Kerry: 'No Boots On The Ground' in Iraq

The top U.S. diplomat says the United States supports Iraq as it battles against al-Qaida militants who have taken control of a town in Anbar province. However, John Kerry said Sunday the U.S. will not send any troops to Iraq, calling the battle "their fight." He said the U.S. is "not contemplating putting boots on the ground" in Iraq. Kerry made his comments before leaving Jerusalem for Jordan and Saudi Arabia where he will discuss his efforts to broker peace between...

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