say that others should fall in line. who is al baghdadi. how did he emerge from syrian civil war to control large parts of syria and iraq. >> reporter: al baghdadi, a man with a bounty on his head may recently have made a rare appearance. in this unverified video posted online the man who appears to be the elusive leader of the islamic state spoke out for a half hour during prayers. introduced himself as ebra him. >> it is a burden t to accept this to be in charge of you. i'm not better than you. if you see me on the right path, help me. if you see me on the wrong path, encourage me and help me. >> baghdadi born some 50 miles north of baghdad. he claims to trace his lineage back to the prophet mohammed giving him added legitimacy as a religious leader. in 2005 he was captured by u.s. forces believed to be a middle-ra
of western iraq has proclaimed it's own country. it's simply the islamic state, and it's leader is a man who goes by al baghdadi. the new country calls him 9 leader. many gather around to support the new caliphate. they say that others should fall in line. who is al baghdadi. how did he emerge from syrian civil war to control large parts of syria and iraq. >> reporter: al baghdadi, a man with a bounty on his head may recently have made a rare appearance. in this unverified video posted...
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combat forces here in iraq. president obama making that perfectly clear when he outlined his strategy to fight isis. so the peshmerga and the iraqis, they are doing their best. they're obviously supported by those crucial u.s. air strikes. according to u.s. central command, 160 to date over the past five weeks. and they have really changed the situation on the ground. certainly providing cover for those ground forces but also disabling isis, taking out enemy positions, striking artillery, mortar as well as those armed vehicles that have made those convoys across much of the plains and deserts across northern and western iraq. the u.s. air strikes containing isis but certainly not defeating them. we know that the americans are sending in more military personnel, 475 taking the total number to 1700. they'll be advising, assisting, training, providing intelligence which is critical. also taking on that leadership role which has been sorely lacking here in iraq. so under the guidance of the united states, it's hoped
combat forces here in iraq. president obama making that perfectly clear when he outlined his strategy to fight isis. so the peshmerga and the iraqis, they are doing their best. they're obviously supported by those crucial u.s. air strikes. according to u.s. central command, 160 to date over the past five weeks. and they have really changed the situation on the ground. certainly providing cover for those ground forces but also disabling isis, taking out enemy positions, striking artillery,...
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>> the house, it was in the last months that the people of iraq defended iraq it was the people of iraq who did not allow others to be otherthrown and overtaken. in many cities they evekted isis and americans were only watching in that time. the americans went their national was beheaded then they thought of fighting terrorism. if they really want to fight terrorism, this is the way that all the people of the world and of course all those who are innocent and they have been attacked and committing any crime, we have to be a pity about them like our own national from our point of view. iran yan, iraq, syria, lebanese, if that national is being attacked it means for us that an arraignian national has been attacked. we of course did not start the war against terrorism national. they are killing innocent people and when we saw that in gaza, nen people are being killed and of course that is a state sponsored terrorism. when we saw in iraq people were being killed, paying attention to the nationality to the person being executed, maybe it is difficult and hard for some people to believe but f
>> the house, it was in the last months that the people of iraq defended iraq it was the people of iraq who did not allow others to be otherthrown and overtaken. in many cities they evekted isis and americans were only watching in that time. the americans went their national was beheaded then they thought of fighting terrorism. if they really want to fight terrorism, this is the way that all the people of the world and of course all those who are innocent and they have been attacked and...
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it isn't just in iraq and syria. we've also seen it in somalia, in mali, of course in afghanistan when hosted by the taliban. so this is a generational struggle. >> reporter: now, prime minister cameron also there talked about king abdullah of jordan, how important it is to support him militarily and other ways. he has isis on his doorsteps in iraq and syria, both bordering jordan. he also said when i asked him, is britain prepared to conduct air strikes to target isis in iraq and syria, he didn't commit to that. he said it wasn't ruled out, but his language led me to believe this may be a little further down the road for the british prime minister than perhaps it is for president obama right now, wolf. >> nic robertson on the scene for us, thank you. jim acosta, thanks to you as well. we're also learning more now about the white house's decision to send additional u.s. troops to baghdad. let's bring in our pentagon correspondent, barbara starr. we're talking about another 350 u.s. troops being sent to baghdad, bring
it isn't just in iraq and syria. we've also seen it in somalia, in mali, of course in afghanistan when hosted by the taliban. so this is a generational struggle. >> reporter: now, prime minister cameron also there talked about king abdullah of jordan, how important it is to support him militarily and other ways. he has isis on his doorsteps in iraq and syria, both bordering jordan. he also said when i asked him, is britain prepared to conduct air strikes to target isis in iraq and syria,...
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and syria, as i said at the nato summit, the issue is not only iraq, it's iraq an syria. and so it's important to take the two together. >> the president of turkey for the hour next. >> funding for charlie rose is provided by the following: additional funding provided by: and by bloomberg, a provider of multimedia news and information services worldwide. >> from our studios in new york city, this is captioning sponsored by rose communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. >> rose: the united nation general assembly brings many heads of state to new york. we begin a series of conversations this week with the president of turkey, ray accept day yep erdogan. the rise of isis brings turkey into renewed focus this weekend, 46 turkish diplomats were released from isis cappivity-- captivity in a recognize, they had been held for 100 days, turkey says no ransom is was paid, an ongoing isis assault in northern syria adding to the 1.3 million refugees in turkey. over 130,000 syrian kurds have entered turkey in the past three days. turkey is already part o
and syria, as i said at the nato summit, the issue is not only iraq, it's iraq an syria. and so it's important to take the two together. >> the president of turkey for the hour next. >> funding for charlie rose is provided by the following: additional funding provided by: and by bloomberg, a provider of multimedia news and information services worldwide. >> from our studios in new york city, this is captioning sponsored by rose communications from our studios in new york city,...
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this is not -- this is an iraq first strategy, but not an iraq-only one. our coalition strikes this week demonstrate to isil that they have no safe haven in syria. our targeted actions are disrupting isil's communication and control, and in iraq we're encouraging our iraqi partners to go back on the defensive. we're build a sustainable mission to set the stage for a broader international campaign against isil. our military actions are part of a comprehensive strategy that includes disrupting their financing, and exposing isil's false narratives, in particular stripping away their cloak of religious legitimacy in which they hide. we're also facing pressing challenges in other regions. the ebola outbreak is the largest the world has ever seen. this is a complex emergency, beyond a public health crisis that has significant humanitarian, economic, political, and security dimensions. we're leveraging our military's unique capabilities for logistics hubs, training, and engineering support. and as most of you know i just returned on tuesday from a trip to france,
this is not -- this is an iraq first strategy, but not an iraq-only one. our coalition strikes this week demonstrate to isil that they have no safe haven in syria. our targeted actions are disrupting isil's communication and control, and in iraq we're encouraging our iraqi partners to go back on the defensive. we're build a sustainable mission to set the stage for a broader international campaign against isil. our military actions are part of a comprehensive strategy that includes disrupting...
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prepares its new policy for iraq, syria and the islamic state. joining us for this conversation, president of the chicago council on global affairs, and former u.s. permanent representative to nato. douglas, strategic consulting firm and former natural security council director for iraq. and graham allison, for science and international affairs at harvard university. ambassador, take us inside the room. when the president has to hash out a strategy like this one. does he get people who disagree with each other to bring their best arguments or do we start with the goal and start the argument about how to get there? >> now, when the president starts off a process like this, he wants the people around him to start a conversation about what it is that we're trying to do, and how it is that we're tying to do it. it will will be key leaders of the cabinet agencies, the secretary of state, the secretary of defense, the key intelligent heads of the c.i.a. and intelligence community often supported by some of the aids sitting around the table, and having
prepares its new policy for iraq, syria and the islamic state. joining us for this conversation, president of the chicago council on global affairs, and former u.s. permanent representative to nato. douglas, strategic consulting firm and former natural security council director for iraq. and graham allison, for science and international affairs at harvard university. ambassador, take us inside the room. when the president has to hash out a strategy like this one. does he get people who disagree...
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always meaning isis is today what used to be the islamic state of iraq, al qaeda in iraq, the zarqawi network, it's all the same thing. even back during 2005, 2006, 2007, their primary funding for the insurgency was and continues to be today through local rides crime, kidnapping for ransom. extortion, political corruption, et cetera. whereas we have tools to deal with major donors in the gulf we have tools even if we decide to implement them to deal with the oil that they are siphoning off and smuggling across the border. we don't have tools to deal with their crime at home because we don't have boots on the ground. >> what was the reason for having such enormous ransom figure for instance for james foley? they wanted 130 million american dollars. and if they have got all this oil money coming. in they never got that kind of money from rans ransom. they were never going to get 130 million from any country. >> which is why some people don't think it was in the for the money at all. they know they have a no ransom policy anyway. all likelihood this was exaggerated figure because they di
always meaning isis is today what used to be the islamic state of iraq, al qaeda in iraq, the zarqawi network, it's all the same thing. even back during 2005, 2006, 2007, their primary funding for the insurgency was and continues to be today through local rides crime, kidnapping for ransom. extortion, political corruption, et cetera. whereas we have tools to deal with major donors in the gulf we have tools even if we decide to implement them to deal with the oil that they are siphoning off and...
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defeat isis in iraq and syria. i'm joined by chris matthews, reverend al sharpton, chris hayes and andrea mitch. quick thought? >> we're all hoping he doesn't pander to the country's fears right now and gives us an honest assessment of the dangers we face and the costs and the effectiveness of what we can do to meet those dangers. we never got that in the previous administration. and the country's hungry for it. tell us what the real danger is at home here in america and what the danger is over there and what can we effectively get done in the short-term. don't overstate how powerful we are. because this is going to be a very tough fight. we see from the polling data heading into this discussion tonight that the american public is alarmed by isis, that they see isis as a threat to the extent that the president can speak to that with any specificity tonight it may help calm fears rather than augment them. but we have to see what direction he chooses to take it. what we're looking at is a live shot of the podium on t
defeat isis in iraq and syria. i'm joined by chris matthews, reverend al sharpton, chris hayes and andrea mitch. quick thought? >> we're all hoping he doesn't pander to the country's fears right now and gives us an honest assessment of the dangers we face and the costs and the effectiveness of what we can do to meet those dangers. we never got that in the previous administration. and the country's hungry for it. tell us what the real danger is at home here in america and what the danger...
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out of iraq, and secure the territorial integrity of iraq and shorton -- iraq and jordan. that's we expect to see. if iraq gets its act together and the kurds are are good fighting force, that we thought they were, i.s.i.s. will go back to syria, and that's a different chapter. >> will there encourage iraqi forces to get back on track and fight i.s.i.l., the ones that left. >> it may be a little inspiration, but the fundamentals, i think, are within iraq. why do people fight? >> they believe in their commander and the buddies they are fighting with. there is some sense of being an iraqi taking on an invader. that will be an important thing. i think this is the right question to ask - what do air strikes contribute. they can be positive. they are not a magic wand. it works great in some circumstances and poorly in others. >> softening the base, beyond that, what else will this do. >> well, i think the last couple of weeks we saw close air support. the ground forces, the kurdish peshmerga. air strikes and drones and whatever - that's not going to - that's not going to fundam
out of iraq, and secure the territorial integrity of iraq and shorton -- iraq and jordan. that's we expect to see. if iraq gets its act together and the kurds are are good fighting force, that we thought they were, i.s.i.s. will go back to syria, and that's a different chapter. >> will there encourage iraqi forces to get back on track and fight i.s.i.l., the ones that left. >> it may be a little inspiration, but the fundamentals, i think, are within iraq. why do people fight?...
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iraq, rumsfeld through away the plan which required 380,000 troops in iraq not to take down the regime and the republican guard, but to seal the borders, protect population, prevent looting -- it had to be a true occupation. you overwhelm it. this is colin powell, casper weinberger, overwhelm it. this is our strength. it will require a shorter time to regain stability and less casualty. in afghanistan, al quaida got away in tora bora. >> charlie: what do your friends around the world tell you about the president. >> he's viewed as weak, whether a perception or reality. >> charlie: is it reality he's weak? >> it appears that way. we hear from the secretary of state and defense voong statements but not quite as strong from the president. >> charlie: or the vice president. >> or the vice president. the vice president usually comes on stronger. >> charlie: that's my point, this morning, the gates of hell. >> the gates of hell. so that is an element. he seems deliberative. he doesn't seem to exude confidence. you know, as i say in the book, one of the key things is the need to win the battl
iraq, rumsfeld through away the plan which required 380,000 troops in iraq not to take down the regime and the republican guard, but to seal the borders, protect population, prevent looting -- it had to be a true occupation. you overwhelm it. this is colin powell, casper weinberger, overwhelm it. this is our strength. it will require a shorter time to regain stability and less casualty. in afghanistan, al quaida got away in tora bora. >> charlie: what do your friends around the world tell...
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the issue isn't just iraq, it's iraq and syria. airstrikes. if you only consider airstrikes, it means you're not fully involved in this struggle. it is only one dimension. there are things that would need to be done from the air, from the ground, from a humanitarian perspective. these all have to be taken into consideration and we have to look at this as a whole. if we don't have this kind of comprehensive approach, the job will be half done. that is where you leave it. what about the social ramifications? what about the political ramifications? so, all of these factors have to be taken into consideration. >> the united states does not want to be seen as sending its troops to fight again, muslims in the middle east. they would like to provide the support that they can to stop isis. they are prepared to use advisors and air power, but they need ground troops to come from the region. where are they going to come from? can you take the free syrian army and make it into a fighting force, that with air power, can stop isis? >> fighting against terr
the issue isn't just iraq, it's iraq and syria. airstrikes. if you only consider airstrikes, it means you're not fully involved in this struggle. it is only one dimension. there are things that would need to be done from the air, from the ground, from a humanitarian perspective. these all have to be taken into consideration and we have to look at this as a whole. if we don't have this kind of comprehensive approach, the job will be half done. that is where you leave it. what about the social...
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iraq, targeted u.s. forces, targeted civilians using suicide bombers, car bombs, to pressure the u.s. and other countries to leave iraq and quickly gained a reputation for brutality and tyranny. isil's continued targeting and oppression of sunni civilians in iraq caused a widespread backlash against the group, often referred to as the sunni awakening. a surge in forces as well as iraq he counterterrorism operations that only denied and led to a sharp decrease. in 2011, the group began to reconstitute itself amiss growing sunni discontent in iraq and the civil war in syria. in 2012, isil conducted an average of 5-10 suicide attacks per month in iraq. by last summer, the number had grown to 30-40 such attacks per month. iraq,gaining strength in it exploited chaos in syria to expand its operations across the border. the group established a front as a cover for its activities in syria. --april last year, it presence in syria under the isil banner. they publicly pledged their allegiance -- their allegiance. y
iraq, targeted u.s. forces, targeted civilians using suicide bombers, car bombs, to pressure the u.s. and other countries to leave iraq and quickly gained a reputation for brutality and tyranny. isil's continued targeting and oppression of sunni civilians in iraq caused a widespread backlash against the group, often referred to as the sunni awakening. a surge in forces as well as iraq he counterterrorism operations that only denied and led to a sharp decrease. in 2011, the group began to...
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the 2003 war in iraq. i understand why some who were in the house at the time will wonder whether this is a repeat of that experience. in my view, it is not, and it is worth setting out why. first, as the prime minister said, this case is about supporting a democratic state. it is not about overturning an existing regime and seeking to build a new one from the rubble, which is a much harder undertaking. secondly, there is no debate about the legal base for action in iraq, as there was in 2003. thirdly, there is no argument over whether military action is a last resort. they are not people with whom we can negotiate. fourthly, there is broad international support, not a divided world, with all 28 eu member states and the arab league providing support, and five arab states taking part in action. fifthly, there is no question of british ground troops being deployed. i understand the wariness there will be in the house and in the country about whether this is a repeat of 2003, but on those five grounds it is n
the 2003 war in iraq. i understand why some who were in the house at the time will wonder whether this is a repeat of that experience. in my view, it is not, and it is worth setting out why. first, as the prime minister said, this case is about supporting a democratic state. it is not about overturning an existing regime and seeking to build a new one from the rubble, which is a much harder undertaking. secondly, there is no debate about the legal base for action in iraq, as there was in 2003....
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troops, our boots, will actually be on the ground in iraq. possibility. ahead, what he says it would take for him to make that request. this comes as we learn of the first defensive strikes against the islamic state fighters near baghdad. you'll hear from a journalist who was imbedded with the kurdish troops inside iraq,o$ ad talk of a wider war in syria, if the leader, bashar al-assad blocks the pentagon's efforts to go after the islamic state fiegers. -- fighters. there's a lot of news so let's get to it. >>> today's program is important. i need you for the next 15 minutes. nearly three months after president obama ordered air strikes against the islamic state militants, after he said he would guard against mission creep, no boots on the ground, the nation's top military officer today said we may eventually need boots on the ground. that is the secretary of defense said in the same hearing there is no military solution. the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff made the comments during the first hearing in congress on taking on the islamic state. genera
troops, our boots, will actually be on the ground in iraq. possibility. ahead, what he says it would take for him to make that request. this comes as we learn of the first defensive strikes against the islamic state fighters near baghdad. you'll hear from a journalist who was imbedded with the kurdish troops inside iraq,o$ ad talk of a wider war in syria, if the leader, bashar al-assad blocks the pentagon's efforts to go after the islamic state fiegers. -- fighters. there's a lot of news so...