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Obama: U.S. has "responsibility" to take action in Iraq

Name: Obama: U.S. has "responsibility" to take action in Iraq
Uploaded: 2014-08-07T22:08:05-0400
Duration: 2 min 17 s
Description: President Obama authorized airstrikes "if necessary" against Islamic militants if they move toward Erbil in northern Iraq where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.

President Obama authorized airstrikes "if necessary" against Islamic militants if they move toward Erbil in northern Iraq where American military, diplomats and civilians are stationed.