Next steps in the fight against the Islamic State

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President Obama’s speech on Wednesday was a welcome reversal to his previous comments on foreign policy. He finally has acknowledged the threat that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria poses, and his response — to begin the process of taking down this so-called caliphate — is welcome news.

The president incorporated in his speech many of the elements I recently have called for and that I believe are necessary to achieve success.

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