President Obama Says the U.S. Will Overcome Terrorism
Monday, December 7th, 2015 -- 8:12 AM
(AP) -President Barack Obama said he understands why Americans are worried about the threat of terrorism but reassured Americans the U.S. will overcome it.Obama said "we will prevail by being strong and smart." He said Americans cannot give into fear. He also said it's clear the two killers in the California shootings had gone down the "dark path of radicalization." He said the killers had stockpiled weapons and ammunition. But Obama said there's no evidence the killers were directed by a terrorist organization overseas. He said there's also no evidence they were part of a broader network in the U.S.
He says the U.S. is working with allies, such as Britain and Germany who have begun bombing targets in Syria. The U.S. has increased its bombing of Islamic State oil infrastructure and will continue to train and equip moderate rebels in Iraq and Syria. The U.S. has recently added special operations forces in both Iraq and Syria, but Obama continues to reject placing regular troops on the ground. Obama says the U.S. is also working with allies to cut off the group's financing and will continue to enhance intelligence gathering and sharing.
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