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U.S. and allies prepare new campaign against Islamic State

Clip: 09/08/2014 | 4m 21s

President Obama outlined a multi-step plan to defeat the Islamic State group in an interview on Sunday. According to reports, the expanded air offensive could last years, but the president insisted that it would not include combat troops and that regional partners would have to “step up.” Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 09/08/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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