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On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
The Obama mistake of underestimating ISIL as JV (junior varsity).
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson criticizes the Obama administration for downplaying the threat of ISIL.

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