This is the hard reality. They don't have to be American boots on the ground, but they have to be somebody's boots. And unfortunately, The United States is the preeminent military force in the world. nobody can really fill that gap that is left by an American void. So I agree with the president that this is a threat not just to the region, but to the homeland as well. (07:12–07:24)
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