Congressman Tim Ryan's Statement on Strategic Strikes Against ISIL

Statement

Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement in response to strategic strikes against ISIL in Syria led by the United States and a joint coalition of Arab countries:

It is clear that ISIL presents a real and serious danger to the United States and the world - they are brutally attacking and occupying territory across Syria and Iraq, taking hostages and executing innocent civilians and continuing to earn $3 million a day on oil revenues that can be used to attack Americans and our interests around the world. I stand behind the strategic strikes in Syria led by the United States and a joint coalition of Arab countries. This is an international problem and I am pleased to see that countries in the region and around the world are joining our nation in the fight against this terrorist threat.

As our nation moves forward we need to be vigilant that we are keeping America's national security and best interests in mind. It is unjust, immoral and shortsighted to stand by while this humanitarian crisis escalates in the Middle East and innocent civilians continue to be slaughtered.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Armed Forces and their families serving our nation in this conflict. Their sacrifices and courage is a constant inspiration and reminder of what it means to be an American.

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