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Barack Obama: We'll continue to consult with Congress and I do think it will be important for Congress to weigh in and that our…

On the recordAugust 28, 2014
We'll continue to consult with Congress and I do think it will be important for Congress to weigh in and that our consultations with Congress continue to develop so that the American people are part of the debate, but I don't want to put the cart before the horse. We don't have a strategy yet.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama discusses the importance of consulting Congress regarding military action against ISIS and admits that there is currently no strategy in place.

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