Terrorism, Russia, Ebola, Climate Change and the nuclear ambitions of Iran were just some of the topics the president touched on in a powerful speech at the General Assembly of the United Nations on Wednesday. But it was his words on terrorism and the role of Muslims around the world in denouncing terrorists groups, that… Continue reading President Obama’s United Nations Speech – The World Must Join in Defeating Terrorism
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Breaking: The U.S Has Began Bombing ISIS Targets in Syria
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria against ISIS targets, sources tell NBC News. The U.S. military plans to strike up to 20 targets — logistics, fuel and weapons depots; training sites; troop encampments; command and control sites; and headquarters for the Sunni fighters. The U.S. military will deploy manned and unmanned air assets, including… Continue reading Breaking: The U.S Has Began Bombing ISIS Targets in Syria
President’s Weekly Address – “This Isn’t America Against ISIL, It’s The World Against ISIL”
In his weekly address, President Obama spoke about the strategy to “degrade and destroy” ISIL. And he emphasized that although there are no immediate threats against America, actions must be taken now to combat the terrorist group. With that said, the President explained that ISIL is not only a threat to neighboring countries, but its… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – “This Isn’t America Against ISIL, It’s The World Against ISIL”
President Obama at McDill – “No American Boots on the Ground” – Video
Although warmongers like John McCain and Lindsay Graham are calling for more American troops in the middle east, the president once again reiterated that in the fight with ISIS, there would be no American “boots on the ground.” And he also spoke about the developing Ebola crisis in Africa. Video
President’s Weekly Address – Degrading and Defeating ISIL
In his weekly address, President Obama took his new call to degrade and defend ISIL directly to the American people, explaining the importance of taking the fight directly to the terrorist group. As Commander-in-Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people. And I’ve made it clear that those who threaten the United… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Degrading and Defeating ISIL
President Obama’s Full Address on The ISIL Threat
President Obama addressed the nation tonight, saying that he has the necessary authorization to fight against ISIL without Congress making a vote on the matter, but he asked Congress to join him in the fight. Watch the full speech here.
Elizabeth Warren – We Must “Eliminate” ISIS
In an exclusive interview with Yahoo, US Senator Elizabeth Warren joined the ranks of Vice President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, calling for the ultimate destruction of ISIS – the murderous gang in Iraq and Syria, happily murdering innocent people in the name of… Islam! In Wednesday’s Yahoo News interview, Warren went further… Continue reading Elizabeth Warren – We Must “Eliminate” ISIS
Vice President Joe Biden – We Will Follow ISIL “to the gates of hell.”
The vice president expressed some of the same sentiments shared by many Americans who saw the brutal murders of American journalists, James Foley and Steven Sotloff. And in his statements today, Joe Biden promised that we will follow ISIL and bring them to justice, even if it means taking a trip “to the gates of hell.”… Continue reading Vice President Joe Biden – We Will Follow ISIL “to the gates of hell.”
Mother’s Emotional Plea to ISIS for Her Son’s Release – Video
After seeing the brutal killing of American journalist James Foley last week, Shirley Sotloff, mother of another captured American journalist Steven Sotloff, issued a video plea to the leader of the terrorist group asking for her son’s release. “”Steven is a journalist who traveled to the Middle East to cover the suffering of Muslims at… Continue reading Mother’s Emotional Plea to ISIS for Her Son’s Release – Video
Watch President Obama Denounce ISIS for Beheading James Foley – Video
After confirming that the ISIS video showing the beheading of American journalist James Foley was real, President Obama gave this statement, calling ISIS a “cancer” that America will continue fighting, saying that America will be “diligent and relentless” in this fight. “The whole world is appalled by the brutal murder of James Foley,” the President… Continue reading Watch President Obama Denounce ISIS for Beheading James Foley – Video