INTRO: The United States has expressed its horror over the release of video apparently showing the burning to death of a Jordanian pilot by Islamic State extremists.
Muath al-Kasaesbeh was captured after his fighter jet crashed in Syria in December, and there have been intense negotiations in an attempt to get him released.
As John Clarke reports from Washington DC, President Obama says the killing will increase the commitment of America to defeat Islamic State.
IN: "It may be no coincidence...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 57"
Speaking earlier the US President said the murder of the pilot would only strengthen the US commitment to defeating IS...
IN: Should this...'
OUT: '...ultimately defeated
DUR: 26 secs
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