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Still concerned about the resurgence of the islamic state and its offshoots. baghdadi came to power as the leader of the islamic state back in 2014 when he made that infamous video from a mosque inside mosul saying isis had planned to take over large portions of the middle east. of he even described it as the takeover of rome, that he would go the whole way across europe. that was the messaging from the islamic state. and when you heard the president speaking today at the white house, he wanted ...

But what president trump demonstrated here is even while were bringing our troops home from the safe zone on the border of turkey, this president and americas resolve to defeat isis and to hunt down and destroy any terrorist organization in the world is unrelenting, and thats what the world woke up to learn this morning. chris yeah, i want to pick up on that because the president has come under a lot of fire from both republicans and democrats about pulling u.s. troops out of syria. not all, but...

It, the feeling among the white house certainly continues to be that regardless of what happens here in washington, whether its impeachment in the house, whether that happens to move forward in the senate or not, the president will continue from their perspective to battle whether its chasing isis, whether its chasing terrorism around the globe or doing what what he can for the american people. thats their take. but, chris, i think you have to acknowledge that its not an easy slog especially whe...

Let someone else fight over this long, blood-stained sand. chris: mr. vice president, what do you think this raid shows about the u.s. posture in does it base basically say, yes, well be in the mideast forever but not necessarily with big forces? maybe with a more targeted, smaller footprint counterintelligence? what does it say? >> well, as you just said, what the president said today, what this shows the united states remains committed to the total defeat of isis and any terrorist organization...

Our team in the field. but what president trump demonstrated here is even while were bringing our troops home from the safe zone on the border of turkey, this president and americas resolve to defeat isis and to hunt down and destroy any terrorist organization in the world is unrelenting, and thats what the world woke up to learn this morning. chris yeah, i want to pick up on that because the president has come under a lot of fire from both republicans and democrats about pulling u.s. troops out...

>> chris, i just, i just want to emphasize the presidents focus here throughout particularly the last several days was on the mission to bring a man who was the most wanted man in the world, a man who had brought unspeakable violence through the isis caliphate, who was exporting violence around the world to justice. and that, combined with insuring the safety of our forces coming in, executing their mission and moving out was the presidents direct i have throughout this effort. and i -- directiv...

Incredible. i got to watch much of it. no personnel were lost in the operation while a large number of baghdadis fighters and companions were killed with him. he died after running into a dead end tunnel, whimpering and crying and screaming all the way. >> reporter: pretty powerful words there and a very descriptive news conference by the president, chris. he also described the important cooperation with other nations to make this raid possible. >> russia treated us great, they opened up -- we h...

United states. the raid to take him out could boost president trump whos faced criticism recently for his decision to pull back troops in northeast syria. and, of course, the president is under fierce attack here in washington as house democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry against him. in a moment well discuss it all with vice president mike pence. but first, lets get the late from kevin corke live from the white house. kevin? >> reporter: chris, an extraordinary news conference following the ...

>> so quick note on this counterterrorism mission, its one of those rare operations that really is a tactical victory for the united states, but its also a strategic victory for the united states meaning its great news today, its going to continue to pay dividends for the months and years ahead, so thats great. what im hearing from my sources in the national security community is that the fbi and state and local law enforcement are already, at this hour starting last night, beefing up protection...

By isis back when they had their caliphate, but there are still some american hostages being held by isis, is that correct? >> yeah, theres still up to a dozen american hostages being held by isis in syria in the region. question may or may not -- intelligence doesnt exactly know what he is today, but big fears about when development means for those american prisoners. we cant speculate about what it will mean, but intelligence sources are very worried about that. one quick last note, for folks ...