i've said before and i will repeat, there is no room for accommodating an apocalyptic cult like isil, and the united states makes no apology for using our military as part of a broad coalition to go after them. we do so with a determination to insure that there will never be a safe haven for terrorists who carry out these crimes. and we have demonstrated over more than a decade of relentless pursuit of al-qaeda we will not be outlasted by extremists. but while military power is necessary, it is not sufficient to resolve the situation in syria. lasting stability can only take hold when the people of syria forge an agreement to live together peacefully. the united states is prepared to work with any nation, including russia and iran, to resolve the