John Kerry actually said...

The enduring transformation that has to take place here is not going to take place if the United States just comes in and we knock out ISIL and that is it, go away.

Context

Kerry discusses the need for sustainable change rather than quick fixes in the fight against ISIL.

03/10/2015

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