And the idea that we can wait ISIL out seems to overlook the death. destruction. and collateral damage its continued presence inflicts on the neighboring countries or to at least suggest that it is tolerable. I have visited the region several times. Our allies there cannot sustain the strain of this conflict for years on end. I have visited a Syrian refugee camp in Turkey. Those people cannot wait there forever. Lest we forget. colleagues. this conflict has been raging for 4 years. Sadly. the flood of refugees reaching Europe was entirely predictable. And how long before a divided Iraq becomes irreparable? As long as ISIL exists and continues to exercise initiative on the battlefield. it will draw recruits. expand its global network. and inspire those "lone wolf" attacks.
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