Ashton Carter actually said...

We will continue our efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL, which poses a threat to the United States and the international community.

Carter emphasizes ongoing U.S. efforts against ISIL and its threats.

05/20/2015

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Assad needs to go, but the structures of governance need to stay or we hope they will stay.

Our approach has been... to try to find a political exit for Bashar Assad rather than a United States-led military exit.

The United States will not take any action inconsistent with our obligations under the INF Treaty as long as those obligations remain in for...

I share your concerns about the sectarian nature of Iran's approach in Iraq.