WATCH LIVE: Obama To Deliver Statement Thursday At 12:15

This Aug. 9, 2014, photo shows President Barack Obama as he speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, about the ongoing situation in Iraq. Islamic militants' growing influence in Iraq and Syria are a... This Aug. 9, 2014, photo shows President Barack Obama as he speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, about the ongoing situation in Iraq. Islamic militants' growing influence in Iraq and Syria are a threat to Americans, lawmakers from both political parties agreed Sunday even as they sharply disagreed on what role the United States should play in crushing them. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) MORE LESS

President Obama will deliver a statement on the situations in Iraq and Ferguson, Mo. from Edgartown, Mass. on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

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