On the recordMarch 23, 2015
The Department's efforts in Syria are aimed at degrading and defeating ISIL.
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congress.govThe Department's efforts in Syria are aimed at degrading and defeating ISIL.
Carter outlines U.S. military objectives in Syria against ISIL.
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