Posted on 08/21/2014 1:05:18 PM PDT by BenLurkin
“When they talk about limited airstrikes, they place a great emphasis on the word ‘limited,’” he said at the Heritage Foundation. “Yet clearly, more airstrikes are necessary. Nothing less than a sustained air campaign to degrade and destroy ISIS forces is required. The Iraqi people are up against a terrorist Blitzkrieg that went practically unhindered for many weeks. Even though these killers have seen glimpses of our superior power and technology, they need to see a lot more of it.”
He made clear that he believes increased support for Iraq means more boots on the ground in a country many Americans hoped the U.S. military was done protecting. “Air power is a major part of it, but it’s also going to take more special operations, intelligence, and advisor support than we’ve offered so far,” Perry said.
Perry, who is widely expected to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, began his remarks in a tone that evoked a campaign rally, lashing out at President Obama and his supporters.
He began by discussing the crisis on the Southern border, where tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors have crossed into the U.S. in the past year seeking asylum. But he quickly segued into the issue of ISIS by noting that the fighter shown beheading Foley in the group’s video appears to have been an Englishman.
Foley’s death, he said, is a “preview” of what ISIS wants to do in the U.S. And he suggested that ISIS might send its agents across the Southern border unless it is more adequately defended. “How many other jihadists out there are carrying western passports?” he asked. “What missions might ISIS have for them?”
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He made clear that he believes increased support for Iraq means more boots on the ground in a country many Americans hoped the U.S. military was done protecting.
I’m discussing what Rick Perry said today not what he said in 2012.
Today Perry said: “Air power is a major part of it, but it’s also going to take more special operations, intelligence, and advisor support than we’ve offered so far,” Perry said”
Nowhere in that statement did Rick Perry say “ I want to send US troops back to Iraq”.
Perry is for putting troops back in Iraq and has held that position for years. You are free, however, to believe what
what you will. I think we can both agree that it is a losing strategy.
I’m agains’t putting troops back in Iraq. I just am not going to distort what Perry is saying. If he comes out and says we need to send 50,000 troops to Iraq I will publicly disagree. So far he is not saying that. You cannot just say well he wants to put troops back in Iraq if he’s not saying it.
lol! He’s been saying it for years. Show me where he has ever changed his mind and you might have a point.
I am a proud Cruz supporting Texan, who now is also supporting an honorable man and governor who is dealing with a vile legal attack of political nature. And while I don't agree with all of Perry's positions, your comment is way over the top. Maybe you are the "clueless dumbass" in this case.
Care to defend my tagline, a direct quote from your DUMBASS governor?
btw...if your clueless governor had his way Ted Cruz would never have made it to Washington. And you support that? lol!
Well I have to assume you can read as well as I can. I can only post the guy’s direct quote so many times without it making you look like you haven’t read it. Rick Perry is not saying send a lot of troops to Iraq. If and when he does then I will disagree with him.
I am for increased airstrikes and advisors/CIA/special forces to try to tape a fudgesicle stick to the Shia’s spine so their troops will properly engage. They need to repel ISIS on their own with our encouragement.
Yep, I think that is all I need to know about you. Have a nice day.
I am? Please show me where I have ever said such a thing.
btw...I couldn't help but notice you completely ignored my asking you if you wanted to defend my tagline. I can certainly understand why you would want to avoid it. :-)
Modern Major General District Attorney ...
An indictment for defunding her office is a badge of honour.
She and her minions needs to be re-introduced to the inside of The Joint to gain more familiarity with the concept of deterrent punishment and being withdrawn from active life as crooks.
You meant to praise Gov. Perry by calling him "Mr. Indictee"?
Glad you clarified that.
Air strikes yes. My son has been over there twice and three of his friends were killed there. Enough. Let Perry send his own son.
It would be good to start referring to H! as "wife of impeached and disbarred POTUS Clinton".
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3193620/posts?page=6#6
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3193431/posts?page=7#7
Please thank you son for me and tell him his sacrifice and efforts are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.
Thank you for explaining yourself. We'll see if your prediction pans out.
It would be good to start referring to H! as "wife of impeached and disbarred POTUS Clinton".
Why not call her Miss Benghazi? It would seem more appropriate ... that was her actual doing.
You're obviously
Do at least try to refrain from making personal insults. It reflects badly on you.
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