As the president address the nation on his intended actions regarding the ISIL threat, here is a bit of background information on the situation.
For extra credit comment below a summary of the President's address. Tell me what issues he addressed, his proposed intentions, when he wants to take action and how he will do it. Write a well structured paragraph of about 5-6 sentences in which you also state your opinion of the situation and your personal thoughts on what the President said and his plans.
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