Ryan: I Hope Obama ‘Will Seize this Opportunity to Present’ a Strategy to Defeat ISIS

"Lastly, this morning, Secretary Kerry declared ISIS is committing a genocide against Christians and religious minorities. As you know, this declaration comes about as a result of an oversight deadline set by Congress. I want to thank Chairman Royce, and I want to thank Mr. Fortinberry for their leadership on this issue. I also want to thank the Knights of Columbus and all those organizations and leaders around the world who have spoken out on this. This makes a difference. Their efforts in speaking out against genocide is making a difference. 

But now that our government is recognizing this crisis, it needs to do more to stop it. I hope the president will cease this opportunity to present a very clear strategy to defeat this enemy. And to all those brave people who are being persecuted, I'd simply like to say this: we will stand with you. We will pray for you. And we will work every day to put these words into action. Thank you."