Obama: Americans United in Fighting Islamic State

The transcript discusses international and bipartisan efforts to combat ISIL. Arab nations are supporting Iraq with humanitarian aid and military assistance. The US Congress, with bipartisan support, has approved training and equipping Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIL and the Assad regime. The US military's role in Iraq is advisory, not combat, emphasizing a coalition approach to defeating ISIL without engaging in another ground war. The strong support from Congress highlights American unity in addressing the ISIL threat.

What is the primary focus of the international coalition mentioned in the video?

• To provide financial aid to ISIL

• To support Iraqi forces and government

• To establish a new government in Iraq

• To withdraw all foreign troops from Iraq

What key element of the strategy did the U.S. Congress support?

• Negotiating with ISIL leaders

• Increasing oil production in Iraq

• Training and equipping the Syrian opposition

• Deploying combat troops to Syria

What is the role of the Syrian opposition forces as mentioned in the video?

• To provide humanitarian aid to civilians

• To establish a new Syrian government

• To fight against ISIL and the Assad regime

• To negotiate peace with ISIL

Where will the training program for Syrian opposition forces be hosted?

• In the United States

• Outside Syria, with Arab countries

• In partnership with European countries

• Inside Syria

What is the mission of American forces deployed to Iraq?

• To engage in combat missions

• To advise and assist partners on the ground

• To establish a new military base

• To lead the fight against ISIL