WATCH: President Obama Addresses Unfolding Iraq Violence

As escalating violence in Iraq threatens the stability of the country and the Middle East at large, President Barack Obama will take to the podium to give a statement on the matter.

Remarks are expected to begin around 11:50 a.m. ET.

UPDATE: Watch the President’s remarks below:

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