“Iraq, often known as a cradle of Western civilization, possesses a cultural heritage that reflects its identity and complex history. The unique cultural heritage of Iraq represents a continuous sequence of human development throughout human history. Iraq’s diverse past is very much a part of the present we all share today, and we must work together to ensure that terrorists and criminals cannot erase that past.

ISIL actions equate to nothing less than cultural cleansing; it is trying to erase the common sense of identity, community and history we share as civilized people through the destruction of mosques, shrines, churches, palaces, tombs, and other enduring records of humanity.” Read More: http://go.usa.gov/3r7cj

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“Our coalition is strong, our cause is just, and our mission will succeed. And long after the terrorists we face today are destroyed and forgotten, America will continue to stand free and tall and strong.” —President Obama on a bill he sent Congress today to authorize the use of military force against ISIL

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“We will not tolerate safe havens for terrorists who threaten our people.” —President Obama on ordering American armed forces to begin targeted airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria

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“I believe that we’re strongest as a nation when the President and Congress work together.” —President Obama on the Congressional authorization to train and equip moderate Syrian opposition forces so they can take the fight to ISIL

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Worth sharing: 5 things you should know about our strategy to degrade and destroy ISIL.

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