In. Senators john mccain and Lindsey Graham issued a joint statement saying in part, quote, he described the correct goal to degrade and ultimately destroy isis. However, the president s plan will likely be in position to destroy isis which is the worlds largest, richest terrorist army. Prior to the president s speech, senator tom harkin dismissed the idea that isis poses a direct threat to the u. S. Saying, quote, its fearmongering. Its what happened after 9 11. Oh, my god, theyve got these planes crashing. Now theyre going to take over america. Thats nonsense. Its become an international issue. Ahead of his speech, the president spoke with leaders of saudi arabia. The country has agreed to host an antiisis Training Program for Syrian Opposition fighters. Meanwhile, a new poll finds that 64 of europeans approve of president obamas international policies. Here in the u. S. , a gallup poll finds that 43 of Americans Trust the federal government to handle international problems. Nbcs tra
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