On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
The reality is they are not going to be able to be successful against ISIS strictly from the air or strictly depending on the Iraqi Forces or the Peshmerga or the Sunni tribes acting on their own.
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Gates emphasizes the need for ground forces to combat ISIS effectively.
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