Posted on 09/12/2012 3:02:56 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
US President Barack Obama has vowed to bring to justice those who killed the US ambassador to Libya during protests against a film that mocks Islam.
But he told reporters that the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi would not break the bonds between the US and the new Libyan government.
His election rival Mitt Romney criticised his handling of the crisis.
Ambassador J Christopher Stevens reportedly died of smoke inhalation after a crowd stormed the consulate.
Three other Americans were also killed and the consulate set ablaze, in what the White House described as a "complex" attack. Unconfirmed reports - including Arab officials - suggest the violence could have been planned in advance.
The assault on Tuesday night included the use of rocket-propelled grenades, reports say. Charred vehicles could be seen parked near the damaged buildings on Wednesday.
US officials confirmed that all remaining staff in Benghazi had been evacuated and the US diplomatic mission in Tripoli had been reduced to emergency staffing.
A US marine anti-terrorism team is being sent to Libya to bolster security after the attack, a US defence source told reporters in Washington.
Protesters against the film attacked the US embassy in Cairo on Tuesday night. 'Especially tragic'
Speaking in the Rose Garden at the White House, President Obama told reporters: "Make no mistake. Justice will be done."
He said he condemned "in the strongest possible terms the outrageous and shocking" attack.
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“Bush would already have a team over there and planning action.”
Being that it was a 9/11 anniversary, Bush would have fortified the embassy and given the order “shoot to kill”. The best this coward could do is yell “I’m sorry, b-b-b-but, Fore”.
I guess this means he’ll meet with some tinhorn muzzy and bow to them and kiss their butt
Misfired to me my friend.
LLS
So when does Erik Holder go over to Libya to get those rascals? Obama has invited them to the White House to have a beer with Him and the widow(s) of those killed.
The guy that made the movie about Mohamed will be hunted down by SEAL teams 1 thru 12, the US Marines, and Killer Drones. He and his family will be destroyed on sight in an appeasment jester to Barry's brothers
GWB's original statement was actually "You are either with us or you are with the terrorists" a statement that far more people would agree with, perhaps not wanting to be "with" the USA or "with" Bush, but even less wanting to be with terrorists. The media almost immediately started rearranging the more powerful words.
GWB's original statement was actually "You are either with us or you are with the terrorists" a statement that far more people would agree with, perhaps not wanting to be "with" the USA or "with" Bush, but even less wanting to be with terrorists. The media almost immediately started rearranging the more powerful words.
g_w
Claim: Obama Hid Gay Life to Become President !
Just like his phony birth certificate -- the man is a fraud
Good catch. Most of us knew he was a poofter, anyway : )
There will be two merchant ships with relief supplies sent to either or both Mombasa Kenya or/and Libya.
What? Send a letter all in CAPS to the Libyan government???
No! worse than that he will use a red crayon. That will show them we mean business./S
Dare I say “Wag the Dog?”
Dare I say “Wag the Dog?”
So what type of senseless violence is justified? Sloppy English from the "master communicator."
Yes, and he laid low after that, eventually renouncing support of terrorism, albeit belatedly after Lockerbie. Play nice never works with the radical Muzz.
Marines as heroes. This is not hard to believe. But what about the reports that since this was a consulate there were no marines? Were they just escorting an American diplomatic visitor?
That might work if Obama looked good during the crisis; however, he has looked anything but good. And the Middle East looks worse than ever.
He’s gonna beat the dog again ?
Ha-ha-ha. First of all, the only negativity from the news has been directed at Romney. Secondly, the MSM is making damn sure Obama looks good and thirdly, Obama is planning political theatrics that will take him all the way through October up until his second inauguration.
He doesn't look good to me, and you, and a lot of others. Sure, the MSM is trying to make him look good, but what's new? And they tried mightily to make Romney look bad during his press conference but failed. And some of Obama's theatrics may backfire on him. Speaking of negativity, you are generating a lot of it.
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