The President
today met with his counterterrorism and homeland security teams as part
of the Administration's regular review of threats posed by
ISIL, al-Qa’ida, and other terrorist groups to the United States, U.S.
persons overseas, and to our allies and partners. Noting the recent
spate of heinous attacks in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South
Asia, the President directed his team to ensure
we remain vigilant and best postured to defend against such attacks in
the Homeland. He stressed the imperative of continuing to increase
battlefield pressure on ISIL and other terrorist groups as well as
making further progress against terrorist efforts to
recruit, radicalize and mobilize individuals to violence. Additionally,
the President’s team updated him on security preparations and U.S.
support to the Government of Brazil as athletes and spectators from
around the world travel to Rio de Janeiro for the
upcoming Olympic Games. In this context, the President also was briefed
on our efforts to protect against the spread of Zika.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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