Elliott Abrams: “If our goal is to limit Iranian influence and defeat ISIS…”

On the recordNovember 18, 2014

If our goal is to limit Iranian influence and defeat ISIS, strengthening the Peshmerga is the logical step, and we should take it.

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Elliott Abrams

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Advocating for military aid to the Peshmerga to combat ISIS and limit Iranian influence.

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Elliott Abrams: “If our goal is to limit Iranian influence and defeat ISIS, strengthening the Peshmerga is the logical step, and we…”