State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki failed to find examples of successes by the Iraqi Security Forces against ISIL in Iraq.
Psaki fumbled through her notes in an attempt to stave off tough questioning from Associated Press reporter Matt Lee.
"Is it not at all distressing to the administration that this 'clear and comprehensive strategy' thus far has seen ISIL make gains rather than retreat?" Lee asked.
"I would disagree with that, Matt," Psaki said. "There have been, certainly, gains made by the Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq. I can go through some of those for you if that would be useful."
Lee called Psaki's bluff, and as she flipped pages hoping to "tick through" a list of successes to answer Lee's question, she realized there was nothing there.
"Sorry, um, well I'll find these," Psaki said.
"Does that mean there aren't any?" Lee asked.
"That does not at all mean that, Matt," Psaki said. "The Iraqi Security Forces have pushed back and regained territory, and I just wanted to list through those."
