“The world has rightly reacted with horror to the brutal rise of ISIL as they have slaughtered countless Christians and Muslims alike in their drive to create an Islamic State, including the ruthless murder of two American journalists. I’ve been disappointed by the Administration’s lack of strategy and leadership to confront this threat up to now, and as the House assesses this plan my goal first and foremost will be to disable and destroy this threat."

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