Against isil. And forth and finally, the proposed aumf expires in four years. I understand the reason for the proposed sunset provision. It derives from the important principle stemming from the constitution that makes the grave matter of enacting an authorization for the use of military force a shared responsibility of the president and congress. The president s proposed authorization affords the American People the chance to assess our progress in three years time, and provides next president and the next congress the opportunity to reauthorize it, if they find it necessary. To me, this is a sensible and principal provision, even though i cannot assure that the counter isil campaign will be completed in three years. Now, in addition to providing the authority and flexibility to wage a successful campaign, i said i had another key consideration. Sending the right signals to the troops. It will demonstrate to our personnel that their government stands behind them. As secretary kerry ex
The white house is coming under increasing pressure for its policy on iraq and syria as Islamic State makes increasing inroads in both countries. After seizing the strategic iraqi city of ramadi, i. S. Has taken palmyra in syria. On mideast analyst will be on set to talk about the political significance for all the warring sides. First, we have this report. Islamic state militants posted a video of their assault on palmeiro. On twitter, the group said it is now in complete control of the city. This amateur footage is said to show the fight for the ancient city as Islamic State troops took over. Palmyra is strategically located on it desert junction between homs and damascus. Syrian forces are now cut off from the capital. Syrian state television confirmed army forces withdrew from palmyra but only after ensuring most civilians have left. Other sources claim tens of thousands of people are still trapped in the city. There are also growing tears that fears that i. S. Could destroy the ci
Welcome to inside story. I am ray suarez. In southeast asia, in east africas great lakes region, and on north africas mediterranean coast. People in the 10s of thousands are trying to escape homelands rav i believed by extreme poverty. And violence. They have an ill defined but simple dream. The hope of a better life. But for many, running away from trouble brings new dangers. People smugglers soak them, neglect them. Abuse them and in some case these pay with their lives. The. I am looking for a safe place to live. Because our country is so dangerous. And there is there is there is a war. From africa, asia, and the middle east, they risk their lives hoping for a better future. Fleeing conflicts in search of safety. Paying top dollar to smugglers who often abuse aura ban done them. The captain left us with the boat and ran away and, left us alone. He ran away with another boat to turk any. I dont know. Maybe. I think so, he has this small you beer boat, you know this rubber boat for re
Desperate journeys is tonights inside story. Welcome to inside story. I am ray suarez. In southeast asia, in east africas great lakes region, and on north africas mediterranean coast. People in the 10s of thousands are trying to escape homelands rav i believed by extreme poverty. And violence. They have an ill defined but simple dream. The hope of a better life. But for many, running away from trouble brings new dangers. People smugglers, soak them, neglect them. Abuse them and, in some case these pay with their lives. The. I am looking for a safe place to live. Because our country is so dangerous. And there is there is there is a war. From africa, asia, and the middle east, they risk their lives hoping for a better future. Fleeing conflicts in search of safety. Paying top dollar to smugglers who often abuse aura ban done them. The captain left us with the boat and ran away and, left us alone. He ran away with another boat to turk any. I dont know. Maybe. I think so, he has this small
Massive rescue operation in italy saving more than 4,000 migrants crossing the mediterranean in the last 24 hours. 22 different. Live for us now in the sicilian harbour. What is happening to people as they arrive. They have to arrive and that could take between 24 and 48 hours since the moment they are picked up at sea. Once they land here they should be identified and fingerprinted by italian authorities, and should wait in the country until they are granted asylum status. That does not happen that way. Italian authorities relocate them across the country where theres an empty building. The migrants are free to leave this country and make it further north. Most of them tell you that they want to join family and friends in some other country. Others say they want to go to the north, to germany, holland, sweden. They feel there are more Job Opportunities in those countries. What about a plan for dealing with the root causes of the problem. Has there been progress. Where is the policy he