James Langevin actually said...

I don't think we can afford to take a hands-off attitude and say, well, we are not going to help do anything at all in Iraq to check the growth of ISIS as long as Maliki is in power.

Context

Langevin warns against inaction in Iraq while Maliki remains in power, stressing the threat of ISIS.

07/28/2014

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