Is nbc nightly news with brian williams. Good evening. It is among the scariest threats our nation has faced since 9 11. And after the beheading of a second american now by isis, for all those who may be wondering if the u. S. Is going to rise up, take the bait and get into the fight to root them out, the answer today from both the president and Vice President appeared to be clear and unambiguous. We will not be intimidated. Their horrific acts only unite uz as a country and stiffen our resolve to take the fight against these terrorists and those who make the mistake of harming americans will learn that we will not forget and that our reach is long and that justice will be served. As a nation were united. And when people harm americans, we dont retreat. We dont forget. We take care of those who are grieving. And when thats finished, they should know we will follow them to the gates of hell until they are brought to justice. The Vice President today at the Portsmouth Naval shipyard. The
Tonight, what our cameras found on the road, what to do and on the road, what to do and what not to do. And a big surprise from Country Music superstar tim mcgraw making a difference for our veterans and their families. Nbc nightly news begins now. From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbnightly news with bri williams. Good evening. It is among the scariest threats our nation has faced since 9 11. And after the beheading of a second american now by isis, for all those who may be wondering if the u. S. Is going to rise up, take the bait and get into the fight to root them out, the answer today from both the president and Vice President appeared to be clear and unambiguous. We will not be intimidated. Their horrific acts only unite us as a country and stiffen our resolve to take the fight against these terrorists and those who make the mistake of harming americans will learn that we will not forget and that our reach is long and that justice will be served. As a nation we
As a nation, we are united and when people harm americans, we dont retreat, we dont forget. We take care of those who are grieving and when that is finished, they should know we will follow them to the gates of hell until they are brought to justice, because hell is where they will reside hell is where they will reside all right. Mika, boy, what joe biden said yesterday, very strong. Im sure a lot of people, a lot of republicans on capitol hill have been calling for stronger words. It might take some of that. What do you think . I think he is tapping into a growing sentiment in a country that might be war weary but certainly is not impervious what we have seen the last two weeks. Sounds likes the guns of war across america. You heard the Vice President saying america would follow isis to the gates of he hell to get justice. The secretary of state says they dont want to contain is circumstances, they want to destroy isis. You know what is happening here, they are hearing from constituen
Good day. Im Andrea Mitchel in new york. President obama and World Leaders are at the nato summit in wales today confronting russias challenge to the military alliance and the growing threat of islamic terrorists like isis or isil to the u. S. Homeland. Maybe one of the most consequential meetings in decades. How will nato respond . Im joined by lisa monaco, the president s top adviser an Homeland Security and counterterrorism. Thanks for being with us. First of all, at the nato meeting, they are taking up the issue of isil or isis. How serious is the isil threat . Thanks for having me, andrea. The isil threat first and foremost is a regional threat. It poses a threat to our personnel in the region. And thats why you have seen the president take Decisive Action to make sure that we protect our personnel, that we protect vulnerable populations in iraq. And that we are working to build an inclusive Iraqi Government and also to build up the Iraqi Security forces. So we can combat what is
Meanwhile Vice President biden wrapped up remarks in an economic speech in new hampshire. We will follow them to the gates of hell until they are brought to justice. Because hell is where they will reside. Hell is where they will reside. The family of executed american journalist steven sotlov released a statement through a spokesperson yesterday. Today we grieve, this week we mourn. But we will emerge from this ordeal. Our village is strong. We will not allow our enemies to hold us hostage with the sole weapons they possess, fear. We are also learning more about mr. Sotloff, he was also an really citizen and he actually at one point faked being sick so he could fast on the british holiday of yom kippur while being held in custody. The terror group has expanded to india with a new branch there, it vows to bring islamic law to the entire continue innocent. Msnbc Senior Correspondent Chris Jansing is traveling with the president and she will be at the nato summit in wales. Lets start off