Obama Finally CAVES On Topic Of Radical Islamic Terrorism During his end of the year press conference, Obama decided to use the acronym ISIS. For years, he refused to use the term and opted for ISIL instead. He started off by saying, Clearly this is not the most important event thats taking place in the White House today, talking about the premier of Star Wars. He then led into all of the achievements he has made, including same-sex marriage and climate change. Then he said, Were gonna defeat ISIS. Before, the term ISIL was used, which means the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, not referencing Syria. Short on time, Obama then said, OK, everybody, Ive got to get to Star Wars. Finally Obama actually acknowledges our enemy. Do you think he should take further military action? 