Live thread…

– Personnel from Baghdad embassy “relocated” to keep them safe
– Says he has increased intelligence gathering to get a better “picture” of how ISIL is operating
– Says U.S. will create joint operations centers within Baghdad
– U.S troops will go to Iraq (as many as 300) but will not return to combat but will “advise” on situation.
– Relocated military assets to use if military intervention is necessary.
– More inclusive nonsense.
– Military action will not back one religious sect over another
– Says America must ask hard questions before taking military action (blaming Bush). Says wounds of the last Iraq war debates are starting again.