Another bullet on Obama’s Legacy chart.
As Commander-in-Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people. Over the last several years, we have consistently taken the fight to terrorists who threaten our country. We took out Osama bin Laden and much of al Qaedas leadership in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Weve targeted al Qaedas affiliate in Yemen...
...This strategy of taking out terrorists who threaten us, while supporting partners on the front lines, is one that we have successfully pursued in Yemen and Somalia for years. And it is consistent with the approach I outlined earlier this year: to use force against anyone who threatens Americas core interests, but to mobilize partners wherever possible to address broader challenges to international order....