[MinorityRepublican]

I sort of understand that we were in Syria to take out all the ISIS terrorists. But that's over. So time to take all of the troops out of the Middle East.

But the MIC doesn't want us to do that.

[Paul R.]

I sort of understand that we were in Syria to take out all the ISIS terrorists. But that's over.

Emphasis mine.

Because... that last is not true today at all. Yes, we, the Kurds, the Russians, to a small extent Assad, etc., gave ISIS a pretty good thumping. But they are NOT gone, have recovered somewhat and changed some tactics, and in fact control or are a very significant actor in substantial territories in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen, with smaller ops in some African countries.

Here's a report from last year (which, ironically enough, leaves out Yemen.)

https://apnews.com/article/islamic-state-fighters-syria-iraq-875d5ee8a0978f3b28aeec210b33cd5f

And in a very recent news item:

https://balkaninsight.com/2024/01/29/turkey-detains-47-alleged-isis-members-after-heinous-church-attack/

This "Tower 22" base of ours that got hit is in a particularly good location to disrupt certain ISIS supply logistics / lines.

Further research by anyone interested is highly recommended.