Lankford Statement on President's ISIS Address

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Representative James Lankford (R-Okla.) issued the following statement after the President's address to the nation this evening about the threat from ISIS and the U.S. counter-terrorism strategy going forward:

"On the eve of the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11, the United States understands it still has an ongoing duty to fight the war on terror and ensure the safety and security of the American people. Tonight, the President addressed the nation to lay out his plan to counter and eventually stop the threat from the terrorist group, ISIS. Tomorrow, I hope the White House's classified briefing for Members of Congress will detail the relevant intelligence to support the strategy proposed this evening.

I am grateful the President recognized the real threat ISIS terrorists pose to the Middle East and our nation. When international terrorists have the desire, motivation and the means to carry out their murderous intent, we cannot wait until they kill thousands of Americans before we take their threats seriously. Americans want our sons and daughters in the military back home, but we also understand the capabilities of Islamic terrorists worldwide.

"I pray we can swiftly destroy this terrorist organization to quell the unrest in this volatile region."

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