Panetta: US lacked early info on Benghazi attack
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In his most extensive comments to date on the unfolding controversy surrounding the attack in Benghazi, Panetta said U.S. forces were on heightened alert because of the anniversary of 9/11 and prepared to respond. But, he said, the attack happened over a few hours and was over before the U.S. had the chance to know what was really happening.
They were on the phone with someone in the consulate who was describing exactly what was going on.