Iraqi President on Combating Militants

Iraqi President Fuad Masum talked about militant violence in Iraq and Syria and ongoing military strikes against ISIL* targets in those coun… read more

Iraqi President Fuad Masum talked about militant violence in Iraq and Syria and ongoing military strikes against ISIL* targets in those countries. He discussed the origins of ISIL, the U.S. military role in combating the terrorist group, and the political challenges to form a united government among his nation’s sects. After his remarks President Masum responded to questions from Mr. Gordon and members of the audience.

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*The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State. close

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Iraqi President on Combating Militants

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Program ID:
321734-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Sep 27, 2014 | 2:20pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 06, 2014 | 8:41am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Sep 27, 2014 | 2:20pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 29, 2014 | 5:56pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 30, 2014 | 3:24am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 06, 2014 | 8:41am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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