Graham comments on Obama Doctrine of Strategic Patience

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on news President Obama’s foreign policy will unveil a policy of “strategic patience” in dealing with rising threats and concerns around the world. Graham said, “I doubt ISIL, the Iranian mullahs, or Vladmir Putin will be intimidated by President Obama’s strategy of ‘strategic patience.’ From their point of view, the more ‘patience’ President Obama practices the stronger they become. The Obama Doctrine, or “strategic patience,” has led to a world in chaos. We now confront a growing threat from radical Islamists intent on striking the American homeland as well as wreaking havoc on the Middle East, Iranian mullahs intent on obtaining nuclear weapons capability, strengthened dictatorships in Russia and Cuba, and the poorest relationship with Israel in decades. The consequences of Obama’s “strategic patience” are an America that is less secure and at greater risk. Applying more ‘patience’ to President Obama’s failed foreign policy just prolongs failure.”