The emergence of ISIL in Iraq and Syria has meant that we have to be present and we are pounding them every single day. Our combat role is complete, but we still have to make sure that they are getting the kind of help and assistance that they need. Despite the progress we’ve made in Afghanistan, it’s still critically important that we’ve got thousands of trainers and advisors who are supporting the Afghan military efforts there. And although we have made enormous strides in degrading the core al Qaeda, including bin Laden himself that had helped to direct the plot on 9/11, we are well aware of the fact that those threats still exist out there.Īnd here at Fort Meade, we do some of the most important work in helping to coordinate our efforts to make sure that we are bringing to bear all elements of American power against those who would try to do us harm here in the homeland or overseas, or would threaten our allies. We have veterans now from every state in the union who have served oftentimes in multiple tours, both in Iraq and Afghanistan. And it’s also a good time to remember all the people who have served and sacrificed since 9/11 in order to keep America safe and free. We are inspired by the survivors, many of whom still have the scars, both seen and unseen, of that terrible, terrible day. We want to let them know that we do not forget those who are fallen. And on this particular day, we are constantly reminded of their loss. And I’ve had an opportunity as President to meet with many of the survivors, the family members of those who were killed. I started my day commemorating 9/11 and all the people who were killed on that day. I’m going to be very brief at the front, because I want to mainly take questions from folks not just here but all around the world. Obviously we can’t succeed in our missions without a strong support from Congress, and we’ve got a congressman here who works very hard on behalf of our military and our intelligence - Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger. I was - with everything that’s going on out of this incredible facility. There are a couple of people I want to acknowledge.įirst of all, your Garrison Commander, Colonel Brian Foley. I want to thank everybody who’s here in Fort Meade. THE PRESIDENT: Well, Nathan, thank you so much for your participation. It is very exciting for us to have you here for a face-to-face conversation with U.S. President, for joining us here at the Defense Media Activity.
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