Rep. Chu Statement on ISIL

Following President Barack Obama’s speech last night on the Administration’s strategy to defeat the Islamic State in the Levant (ISIL), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:

“I am deeply concerned about ISIL. This brutal terrorist organization poses a serious threat to the U.S., our allies abroad, and innocent people everywhere. The roots of its violence are deep and its stakeholders are widespread. That is why it is imperative that we work with our allies to contain ISIL as quickly as possible. We must work with the international community moving forward,” said Rep. Chu.

“But, I am equally concerned at the prospect of putting our troops back in harm’s way to refight, in many cases, battles that have already been fought at great loss and sacrifice to those brave men and women. We cannot embroil America in an endless cycle of war. We must act very carefully with serious consideration to all of the consequences.”

The text of the President’s statement on ISIL can be found here.