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O'Reilly: We Need An Official "Declaration of War On Terrorism"

BILL O'REILLY: Of course that's what we need. But, again, President Obama doesn't want to put Americans in harm's way. It goes against his liberal belief system. So he wants to form a big anti-terror coalition. Team up with countries all over the world to get ISIS and other Islamic terror organizations. Only Mr. Obama does not like to use the word "Islamic".

Ok. So let's take a look at the proposed coalition. Australia, as usual, has stepped up with troops and planes. What a great ally that country is. Great Britain talks a great game but even though ISIS beheaded a British subject over the weekend, Prime Minister Cameron isn't really committing much to the fight. Maybe that will change.

France, if can you believe it, is doing more than Britain, saying it will take part in bombing raids against ISIS. France has also defeated Islamic terror threats in Africa. So way to go, Paris.

Germany as usual, not doing much. They sit back and let the U.S.A. and others do the hard work of protecting innocent people. Germany is a very selfish country.

Italy says it will help out a bit. All they can do.

Canada, not really committed. They might help out a little -- maybe.

In the Muslim world Turkey once again turns against their NATO allies. That country could cripple ISIS because supplies to the terror group flow through Turkey. Also Turkish air bases are very close. They border Syria. But the Turks fear the jihadists because so many of those nuts are living in that country. Behind the scenes Turkey might help out but quietly. Egypt will help a little for all the money we send their military.

Saudi Arabia says the Syrians can train on its soil. Jordan, Lebanon and other small Muslim countries will do a little.

Qatar remains quite the problem -- terror funding going through that little place. It says it's a friend to America but the money says differently. President Obama should crack down on Qatar fast.

So you can see that any big coalition movement is a pipe dream. We are living in a cowardly world and that's why ISIS, al Qaeda, other Islamic killers get away with what they do. The sad truth is and has been that only the United States can lead a fight against evil.

Russia and China, they have power but neither nation is interested in righting wrongs or protecting innocent people. They want more power, money, and a tight hold over their own citizens.

ISIS, they couldn't care less. If President Obama really wants to protect Americans and defeat ISIS, if he really wants to do it, he himself must become a much stronger presence. He's wishy-washy up there. Patton and U.S. Grant are rolling over. He is dispassionate. Much too nuanced. Not fully engaged.

Few nations will follow a leader who tells the enemy what he won't do. And whose record of retreat dominates his resume. We need a presidential commitment to kill terrorists wherever they may be. To do that, President Obama and Congress should pass a declaration of war -- a declaration of war against Islamic terrorists. We have to have an official document that says "Here we come."

But we don't invade, we don't nation build or arm corrupt ineffective fighting forces. We fight smart, taking help from the nations that are willing to give it and bringing the fight to the enemy in a variety of ways. Few American politicians would oppose a declaration of war for fear of their own careers. So let's get rolling. Or do we need a few more beheadings?

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