On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
American military power alone cannot and will not eradicate the threats posed by ISIL to the United States, our allies, and our friends and partners in the region.
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congress.govAmerican military power alone cannot and will not eradicate the threats posed by ISIL to the United States, our allies, and our friends and partners in the region.
Hagel states that military action alone is insufficient against ISIL.
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