Thursday, January 24, 2013

Secretary of State Clinton Testifies On Benghazi -- A News Roundup



Emotional And Defiant, Clinton Answers Congress On Benghazi Attack -- McClatchy News

WASHINGTON — Defiant in one of her final appearances in office, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Congress on Wednesday that she accepts responsibility for security lapses in the deadly Sept. 11 attack on U.S. posts in Libya, but she also stressed that the assault was part of a broader war the United States faces against extremists in North Africa.

Although her voice cracked and she appeared close to tears when describing the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans, Clinton overall seemed confident – and even combative at times – when pressed on security lapses in the attacks in the eastern city of Benghazi.

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More News On Today's Benghazi Testimony From Secretary of State Clinton

Live blog: Clinton testifies before House on Benghazi attack -- CNN
Hillary Clinton testifies before House committee on Benghazi – live -- The Guardian
Updates: Clinton Testifies on Benghazi Attacks -- The Lede/New York Times

Clinton forcefully defends handling of Benghazi attack
-- Reuters
Defiant Clinton: US Strengthening Embassy Security -- Time/AP
GOP, Clinton wrestle on Libya -- UPI
Clinton on Benghazi: Tears and Anger -- Time
Hillary Clinton pushes back at critics over Benghazi attack -- CBC/AP
Clinton Defends Libya Actions Amid Republican Criticism -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Clinton's back, and fighting fit
-- AFP
Clinton takes on critics over Benghazi at tense Hill hearings -- FOX News
Hillary Clinton Endures Brusque Questioning at Hearings -- ABC
Hillary Clinton issues forceful defence over handling of Benghazi attack -- The Guardian
Emotional and angry, Hillary Clinton faces her accusers over Benghazi attack -- The Independent
Hillary Clinton defends handling of Benghazi attack -- BBC
Defiant Hillary Clinton on defensive over Libya raid -- The Australian/AP
Clinton Cites New Security Steps After Libya Attack -- New York Times
Clinton takes on Benghazi critics, warns of more security threats -- CNN
Dems and GOP members joke about Clinton and 2016
-- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
Hillary Clinton: 'Going On The Sunday Shows Is Not My Favorite Thing To Do' (VIDEO) -- Huffington Post

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

In Benghazi hearings, Hillary Clinton storms Capitol Hill -- Dana Milbank, Washington Post
Clinton Cries, Yells But Won't Apologize for Benghazi -- IBD editorial
Clinton on Benghazi: What difference does it make? -- Eric Golub, Washington Times
Hillary: What difference does it make if there were no protests in Benghazi? -- Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Why Benghazi Hasn't Brought Down Hillary Clinton–and Won't -- Matthew Cooper, Natinal Journal
Analysis: Could Clinton's Benghazi comments live on? -- Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY
Benghazi hearings: Will Hillary Clinton's testimony impact her future? -- Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor
Clinton takes responsibility for Benghazi mistakes -- Susan Ferrechio, Washington Examiner
Transparency: “What difference does it make?” -- Natasha Lennard, Salon
As Hillary Clinton Testifies, How Will Libya Shape Her Legacy? -- Greg Myre, NPR
Hillary Clinton's tearful moment on Benghazi: Will it help or hurt? -- Liz Marlantes, Christian Science Monitor

The 8 memorable moments from Hillary Clinton’s Benghazi testimony (VIDEO)
-- Washington Post

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