Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I'm convinced that the United States should not get dragged back into another prolong ground war in the Middle-East. That's not our National Security interest and is not necessary for us to defeat ISIL.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama expresses his belief that the U.S. should avoid prolonged ground wars in the Middle East while addressing Congress about the campaign against ISIS.

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