Obama seeks 'buy-in' on Islamic State strategy from Congress

Name: Obama seeks 'buy-in' on Islamic State strategy from Congress
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Description: President Obama called congressional leaders to the White House to review his strategy against the Islamic State, ahead of a planned national address. Party leaders remain conflicted about how to best oppose the group. Meanwhile, new polls found that a majority of Americans support an expanded assault. Gwen Ifill reports.

Clip: 09/09/2014 | 3m 18s

President Obama called congressional leaders to the White House to review his strategy against the Islamic State, ahead of a planned national address. Party leaders remain conflicted about how to best oppose the group. Meanwhile, new polls found that a majority of Americans support an expanded assault. Gwen Ifill reports.

Aired: 09/09/14

Expired: 12/31/69

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