BlindBoo
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Why he was in Benghazi:
He was in town for the inauguration of a cultural center that was part of his effort to build closer ties between the U.S. and Libya. In an email to friends and family in July, he noted that Libyans had become more welcoming to Americans and other Westerners since Gadhafi fell, saying, "Let's hope it lasts." According to some reports, he went to the Consulate on Tuesday night, along with members of the embassy staff, to help evacuate the compound after protesters started to attack it.
We can all see how great those ties were.
Apparantly there were as many as 13 threats and or attacks at the consulate in Benghazi prior to the Attack on 11 Sept. There were repeated requests for additional security which the State Department denied.
The damed place should have been closed and our folks brought home. Benghazi should have been a non event.
The ambassador felt it was safe enough to stay overnight.
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