Ted Cruz: “In May, you stated that Iraqi Security Forces 'just showed no will to…”

On the recordMay 20, 2015

In May, you stated that Iraqi Security Forces 'just showed no will to fight' in explaining the Islamic State's victory at Ramadi.

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Cruz references Secretary Carter's previous statement on Iraqi forces' lack of will to fight ISIS.

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Ted Cruz: “In May, you stated that Iraqi Security Forces 'just showed no will to fight' in explaining the Islamic State's victory…”