U.S. Took Action Against Another Terrorist Organization

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September 23, 2014 | 2:11 p.m. PDT

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The U.S. struck the Khorasan Group, a collection of senior al Qaeda members who have moved into Syria, along with its targets early Tuesday. Obama referred to these members as "seasoned al Qaeda operatives."

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He stated, "It must be clear to anyone who would plot against America and try to do Americans harm that we will not tolerate safe havens for terrorists who threaten our people."

Neon Tommy - Annenberg digital news

U.S. Took Action Against Another Terrorist Organization

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