Richard Engel Of NBC News Calls The War On Terrorism 'A War Of Fear' (VIDEO)

WATCH: NBC News' Richard Engel Calls War On Terrorism 'A War Of Fear'

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel had some critical words on Sunday's 'Meet The Press' about the war on terrorism.

SCROLL UP FOR VIDEO - Engel's comments begin at the 7:47 mark.

Speaking during a panel discussion, Engel described the term "global war on terrorism" as "a terrible misnomer." He went on to say that "in many ways it has been a war of fear."

Engel explained that the U.S. has "ignored other national priorities" due to the money and focus spent on the fight against terrorism.

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