Obama: ‘I Am Absolutely Confident We Will Defeat ISIL’

LAUER: "Last question. ISIS is such a huge concern for people."
OBAMA: "Right."
LAUER: "Not only are they carrying attacks out in the Middle East anymore but they are inspiring attacks in Europe and here in places like San Bernardino, I think even in Philadelphia over the weekend. Your daughters are young ladies. When they get to be your age, President Obama, do you believe in your heart that they will be living in a world that is dealing with the threat of radical Islam on a daily basis?"
OBAMA: "I am absolutely confident we will have defeated ISIL. I don't think we have to wait until they are 54 for that to happen. Ultimately what ISIL represents is a blind alley for the region, and people will recognize that, the same way that over time they turned on al Qaeda, because they saw that this doesn't lead anywhere."
LAUER: "You've got a lot on your plate, and you're nice to spend time with me. Really appreciate it."
OBAMA: "Thank you.OK."
LAUER: "Mr. President, thank you."
OBAMA: "Happy New Year."
LAUER: "You, too."