Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush has proposed deploying U.S. ground troops to fight the Islamic State. Speaking at a military college in South Carolina, Bush called for a no-fly zone over Syria, arming Kurdish forces and increasing troop presence on the ground.
Jeb Bush: “The United States should not delay in leading a global coalition to take out ISIS with overwhelming force. As the words of French President Hollande have made clear, the United States will not be alone in galvanizing this global effort. Militarily, we need to intensify our efforts in the air and on the ground. While air power is essential, it cannot bring the results we seek. The United States, in conjunction with our NATO allies and more Arab partners, will need to increase our presence on the ground.”