On the recordNovember 30, 2015
Absolutely it is essential that we recognize that even though we, I believe this is absolutely true, are the center of the campaign, because there must be a military defeat of ISIL.
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congress.govAbsolutely it is essential that we recognize that even though we, I believe this is absolutely true, are the center of the campaign, because there must be a military defeat of ISIL.
Carter emphasizes the need for a military defeat of ISIL as central to the strategy.
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