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Ron Johnson: “My conclusion is it's really two things. World domination…”

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Sen. Johnson at HSGAC

Published April 5, 2016 | Video Starts at 14:58

Mr. Zarate, you talked a little bit about really what the goal is. And we held a hearing, you know, really based on Graham woods, what ISIS really wants. My conclusion is it's really two things. World domination, and they want to set up this apocalyptic final battle. somewhat conflicting goals. I just want to ask all the panelists what is behind this, because it's what is just baffling, I think, to Americans, Al Qaeda. (14:58–15:06)

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Asserts that ISIS aims for world domination and an apocalyptic final battle.

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