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WASHINGTON, November 15, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter
and French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian discussed the campaign against
the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant this morning during the second phone
call between the two defense leaders since the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in
Paris, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.
“This was an opportunity to share actions that both
governments are taking in the wake of the attack,” Cook said in a statement
summarizing the call. “They agreed on concrete steps the U.S. and French
militaries should take to further intensify our close cooperation in
prosecuting a sustained campaign against ISIL.”
Carter reiterated the firm commitment of the United States
to support France and move together to ensure ISIL is dealt a lasting defeat,
the press secretary said, adding that they agreed to continue to remain in
close contact in the days ahead.
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