Obama on ISIS strikes in Syria: 'This is not America's fight alone'

Obama on ISIS strikes in Syria: 'This is not America's fight alone'
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President Obama confirmed Tuesday that the U.S. and a handful of regional partners had carried out airstrikes overnight against ISIS in Syria, marking a significant escalation in the nation's military campaign against the Sunni militant group.

"The strength of this coalition makes clear: This is not America's fight alone," he said.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.