Ashton Carter actually said...

We operate in Iraq in support of the Iraqi Government. The Iraqi Government, in this case, did not ask for our support.

Carter clarifies the U.S. role in Iraq and the Iraqi Government's request for support.

03/02/2015

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But it is a complicated decision that involves other kinds of assistance that we are giving.

Well, every day that the White House dithers about this, more equipment is pouring in for what I presume is going to be a renewed offensive ...

Passing the proposed AUMF will demonstrate to our personnel that their government stands behind them.

I believe the President's proposed AUMF does both. And I urge this Congress to pass it.