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Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/11/islamic-state-territory-now-size-belgium-lawmaker/
Islamic State Has Grown to Size of Belgium
(Washington Times) Guy Taylor - The House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Chairman, Michael T. McCaul (R-Texas), said Wednesday the Islamic State "now controls territory the size of Belgium, governs millions of people, draws on billions of dollars in revenue and commands tens of thousands of foot soldiers." "Through Hollywood-like propaganda videos and social media... Islamist terror groups are inciting their followers and potential recruits to wage war at home. Both ISIS, and Yemen-based al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula have called for Westerners, including Americans, to wage individual jihad in their home countries, and it's working."