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“Now, six months after he sent the military back into combat to take on the terror group calling itself the Islamic State, Mr. Obama has acquiesced and sent a measure to Congress asking it to formally authorize what he has been doing all along. And now that they have gotten what they asked for, few in Congress seem all that enthusiastic about the prospect.”

Quote by Peter Baker

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Peter Baker (born 1967) is an American journalist and author, currently serving as the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. He is known for his in-depth coverage of U.S. presidential politics and foreign policy, having previously worked for The Washington Post for nearly two decades. Baker has written or co-written several books on American politics and history, including "Obama: The Call of History" and "The White House at War." His reporting and books have won multiple awards, and he is regarded as a significant voice in contemporary American political journalism. more

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