President Obama Acknowledged Setbacks Tuesday In The War Against The Islamic State

Photo: Analysts have said it is very important Obama shows that he is committed to fighting ISIS

Obama Acknowledges Setbacks In ISIS Fight -- FOX News

President Obama acknowledged setbacks Tuesday in the war against the Islamic State, to the backdrop of fierce fighting for control of a Syrian border town and fresh concerns over Turkey’s cooperation.

The president spoke as he met just outside Washington with military chiefs from more than 20 nations.

He noted negative developments in the fight against the Islamic State, saying there will be days of progress but also “periods of setback.”

Stressing that there are no “quick fixes,” Obama said: “Our coalition is united behind this long-term effort.”

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Update #1: Obama, foreign military chiefs, coordinate Islamic State plans -- Reuters
Update #2: Obama: ‘We are united in our goal’ to dismantle ISIS -- News Observer/McClatchy news

My Comment: I would have loved to be a fly on the wall in this meeting today .... I suspect that some serious concerns were voiced in this meeting .... and none of them pleasant. I will be updating this story late tonight/early tomorrow morning.