Weak statement.
For starters, they should have declared Hillary Clintons claim not credible, that is not how reporting protocal works.
Next, they should call for her to imediatley resign. What is the value of falling on a sword if the dutiful soldier does not actually do it. If she feels she is really responsible, then she should resign at once and if she won’t, the president should call for her resignation immediately.
That will keep the issue in the news cycle at the same time it confronts the absurdity of Hillarys claim.
It is a fine statement and serves the purpose of keeping the pot boiling. There are plenty who will be calling for HC’s resignation in a short time.
It also rightly points out that there is NO way The Disaster could have been ignorant of the security situation there not even if he missed half or more of the daily security briefing. Thus, it confirms his utter lack of judgment or outright treason.
This statement brushes Hillary aside to concentrate on the real issue, her boss.