Obama thanks Congress for vote to aid Syrian rebels Reuters Thursday, September 18, 2014 07:30 Email Print RELATED NEWS Dempsey says U.S. strikes in Syria won't be “shock and awe“ U.S. partners unclear on roles in fight against Islamic State 'We will ultimately destroy ISIL' - Obama U.S. seeks coalition against Islamic State, but military partners no sure bet Syria ready to work with any state to fight Islamist militants During annual congressional picnic, U.S. President Barack Obama thanks members for voting in favor of arming and training moderate Syrian rebels to combat Islamic State. More : congressional picnic U.S. President Barack Obama voting arming Syrian rebels Islamic State
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