King: War with ISIS could last 'another 10, 15 years'

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The war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) could last more than a decade, Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) told reporters on Thursday.

"I think we do have a lot to debate. Realize this is not just bombing a mountainside or securing a dam. This is a war that we want for another 10, 15 years," said King, of the House Intelligence Committee.

When asked whether Congress might rethink defense spending cuts in light of the conflict, King replied, "To do that, I think we have to recalibrate our defense and realize we have to be on a war-time footing when it comes to spending."

Obama administration officials have reportedly said that the campaign to defeat ISIS could take at least three years, and the White House could ask Congress for a broader authorization beyond Title 10, which King said wouldn't be coming in the next couple of weeks.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/217428-king-war-with-isis-could-last-another-10-15-years

[librechik]

1. sounds like permanent employment to King. n/t

[Puzzledtraveller]

2. Whew, thank goodness we are only going to war with ISIL

This ISIS sounds much worse.

[bullwinkle428]

3. They're not even trying to hide their bloodlust for "permanent war footing" anymore.

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5. Not very much:

This is a war that we want for another 10, 15 years.

[LongTomH]

4. May I say, with feeling: "Oh, Fuck!"