Obama: Americans United in Fighting Islamic State

The transcript discusses international and bipartisan efforts to combat ISIL. Arab nations are supporting Iraq with humanitarian aid and military assistance. The US Congress, with bipartisan support, has approved training and equipping Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIL and the Assad regime. The US military's role in Iraq is advisory, not combat, emphasizing a coalition approach to defeating ISIL without engaging in another ground war. The strong support from Congress highlights American unity in addressing the ISIL threat.

What role do Arab nations play in the coalition mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of the Syrian opposition forces fighting against ISIL and the Assad regime?

How does the U.S. plan to support the Syrian opposition forces?

What is the mission of the American forces deployed to Iraq according to the text?

What bipartisan support is mentioned in relation to the new training effort?