US Secretary of State John Kerry has criticized Congress for its unwillingness to help President Barack Obama defeat the Daesh Takfiri group in Iraq, saying the lawmakers have refused to allow more troops deployed to the Arab country.
“[W]e are doing everything in our power to put additional pressure on them [Daesh], and I believe their days are numbered,” Kerry told CNN on Sunday.
However, he said the Obama administration’s efforts in Iraq were impeded by Congress’ inaction.
“Congress displayed absolutely zero willingness to vote to do that, and if people have a willingness to show that now that has changed, the administration will listen to any legitimate plan, any legitimate way to do more,” the top US diplomat explained.
He said Washington is steadily increasing it pressure against the terror group in Iraq and Syria and Obama welcomes the input of others, including Congress.
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