There are mutual interests here. But certainly, though, also do not want to see the United States dragged into some type of protracted conflict. Because on the other side of this, ISIS and Al Qaeda affiliates... are very well aware of the benefits of them escalating something with us. and dragging us in where we're in some protracted conflict with them for a very long time, which President Trump's instincts are the complete opposite of that. (23:47–23:59)
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