Posted on 08/09/2013 1:15:30 PM PDT by Nachum
Barack Obama, speaking at a Friday afternoon news conference, maintained that the "core" of al Qaeda is "on its heels" and "has been decimated" while admitting that regional elements of the terrorist organization can still "pose a threat" to American interests.
ABC News's Jonathan Karl asked the president still believes that al Qaeda has been "decimated," as he said in a speech last May. Watch Obama's response below:
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Al Q has always been fairly decentralized. The center is just a bunch of people providing funds, training and support to whichever jihadi group had decent plans for operations.
I declare a beer summit. Last one standing is cleaning up the mess.
Keep telling yourself that you spineless asswad....
Honestly, I have to ask again, does ANYONE believe this clown? He really is about as reliable as a rubber crutch.
The only weakness Al Qaeda is experiencing tonight is in their stomach muscles....they must be laughing until their sides hurt at his lies.
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