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Clinton clashes with senators over Benghazi attack

Hillary Clinton

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday she took responsibility for not adequately protecting U.S. personnel in the Sept. 11 attack on a U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya that resulted in the killing of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.

 

Hillary Clinton faints, has concussion

Hillary Clinton

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sustained a concussion after becoming dehydrated and fainting, and will no longer testify Thursday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

 

Rice withdraws as secretary of state candidate

Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to be the next secretary of state after the embattled U.N. ambassador ran into a standoff with Republicans over an attack on Americans in Libya.

 

The Caucus: Another Key Republican Senator Expresses Concern Over Rice

Senator Susan Collins of Maine, expressed doubts on Wednesday over the Obama administration's handling of the attack in Libya, further clouding Susan E. Rice's prospects as secretary of state.

 

After Benghazi Meeting, 3 Republicans Say Concerns Grow Over Rice

John McCain

The ambassador to the United Nations, Susan E. Rice, said Tuesday that she incorrectly described the attack on the American mission in Libya but said she based her statement on the available intelligence.

 

McCain softens opposition to Rice, open to Benghazi explanation

The top Republican leading the fight against Susan Rice as the new secretary of State softened his opposition and said Sunday he was open to hearing her explain why she declared the burning of the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was part of a protest rather than a terrorist

 

"I take responsibility" for Benghazi, Clinton tells CNN

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday told CNN that she assumes responsibility for last month's deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya.

 

Obama pledges 'justice will be done' after attacks in Libya

President Obama vowed that "justice will be done" in response to the attack in Libya that took the life of American ambassador Christopher Stevens. Joined by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for a statement in the Rose Garden Wednesday morning, Obama said the killing of Stevens and three other Americans will not "break the bonds" between the U.S. and Libya.

 

Clinton: Gadhafi threats won't deter NATO

Clinton: Gadhafi threats won't deter NATO

The United States and Spain said Saturday they won't let Moammar Gadhafi's threats of retaliatory attacks in Europe deter their mission to protect Libyan civilians.

 

Clinton calls on Libya's Gadhafi to 'leave power'

Ousting Moammar Gadhafi is the best way to protect Libya's civilians, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton declared Thursday as diplomats met in Rome on how to support rebels fighting the Libyan leader....

 

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