Amerish Bera actually said...

I think it has to be taken in parallel. There will have to be some military pressure against ISIL.

Because if we are negotiating with a regime that sees us in retreat, from my perspective I don't think that is the best position to negotiat...

I would agree and that is not to be construed that we don't continue talking. But let us talk and negotiate from a place of strength.

Now is the time for us to actually continue to exert influence.