Obama Is Livid After Council of Foreign Relations Takes HUGE Stand Him Richard Haas is the president of the council on Foreign Relations. On Monday, he made an announcement saying that they have heard and talked about the rumors circulating about Obama. The New York Times claimed that Obama had fabricated intel on the Islamic State. He has announced that they are investigating the situation, and will crack down on Obama with full force when they find the truth. Haas said, The principle requirement of intelligence analysts is to speak truth to power. Its not to make them comfortable, its to make them smart and aware. Haas also cracked down on Obama for his weak stance against ISIS. Do you agree that Obama is incapable of handling ISIS? 