so if in fact i direct and order any actions there, that they're targeted, presize and they are going to have an effect. and as i indicated before, and i want to make sure that everybody understand this message, the united states is not simply going to involve itself in a military action in the absence of a political plan by the iraqis that gives us some assurance that they are prepared to work together. we're not going to allow ourselves to be dragged back into a situation in which while we're there we're keeping a lid on things and after enormous sacrifices by us, as soon as we're not there suddenly people end up acting in ways that are not conducive to the long-term stability and prosperity of the country. all right thank you very much. everybody. >> president obama speaking at the white house talking about the terrorist group isil, islamic state in iraq, and it is causing chaos and some wonder about the fate of baghdad. and the security team is overlooking options, and as we watch him he is heading off to marine one for a trip to north dakota. now for "action news." and we begin t