05/19/2009
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"We must destroy ISIS, but we cannot put ourselves in the situation of creating a void."
"The President has the right as the President under Article 2 to defend this Nation and to take the steps necessary to do so."
"Patience and firm insistence on our political conditions are vital."
"I can assure you, sir, that, while I am there, while Secretary Kerry is there, we are going to make sure that every single one of these recommendations is fulfilled."