WASHINGTON – Just days after it was confirmed that an American hostage was killed, the United States administration announced that it wants to take action against ISIS.

On Wednesday afternoon, President Obama asked Congress to authorize limited use of military force to destroy ISIS.

The president said coalition forces have been completing airstrikes, making it hard for ISIS troops to move.

Those airstrikes have also destroyed training camps and killed “fighters, commanders and leaders.”

“We’ve seen reports of sinking morale among ISIL fighters,” Obama said.

The president called ISIS’ actions “desperate and revolting” and said coalition troops will “degrade and ultimately destroy” the terror group.

“ISIL is going to lose,” he said.

The president said he submitted a draft resolution to Congress, which would allow U.S. forces to fight against ISIS.

The resolution would allow the United States to train local forces, approve air strikes, prevent attacks and approve humanitarian assistance.

President Obama said the resolution does not call for ground troops to move into the area and does not authorize another war like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Instead, the resolution would authorize “ground combat operations in limited circumstances,” like rescue operations and special forces operations.

It also would limit the military support to three years.

Wednesday marks the first time a U.S. president has asked for approval to use military force in a war in 13 years.

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