Let there be no doubt, we must go after ISIS right away because the U.S. is the only one that can put together a coalition to stop this group that’s intent on barbaric cruelty,” Nelson said. Obama’s National Security Council called the video appalling, if true. The extremist group is also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL. “We have seen a video that purports to be the murder of U.S. citizen Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL),” the NSC said in a release. “The intelligence community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. If genuine, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent American journalist and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We will provide more information when it is available.” Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., also called for a stern response. “The horrifying clarity of ISIL’s message toward America should have been met from the beginning with an equally clear opposing message,” Rubio said. “If we do not act now to assist our Iraqi partners and moderate Syrians who oppose ISIL, as well as utilize our own forces to directly target ISIL’s leadership, the result will be more suffering and tragedy for our people,” Rubio added. blogs.rollcall/wgdb/senate-democrat-proposes-authorization-to-strike-isis-in-syria/
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