Our partners didnt have the capacity to get them, i would be prepared to order our special forces to take action. Because i will not allow these terrorists to have a safe haven. Obama says Islamic State poses a threat to the people and stability of iraq, syria, the broader middle east and to u. S. National security. The proposal would limit operations against the militants to three years. Obama said the plan does not authorize longterm largescale Ground Combat operations like those in afghanistan and iraq. Obama has been carrying out military operations against the militants based on a 2001 resolution that granted the president permission to use force. But members of congress have said the country needs to adopt another official resolution. A u. S. Counterterrorism expert says the number of people traveling to join Islamic State is increasing at an alarming rate. Nicholas rasmussen says social media is playing a prominent role in the group asability to recruit fighters. Rasmussen is di