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AP sources: We didn't link Libya attack to video
Associated Press ^ | Oct. 9, 2012 | BRADLEY KLAPPER and LARRY MARGASAK

Posted on 10/09/2012 4:58:21 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The State Department said Tuesday it never concluded that the consulate attack in Libya stemmed from protests over an American-made video ridiculing Islam, raising further questions about why the Obama administration used that explanation for more than a week after assailants killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.

The revelation came as new documents suggested internal disagreement over appropriate levels of security before the attack, which occurred on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the U.S.

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KEYWORDS: ap; benghazigate; denial; libya; libyaattack; soshillary
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To: randita
“What are they talking about? Clinton put out an ad apologizing to them for the video.”

That is such a good point; and highlights the utter incompetence of this bunch.
They are out issuing apologies before they have a clue what has even happened.

Will they now apologize to Romney for their attack on Romney's remarks the day after the Libyan embassy attack?

21 posted on 10/09/2012 5:58:16 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Encourage all of your Democrat friends to get out and vote on November 7th, the stakes are high.)
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To: eagles_rest

I sure hope Romney hammers this in the next debate?

We should be infuriated that filmmaker is in jail.

The man is going to need protection in order to not be assassinated.

Also Iran raised the price on Salman Rushdie’s head.


22 posted on 10/09/2012 6:10:46 PM PDT by Winstons Julia (Hello OWS? We don't need a revolution like China's; China needs a revolution like OURS.)
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