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ExtractedSubject: FW: Wow
ExtractedFrom: Sullivan, Jacob J <Sullivan11@state.gov>
ExtractedDateSent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:16 AM
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  RELEASE IN FULL
  From: Sullivan, Jacob J <Sullivan11@state.gov>
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:16 AM
  To:
  Subject: FW: Wow
  From: Brose, Christian (Armed Services) (mailto:Christian_Brose@armed-servic,essenate.govi
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:09 AM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J
  Subject: Wow
  What a wonderful, strong and moving statement by your boss. please tell her how much Sen. McCain appreciated it. Me
  too
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MetadataSubject: H: LATEST: HOW SYRIA IS AIDING QADDAFI AND MORE... SID
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  B6
  Thursday, March 3, 2011 9:45 PM
  H: Latest How Syria is aiding Qaddafi and more... Sid
  hrc memo syria aiding libya 030311.docx; hrc memo syria aiding libya 030311.docx
  March 3, 2011
  For: Hillary

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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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  B6
  Thursday, March 3, 2011 9:45 PM
  H: Latest How Syria is aiding Qaddafi and more... Sid
  hrc memo syria aiding libya 030311.docx; hrc memo syria aiding libya 030311.docx
  CONFIDENTIAL
  March 3, 2011
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: Syria aiding Qaddafi
  This memo has two parts. Part one is the report that Syria is providing air support for Qaddafi. Part two is a note
  to Cody from Lord David Owen, former UK foreign secretary on his views of an increasingly complex crisis. It
  seems that the situation is developing into a protracted civil war with various nations backing opposing sides
  with unforeseen consequences. Under these circumstances the crucial challenge is to deprive Qaddafi of his
  strategic depth—his support both financial and military.
  I. Report
  During the afternoon of March 3, advisers to Muammar Qaddafi stated privately that the Libyan
  Leader has decided that civil war is inevitable, pitting troops and mercenary troops loyal to him
  against the rebel forces gathering around Benghazi. Qaddafi is convinced that these rebels are
  being supported by the United States, Western Europe and Israel. On March 2 Qaddafi told his
  son Saif al-Islam that he believes the intelligence services of the United States, Great Britain,
  Egypt, and France have deployed paramilitary officers to Benghazi to assist in organizing,
  training, and equipping opposition forces. Qaddafi is convinced that the National Libyan Council
  (NLC), and its leader, former Minister of Justice Mustafa Mohamed Abdel Galil have been
  chosen by the foreign powers to replace him. On March 1 advisors to Qaddafi stated that
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  Qaddafi's cousin, Col. Ali Qaddafiddam had failed in efforts to recruit fighters among the
  Egyptian population living immediately across the border with Libya.
  These individuals added that during the week of February 21 the Libyan Leader spoke to Syrian
  President Bashir al-Assad on at least three occasions by secure telephone lines. During the
  conversations Qaddafi asked that Syrian officers and technicians currently training the Libyan
  Air Force be placed under command of the Libyan Army and allowed to fight against the rebel
  forces.
  (Source Comment: Senior Libyan Army officers still loyal to Qaddafi added that On February
  23, President Assad told General Isam Hallaq, the commander in chief of the Syrian Air Force,
  to instruct the pilots and technicians in Tripoli to help the Libyan regime, should full scale Civil
  War breaks out in the immediate future.)
  On March 2, a military officer with ties to Qaddfi's son Khamis stated privately that the number
  of Libyan pilots defecting to the opposition has destroyed the morale and professional spirit of
  the Libyan Air Force at this critical moment, when Tripoli's air superiority is its principal weapon
  against insurgents. In the opinion of this individual Qaddafi and his senior military advisors are
  convinced that the European Union and the U.S will impose a no-fly zone over Libya in the
  immediate future. These advisors believe that the no fly zone will serve as air support for
  opposition forces. They are also prepared for the Western allies to bomb anti-aircraft facilities in
  and around Tripoli in preparation for the establishment of the no-fly zone. Foreign Minister
  Mousa Kousa is convinced that that Russia and Turkey will oppose the move, and may prevent
  the implementation of the no fly zone.
  The Syrian soldiers in Libya are part of a mission established in 1984 following the signing of a
  military agreement between Qaddafi and Syria's long-time ruler and Bashir's father, Hafez al-
  Assad, in the presence of General Soubhi Haddad, who was the commander in chief of the Air
  Force at the time. Both Air Forces are equipped with Russian materiel and have had long-
  standing, close links with Moscow.
  Note from David Owen, former UK foreign secretary
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  In exchange for Syria's help, Libya provided financial support to the Syrian state, including funds
  in support of operations carried out by the Syrian intelligence services in Lebanon. Libyan money
  helped Hafez al-Assad bribe his brother Rifaat, the author of an attempted coup d'etat in 1983,
  to leave the country and go into exile in Spain and France, where he has remained ever since.
  According to individuals with access to the Syrian military, Damascus has also sent a second
  team of pilots and technicians to Tripoli. These are lower-ranking officers loyal to the regime
  who are specialized in flying helicopters. Before their departure for Tripoli on February 23, they
  met with General Allaq and General Jamil Hasan, head of Air Force's Intelligence.
  (Source Comment: During the afternoon of 3 March, an associate of Saif al-Islam Qaddafi
  stated that he and the Libyan leaders other family members were concerned over the
  announcement of Jose Luis Moreno-Ocampo, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal
  Court (ICC), announced that he was investigating Qaddafi, his sons Khamis, the commander of
  the 32 battalion, and Montasem, as well as the head of Gadhafi's personal security detail, the
  Director-General of the External Security Organization (Abuzaid Dorda), the spokesman of the
  regime (Musa Ibrahim), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mousa Kousa). This source added
  that Saif al-Islam had said that Qaddafi himself found the announcement amusing.)
  From: Lord Owen
  Cody,
  Realistically the UN will not authorise a no fly zone while Gaddafi continues to hold off bombing and
  strafing but keeping it up front and on the military agenda keeps him worried. Yet for a few frustrating months
  that ambivalence kept the Serbian aeroplanes on the ground before we acted. My hope is that preparations
  continue with visuals of planes flying off carriers, airborne early warning planes flying and people with clout
  outside the Administration demanding preparations. But and it is a big BUT what else can and should we be
  doing? Encourage humanitarian ships and convoys from Egypt to bring in supplies since we must ensure the
  cities in the East can hold up living standards, maybe for months. More adventurous, Egyptian Special Forces to
  go in and advise, even supplying hand held missiles. It appears they have few missiles; the military in the East
  having been deliberately kept ill-equipped. There is old Nasserite sentiment for a Federation of Egypt, Sudan
  and Libya. I know some will say Egypt has enough problems and they should stay resolutely focused on
  domestic reforms. it is delicate but words alone and the balance of advantage will slip to Gaddafi. A Gaddafi
  victory is possible and needs to be weighed in the balance now when deciding what to do.
  I'm more worried than I am ready to say publicly.
  Yours
  David
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MetadataSubject: CHRIS STEVENS
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ExtractedSubject: Re: Chris Stevens
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 11:52 AM
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  Subject: Re: Chris Stevens
  Thx
  Original Message
  From: Anne-Marie Slaughter [
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 07:46 AM
  To: Ihdr22@clintonernail.com' <hdr22@clintonemail corn>
  Cc: Abed in, Huma; Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: Chris Stevens
  To you and all my former colleagues, I'm so terribly sorry. Our FSOs stand on the front lines just as surely and devotedly
  as our soldiers do. Thinking of you and Pat and everyone this morning.
  AM
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DocNumber: C05739550
MetadataSubject: CAIRO CONDEMNATION - FINAL
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ExtractedSubject: FVV: Cairo Condemnation - Final
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  B5
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12,2012 12:44 PM
  To:
  Subject: FVV: Cairo Condemnation - Final
  From: Smith, Dana S (PA)
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 11:53 AM
  To Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject FW: Cairo Condemnation - Final
  B5
  From: Snipe, Aaron D
  Sent: Tuesday, September 11 2012 1:31 PM
  To: Smith, Dana S (PA)
  Subject: FW: Cairo Condemnation Final
  FYI -
  From: Snipe, Aaron D
  Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 6:18 AM
  To Schwartz, Larry; Ranz, David J; Sievers, Marc 3; Linfield, David E; Sayles, Ambrose G; NEA-Press-DL; NEA-Egypt;
  Shea, Peter T
  Cc: Mitchell, Andrew B
  Subject: RE: Cairo Condemnation - Final
  All,
  ADS
  Aaron D. Snipe
  Spokesperson I Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs I U.S. Department of State
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  From: Schwartz, Larry
  Sent Tuesday, September 11, 2012 5:26 AM
  To Ranz, David J; Sievers, Marc J; Linfield, David E; Sayles, Ambrose G; NEA-Press-DL; NEA-Egypt; Shea, Peter T
  cc: Mitchell, Andrew B
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  H <hrod17@clintonemail.com>
  Friday, March 11, 2011 1:36 PM
  Huma Abedin
  Fw: H: Latest: How Syria is aiding Qaddafi and more... Sid
  hrc memo syria aiding libya 030311.docx
  Pis print.

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  H <hrod17@clintonemail.com>
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  Fw: H: Latest: How Syria is aiding Qaddafi and more... Sid
  hrc memo syria aiding libya 030311.docx
  Pis print.
  From:
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 09:45 PM
  To: H
  Subject: H: Latest: How Syria is aiding Qaddafi and more... Sid
  CONFIDENTIAL
  March 3, 2011
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: Syria aiding Qaddafi
  This memo has two parts. Part one is the report that Syria is providing air support for Qaddafi. Part two is a note
  to Cody from Lord David Owen, former UK foreign secretary on his views of an increasingly complex crisis. It
  seems that the situation is developing into a protracted civil war with various nations backing opposing sides
  with unforeseen consequences. Under these circumstances the crucial challenge is to deprive Qaddafi of his
  strategic depth—his support both financial and military.
  I. Report
  During the afternoon of March 3, advisers to Muammar Qaddafi stated privately that the Libyan
  Leader has decided that civil war is inevitable, pitting troops and mercenary troops loyal to him
  against the rebel forces gathering around Benghazi. Qaddafi is convinced that these rebels are
  being supported by the United States, Western Europe and Israel. On March 2 Qaddafi told his
  son Saif al-Islam that he believes the intelligence services of the United States, Great Britain,
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  Egypt, and France have deployed paramilitary officers to Benghazi to assist in organizing,
  _raining, and equipping opposition forces. Qaddafi is convinced that the National Libyan Council
  :NLC), and its leader, former Minister of Justice Mustafa Mohamed Abdel Gall have been
  :thosen by the foreign powers to replace him. On March 1 advisors to Qaddafi stated that
  Q,addafi's cousin, Col. Al Qaddafiddam had failed in efforts to recruit fighters among the
  Egyptian population living immediately across the border with Libya.
  These individuals added that during the week of February 21 the Libyan Leader spoke to Syrian
  president Bashir al-Assad on at least three occasions by secure telephone lines. During the
  :,onversations Qaddafi asked that Syrian officers and technicians currently training the Libyan
  /kir Force be placed under command of the Libyan Army and allowed to fight against the rebel
  tbrces.
  (Source Comment: Senior Libyan Army officers still loyal to Qaddafi added that On February
  23, President Assad told General Isam HaIlaq, the commander in chief of the Syrian Air Force,
  :o instruct the pilots and technicians in Tripoli to help the Libyan regime, should full scale Civil
  War breaks out in the immediate future.)
  On March 2, a military officer with ties to Qaddfi's son Khamis stated privately that the number
  Df Libyan pilots defecting to the opposition has destroyed the morale and professional spirit of
  ,he Libyan Air Force at this critical moment, when Tripoli's air superiority is its principal weapon
  against insurgents. In the opinion of this individual Qaddafi and his senior military advisors are
  convinced that the European Union and the U.S will impose a no-fly zone over Libya in the
  immediate future. These advisors believe that the no fly zone will serve as air support for
  Dpposition forces. They are also prepared for the Western allies to bomb anti-aircraft facilities in
  and around Tripoli in preparation for the establishment of the no-fly zone. Foreign Minister
  Mousa Kousa is convinced that that Russia and Turkey will oppose the move, and may prevent
  the implementation of the no fly zone.
  The Syrian soldiers in Libya are part of a mission established in 1984 following the signing of a
  military agreement between Qaddafi and Syria's long-time ruler and Bashir's father, Hafez al-
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  kssad, in the presence of General Soubhi Haddad, who was the commander in chief of the Air
  Force at the time. Both Air Forces are equipped with Russian materiel and have had long-
  ;tanding, close links with Moscow.
  :n exchange for Syria's help, Libya provided financial support to the Syrian state, including funds
  n support of operations carried out by the Syrian intelligence services in Lebanon. Libyan money
  -wiped Hafez al-Assad bribe his brother Rifaat, the author of an attempted coup d'etat in 1983,
  .o leave the country and go into exile in Spain and France, where he has remained ever since.
  kccording to individuals with access to the Syrian military, Damascus has also sent a second
  earn of pilots and technicians to Tripoli. These are lower-ranking officers loyal to the regime
  Afho are specialized in flying helicopters. Before their departure for Tripoli on February 23, they
  net with General Allaq and General Jamil Hasan, head of Air Force's Intelligence.
  :Source Comment: During the afternoon of 3 March, an associate of Saif al-Islam Qaddafi
  ;tated that he and the Libyan leaders other family members were concerned over the
  trmouncement of Jose Luis Moreno-Ocampo, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal
  .2ourt (ICC), announced that he was investigating Qaddafi, his sons Khamis, the commander of
  .he 32 battalion, and Montasem, as well as the head of Gadhafi's personal security detail, the
  Director-General of the External Security Organization (Abuzaid Dorda), the spokesman of the
  -egime (Musa Ibrahim), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mousa Kousa). This source added
  :hat Saif al-Islam had said that Qaddafi himself found the announcement amusing.)
  From: Lord Owen
  Cody,
  Realistically the UN will not authorise a no fly zone while Gaddafi continues to hold off bombing and
  strafing but keeping it up front and on the military agenda keeps him worried. Yet for a few frustrating months
  that ambivalence kept the Serbian aeroplanes on the ground before we acted. My hope is that preparations
  continue with visuals of planes flying off carriers, airborne early warning planes flying and people with clout
  outside the Administration demanding preparations. But and it is a big BUT what else can and should we be
  doing? Encourage humanitarian ships and convoys from Egypt to bring in supplies since we must ensure the
  cities in the East can hold up living standards, maybe for months. More adventurous, Egyptian Special Forces to
  go in and advise, even supplying hand held missiles. It appears they have few missiles; the military in the East
  having been deliberately kept ill-equipped. There is old Nasserite sentiment for a Federation of Egypt, Sudan
  and Libya. I know some will say Egypt has enough problems and they should stay resolutely focused on
  domestic reforms. it is delicate but words alone and the balance of advantage will slip to Gaddafi. A Gaddafi
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  victory is possible and needs to be weighed in the balance now when deciding what to do.
  Pm more worried than I am ready to say publicly.
  Yours
  David
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MetadataSubject: MEET THE RIGHT-WING EXTREMIST BEHIND ANTI-MUSLIM FILM THAT SPARKED DEADLY RIOTS
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  Subject: Anti-Muslim film director in hiding, following Libya, Egypt violence
  Anti-Muslim film director in hiding, following
  Libya, Egypt violence
  By Nia-Malika Henderson and Michelle Boorstein, Updated: Wednesday, September 12,
  1:30 PM
  The director of a controversial anti-Islam film has gone into hiding, according to reports, fearing reprisals over a
  work that has sparked violence in Egypt and Libya and led to the deaths of four Americans.
  Sam Bacile, a California real estate developer, posted a 13-minute clip of "The Innocence of Muslims," in July,
  and the film became a lighting rod after the Egyptian media began showing parts of it on air and dubbed
  versions of the English-language film appeared on the Internet.
  It depicts the Prophet Muhammad as a bumbling idiot, born out of wedlock and making up verses to the Islamic
  holy book to suit his purposes and desires. The film also shows him as having intimate relations with women
  and suggests that he was gay.
  Any flesh-and-blood depiction of Muhammad is offensive to Muslims.
  "This is a political movie," Bacile, 56, told the Associated Press, adding that he didn't expect the film to spark
  such fury. "The U.S. lost a lot of money and a lot of people in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but we're fighting
  with ideas."
  Bacile identified himself to several news organizations as an Israeli-born Jew who works as a real estate
  developer in California. Yet his identity remains something of a mystery—Bacile is not listed in any directories
  or incorporations or real estate deeds and is not licensed in California as a real estate broker. And Israeli
  authorities told the Associated Press that they don't have any records of Bacile.
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  There are also questions about whether the film sparked the violence in Libya, which according to some reports
  seemed to be more coordinated than the protests in Egypt where some 2,000 gathered outside the U.S. Embassy
  in Cairo.
  The eruption of violence came around the llth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, as Americans paused
  to remember the 3,000 people who lost their lives.
  Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three others were killed after protesters attacked the U.S. consulate in
  Benghazi.
  Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations
  (CAIR), condemned both the killings and the film. Awad said in a statement:
  "We urge that this ignorant attempt to provoke the religious feelings of Muslims in the Arabic-speaking world
  be ignored and that its extremist producers not be given the cheap publicity they so desperately seek.
  "Those who created this trashy film do not represent the people of America or the Christian faith. The only
  proper response to intentional provocations such as this film is to redouble efforts to promote mutual
  understanding between faiths and to marginalize extremists of all stripes."
  A controversial Florida pastor was among those promoting "The Innocence of Muslims," which cost $5 million
  to make and stars amateur actors, some of whom appear to be wearing make-up to darken their faces.
  Bacile said that the film was backed by 100 Jewish donors, according to Bacile.
  Among the promoters is Morris Sadek, who heads the National American Cooptic Assembly and the Rev. Terry
  Jones, leader of a small group that holds virulently anti-Islam events.
  Tuesday evening, Jones sent out a press release blaming the Muslim faith for the protests and saying the group
  would be running a trailer later in the evening for the film.
  The trailer was part of a one-to-two hour "live event" that Jones was doing from his Gainesville center for Sept.
  11, said Fran Ingram, a spokeswoman for his group, Stand Up America. The whole broadcast included the
  handlebar-moustached pastor in a black "infidel" t-shirt standing in front of a fabric lynched devil dressed in a
  white turban for what they group dubbed "International Judge Muhammed Day."
  It wasn't clear if Jones, who garnered worldwide attention in recent years with his threats to burn the Koran,
  had promoted "The Innocence of Muslims" before the rioting began.
  Asked if Jones was connected in any way with the making of the film, Ingram said she couldn't comment.
  Alice Crites contributed to this story.
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  CONFIDENTIAL
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  Re: Syria aiding Qaddafi
  This memo has two parts. Part one is the report that Syria is providing air support for Qaddafi. Part two is a note
  to Cody from Lord David Owen, former UK foreign secretary on his views of an increasingly complex crisis. It
  seems that the situation is developing into a protracted civil war with various nations backing opposing sides
  with unforeseen consequences. Under these circumstances the crucial challenge is to deprive Qaddafi of his
  strategic depth--his support both financial and military.
  I. Report
  During the afternoon of March 3, advisers to Muammar Qaddafi stated privately that the Libyan
  Leader has decided that civil war is inevitable, pitting troops and mercenary troops loyal to him
  against the rebel forces gathering around Benghazi. Qaddafi is convinced that these rebels are
  being supported by the United States, Western Europe and Israel. On March 2 Qaddafi told his
  son Saif al-Islam that he believes the intelligence services of the United States, Great Britain,
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  Egypt, and France have deployed paramilitary officers to Benghazi to assist in organizing,
  training, and equipping opposition forces. Qaddafi is convinced that the National Libyan Council
  (NLC), and its leader, former Minister of Justice Mustafa Mohamed Abdel Galil have been
  chosen by the foreign powers to replace him. On March 1 advisors to Qaddafi stated that
  Qaddafi's cousin, Col. Ali Qaddafiddam had failed in efforts to recruit fighters among the
  Egyptian population living immediately across the border with Libya.
  These individuals added that during the week of February 21 the Libyan Leader spoke to Syrian
  President Bashir al-Assad on at least three occasions by secure telephone lines. During the
  conversations Qaddafi asked that Syrian officers and technicians currently training the Libyan
  Air Force be placed under command of the Libyan Army and allowed to fight against the rebel
  forces.
  (Source Comment: Senior Libyan Army officers still loyal to Qaddafi added that On February
  23, President Assad told General Isam HaIlaq, the commander in chief of the Syrian Air Force,
  to instruct the pilots and technicians in Tripoli to help the Libyan regime, should full scale Civil
  War breaks out in the immediate future.)
  On March 2, a military officer with ties to Qaddfi's son Khamis stated privately that the number
  of Libyan pilots defecting to the opposition has destroyed the morale and professional spirit of
  the Libyan Air Force at this critical moment, when Tripoli's air superiority is its principal weapon
  against insurgents. In the opinion of this individual Qaddafi and his senior military advisors are
  convinced that the European Union and the U.S will impose a no-fly zone over Libya in the
  immediate future. These advisors believe that the no fly zone will serve as air support for
  opposition forces. They are also prepared for the Western allies to bomb anti-aircraft facilities in
  and around Tripoli in preparation for the establishment of the no-fly zone. Foreign Minister
  Mousa Kousa is convinced that that Russia and Turkey will oppose the move, and may prevent
  the implementation of the no fly zone.
  The Syrian soldiers in Libya are part of a mission established in 1984 following the signing of a
  military agreement between Qaddafi and Syria's long-time ruler and Bashir's father, Hafez al-
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  Assad, in the presence of General Soubhi Haddad, who was the commander in chief of the Air
  Force at the time. Both Air Forces are equipped with Russian materiel and have had long-
  standing, close links with Moscow.
  In exchange for Syria's help, Libya provided financial support to the Syrian state, including funds
  in support of operations carried out by the Syrian intelligence services in Lebanon. Libyan money
  helped Hafez al-Assad bribe his brother Rifaat, the author of an attempted coup d'etat in 1983,
  to leave the country and go into exile in Spain and France, where he has remained ever since.
  According to individuals with access to the Syrian military, Damascus has also sent a second
  team of pilots and technicians to Tripoli. These are lower-ranking officers loyal to the regime
  who are specialized in flying helicopters. Before their departure for Tripoli on February 23, they
  met with General Allaq and General Jamil Hasan, head of Air Force's Intelligence.
  (Source Comment: During the afternoon of 3 March, an associate of Saif al-Islam Qaddafi
  stated that he and the Libyan leaders other family members were concerned over the
  announcement of Jose Luis Moreno-Ocampo, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal
  Court (ICC), announced that he was investigating Qaddafi, his sons Khamis, the commander of
  the 32 battalion, and Montasem, as well as the head ofGadhaffs personal security detail, the
  Director-General of the External Security Organization (Abuzaid Dorda), the spokesman of the
  regime (Musa Ibrahim), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mousa Kousa). This source added
  that Saif al-Islam had said that Qaddafi himself found the announcement amusing.)
  From: Lord Owen
  Cody,
  Realistically the UN will not authorise a no fly zone while Gaddafi continues to hold off bombing and
  strafing but keeping it up front and on the military agenda keeps him worried. Yet for a few frustrating months
  that ambivalence kept the Serbian aeroplanes on the ground before we acted. My hope is that preparations
  continue with visuals of planes flying off carriers, airborne early warning planes flying and people with clout
  outside the Administration demanding preparations. But and it is a big BUT what else can and should we be
  doing? Encourage humanitarian ships and convoys from Egypt to bring in supplies since we must ensure the
  cities in the East can hold up living standards, maybe for months. More adventurous, Egyptian Special Forces to
  go in and advise, even supplying hand held missiles. It appears they have few missiles; the military in the East
  having been deliberately kept ill-equipped. There is old Nasserite sentiment for a Federation of Egypt, Sudan
  and Libya. I know some will say Egypt has enough problems and they should stay resolutely focused on
  domestic reforms. it is delicate but words alone and the balance of advantage will slip to Gaddafi. A Gaddafi
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  victory is possible and needs to be weighed in the balance now when deciding what to do.
  Pm more worried than I am ready to say publicly.
  Yours
  David
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 5:37 PM
  To Daniel, Joshua 3; Benaim, Daniel; Rooney, Megan; Schwerin, Daniel B
  Subject AN Secretary's remarks
  Don't know if you guys have seen this, but there is an article on Slate right now that describes the below as "her most
  eloquent news conference as Secretary of State." Really nice work guys.
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  For anyone who missed the Secretary's remarks this morning, they are worth a read:
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  Remarks on the Deaths of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya
  Remarks
  Hillary Rodham Clinton
  Secretary of State
  Treaty Room
  Washington, DC
  September 12, 2012
  Yesterday, our U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya was attacked. Heavily armed militants assaulted the compound
  and set fire to our buildings, American and Libyan security personnel battled the attackers together, Four Americans
  were killed, They included Sean Smith, a Foreign Service information management officer, and our Ambassador to Libya
  Chris Stevens. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals.
  This is an attack that should shock the conscience of people of all faiths around the vvorld. We condemn in the strongest
  terms this senseless act of violence, and we send our prayers to the families, friends, and colleagues of those we've lost.
  All over the world, every day, America's diplomats and development experts risk their lives in the service of our country
  and our values, because they believe that the United States must be a force for peace and progress in the world, that
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  these aspirations are worth striving and sacrificing for. Alongside our men and women in uniform, they represent the
  best traditions of a bold and generous nation.
  In the lobby of this building, the State Department, the names of those who have fallen in the line of duty are inscribed
  in marble. Our hearts break over each one. And now, because of this tragedy, we have new heroes to honor and more
  friends to mourn.
  Chris Stevens fell in love with the Middle East as a young Peace Corps volunteer teaching English in Morocco. He joined
  the Foreign Service, learned languages, won friends for America in distant places, and made other people's hopes his
  own.
  In the early days of the Libyan revolution, I asked Chris to be our envoy to the rebel opposition. He arrived on a cargo
  ship in the port of Benghazi and began building our relationships with Libya's revolutionaries. He risked his life to stop a
  tyrant, then gave his life trying to help build a better Libya. The world needs more Chris Stevenses. I spoke with his
  sister, Ann, this morning, and told her that he will be remembered as a hero by many nations.
  Sean Smith was an Air Force veteran. He spent 10 years as an information management officer in the State Department,
  he was posted at The Hague, and was in Libya on a brief temporary assignment. He was a husband to his wife Heather,
  with whom I spoke this morning. He was a father to two young children, Samantha and Nathan. They will grow up being
  proud of the service their father gave to our country, service that took him from Pretoria to Baghdad, and finally to
  Benghazi.
  The mission that drew Chris and Sean and their colleagues to Libya is both noble and necessary, and we arid the people
  of Libya honor their memory by carrying it forward. This is not easy. Today, many Americans are asking indeed, I asked
  myself — how could this happen? How could this happen in a country we helped liberate, in a city we helped save from
  destruction? This question reflects just how complicated and, at times, how confounding the world can be
  But we must be clear-eyed, even in our grief. This was an attack by a small and savage group — not the people or
  Government of Libya. Everywhere Chris and his team went in Libya, in a country scarred by war and tyranny, they were
  hailed as friends and partners. And when the attack came yesterday, Libyans stood and fought to defend our post, Some
  were wounded. Libyans carried Chris' body to the hospital, and they helped rescue and lead other Americans to safety.
  And last night, when I spoke with the President of Libya, he strongly condemned the violence and pledged every effort
  to protect our people and pursue those responsible.
  The friendship between our countries, borne out of shared struggle, will not be another casualty of this attack. A free
  and stable Libya is still in America's interest and security, and we will not turn our back on that nor will we rest until
  those responsible for these attacks are found and brought to justice. We are working closely with the Libyan authorities
  to move swiftly and surely. We are also working with partners around the world to safeguard other American embassies,
  consulates, and citizens.
  There will be more time later to reflect, but today, we have work to do. There is no higher priority than protecting our
  men and women wherever they serve. We are working to determine the precise motivations and methods of those who
  carried out this assault. Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior, along with the protest that took place at our
  Embassy in Cairo yesterday, as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet. America's commitment to
  religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear —there is no justification for this,
  none. Violence like this is no way to honor religion or faith. And as long as there are those who would take innocent life
  in the name of God, the world will never know a true and lasting peace.
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  It is especially difficult that this happened on September 11th. It's an anniversary that means a great deal to all
  Americans. Every year on that day, we are reminded that our work is not yet finished, that the job of putting an end to
  violent extremism and building a safe and stable world continues. But September 11th means even more than that. It is a
  day on which we remember thousands of American heroes, the bonds that connect all Americans, wherever we are on
  this Earth, and the values that see us through every storm. And now it is a day on which we will remember Sean, Chris,
  and their colleagues.
  May God bless them, and may God bless the thousands of Americans working in every corner of the world who make
  this country the greatest force for peace, prosperity, and progress, and a force that has always stood for human dignity —
  the greatest force the world has ever known. And may God continue to bless the United States of America.
  Thank you.
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  . PROPRIETARY/CONFIDENTIAL
  SUBJECT: Libya (37)
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional
  Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western
  Intelligence and security services.
  THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMES FROM AN EXTREMELY
  SENSITIVE SOURCE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE.
  1. On September 12, 2012 Libyan President Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf
  told senior advisors that the death of the U.S. Ambassador at the hands of Islamist
  militia forces represents a threat to the future of the newly elected General National
  Congress (GNC) Government. According to a sensitive source, el Magariaf
  believes that the primary goal of this and other attacks on Western facilities is to
  demonstrate that the GNC cannot protect its non-Islamic friends. Libyan security
  officials believe that the attack was carried out by forces of the Islamist militia
  group calling itself the Ansar al Sharia brigade; working out of camps in the
  Eastern suburbs of Benghazi. These officials added that their sources indicate that
  this group is led by former members of the old Libyan Islamic Fighting Group
  (LIFG), some of whom are loyal to Islamist General Abdelhakim Belhaj. The
  same officials were quick to point out that they have no evidence that Belhaj had
  any direct involvement in this attack. They also have no direct information as to
  whether this assault has anything to do with the death of Libyan born al Qai'da
  leader Abu Yahya al- Libi, but they are pursuing this theme. These officials do
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  believe that the attackers having prepared to launch their assault took advantage of
  the cover provided by the demonstrations in Benghazi protesting an intemet
  production seen as disrespectful to the prophet Mohammed.
  2. According to this source, the immediate events were set in motion by a
  statement made by a Muslim Cleric in Egypt saying that the internet film was
  going to be shown across the United States on September 11 in an effort to insult
  Muslims on the anniversary of the attacks on the New York World Trade Center in
  2001. This statement inspired increasingly hostile demonstrations at the U.S.
  Embassy in Cairo, and at diplomatic facilities in Libya. In Benghazi, reporting
  from security sources states, approximately twenty one (21) Ansar al Sharia
  fighters left their base in East Benghazi just after sundown infiltrated the crowd of
  about 2,000 demonstrators at the U.S. Consulate. These forces, operating under
  cover of darkness, opened fire on the consulate, eventually setting it on fire with
  rocket propelled grenades. These fighters then withdrew to their camp. El
  Magariaf ordered security officials to identify and arrest the attackers, adding that
  he had been in touch with Egyptian President Mohm_med Morsi, and the two
  agreed that their intelligence and security personnel will cooperate in this matter.
  (Note: Some of the Libyan officials believe that the entire demonstration was
  organized as cover for the attack, however; they point out that there is no evidence
  of such a complex operation at this time.
  3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, Libyan security
  officers also informed el Magariaf that the attacks had been planned for
  approximately one month, based on casing information obtained during an early
  demonstration at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. The attackers were, in the
  opinion of these individuals, looking for an opportunity to approach the consulate
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  under cover in a crowd. These officials add that government security officers
  admitted to el Magariaf that they do not have the physical capacity to locate,
  attack, and destroy the Ansar al-Sharia brigade, among others. They describe these
  forces as well-trained, hardened killers; many of whom have spent time in
  Afghanistan and Yemen. These fighters are located in camps in Eastern Libya; and
  Libyan officials doubt they can penetrate these camps because the militia's are
  better armed than the forces of the new National Army.
  4. In the opinion of a separate source El Magariaf continues to believe that
  the attacks were planned and carried out in a political atmosphere where a portion
  of the Libyan population is focused on past cooperation between Western
  intelligence and security services, and the regime of former dictator Muammar al
  Qaddafi. According to this source, el Magariaf realizes that the death of the U.S.
  Ambassador dictates that he must find tangible solutions to the problems tied to
  disarming the militias, dealing Salafist violence against the followers of Sufi
  beliefs, and efforts to discredit his government through linking him to Western
  intelligence services. El Magariaf instructed his security officials to cooperate
  with their U.S. counterparts. He also warned all of his advisors to be prepared for
  U.S. retaliation against the suspected perpetrators of this attack, and the angry
  public reaction that is sure to follow.
  5. (Source Comment: A separate, particularly sensitive source added that in
  private conversation el Magariaf stated that if his government cannot protect a
  senior diplomatic official, foreign businesses will not be willing to risk opening up
  new operations in Libya. According to this sensitive source, el Magariaf believes
  that a number of the Islamist militias are now being influenced al Qai'da and other
  radical groups; working out of camps in the Eastern and Southeastern parts of the
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  country. These groups are receiving aid and weapons from supporters in Sudan.
  In the end, el Magariaf added that while he does not expect U.S. officials to focus
  on this point, he believes the attacks against the interests and citizens of the U.S.
  and other Western states are aimed first at overthrowing his government, and
  replacing it with a strict Islamic Republic dominated by Salafist leaders. Magariaf
  also warned that tribal militias loyal to the Qaddaft family continue to present an
  equally dangerous threat to the new Government.)
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  received this message in error, please notify the sender, and immediately delete
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  Fyi
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  From: Feltman, Jeffrey
  Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:27 AM
  To: 'Shapiro, Daniel B.' < 'Ross, Dennis B.'
  'McDonough, Denis R.' Burns, William 3; Sullivan, Jacob), Wells, Alice G;
  Schrepel, Dawn M; Schlicher, Ronald L: Sanderson, Janet A; Wailes, Jacob; Roebuck, William V; Bondy, Steven C;
  Tsou, Leslie <
  Sutphin, Paul R; 'Talwar, Pune& •
  Prern G.°
  Rudman, Mara; 'Mitchell, George'
  ; 'Kumar,
  Hale, David M;
  Sachar, Alon (NEA/IPA); Olson, Richard G; LeBaron,
  Joseph E; Cretz, Gene A; Polaschlk, Joan A; Barks-Ruggles, Erica 3; Stevens, John C
  Subject: AbZ and Hb3 on Libya and West Bank/Gaza
  (SBU) I had back-to-back phone calls this morning from Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin Jassim and UAE Foreign
  Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The content was virtually identical, su esting either rare coincidence or, more
  likely, an unusual level of UAE-Qatari coordination at yesterday's Arab League meeting. Main points (mostly
  Libya related but one Palestinian-related) are as follows:
  (SBU) No-Fly Zone: The Arab League has now called for a NFZ; the UNSC needs to act. Syria was the last hold-
  out, but the resolution passed. Time is wasting. Both HbJ and AbZ made the right kind of noises (but still less
  than a solid commitment) that there would be some kind of Qatari and Emirati participation in an
  international effort. Their chicken-and-egg question to me was, are we going to support a NFZ? If we are,
  then we can talk about the other participation.
  (SBU) Recognizing the Council: Both urged us to do so. I noted that the Arab League statement fell short of
  recognition. They urged us to find some kind of language that would suggest moving in that direction, and I
  noted our decisions to suspend the operations of the Libyan Embassy, have S meet with Mahmoud Jibril of the
  Council, and send a diplomatic representative to Benghazi. They pushed for more, with HbJ going to far as to
  say that recognition of the Council will help underscore to Qadhafi and his circle that he's finished.
  (SBU) Jibril meeting: They each said the same thing that Gene Cretz has picked up separately, that Jibril
  doesn't want media for his meeting with S unless he feels that there will be something significant out of the
  meeting. HbJ is providing a plane for Jibril to get to Paris. HbJ more than AbZ agreed with me that the
  meeting itself is a significant deliverable; AbZ urged us not to be slower or quieter than France.
  (SBU) West Bank/Gaza: Both reacted negatively to Israeli announcements regarding "hundreds of houses" in
  the West Bank. They asked if we were going to say anything; I noted we were still at this point getting the
  facts. "Jeff, you guys just aren't serious," AbZ complained. I noted the political context, in which a family was
  brutally murdered.
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  . PROPRIETARY/CONFIDENTIAL
  SUBJECT: Libya (37)
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional
  Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western
  Intelligence and security services.
  THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMES FROM AN EXTREMELY
  SENSITIVE SOURCE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE.
  1. On September 12, 2012 Libyan President Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf
  told senior advisors that the death of the U.S. Ambassador at the hands of Islamist
  militia forces represents a threat to the future of the newly elected General National
  Congress (GNC) Government. According to a sensitive source, el Magariaf
  believes that the primary goal of this and other attacks on Western facilities is to
  demonstrate that the GNC cannot protect its non-Islamic friends. Libyan security
  officials believe that the attack was carried out by forces of the Islamist militia
  group calling itself the Ansar al Sharia brigade; working out of camps in the
  Eastern suburbs of Benghazi. These officials added that their sources indicate that
  this group is led by former members of the old Libyan Islamic Fighting Group
  (LIFG), some of whom are loyal to Islamist General Abdelhaldm Belhaj. The
  same officials were quick to point out that they have no evidence that Belhaj had
  any direct involvement in this attack. They also have no direct information as to
  whether this assault has anything to do with the death of Libyan born al Qarda
  leader Abu Yahya al- Libi, but they are pursuing this theme. These officials do
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  believe that the attackers having prepared to launch their assault took advantage of
  the cover provided by the demonstrations in Benghazi protesting an internet
  production seen as disrespectful to the prophet Mohammed.
  2 According to this source, the immediate events were set in motion by a
  statement made by a Muslim Cleric in Egypt saying that the intemet film was
  going to be shown across the United States on September 11 in an effort to insult
  Muslims on the anniversary of the attacks on the New York World Trade Center in
  2001. This statement inspired increasingly hostile demonstrations at the U.S.
  Embassy in Cairo, and at diplomatic facilities in Libya. In Benghazi, reporting
  from security sources states, approximately twenty one (21) Ansar al Sharia
  fighters left their base in East Benghazi just after sundown infiltrated the crowd of
  about 2,000 demonstrators at the U.S. Consulate. These forces, operating under
  cover of darkness, opened fire on the consulate, eventually setting it on fire with
  rocket propelled grenades. These fighters then withdrew to their camp. El
  Magariaf ordered security officials to identify and arrest the attackers, adding that
  he had been in touch with Egyptian President Mohmmed Morsi, and the two
  agreed that their intelligence and security personnel will cooperate in this matter.
  (Note: Some of the Libyan officials believe that the entire demonstration was
  organized as cover for the attack, however; they point out that there is no evidence
  of such a complex operation at this time.
  3. (Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, Libyan security
  officers also informed el Magariaf that the attacks had been planned for
  approximately one month, based on casing information obtained during an early
  demonstration at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. The attackers were, in the
  opinion of these individuals, looking for an opportunity to approach the consulate
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739565
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045264

  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  under cover in a crowd. These officials add that government security officers
  admitted to el Magariaf that they do not have the physical capacity to locate,
  attack, and destroy the Ansar al-Sharia brigade, among others. They describe these
  forces as well-trained, hardened killers; many of whom have spent time in
  Afghanistan and Yemen. These fighters are located in camps in Eastern Libya; and
  Libyan officials doubt they can penetrate these camps because the militia's are
  better armed than the forces of the new National Army.
  4. In the opinion of a separate source El Magariaf continues to believe that
  the attacks were planned and carried out in a political atmosphere where a portion
  of the Libyan population is focused on past cooperation between Western
  intelligence and security services, and the regime of former dictator Muammar al
  Qadclafi. According to this source, el Magariaf realizes that the death of the U.S.
  Ambassador dictates that he must find tangible solutions to the problems tied to
  disarming the militias, dealing Salafist violence against the followers of Sufi
  beliefs, and efforts to discredit his government through linking him to Western
  intelligence services. El Magariaf instructed his security officials to cooperate
  with their U.S. counterparts. He also warned all of his advisors to be prepared for
  U.S. retaliation against the suspected perpetrators of this attack, and the angry
  public reaction that is sure to follow.
  5. (Source comment: A separate, particularly sensitive source added that in
  private conversation el Magariaf stated that if his government cannot protect a
  senior diplomatic official, foreign businesses will not be willing to risk opening up
  new operations in Libya. According to this sensitive source, el Magariaf believes
  that a number of the Islamist militias are now being influenced al Qarcla and other
  radical groups; working out of camps in the Eastern and Southeastern parts of the
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739565
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045265

  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Doc No. C05739565
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  country. These groups are receiving aid and weapons from supporters in Sudan.
  In the end, el Magariaf added that while he does not expect U.S. officials to focus
  on this point, he believes the attacks against the interests and citizens of the U.S.
  and other Western states are aimed first at overthrowing his government, and
  replacing it with a strict Islamic Republic dominated by Salafist leaders. Magariaf
  also warned that tribal militias loyal to the Qaddafi family continue to present an
  equally dangerous threat to the new Goverment.)
  CONFIDENTIAL: This message is confidential, privileged, and is covered by
  the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 USC 2510). This message and
  any attachments is intended for the sole use of the addresses(s) and any
  discussion, copying and/or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have
  received this message in error, please notify the sender, and immediately delete
  from your computer system. Thank you.
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Doc No. C05739565
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  Fyi
  From: Vinograd, Samantha [nriailto B6
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 06:41 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J
  Subject: hey
  — for S's awareness — we have proposed the calls to Libyan and Egyptian Presidents. Early AM B5
  EDT.
  Samantha Vinograd
  Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor
  B6
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  Anne-Marie Slaughter
  Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:39 PM
  Jacob Mills, Cheryl D; Reinesp@stategov; Abedin, Hurtle
  piece on libya nfz that will appear on NYT op-ed page tomorrow
  B6
  wanted to make sure you had a heads up. AM
  Anne-Marie Slaughter is a professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton.
  By Anne-Marie Slaughter
  PRESIDENT Obama says the noose is tightening around Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi. In fact, it is
  tightening around the Libyan rebels, as Colonel Qaddafi makes the most of the world's dithering and
  steadily retakes rebel-held tow.ns, The United States and Europe are temporizing on a no-flight zone
  while the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Gulf Cooperation Council and now the Arab
  League have all called on the United Nations Security Council to authorize one. Opponents of a no-
  flight zone have put forth five main arguments, none of which, on closer examination, hold up.
  It's not in our interest. Gen. Wesley K. Clark argues that "Libya doesn't sell much oil to the United
  States" and that while Americans "want to support democratic movements in the region," they are
  already doing that in Iraq and Afghanistan. Framing this issue in terms of oil is exactly what Arab
  populations and indeed much of the world expect, which is why they are so cynical about our
  professions of support for democracy and human rights. Now we have a chance to support a new
  beginning in the Muslim world — a new beginning of accountable governments that can provide
  services and opportunities for their citizens in ways that could dramatically decrease support for
  terrorist groups and violent extremism. It's hard to imagine something more in our strategic interest.
  It will be counter-productive. Many thoughtful commentators, including Al Jazeera's director
  general, Wadah Khanfar, argue that what is most important about the Arab spring is that it is coming
  from Arabs themselves. From this perspective, Western military intervention will play right into
  Qaddati's hands, allowing him to broadcast pictures of Western bombs falling on Arab civilians. But
  these arguments, while important, must be weighed against the appeals of of Libyan opposition
  fighters asking for international help, and now, astonishingly, against support for a no-flight zone by
  some of the same governments that have kept their populations quiescent by holding up the specter of
  foreign intervention. Assuming that a no-flight zone can be imposed by an international coalition that
  includes Arab states, we have an opportunity to establish a new narrative of Western support for Arab
  democrats.
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  It won't work. The United States ambassador to NATO, Ivo H. Daaider, argues that stopping
  Colonel Qaddafi's air force will not be decisive; he will continue to inflict damage with tanks and
  helicopters, bombing oil refineries and depots on his way to retaking key towns. But the potential
  effect of a no-flight zone must also be assessed in terms of Colonel Qaddafi's own calculations about
  his future. Richard Downie of the Center for Strategic and International Studies argues that although
  Colonel Qaddafi cultivates a mad-dictator image, he has been a canny survivor and political
  manipulator for 40 years. He is aware of debates with regard to a no-flight zone and is timing his
  military campaign accordingly; he is also capable of using his air force just enough to gain strategic
  advantage, but not enough to trigger a no-flight zone. If the international community lines up against
  him and is willing to crater his runways and take out his antiaircraft weapons, he might well renew his
  offer of a negotiated departure.
  If it does work, we don't know what we will get. Revolutions are almost always followed by internal
  divisions among the revolutionaries. We should not expect a rosy, Jeffersonian Libya. But the choice
  is between uncertainty and the certainty that if Colonel Qaddafi wins, regimes acrosS the region will
  conclude that force is the livay to answer protests. And when Colonel Qaddafi massacres the
  opposition, young protesters across the Middle East will conclude that when we were asked to support
  their cause with more than words, we blinked. Americans in turn will read the words of Mr. Obama's
  June 2009 speech in Cairo., with its lofty promises to stand for universal human rights, and cringe.
  Let's arm the rebels instead. Some commentators who agree with the analysis above say we could
  'better accomplish our goals by providing intelligence and arms to the opposition. That would, of
  course, be much easier for us. It undoubtedly appeals to Mn Obama as a neat compromise between
  the desire to help the protesters and the desire not to overrule his defense secretary's reluctance to
  participate in a no-flight zone. But we would be providing arms not to a disciplined military, but to
  ragged groups of brave volunteers who barely know how to use the weapons they have. They need
  action that will change the situation on. the ground for Colonel Qaddafi, as well as his the calculations.
  Moreover, by the time arms and intelligence could take effect, it is quite likely that Colonel Qaddafi
  will have retaken or at least besieged .Benghazi, the opposition stronghold.
  The United States should immediately ask the Security Council to authorize a no-flight zOne and
  make clear to Russia and China that if they block the resolution, the blood of the Libyan opposition
  will be on their hands. We should push them at least to abstain and bring the issue to a vote as soon as
  possible. If we get a resolution, we should work with the Arab League to quickly assemble an
  international coalition to impose the no-flight zone. If the Security Council fails toact, then we should
  recognize the opposition Interim National Council as the legitimate Libyan government, as France has
  done, and work with the Arab League to give the council any assistance it requests:
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
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  U.S. Department of State
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  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  Any use of force must be carefully and fully debated, but that debate has now been had. Ifs been
  raging for a week, during which almost every Arab country has come on board calling for a no-flight
  zone and Colonel Qaddafi has retaken two key cities and is moving toward three more. It is time to
  act. $
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  Anne-Marie Slaughter
  Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:39 PM
  Jacob Mills, Cheryl D; Reinesp@stategov; Abedin, Hurtle
  piece on libya nfz that will appear on NYT op-ed page tomorrow
  B6
  wanted to make sure you had a heads up. AM
  Anne-Marie Slaughter is a professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton.
  By Anne-Marie Slaughter
  PRESIDENT Obama says the noose is tightening around Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi. In fact, it is
  tightening around the Libyan rebels, as Colonel Qaddafi makes the most of the world's dithering and
  steadily retakes rebel-held tow.ns, The United States and Europe are temporizing on a no-flight zone
  while the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Gulf Cooperation Council and now the Arab
  League have all called on the United Nations Security Council to authorize one. Opponents of a no-
  flight zone have put forth five main arguments, none of which, on closer examination, hold up.
  It's not in our interest. Gen. Wesley K. Clark argues that "Libya doesn't sell much oil to the United
  States" and that while Americans "want to support democratic movements in the region," they are
  already doing that in Iraq and Afghanistan. Framing this issue in terms of oil is exactly what Arab
  populations and indeed much of the world expect, which is why they are so cynical about our
  professions of support for democracy and human rights. Now we have a chance to support a new
  beginning in the Muslim world — a new beginning of accountable governments that can provide
  services and opportunities for their citizens in ways that could dramatically decrease support for
  terrorist groups and violent extremism. It's hard to imagine something more in our strategic interest.
  It will be counter-productive. Many thoughtful commentators, including Al Jazeera's director
  general, Wadah Khanfar, argue that what is most important about the Arab spring is that it is coming
  from Arabs themselves. From this perspective, Western military intervention will play right into
  Qaddati's hands, allowing him to broadcast pictures of Western bombs falling on Arab civilians. But
  these arguments, while important, must be weighed against the appeals of of Libyan opposition
  fighters asking for international help, and now, astonishingly, against support for a no-flight zone by
  some of the same governments that have kept their populations quiescent by holding up the specter of
  foreign intervention. Assuming that a no-flight zone can be imposed by an international coalition that
  includes Arab states, we have an opportunity to establish a new narrative of Western support for Arab
  democrats.
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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  It won't work. The United States ambassador to NATO, Ivo H. Daaider, argues that stopping
  Colonel Qaddafi's air force will not be decisive; he will continue to inflict damage with tanks and
  helicopters, bombing oil refineries and depots on his way to retaking key towns. But the potential
  effect of a no-flight zone must also be assessed in terms of Colonel Qaddafi's own calculations about
  his future. Richard Downie of the Center for Strategic and International Studies argues that although
  Colonel Qaddafi cultivates a mad-dictator image, he has been a canny survivor and political
  manipulator for 40 years. He is aware of debates with regard to a no-flight zone and is timing his
  military campaign accordingly; he is also capable of using his air force just enough to gain strategic
  advantage, but not enough to trigger a no-flight zone. If the international community lines up against
  him and is willing to crater his runways and take out his antiaircraft weapons, he might well renew his
  offer of a negotiated departure.
  If it does work, we don't know what we will get. Revolutions are almost always followed by internal
  divisions among the revolutionaries. We should not expect a rosy, Jeffersonian Libya. But the choice
  is between uncertainty and the certainty that if Colonel Qaddafi wins, regimes acrosS the region will
  conclude that force is the livay to answer protests. And when Colonel Qaddafi massacres the
  opposition, young protesters across the Middle East will conclude that when we were asked to support
  their cause with more than words, we blinked. Americans in turn will read the words of Mr. Obama's
  June 2009 speech in Cairo., with its lofty promises to stand for universal human rights, and cringe.
  Let's arm the rebels instead. Some commentators who agree with the analysis above say we could
  'better accomplish our goals by providing intelligence and arms to the opposition. That would, of
  course, be much easier for us. It undoubtedly appeals to Mn Obama as a neat compromise between
  the desire to help the protesters and the desire not to overrule his defense secretary's reluctance to
  participate in a no-flight zone. But we would be providing arms not to a disciplined military, but to
  ragged groups of brave volunteers who barely know how to use the weapons they have. They need
  action that will change the situation on. the ground for Colonel Qaddafi, as well as his the calculations.
  Moreover, by the time arms and intelligence could take effect, it is quite likely that Colonel Qaddafi
  will have retaken or at least besieged .Benghazi, the opposition stronghold.
  The United States should immediately ask the Security Council to authorize a no-flight zOne and
  make clear to Russia and China that if they block the resolution, the blood of the Libyan opposition
  will be on their hands. We should push them at least to abstain and bring the issue to a vote as soon as
  possible. If we get a resolution, we should work with the Arab League to quickly assemble an
  international coalition to impose the no-flight zone. If the Security Council fails toact, then we should
  recognize the opposition Interim National Council as the legitimate Libyan government, as France has
  done, and work with the Arab League to give the council any assistance it requests:
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045013

  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  Any use of force must be carefully and fully debated, but that debate has now been had. Ifs been
  raging for a week, during which almost every Arab country has come on board calling for a no-flight
  zone and Colonel Qaddafi has retaken two key cities and is moving toward three more. It is time to
  act. $
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739568
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  _ .....
  From Randolph, Lawrence M
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 04:33 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: RE: Not a dry eye in NEA
  Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya
  before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny
  diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world.

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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 04:33 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: RE: Not a dry eye in NEA
  Including mine. Her remarks were really moving. Chriswas an amazing man. Such a huge loss. You know, I was in Libya
  before coming here and in my almost ten years, I have never worked with such a calm, cool headed, funny
  diplomat. Made it all seem really easy- even in one of the hardest places to work in the world.
  From: Mills, Cheryl
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:56 AM
  To: Randolph, Lawrence M
  Subject Re: Not a dry eye in NEA
  Thx
  From: Randolph, Lawrence M
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:09 AM
  To Mills, Cheryl D.
  , Sullivan, Jacob .1
  Cc: S_SpecialAssistants
  Subject: FW: Not a dry eye in NEA
  This is from the spokesperson in NEA. It's true.
  From: Snipe, Aaron
  Sent Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:07 AM
  To: Randolph, Lawrence M
  Subject Not a dry eye in NEA
  Please tell the Secretary how much her words meant to us down here. The statement was amazing and the delivery was
  so heartfelt and genuine.
  We're really blown away.
  Please thank her for us.
  Aaron D. Snipe
  Spokesperson Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs IU.S. Department of State
  2201 C Street NW I Room 6250 I Washington, DC, 20520
  Office: +1 202-647-9533 I Email: snipead@state,gov
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  I asked to attend your svtc today with Embassy Tripoli, because had first met so many of that staff when I went with
  you from Malta to Tripoli for the reopening of our Embassy.
  Today's deaths hit me much harder than I would have guessed. I am always proud to serve under you, but never have
  your words been more meaningful than on today's svtc. Every day of your tenure has been extraordinary, but none
  more so than today. Thank you again for your inspirational leadership and example.
  As ever,
  Harold
  U.S. Department of State
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  I asked to attend your svtc today with Embassy Tripoli, because had first met so many of that staff when I went with
  you from Malta to Tripoli for the reopening of our Embassy.
  Today's deaths hit me much harder than I would have guessed. I am always proud to serve under you, but never have
  your words been more meaningful than on today's svtc. Every day of your tenure has been extraordinary, but none
  more so than today. Thank you again for your inspirational leadership and example.
  As ever,
  Harold
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MetadataSubject: THE YOUTH OF LIBYA
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ExtractedBodyText: Hope. See picture below Kamala sent.
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  Hope. See picture below Kamala sent.
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 09:47 PM
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  Libya Alhurra TV via Facebook
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  Another photo.
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 09:59 PM
  To: Sherman, Wendy R
  Cc: Escrogima, Ana A
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  !Carnal° Lakhdhir
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  This is nice.
  Original Message
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:08 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob
  Subject: S today
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  Jake -- I was so moved by Hillary's powerful presence today on the screen as I watched along with millions in America
  and around the world. She was emphathetic and unflinching and inspiring; she was wise and steady and strong. My 80
  year old mother called from LA to say "She was like our rock of Gibraltar". What greater compliment for the Secretary of
  State on such an awful day? I salute her as well as you and your colleagues who crafted her remarks under tremendous
  time and factual constraints. It really showed everyone the stuff of which she's made. With admiration and affection --
  Liz
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  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional
  Council, as well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western
  Intelligence and security services.
  THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMES FROM AN EXTREMELY
  SENSITIVE SOURCE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE,
  1. On September 12, 2012 Libyan President Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf
  told senior advisors that the death of the U.S. Ambassador at the hands of Islamist
  militia forces represents a threat to the future of the newly elected General National
  Congress (GNC) Government. According to a sensitive source, el Magariaf
  believes that the primary goal of this and other attacks on Western facilities is to
  demonstrate that the GNC cannot protect its non-Islamic friends. Libyan security
  officials believe that the attack was carried out by forces of the Islamist militia
  group calling itself the Ansar al Sharia brigade; working out of camps in the
  Eastern suburbs of Benghazi. These officials added that their sources indicate that
  this group is led by former members of the old Libyan Islamic Fighting Group
  (LIFG), some of whom are loyal to Islamist General Abclelhakim Belhaj. The
  same officials were quick to point out that they have no evidence that Belhaj had
  any direct involvement in this attack. They also have no direct information as to
  whether this assault has anything to do with the death of Libyan born al Qai'da
  leader Abu Yahya al- Libi, but they are pursuing this theme. These officials do
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  believe that the attackers having prepared to launch their assault took advantage of
  the cover provided by the demonstrations in Benghazi protesting an internet
  production seen as disrespectful to the prophet Mohammed.
  2. According to this source, the immediate events were set in motion by a
  statement made by a Muslim Cleric in Egypt saying that the interne film was
  going to be shown across the United States on September 11 in an effort to insult
  Muslims on the anniversary of the attacks on the New York World Trade Center in
  2001. This statement inspired increasingly hostile demonstrations at the U.S.
  Embassy in Cairo, and at diplomatic facilities in Libya. In Benghazi, reporting
  from security sources states, approximately twenty one (21) Ansar al Sharia
  fighters left their base in East Benghazi just after sundown infiltrated the crowd of
  about 2,000 demonstrators at the U.S. Consulate. These forces, operating under
  cover of darkness, opened fire on the consulate, eventually setting it on fire with
  rocket propelled grenades. These fighters then withdrew to their camp. El
  Magariaf ordered security officials to identify and arrest the attackers, adding that
  he had been in touch with Egyptian President Mohmmed Morsi, and the two
  agreed that their intelligence and security personnel will cooperate in this matter.
  (Note: Some of the Libyan officials believe that the entire demonstration was
  organized as cover for the attack, however; they point out that there is no evidence
  of such a complex operation at this time.
  3. (Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, Libyan security
  officers also informed el Magariaf that the attacks had been planned for
  approximately one month, based on casing information obtained during an early
  demonstration at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. The attackers were, in the
  opinion of these individuals, looking for an opportunity to approach the consulate
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  under cover in a crowd. These officials add that government security officers
  admitted to el Magariaf that they do not have the physical capacity to locate,
  attack, and destroy the Ansar al-Sharia brigade, among others. They describe these
  forces as well-trained, hardened killers; many of whom have spent time in
  Afghanistan and Yemen. These fighters are located in camps in Eastern Libya; and
  Libyan officials doubt they can penetrate these camps because the militia's are
  better armed than the forces of the new National Army.
  4. In the opinion of a separate source El Magariaf continues to believe that
  the attacks were planned and carried out in a political atmosphere where a portion
  of the Libyan population is focused on past cooperation between Western
  intelligence and security services, and the regime of former dictator Muammar al
  Qaddafi. According to this source, el Magariaf realizes that the death of the U.S.
  Ambassador dictates that he must find tangible solutions to the problems tied to
  disarming the militias, dealing Salafist violence against the followers of Sufi
  beliefs, and efforts to discredit his government through linking him to Western
  intelligence services. El Magariaf instructed his security officials to cooperate
  with their U.S. counterparts. He also warned all of his advisors to be prepared for
  U.S. retaliation against the suspected perpetrators of this attack, and the angry
  public reaction that is sure to follow.
  5. (Source Comment: A separate, particularly sensitive source added that in
  private conversation el Magariaf stated that if his government cannot protect a
  senior diplomatic official, foreign businesses will not be willing to risk opening up
  new operations in Libya. According to this sensitive source, el Magariaf believes
  that a number of the Islamist militias are now being influenced al Qai'da and other
  radical groups; working out of camps in the Eastern and Southeastern parts of the
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  country. These groups are receiving aid and weapons from supporters in Sudan.
  In the end, el Magariaf added that while he does not expect U.S. officials to focus
  on this point, he believes the attacks against the interests and citizens of the U.S.
  and other Western states are aimed first at overthrowing his government, and
  replacing it with a strict Islamic Republic dominated by Salafist leaders. Magariaf
  also warned that tribal militias loyal to the Qaddafi family continue to present an
  equally dangerous threat to the new Government.)
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  CONFIDENTIAL
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  For: Hillary
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  Re: Magariaf and the attack on US in Libya
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as
  well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and
  security services.
  1. During the afternoon of September 11, 2012 new interim President of Libya
  Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf spoke in private with senior advisors, including the
  members of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood, to discuss the attacks by demonstrators
  on U.S. missions in Tripoli and Benghazi. According to a sensitive source, el Magariaf
  was shaken by the attacks, and gave permission to commanders on the ground for
  security forces to open fire over the heads of the crowds in an effort to break up mobs
  attacking the missions. During this session, a senior security officer told el Magariaf
  that the attacks on that day were inspired by what many devout Libyan viewed as a
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  sacrilegious internet video on the prophet Mohammed originating in America. The
  Libyan attacks were also inspired by and linked to an attack on the U.S. mission in
  Egypt on the same day. At the same time, el Magariaf noted in strong terms that the
  atmosphere that made fostered these incidents in Libya is the product of widespread
  publicity regarding the security situation in the country between 2004 and 2010 and
  the cooperation that developed between a number of Western Intelligence services and
  the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi.
  2. This source added that el Magariafs advisors believe that this situation adds
  to the President's growing concern over the unpredictable effects that will follow
  current covert efforts by his political opponents to link him directly to foreign
  intelligence services. According to a separate sensitive source, el Magariaf noted that
  his opponents had often tried to connect him to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
  (CIA) through the National Front for the Salvation of Libya (NFSL), a group
  established in opposition to former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, which el Magariaf
  led in the 1980s. In the opinion of this individual el Magariaf believes that he can
  survive potential negative publicity in this regard, but if this situation continues to
  develop in this manner it will complicate his efforts to establish an orderly
  administration in the country. Again, he stated that the attacks on the U.S. missions
  were as much a result of the atmosphere created by this campaign, as the controversial
  internet video.
  3. At the same time, this individual noted that several of el Magariafs advisors
  share his concerns in this matter, pointing out that the return of Qaddafi's intelligence
  chief Abdullah al-Seno-ussi for trial in Libya has heightened public interest in the
  liaison relationships conducted by the CIA and British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)
  with Qaddfi's intelligence and security services. These same individuals note that they
  believe Islamist militia forces under the command of General Abdelhaldm Belhaj
  captured files and documents describing this relationship from Qaddafi's offices in
  Tripoli. This fascination with Western intelligence operations in Qaddafi's Libya is also
  driven by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and its efforts to tie Western governments to
  human rights violations committed under Qaddafi. In this regard HRW has
  interviewed at least fourteen (14) individuals claiming that they were turned over to
  Qaddafi's forces by the Western powers. Belhaj is included in this group.
  4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el Magariafs
  enemies are working to take advantage of his suspected links to the CIA at a time when
  Western intelligence services are under scrutiny in Libya. They also fear that this
  situation will only grow more complex as Qaddafi's son Saif al Islam Qaddafi and al
  Senousi are brought before Libyan courts to answer for their crimes under the old
  regime, particularly during the 2011 revolution. These individuals believe both men
  will be linked to Western Intelligence during their trials. )
  5. According to this individual, el Magariaf is working with the Muslim
  Brotherhood and other Islamist groups to defuse this situation. He is particularly
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  concerned by the level of violence between Sufi Muslims and Salafists, and believes he
  must maintain his reputation for impartiality if he is to defuse this growing problem.
  As he works to organize the government, and disarm the militias, he cannot afford to
  lose the respect and trust of the Libyan people, especially at a time when cultural
  clashes between followers of the mystical Sufi tradition and ultra-conservative Salafis
  have taken central stage in the new Libya. This source adds that these religious
  conflicts were largely unknown during Qaddafi's rule.
  6. (Source Comment: This source added that the individuals interviewed for the
  HRW report were former members of the Libyan Islamist Fighting Group (LIFG), an
  Islamist group formed in opposition to Gaddafi's controversial interpretations of Islam.
  These LIFO fighters fled the country in the late 198os and went to Afghanistan to join
  the fight against the Soviet Union while also gaining training and experience for their
  own struggle. A separate source adds that messages to Libya from the CIA and SIS
  were found among the Tripoli Documents published by HRW, indicating that the
  United States and Britain were eager to help Libya capture several senior LIFG figures,
  including its co-founders, Belhaj and Sarni al-Saadi.)
  7. As Libyan authorities struggle to control the armed rings that refuse to
  surrender weapons following last year's civil war, Salafis, who say Islam should return
  to the simple ways followed by Mohammed, have established their own armed gangs in
  post-Gaddafi Libya. They view Sufi practices as idolatrous. Since the start of the Arab
  Spring uprising across the region, a number of Sufi sites have been attacked in Egypt,
  Mali and Libya. Magariaf is determined to establish a democratic state based on
  Islamic principles. This individual adds that Magariaf remains dedicated to the idea of
  building a tolerant Islamic state in Libya. El Magariafs opinions continue to be shaped
  by his experience with Qaddafl, whom he felt built a cult of personality in violation of
  all of the basic ideas of Islam.
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  Re: Magariaf and the attack on US in Libya
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as
  well as the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and
  security services.
  1. During the afternoon of September 11, 2012 new interim President of Libya
  Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf spoke in private with senior advisors, including the
  members of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood, to discuss the attacks by demonstrators
  on U.S. missions in Tripoli and Benghazi. According to a sensitive source, el Magariaf
  was shaken by the attacks, and gave permission to commanders on the ground for
  security forces to open fire over the heads of the crowds in an effort to break up mobs
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  attacking the missions. During this session, a senior security officer told el Magariaf
  that the attacks on that day were inspired by what many devout Libyan viewed as a
  sacrilegious internet video on the prophet Mohammed originating in America. The
  Libyan attacks were also inspired by and linked to an attack on the U.S. mission in
  Egypt on the same day. At the same time, el Magariaf noted in strong terms that the
  atmosphere that made fostered these incidents in Libya is the product of widespread
  publicity regarding the security situation in the country between 2004 and 2010 and
  the cooperation that developed between a number of Western Intelligence services and
  the regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi.
  2. This source added that el Magariafs advisors believe that this situation adds
  to the President's growing concern over the unpredictable effects that will follow
  current covert efforts by his political opponents to link him directly to foreign
  intelligence services. According to a separate sensitive source, el Magariaf noted that
  his opponents had often tried to connect him to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
  (CIA) through the National Front for the Salvation of Libya (NFSL), a group
  established in opposition to former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi, which el Magariaf
  led in the 198 OS. In the opinion of this individual el Magariaf believes that he can
  survive potential negative publicity in this regard, but if this situation continues to
  develop in this manner it will complicate his efforts to establish an orderly
  administration in the country. Again, he stated that the attacks on the U.S. missions
  were as much a result of the atmosphere created by this campaign, as the controversial
  internet video.
  3. At the same time, this individual noted that several of el Magariafs advisors
  share his concerns in this matter, pointing out that the return of Qaddafi's intelligence
  chief Abdullah al-Senoussi for trial in Libya has heightened public interest in the
  liaison relationships conducted by the CIA and British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)
  with Qaddfi's intelligence and security services. These same individuals note that they
  believe Islamist militia forces under the command of General Abdelhakim Belhaj
  captured files and documents describing this relationship from Qaddafi's offices in
  Tripoli. This fascination with Western intelligence operations in Qaddafi's Libya is also
  driven by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and its efforts to tie Western governments to
  human rights violations committed under Qaddafi. In this regard HRIAr has
  interviewed at least fourteen (14) individuals claiming that they were turned over to
  Qaddafi's forces by the Western powers. Belhaj is included in this group.
  4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el Magariafs
  enemies are working to take advantage of his suspected links to the CIA at a time when
  Western intelligence services are under scrutiny in Libya. They also fear that this
  situation will only grow more complex as Qaddafi's son Saif al Islam Qaddafi and al
  Senousi are brought before Libyan courts to answer for their crimes under the old
  regime, particularly during the 2011 revolution. These individuals believe both men
  will be linked to Western Intelligence during their trials..)
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  5. According to this individual, el Magariaf is working with the Muslim
  Brotherhood and other Islamist groups to defuse this situation. He is particularly
  concerned by the level of violence between Sufi Muslims and Salafists, and believes he
  must maintain his reputation for impartiality if he is to defuse this growing problem.
  As he works to organize the government, and disarm the militias, he cannot afford to
  lose the respect and trust of the Libyan people, especially at a time when cultural
  clashes between followers of the mystical Sufi tradition and ultra-conservative Salafis
  have taken central stage in the new Libya. This source adds that these religious
  conflicts were largely unknown during Qaddafi's rule.
  6. (Source Comment: This source added that the individuals interviewed for the
  HRW report were former members of the Libyan Islamist Fighting Group (LIFG), an
  Islamist group formed in opposition to Gaddafi's controversial interpretations of Islam.
  These LIFG fighters fled the country in the late 198os and went to Afghanistan to join
  the fight against the Soviet Union while also gaining training and experience for their
  own struggle. A separate source adds that messages to Libya from the CIA and SIS
  were found among the Tripoli Documents published by HRW, indicating that the
  United States and Britain were eager to help Libya capture several senior LIFG figures,
  including its co-founders, Belhaj and Sarni al-Saadi.)
  7. As Libyan authorities struggle to control the armed rings that refuse to
  surrender weapons following last year's civil war, Salafis, who say Islam should return
  to the simple ways followed by Mohammed, have established their own armed gangs in
  post-Gaddafi Libya. They view Sufi practices as idolatrous. Since the start of the Arab
  Spring uprising across the region, a number of Sufi sites have been attacked in Egypt,
  Mali and Libya. Magariaf is determined to establish a democratic state based on
  Islamic principles. This individual adds that Magariaf remains dedicated to the idea of
  building a tolerant Islamic state in Libya. El Magariafs opinions continue to be shaped
  by his experience with Qaddafi, whom he felt built a cult of personality in violation of
  all of the basic ideas of Islam.
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  B5
  From: Su%On, Jacob J
  Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 09:10 PM
  To: 'HDR22.clintonernall.com' <HDR22@clintonemail.corn>
  Subject: Re: Proposed Quad Deal
  From: H [rnallto:HDR22 clintdriernall.com]
  Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 09:04 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J
  Subject: Re: Proposed Quad Deal
  From: Sullivan, Jacob I [mailto:SullivanflOstate.gov]
  Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 08:43 PM
  To: H
  Subject: RE: Proposed Quad Deal
  Iwill forward you the Turkish proposal momentarily.
  ... ..
  From H [mailto:HDR22@clintonernallycorn]
  Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:42 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob
  Subject: Re: Proposed Quad Deal
  From: Sullivan, Jacob J [rnailto:SullivanD@state,gov]
  Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 08:40 PM
  To: H
  Subject: FVV: Proposed Quad Deal
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  You probably saw this from Hurna, but Burns will call Sinir and Gordon will call Aucfibert and report to you before you
  talk to Rippe.
  From: Gordon, Philip H
  Sent Wednesday, March 23, 2011 6:5S PM
  To Steinberg, James B; 'McDonough, Denis R.'; Burns, William 3;
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  Cc: McEldowney, Nancy E; Heffern, John A; Spence, Matthew 3.
  Subject Proposed Quad Deal
  'Sherwood-Randall, Liz'; B6
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  Sidney Blumenthal
  Thursday, September 13, 2012 12:29 AM
  H: More Magariaf privat reax (sent now as memo). Sid
  hre memo more magariaf private reax 091312.docx
  B6
  September 13, 2012
  For: Hillary

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  Subject
  Attachments:
  Sidney Blumenthal
  Thursday, September 13, 2012 12:29 AM
  H: More Magariaf privat reax (sent now as memo). Sid
  hre memo more magariaf private reax 091312.docx
  B6
  CONFIDENTIAL
  September 13, 2012
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: More Magariaf private reax
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the
  highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services.
  1.On September 12, 2012 Libyan President Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf told senior
  advisors that the death of the U.S. Ambassador at the hands of Islamist militia forces represents a
  threat to the future of the newly elected General National Congress (GNC) Government According to
  a sensitive source, el Magariaf believes that the primary goal of this and other attacks on Western
  facilities is to demonstrate that the GNC cannot protect its non-Islamic friends. Libyan security
  officials believe that the attack was carried out by forces of the Islamist militia group calling itself the
  Ansar al Sharia brigade; working out of camps in the Eastern suburbs of Benghazi. These officials
  added that their sources indicate that this group is led by former members of the old Libyan Islamic
  Fighting Group (LIFG), some of whom are loyal to Islamist General Abdelhakirn Belhaj. The same
  officials were quick to point out that they have no evidence that Belhaj had any direct involvement in
  this attack. They also have no direct information as to whether this assault has anything to do with
  the death of Libyan born al Qai'da leader Abu Yahya al- Libi, but they are pursuing this theme. These
  officials do believe that the attackers having prepared to launch their assault took advantage of the
  cover provided by the demonstrations in Benghazi protesting an internet production seen as
  disrespectful to the prophet Mohammed.
  2. According to this source, the immediate events were set in motion by a statement made by a
  Muslim Cleric in Egypt saying that the internet film was going to be shown across the United States
  on September 11 in an effort to insult Muslims on the anniversary of the attacks on the New York
  World Trade Center in 2001. This statement inspired increasingly hostile demonstrations at the U.S.
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  Embassy in Cairo, and at diplomatic facilities in Libya. In Benghazi, reporting from security sources
  states, approximately twenty one (21) Ansar al Sharia fighters left their base in East Benghazi just
  after sundown infiltrated the crowd of about 2,000 demonstrators at the U.S. Consulate. These
  forces, operating under cover of darkness, opened fire on the consulate, eventually setting it on fire
  with rocket propelled grenades. These fighters then withdrew to their camp. El Magariaf ordered
  security officials to identify and arrest the attackers, adding that he had been in touch with Egyptian
  President Mohmmed Morsi, and the two agreed that their intelligence and security personnel will
  cooperate in this matter. (Note: Some of the Libyan officials believe that the entire demonstration was
  organized as cover for the attack, however; they point out that there is no evidence of such a complex
  operation at this time.
  3. (Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, Libyan security officers also informed
  el Magariaf that the attacks had been planned for approximately one month, based on casing
  information obtained during an early demonstration at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. The attackers
  were, in the opinion of these individuals, looking for an opportunity to approach the consulate under
  cover in a crowd. These officials add that government security officers admitted to el Magariaf that
  they do not have the physical capacity to locate, attack, and destroy the Ansar al-Sharia brigade,
  among others. They describe these forces as well-trained, hardened killers; many of whom have spent
  time in Afghanistan and Yemen. These fighters are located in camps in Eastern Libya; and Libyan
  officials doubt they can penetrate these camps because the militia's are better armed than the forces
  of the new National Army.
  4. In the opinion of a separate source El Magariaf continues to believe that the attacks were
  planned and carried out in a political atmosphere where a portion of the Libyan population is focused
  on past cooperation between Western intelligence and security services, and the regime of former
  dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to this source, el Magariaf realizes that the death of the U.S.
  Ambassador dictates that he must find tangible solutions to the problems tied to disarming the
  militias, dealing Salafist violence against the followers of Sufi beliefs, and efforts to discredit his
  government through linking him to Western intelligence services. El Magariaf instructed his security
  officials to cooperate with their U.S. counterparts. He also warned all of his advisors to be prepared
  for U.S. retaliation against the suspected perpetrators of this attack, and the angry public reaction that
  is sure to follow.
  5. (Source Comment: A separate, particularly sensitive source added. that in private
  conversation el Magariaf stated that if his government cannot protect a senior diplomatic official,
  foreign businesses will not be willing to risk opening up new operations in Libya. According to this
  sensitive source, el Magariaf believes that a number of the Islamist militias are now being influenced
  al Qai'da and other radical groups; working out of camps in the Eastern and Southeastern parts of the
  country. These groups are receiving aid and weapons from supporters in Sudan. In the end, el
  Magariaf added that while he does not expect U.S. officials to focus on this point, he believes the
  attacks against the interests and citizens of the U.S. and other Western states are aimed first at
  overthrowing his government, and replacing it with a strict Islamic Republic dominated by Salafist
  leaders. Magariaf also warned that tribal militias loyal to the Qaddafi family continue to present an
  equally dangerous threat to the new Government.)
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  September 13, 2012
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: More Magariaf private reax
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as
  the highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services.
  1. On September 12, 2012 Libyan President Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf told senior
  advisors that the death of the U.S. Ambassador at the hands of Islamist militia forces represents a
  threat to the future of the newly elected General National Congress (GNC) Government.
  According to a sensitive source, el Magariaf believes that the primary goal of this and other
  attacks on Western facilities is to demonstrate that the GNC cannot protect its non-Islamic
  friends. Libyan security officials believe that the attack was carried out by forces of the Islamist
  militia group calling itself the Ansar al Sharia brigade; working out of camps in the Eastern
  suburbs of Benghazi. These officials added that their sources indicate that this group is led by
  former members of the old Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), some of whom are loyal to
  Islamist General Abdelhalcim Belhaj. The same officials were quick to point out that they have
  no evidence that Belhaj had any direct involvement in this attack. They also have no direct
  information as to whether this assault has anything to do with the death of Libyan born al Qai'da
  leader Abu Yahya al- Libi, but they are pursuing this theme. These officials do believe that the
  attackers having prepared to launch their assault took advantage of the cover provided by the
  demonstrations in Benghazi protesting an internet production seen as disrespectful to the prophet
  Mohammed.
  2. According to this source, the immediate events were set in motion by a statement
  made by a Muslim Cleric in Egypt saying that the internet film was going to be shown across the
  United States on September 11 in an effort to insult Muslims on the anniversary of the attacks on
  the New York World Trade Center in 2001. This statement inspired increasingly hostile
  demonstrations at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, and at diplomatic facilities in Libya. In Benghazi,
  reporting from security sources states, approximately twenty one (21) Ansar al Sharia fighters
  left their base in East Benghazi just after sundown infiltrated the crowd of about 2,000
  demonstrators at the U.S. Consulate. These forces, operating under cover of darkness, opened
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  fire on the consulate, eventually setting it on fire with rocket propelled grenades. These fighters
  then withdrew to their camp. El Magariaf ordered security officials to identify and arrest the
  attackers, adding that he had been in touch with Egyptian President Mohnimed Morsi, and the
  two agreed that their intelligence and security personnel will cooperate in this matter. (Note:
  Some of the Libyan officials believe that the entire demonstration was organized as cover for the
  attack, however; they point out that there is no evidence of such a complex operation at this time.
  3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, Libyan security officers also
  informed el Magariaf that the attacks had been planned for approximately one month, based on
  casing information obtained during an early demonstration at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.
  The attackers were, in the opinion of these individuals, looking for an opportunity to approach
  the consulate under cover in a crowd. These officials add that government security officers
  admitted to el Magariaf that they do not have the physical capacity to locate, attack, and destroy
  the Ansar al-Sharia brigade, among others. They describe these forces as well-trained, hardened
  killers; many of whom have spent time in Afghanistan and Yemen. These fighters are located in
  camps in Eastern Libya; and Libyan officials doubt they can penetrate these camps because the
  militia's are better armed than the forces of the new National Army.
  4. In the opinion of a separate source El Magariaf continues to believe that the attacks
  were planned and carried out in a political atmosphere where a portion of the Libyan population
  is focused on past cooperation between Western intelligence and security services, and the
  regime of former dictator Muammar al Qaddafi. According to this source, el Magariaf realizes
  that the death of the U.S. Ambassador dictates that he must find tangible solutions to the
  problems tied to disarming the militias, dealing Salafist violence against the followers of Sufi
  beliefs, and efforts to discredit his government through linking him to Western intelligence
  services. El Magariaf instructed his security officials to cooperate with their U.S. counterparts.
  He also warned all of his advisors to be prepared for U.S. retaliation against the suspected
  perpetrators of this attack, and the angry public reaction that is sure to follow.
  5. (Source Comment: A separate, particularly sensitive source added that in private
  conversation el Magariaf stated that if his government cannot protect a senior diplomatic official,
  foreign businesses will not be willing to risk opening up new operations in Libya. According to
  this sensitive source, el Magariaf believes that a number of the Islamist militias are now being
  influenced al Qai'da and other radical groups; working out of camps in the Eastern and
  Southeastern parts of the country. These groups are receiving aid and weapons from supporters
  in Sudan. In the end, el Magariaf added that while he does not expect U.S. officials to focus on
  this point, he believes the attacks against the interests and citizens of the U.S. and other Western
  states are aimed first at overthrowing his government, and replacing it with a strict Islamic
  Republic dominated by Salafist leaders. Magariaf also warned that tribal militias loyal to the
  Qaddafi family continue to present an equally dangerous threat to the new Government.)
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  To:
  Subject: Re: Fwd: more on libya
  Will do.
  From: H [mailto:HDR22@clintonemall,corn]
  Sent Wednesday, September 12, 2012 11:25 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob
  Subject: Fw: Fwd: more on libya
  We should get this around asap.
  From: B6
  Sent: trednesclay, September 12, 2012 06:16 PM
  To: H
  Subject: Fwd: more on libya
  Sending direct. Just
  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
  Original Message -----
  Subject: more on libya
  From: tyler druntheller &It &gt;
  To: &lt cgt; B6
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  From: Mills, Cheryl 0 <MillsCD@stategov>
  Sent Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:09 AM
  To:
  Subject: Fw: Amb Stevens
  Remind me to discuss
  From: Coleman, Claire I
  Sent Wednesday, September 12, 2012 04:09 PM
  To Mills, Cheryl I); Jones, Beth E
  Cc: Macmanus, Joseph E (S[)ialAssistants; Abbaszadeh, Nima; Coleman, Claire L
  Subject: RE: Amb Stevens
  I just wanted to let all of you know that
  Secretary for her condolence call earlier today.
  I did tell her that the Secretary spoke with
  called back at 3:40pm today to thank the
  She was aware of that B6
  FYI the Secretary has not yet spoken with I have the name and number on the call grid.
  From: Abbaszadeh, Nima
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:52 AM
  To Coleman, Claire L
  Cc: Macmanus, Joseph E (S);_S_$peciaIAssistants
  Subject: FW: Amb Stevens
  NEA says he told Beth Jones
  ,
  From: Jamjoom, Kareem N
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:50 AM
  To: Randolph, Lawrence M; Sidereas, Evyenla
  Cc: NEA-Staff-Assistants-DL' cialAssistants
  Subject: RE: Amb Steven
  From: Randolph, Lawrence M
  Sent: Wednesday, September
  To: Sidereas, Evyenia
  • NEA-Staff-Assistants-DL
  Subject: RE: Amb Stevens
  Importance: High
  12, 2012 8:38 AM
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  Can we get the right number?
  Thanks,
  From: Cline, Dwayne L
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ExtractedSubject: CNN Belief Biog. Prothero
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  http://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/
  Editor's Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of "The American Bible:
  How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation," is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor.
  By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN
  What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of
  four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens?
  It depends on who you mean by "we."
  From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and
  replacing it with a black flag reading, "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger," theirs was
  an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith.
  The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of
  civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video
  (ironically entitled "Innocence of Muslims") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst
  (or excuse) for the protests.
  Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed
  Most Americans operate by a different "we." From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly
  attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech.
  Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, "I
  condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free
  people everywhere."
  "Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the
  Internet," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. "The United States deplores any intentional effort to
  denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning
  of our nation."
  In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as"This Is Water," novelist David
  Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the "natural, basic self-centeredness" that puts "me" at the center of
  the world.
  This unconscious "default setting" fosters the sort of "blind certainty" that manifests as arrogant atheism and
  fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that "default setting" — to
  begin to see things from the perspectives of others.
  Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter
  U.S. Department of State
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  Wallace focused in his speech on the individual "I." But his critique can be applied as well to another "default
  setting" (this one more cultural than natural): our tendency to understand the world from the perspective of
  Give:5
  According to those who stormed the embassies, "Innocence of Muslims" was not made by an individual
  (whoever the shadowy "Sam Bacile" may — or may not — be). It was made by anAmerican.
  Moreover, according to this groupthink, Americans as a group are responsible for the sins of individual
  Americans, so it makes perfect sense to strike out at embassy personnel who issued a statement before the
  protests turned deadly, condemning "the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious
  feelings of Muslims, as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions."
  CNN's Belief Blog: The faith angles behind the biggest stories
  Meanwhile, the shadowy figures who produced and distributed "Innocence of Muslims" are imprisoned in some
  groupthink of their own, which gathers all the world's Muslims under the category of an evil Islamic empire.
  Their film doesn't just depict Mohammed as a con man, philanderer, and pedophile. It portrays his followers as
  dupes.
  Unfortunately, the events of recent days have done nothing to jar the alleged producer out of this default setting.
  When questioned about his film in the aftermath of the Libyan and Egyptian attacks, a man identifying himself
  as "Sam Bacile" reportedly told the Wall Street Journal that "Islam is a cancer."
  You don't need a Kenyon college degree to see how this vicious cycle of provocation and violence is fueled,
  and you don't need to be a moral relativist to see that it takes two sides to keep it running.
  I am an American who is justly proud of the First Amendment and its protections of freedom of speech and
  religion. And I believe that killing your opponents in the name of God or nation is a far greater offense than
  offending them with an ignorant movie.
  Nonetheless, the root problem on display here is in my view what Wallace denounced as "blind certainty."
  Our world is not divided first and foremost along religious or national lines, into Muslims and Christians and
  Hindus or Israelis and Americans and Egyptians.
  Neither is it divided into secularists and people of faith — the New Atheists and partisans of old-time religion.
  The real "red line" in the modem world divides the certain from the uncertain. And in the tragic events of recent
  days, those who produced and distributed this hateful movie stand on the same side of this line as the killers of
  innocents in Libya and Egypt.
  Both groups are possessed by the unholy spirit of "blind certainty," unacquainted with both the complexity and
  contradictions of life on Earth and the "cloud of unknowing" that hovers over every major religion.
  The great religious thinkers in Judaism, Christianity and Islam always knew enough to know that they did not
  know everything.
  They knew the difference between the eternal decrees of the God of Abraham and the all-too-flawed thoughts of
  ordinary people. They knew, in short, that they are not God, who alone is charged with creating and destroying
  the world and discriminating along the way between the real and the illusory.
  The killers in Libya have forgotten that. So have the not-so-innocent producers and distributors of Innocence
  of Islam."
  The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Stephen Prothero.
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739590
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  http://religion.b1ogs.cnn.com/20 1 2/09/13/my-take-a-deadlv-link-between-islamic-and-anti-islam c-extremists/
  Editor's Note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of "The American Bible:
  How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation," is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor.
  By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN
  What should we make of the attacks on the U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, and the deaths of
  four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens?
  It depends on who you mean by "we."
  From the perspective of those who stormed the embassies, taking down the American flag in Egypt and
  replacing it with a black flag reading, "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger," theirs was
  an act of justice on behalf of the One True Faith.
  The Americans had it coming, according to this view, because Americans are on the wrong side in the clash of
  civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world. And the creation of an anti-Islamic video
  (ironically entitled "Innocence of Muslims") by a producer thought to be an American provided the catalyst
  (or excuse) for the protests.
  Why Muslims are sensitive about portraying the Prophet Mohammed
  Most Americans operate by a different "we." From our perspective, the assault was an unjust and cowardly
  attack on (among other things) the rule of law, the institution of diplomacy and the right of free speech.
  Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur gave voice to this perspective when he said on Twitter, "I
  condemn these barbaric attacks in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free
  people everywhere."
  "Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the
  Internet," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added. "The United States deplores any intentional effort to
  denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning
  of our nation."
  In a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, later published as"This Is Water," novelist David
  Foster Wallace urged student to scrutinize the "natural, basic self-centeredness" that puts "me" at the center of
  the world.
  This unconscious "default setting" fosters the sort of "blind certainty" that manifests as arrogant atheism and
  fundamentalism alike, Wallace said. And the point of education is to shake us out of that "default setting" — to
  begin to see things from the perspectives of others.
  Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739590
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  Wallace focused in his speech on the individual "I." But his critique can be applied as well to another "default
  setting" (this one more cultural than natural): our tendency to understand the world from the perspective of
  Give:5
  According to those who stormed the embassies, "Innocence of Muslims" was not made by an individual
  (whoever the shadowy "Sam Bacile" may — or may not — be). It was made by anAmerican.
  Moreover, according to this groupthink, Americans as a group are responsible for the sins of individual
  Americans, so it makes perfect sense to strike out at embassy personnel who issued a statement before the
  protests turned deadly, condemning "the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious
  feelings of Muslims, as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions."
  CNN's Belief Blog: The faith angles behind the biggest stories
  Meanwhile, the shadowy figures who produced and distributed "Innocence of Muslims" are imprisoned in some
  groupthink of their own, which gathers all the world's Muslims under the category of an evil Islamic empire.
  Their film doesn't just depict Mohammed as a con man, philanderer, and pedophile. It portrays his followers as
  dupes.
  Unfortunately, the events of recent days have done nothing to jar the alleged producer out of this default setting.
  When questioned about his film in the aftermath of the Libyan and Egyptian attacks, a man identifying himself
  as "Sam Bacile" reportedly told the Wall Street Journal that "Islam is a cancer."
  You don't need a Kenyon college degree to see how this vicious cycle of provocation and violence is fueled,
  and you don't need to be a moral relativist to see that it takes two sides to keep it running.
  I am an American who is justly proud of the First Amendment and its protections of freedom of speech and
  religion. And I believe that killing your opponents in the name of God or nation is a far greater offense than
  offending them with an ignorant movie.
  Nonetheless, the root problem on display here is in my view what Wallace denounced as "blind certainty."
  Our world is not divided first and foremost along religious or national lines, into Muslims and Christians and
  Hindus or Israelis and Americans and Egyptians.
  Neither is it divided into secularists and people of faith — the New Atheists and partisans of old-time religion.
  The real "red line" in the modem world divides the certain from the uncertain. And in the tragic events of recent
  days, those who produced and distributed this hateful movie stand on the same side of this line as the killers of
  innocents in Libya and Egypt.
  Both groups are possessed by the unholy spirit of "blind certainty," unacquainted with both the complexity and
  contradictions of life on Earth and the "cloud of unknowing" that hovers over every major religion.
  The great religious thinkers in Judaism, Christianity and Islam always knew enough to know that they did not
  know everything.
  They knew the difference between the eternal decrees of the God of Abraham and the all-too-flawed thoughts of
  ordinary people. They knew, in short, that they are not God, who alone is charged with creating and destroying
  the world and discriminating along the way between the real and the illusory.
  The killers in Libya have forgotten that. So have the not-so-innocent producers and distributors of Innocence
  of Islam."
  The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Stephen Prothero.
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
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  Doc No. C05739590
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  CNN's Belief Blog: The faith angles behind the biggest stories
  Follow the CNN Belief flog on Twitter
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  Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 12:32 PM
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  Subject: Fw: chris Stevens mission
  See note below
  From: Davis, Timmy T
  To: Abedin, Huma; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Macmanus, Joseph E; S_SpecialAssistants
  Sent: Sun Mar 27 12:12:03 2011
  Subject: Fw: chris stevens mission
  Jake and Huma,
  Please find below a status report on Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi.
  Thanks.
  Tim
  From: Bitter, Rena
  Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 12:00 PM
  To: Davis, Timmy T
  Subject: chris stevens mission
  Status update on the Chris Stevens mission to Benghazi:
  The current game plan is for Mr. Stevens to move no later than Wednesday from Malta to Benghazi. He will stage off
  shore initially for a one day visit during which he will have meetings with TNC interlocutors and get a sense of the
  situation on the ground. The goal of this one day trip is for him to lay the groundwork for a stay of up to 30 days.
  He will be accompanied by a DS team, a staff member from Embassy Tripoli and the leader of USAID's DART team. With
  the support of Ambassador Cretz and Embassy Tripoli, Mr Stevens is in contact with TNC members on the ground in
  Benghazi and elsewhere; the team is also in contact with other diplomatic missions and NGOs in Benghazi. We expect to
  get support in particular from the Turks who have a consulate in Benghazi.
  Mr. Stevens team has been in touch with Africom planners on the details of the mission. We have made the official
  request for support from OSD but have yet to get approval. Once we have that — and we hope that will be very soon --
  we will be able to move forward with the planning.
  Rena Bitter
  Director, State Department Operations Center
  202 647 2522
  BitterR@state,gov
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  To Sullivan, Jacob 3; Reines, Philippe I; Mills, Cheryl
  Subject: FW: Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemen
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  Subject Wash Post: Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-US. sentiment as protesters storm embassy in Yemen
  Hillary Clinton tries to calm anti-U.S.
  sentiment as protesters storm embassy
  in Yemen
  By Debbi Wilgoren and Michael Birnbaum Updated: Thursday,
  September 13, 11:06 AM
  Secretary of State Hillary Rodharn Clinton on Thursday tried to distance the U.S.
  government from a movie that has sparked protests throughout the Muslim world,
  calling it "disgusting and reprehensible" but also condemning efforts to avenge the
  movie through bloodshed.
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  "The U.S. government has absolutely nothing to do with this video. We absolutely
  reject its content and messages," Clinton said. "But there is no justification none
  at all — for responding to this video with violence."
  Clinton spoke two days after U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three
  other Americans were killed at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, an attack
  that analysts was staged by militants to coincide with a demonstration against the
  controversial movie. Protests denouncing the film have raged outside the U.S
  Embassy in Egypt for three days, and demonstrators on Tuesday breached the walls
  of that heavily guarded compound, pulled down an American flag and destroyed it.
  In Sanaa, Yemen, hundreds of demonstrators converged on a usually-sealed-off
  street in front of the embassy on Thursday for a protest that also turned violent,
  witnesses said. Protesters stormed a wall, set fire to a building inside the compound,
  broke windows and carried away office supplies and other souvenirs before being
  pushed back and dispersed by Yemeni security forces.
  "We want to expel the American ambassador," said Abdelwadood al-Mutawa, a
  protester who was walking out of the embassy compound. He said he was
  motivated by reports of the movie mocking the prophet Muhammad. "We cannot
  accept any insult to our prophet," Mutawa said. "It's a red line."
  Another protester said that some of the security forces protecting the building
  appeared sympathetic to the demonstrators' cause. "Some soldiers were telling me,
  'These are dogs, and we cannot accept insulting our prophet,' "said Yusef
  Mohammad.
  Smaller protests were reported in front of diplomatic offices in Iran and outside a
  mosque in Bangladesh.
  Yemen's president, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, quickly issued an apology to the
  United States, and ordered an investigation into incident.
  "The Government of Yemen condemns any and all acts of violence against
  diplomatic personnel and facilities," a statement from Yemen's government said.
  "We strongly urge all those that would wish to incite others to violence to cease
  immediately."
  But the violence in Yemen again raised questions about whether vulnerable Middle
  East governments are willing or even able to protect American targets in their
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  countries. It was a further measure of the depth of anger about the film insulting the
  prophet Muhammad, which was reportedly made in California, although much
  about its origins remains unknown.
  President Obama spoke by phone with Libyan President Mohamed Yusuf al-
  Magariaf late Wednesday, accepting condolences for the American deaths in
  Benghazi and expressing appreciation for the cooperation between the United States
  and the people and government of Libya in the wake of the attack, the White House
  said.
  In Brussels, meanwhile, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Thursday gave his
  strongest condemnation yet of the attack on the Cairo embassy. He had issued only
  tepid statements on Wednesday, and his Muslim Brotherhood organization had
  called for further protests in front of the diplomatic compound.
  Morsi said he condemned the security breach "in the clearest terms."
  "I assured Barack Obama that we will not permit any attacks" on U.S. diplomatic
  compounds across Egypt, said Morsi, who is in Belgium for a visit to the European
  Union.
  But Morsi also denounced the anti-Islamic film that appears to have sparked many
  of the protests, adding that he had spoken to Obama about it. "I called him to ask
  him to put an end to such behavior," Morsi said, referring to the making of the film.
  In her remarks, made in Washington during an appearance with the Moroccan
  foreign minister, Clinton said the United States cannot and should not prevent
  people from making films that express their opinions. Doing so, she emphasized,
  would violate the country's staunch commitment to free and open speech.
  "Now I know it is hard for some people to understand why the United States cannot
  or does not just prevent these kinds of reprehensible videos from ever seeing the
  light of day," Clinton said. "... Even if it were possible, our country does have a
  long tradition of free expression, which is enshrined in our Constitution and our
  law. And we do not stop individual citizens from expressing their views, no matter
  how distasteful they may be."
  Noting that countless generations of immigrants, including "millions of Muslims"
  have left other countries for the United States in order to enjoy those same
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  freedoms, Clinton repeatedly denounced violent responses to offensive speech. She
  called on other world leaders to do the same.
  "We all -- whether we are leaders in goverment, leaders in civil society or
  religious leaders -- must draw the line at violence," Clinton said. "And any
  responsible leader should be standing up now and drawing that line."
  In Cairo on Thursday, security forces eventually pushed the demonstrators away
  from the U.S. Embassy onto Tahrir Square — the crucial site of Egypt's 2011
  revolution.
  In Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital, about 100 demonstrators burned an American
  flag and chanted slogans on Thursday, including "We won't accept mocking of
  Prophet Muhammad" and "Down with American imperialism," Agence France
  Press reported.
  The news agency said the protesters were mostly seminary student. They gathered
  outside the Baitul Mokarram Mosque, the largest in the country, but called for more
  protests Friday and said the U.S. embassy could be the target. Bangladeshi police
  told AFP that security at the embassy was being enhanced.
  In Tehran, anti-American protesters gathered outside the Swiss Embassy, which
  represents U.S. interests in Iran CNN reported. The United States does not have an
  embassy in Iran.
  Birnbaum reported from Cairo. Karen DeYoung in Washington and Mohammad al-
  Qadhi in Sanaa, Yemen contributed to this report.
  DGH
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  March 27. 2011
  For: Hillary
  From Sid
  Re: Lots of new Intel; Libyan army possibly on verge of collapse
  Latest:
  During the evening of March 27, 2011, individuals with direct access to the military committee of the National
  Libyan Council (NLC) stated in confidence that while the rebel forces continue to have organization and
  communications problems, their morale has improved drastically, and they believe the Libyan Army is on the
  verge of collapse. Under attack from allied Air and Naval forces, the Libyan Army troops have begun to desert
  to the rebel side in increasing numbers. The rebels are making an effort togeet these troops as fellow Libyans,
  in an effort to encourage additional defections.
  (Source Comment: Speaking in strict confidence, one rebel commander stated that his troops continue to
  summarily execute all foreign mercenaries captured in the fighting. At the same time Colonel Khalifa Haftzu•
  has reportedly joined the rebel command structure, in an effort to help organization the rebel forces. Haftar was
  the commander of the Libyan National Army ([NA), a 1500 man force of anti-Qaddafi troops based in
  N'djamena, Chad, until current President Idryss Debi overthrew Chadian President Hussein Habre in the fall of
  1990, with the assistance of Libyan and French troops. Haftar and his troops lied to a cotaatry in central Africa
  and many, including Haftar, later settled in the United States.)
  An extremely sensitive source added that the rebels are receiving direct assistance and training from a small
  number of Egyptian Special Forces units, while French and British Special Operations troops are working out of
  bases in Egypt, along the Libyan border. These troops are overseeing the transfer of weapons and supplies to
  the rebels.
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  (Source Comment: The rebels are moving back into 'areas that they lost in mid- March fighting, and using the
  allied air cover, they are confident they can move into the Tripoli district in a matter of days. One rebel source
  reported that they had reliable intelligence that people were evacuating Qaddafi's hometown, Sirte, anticipating
  its capture by the rebels. Sirte is located mid-way between Tripoli and Benghazi; its loss will be a
  psychological blow for Qaddall.)
  Separately, a sensitive European source stated in strict confidence that French military commanders anticipate a
  complete collapse of the Libyan military command and control structure in the next week. These officers, who
  have experience with the Libyan Army during its invasion of Chad in the late 1980s stated that the Libyan
  troops did not perform well under concentrated fire from troops armed with modern weapons.
  This source also noted that information from Tripoli has become increasingly difficult to obtain, but there are
  reports of deaths among some Qaddafi's senior security officials, including Mansour Daw, and that the Libyan
  leader himself may have experienced a health problem. Unfortunately, the European Intelligence services have
  been unable to confirm or discredit these reports. This situation has become increasingly frustrating for French
  President Nicolas Sarkozy, who, according to knowledgeable individuals, is pressing to have France emerge
  from this crisis as the principal foreign ally of any new government that takes power.
  Sarkozy is also concerned about continuing reports that radical/terrorist groups such as the Libyan Fighting
  Groups and Al Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) are infiltrating the NLC. and its military command.
  Accordingly, he asked sociologist who has long established ties to Israel, Syria, and other B6
  nations in the Middle East, to use his contacts to determine the level of influence AQIM and other terrorist
  groups have inside of the NLC. Sarkozy also asked for reports setting out a clear picture of the role of the
  Muslim Brotherhood in the rebel leadership.
  These sources note that French diplomats and intelligence officers in Egypt are in contact with the following
  rebel figures in Benghazi:
  MESMAR1Nouri (Qaddafi's former head of protocol, who along with Mousa Kousa was considered the Libyan
  leaders most loyal follower. Noun currently lives in France;
  .Gehan (GI-LEI-LAND Abdallah (colonel);
  CHARRA.NT Faraj,
  BOUKHRIS Fathi,
  General Abdelfateh Younis (commander of the rebel forces)
  (Source Comment: Senior European security officials caution that AQIM is watching developments in Libya,
  and elements of that organization have been in touch with tribes in the southeastern part of the country. These
  officials are concerned that in a post-Qaddafi Libya, France and other western European countries must move
  quickly to ensure that the new government does not allow AQUA and others to set up small, semi- autonomous
  local entities—or "Caliphates"—in the oil and gas producing regions of southeastern Libya.)
  These knowledgeable sources add that the insurgents have the following weapons stockpiled in Benghazi:
  82 and 120 mm. mortars;
  GPZ type machine guns;
  12.7mm. machine guns mounted on 4x4 vehicles;
  some anti-aircraft batteries type ZSU 23/2 and 23/4 as well as Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems
  (MANPADS) type SAM?;
  some tanks type T-72;
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  Possibly some fixed wing aircraft, and some light transporthnedim helicopters.
  A seemingly endless supply of AK47 assault rifles and ammunition (even for systems ZSU 23/4 and 23/2).
  French, British and Egyptian Special Forces troops are training the rebels inside of western Egypt, and to a
  limited degree in the western suburbs of Benghazi.
  (Source Comment: These sources add that the MANPAD SAM7 systems appear to be old and badly preserved.
  and have been judged useless by the rebels.)
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  March 27. 2011
  For: Hillary
  From Sid
  Re: Lots of new Intel; Libyan army possibly on verge of collapse
  Latest:
  During the evening of March 27, 2011, individuals with direct access to the military committee of the National
  Libyan Council (NLC) stated in confidence that while the rebel forces continue to have organization and
  communications problems, their morale has improved drastically, and they believe the Libyan Army is on the
  verge of collapse. Under attack from allied Air and Naval forces, the Libyan Army troops have begun to desert
  to the rebel side in increasing numbers. The rebels are making an effort togeet these troops as fellow Libyans,
  in an effort to encourage additional defections.
  (Source Comment: Speaking in strict confidence, one rebel commander stated that his troops continue to
  summarily execute all foreign mercenaries captured in the fighting. At the same time Colonel Khalifa Haftzu•
  has reportedly joined the rebel command structure, in an effort to help organization the rebel forces. Haftar was
  the commander of the Libyan National Army ([NA), a 1500 man force of anti-Qaddafi troops based in
  N'djamena, Chad, until current President Idryss Debi overthrew Chadian President Hussein Habre in the fall of
  1990, with the assistance of Libyan and French troops. Haftar and his troops lied to a cotaatry in central Africa
  and many, including Haftar, later settled in the United States.)
  An extremely sensitive source added that the rebels are receiving direct assistance and training from a small
  number of Egyptian Special Forces units, while French and British Special Operations troops are working out of
  bases in Egypt, along the Libyan border. These troops are overseeing the transfer of weapons and supplies to
  the rebels.
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  (Source Comment: The rebels are moving back into 'areas that they lost in mid- March fighting, and using the
  allied air cover, they are confident they can move into the Tripoli district in a matter of days. One rebel source
  reported that they had reliable intelligence that people were evacuating Qaddafi's hometown, Sirte, anticipating
  its capture by the rebels. Sirte is located mid-way between Tripoli and Benghazi; its loss will be a
  psychological blow for Qaddall.)
  Separately, a sensitive European source stated in strict confidence that French military commanders anticipate a
  complete collapse of the Libyan military command and control structure in the next week. These officers, who
  have experience with the Libyan Army during its invasion of Chad in the late 1980s stated that the Libyan
  troops did not perform well under concentrated fire from troops armed with modern weapons.
  This source also noted that information from Tripoli has become increasingly difficult to obtain, but there are
  reports of deaths among some Qaddafi's senior security officials, including Mansour Daw, and that the Libyan
  leader himself may have experienced a health problem. Unfortunately, the European Intelligence services have
  been unable to confirm or discredit these reports. This situation has become increasingly frustrating for French
  President Nicolas Sarkozy, who, according to knowledgeable individuals, is pressing to have France emerge
  from this crisis as the principal foreign ally of any new government that takes power.
  Sarkozy is also concerned about continuing reports that radical/terrorist groups such as the Libyan Fighting
  Groups and Al Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) are infiltrating the NLC. and its military command.
  Accordingly, he asked sociologist who has long established ties to Israel, Syria, and other B6
  nations in the Middle East, to use his contacts to determine the level of influence AQIM and other terrorist
  groups have inside of the NLC. Sarkozy also asked for reports setting out a clear picture of the role of the
  Muslim Brotherhood in the rebel leadership.
  These sources note that French diplomats and intelligence officers in Egypt are in contact with the following
  rebel figures in Benghazi:
  MESMAR1Nouri (Qaddafi's former head of protocol, who along with Mousa Kousa was considered the Libyan
  leaders most loyal follower. Noun currently lives in France;
  .Gehan (GI-LEI-LAND Abdallah (colonel);
  CHARRA.NT Faraj,
  BOUKHRIS Fathi,
  General Abdelfateh Younis (commander of the rebel forces)
  (Source Comment: Senior European security officials caution that AQIM is watching developments in Libya,
  and elements of that organization have been in touch with tribes in the southeastern part of the country. These
  officials are concerned that in a post-Qaddafi Libya, France and other western European countries must move
  quickly to ensure that the new government does not allow AQUA and others to set up small, semi- autonomous
  local entities—or "Caliphates"—in the oil and gas producing regions of southeastern Libya.)
  These knowledgeable sources add that the insurgents have the following weapons stockpiled in Benghazi:
  82 and 120 mm. mortars;
  GPZ type machine guns;
  12.7mm. machine guns mounted on 4x4 vehicles;
  some anti-aircraft batteries type ZSU 23/2 and 23/4 as well as Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems
  (MANPADS) type SAM?;
  some tanks type T-72;
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Possibly some fixed wing aircraft, and some light transporthnedim helicopters.
  A seemingly endless supply of AK47 assault rifles and ammunition (even for systems ZSU 23/4 and 23/2).
  French, British and Egyptian Special Forces troops are training the rebels inside of western Egypt, and to a
  limited degree in the western suburbs of Benghazi.
  (Source Comment: These sources add that the MANPAD SAM7 systems appear to be old and badly preserved.
  and have been judged useless by the rebels.)
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:41 PM
  To:
  Subject: FW: Condolences from PM Netanyahu
  FYI
  From: Shapiro, Daniel B (Tel Aviv)
  Sent Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:37 PM
  To: Jones, Beth E; Dibble, Elizabeth L; Hale, David M; Sullivan, Jacob); simon, steven N; Abell, 3 Andrew
  Cc: Goldberger, Thomas H; Gardner, Rebecca V B6
  Subject Condolences from PM Netanyahu
  Prime Minister Netanyahu called me tonight and asked me to pass on to President °barna, Secretary Clinton, and the
  families of those we lost in Libya his and the Israeli people's most profound condolences. He said Israelis know too well
  how difficult these moments are, and he wanted us all to know that Israelis stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us at such a
  difficult time.
  Please pass this up your chains of command. Thank you.
  Dan
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  Subject: American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons
  http://abcnews.o.com/Blotter/glen-doherty-navy-seal-killed-Iibya-intel-mission/story?id 17229O37
  Bitly: htto://abcn.ws/UPpZ9Y
  American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons
  Before Death, Ex-SEAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous
  Shoulder-Fired Rockets
  By LEE FERRAN
  Sept. 13,2012
  One of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic
  mission in Libya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department
  on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation.
  In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as
  a contractor with the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called
  MANPADS, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator Moammar
  Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may
  have been looted from military installations across the country. U.S. officials previously told ABC
  News they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists, creating a threat to
  commercial airliners.
  READ: Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For
  Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports of the weapons and once they were found,
  his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over
  with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time off in
  California before heading back to Libya just days ago.
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  The State Department declined to comment on Doherty's involvement in the IVIANPADS program, but
  pointed to a previous statement from State Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Andrew
  Shapiro in which he said the department was looking at "every possible tool to mitigate the threat."
  According to military records provided to ABC News, Doherty joined the Navy in 1996 and was a combat
  medic and a decorated member of the elite SEAL teams by the time he left active duty in 2004. He's
  described in glowing terms as a top-tier SEAL and better friend in the book "The Red Circle," written by
  Doherty's longtime friend and SEAL sniper school partner, Brandon Webb.
  "Glen was a superb and respected operator, a true quiet professional," Webb told ABC News today. "Don't
  feel sorry for him, he wouldn't have it. He died serving with men he respected, protecting the freedoms we
  enjoy as Americans and doing something he loved. He was my best friend and one of the finest human
  beings I've ever known."
  Doherty's mother, Barbara, told ABC News' Boston affiliate WCVB she had been notified of her son's death
  late Wednesday.
  "He was the most wonderful person," she said. "We are all in pain and suffering."
  Ambassador Stevens and State Department information management officer Sean Smith were killed in the
  first wave of attacks in Benghazi when the building they were in was set on fire around 10 p.m. local time
  Tuesday, a senior administration official told reporters. Doherty was apparently one of two other
  Americans who were killed in a firefight nearly two hours later, while the facility was still under attack.
  The State Department has not officially released the names of those Americans.
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  Friday, September 14, 2012
  0600 EDT
  EGYPT
  • (U) Riot police used tear gas in an attempt to disperse demonstrators. Egyptian authorities erected large
  concrete barriers to block the route to the embassy and deployed approximately 4000 security personnel to the
  area. (Ops/DS Command Center telcon, Reuters)
  • (U) Embassy Cairo reported the Muslim Brotherhood cancelled earlier calls for nationwide demonstrations
  at major mosques, but supported symbolic demonstrations at Tahrir Square. (MGME'POI/Embassy Cairo
  teleon)
  LIBYA
  (U) Air traffic in Benghazi was suspended September 13 due to security reasons. (AFP)
  YEMEN
  • (SBU) Embassy Sana'a reported increased security presence but no apparent protests at the Sheraton
  hotel. (OpslEmbassy Sana'a lawn)
  • (U) Yemeni security forces blocked streets surrounding the U.S. Embassy, where approximately 30
  protesters gathered. (Reuters)
  KUWAIT
  • (SBU) Around 400 protesters, including parliament members and prominent Sunni Islamists, congregated
  peacefully for nearly two hours in front of the Embassy September 13. Police arrested several youth who tried
  to jump the compounds outermost perimeter. (GMEPOI/Embassy Kuwait City e-mail)
  • (SBU) Embassy Kuwait City reported another demonstration is planned for 1200 EDT/1900 Kuwait City.
  The embassy and the government added extra security around the compound and received security
  reinforcements from the government. (MGMEP01/Embassy Kuwait City tekon)
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  PAKISTAN
  * (SBU) Consulate General Lahore reported calls for nationwide protests, including large demonstrations at
  the consulate's press club. Authorities deployed riot police to the consulate and limited access to the
  road. Consulate General Lahore dismissed all employees at 0300 EDT/1200 Lahore. (MGMEP01/Consulate
  General Lahore e-mall)
  • (SBU) Embassy Islamabad reported police are preparing to prevent demonstrators from approaching
  diplomatic enclaves and police reserves are on stand-by. Embassy Islamabad dismissed non-emergency
  personnel. (MGMEPOVErnbassy iskinabad
  • (Sliti) Consulate General Peshawar reported two protests were scheduled to take place approximately four
  kilometers from the consulate. Additional police was assigned to reinforce security. (MGMEPOL/Consulate
  General Peshawar e-mail)
  • (SBU) Consulate General Karachi reported riot police were deployed to the compound, with more on
  standby. (MGMEPOLConsulate General Karachi e-mail)
  INDONESIA
  • (SBU) Embassy Jakarta reported a peaceful demonstration of approximately 300 people. (Embassy Jakarta
  Emergency Message)
  • (U) Over 250 not police were put on alert ahead of the demonstrations. Indonesian leaders urged
  calm. (AP)
  MALAYSIA
  • (SBU) Police said they are prepared for demonstrations near the U.S. Embassy and mosques in various
  cities. (Embassy Kuala Lumpur Emergency Message)
  « (U) Around 30 people gathered peacefully outside the Embassy and submitted a memorandum demanding an
  apology and action from the U.S. government against the filmmakers. (The Star)
  SUDAN
  (U) Islamic scholars called for the expulsion of the U.S. and German Ambassadors and for peaceful mass
  protests at their embassies in Khartoum. (Reuters)
  INDIA
  (U) A small group of protesters gathered peacefully September 13 in Kashmir. The most senior Islamic cleric
  in Kashmir told U.S. citizens to "immediately leave" the region. (AFP)
  IRAN
  (SBU) The Swiss Embassy in Tehran will be closed in anticipation of planned
  demonstrations. (MGMEPOI/Iran desk e-mail)
  INTERNATIONAL REACTION
  • (1.r> Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said the Benghazi attack confirms "the need for the joint efforts of our
  countries, as well as the global community in combating the evil of terrorism." (Russia Today)
  • (U) The Arab League condemned the Benghazi attack and called on the U.S. government to take a serious
  position against the film producers. (MENA)
  • (SBU) The Bahamas, Colombia, Cuba the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Panama,
  Peru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela have also issued
  condemnations and condolences, bringing to 26 the number of countries in the western hemisphere condemning
  the attacks in Benghazi. (MGMEPOLIBureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Office of Policy Planning and
  Coordination e-mail)
  • (U) Libyan Prime Minister Abu Shagour said he will work "vigorously" to improve security by boosting the
  national police force and army as well as implementing programs to collect and regulate weapons. (Reuters)
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  • (U) Yemeni President Hadi apologized for the attack September 13, and ordered an expeditious and thorough
  investigation. (Embassy of Yemen Statement)
  Additional updates on events in LIBYA are available through our classified website
  at littp://ses.state.sgov.gov
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  • (U) Embassy Cairo reported the Muslim Brotherhood cancelled earlier calls for nationwide demonstrations
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  the consulate's press club. Authorities deployed riot police to the consulate and limited access to the
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  • (SBU) Embassy Islamabad reported police are preparing to prevent demonstrators from approaching
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  • (SBU) Consulate General Peshawar reported two protests were scheduled to take place approximately four
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  • (SBU) Consulate General Karachi reported riot police were deployed to the compound, with more on
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  calm. (AP)
  MALAYSIA
  • (SBU) Police said they are prepared for demonstrations near the U.S. Embassy and mosques in various
  cities. (Embassy Kuala Lumpur Emergency Message)
  • (U) Around 30 people gathered peacefully outside the Embassy and submitted a memorandum demanding an
  apology and action from the U.S. government against the filmmakers. (The Star)
  SUDAN
  (U) Islamic scholars called for the expulsion of the U.S. and German Ambassadors and for peaceful mass
  protests at their embassies in Khartoum. (Reuters)
  INDIA
  (U) A small group of protesters gathered peacefully September 13 in Kashmir. The most senior Islamic cleric
  in Kashmir told U.S. citizens to "immediately leave" the region. (AFP)
  IRAN
  (SBU) The Swiss Embassy in Tehran will be closed in anticipation of planned
  demonstrations. (MGMEPOPIran desk e-mail)
  INTERNATIONAL REACTION
  • (U) Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said the Benghazi attack confirms "the need for the joint efforts of our
  countries, as well as the global community in combating the evil of terrorism." (Russia Today)
  • (U) The Arab League condemned the Benghazi attack and called on the U.S. government to take a serious
  position against the film producers. (MENA)
  • (SBU) The Bahamas, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Panama,
  Peru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela have also issued
  condemnations and condolences, bringing to 26 the number of countries in the western hemisphere condemning
  the attacks in Benghazi. (MGMEPOliBureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Office of Policy Planning and
  Coordination e-mail)
  • (U) Libyan Prime Minister Abu Shagour said he will work "vigorously" to improve security by boosting the
  national police force and army as well as implementing programs to collect and regulate weapons. (Reuters)
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  • (U) Yemeni President Hadi apologized for the attack September 13, and ordered an expeditious and thorough
  investigation. (Embassy of Yemen Statement)
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  -- Original Message —
  From: Gordon, Philip
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  Subject: Re: Libyan
  ow says the issue of the visitor is "more complicated than they thought" and he prefers to send me a secure
  message in the morning. Will let you know.
  Meanwhile, press here all about whether US/coalition going to warm rebels" based on HRC comments about "no
  decision yet, resolution allows that". Tomorrow's Guardian headline is "Coalition ready to arm rebellion if Gadafy clings
  to power". Don't know if playing same way back home.
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  Thanks.
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  ays plane of Libyan mystery visitor just landed. Said he'd keep us posted as details emerge.
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  Great teamwork -- great leadership!

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  Attached is full compilation. You never said spontaneous or characterized the motives, in fact you were careful in your
  first statement to say we were assessing motive and method. The way you treated the video in the Libya context was to
  say that some sought to *justify* the attack on that basis.
  From: Valliani, Amira
  Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 10:08 AM
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  Attached
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  Statement on the Attack in Benghazi
  September 11, 2012
  I condemn in the strongest terms the attack on our mission in Benghazi today. As we work to
  secure our personnel and facilities, we have confirmed that one of our State Department officers
  was killed. We are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family
  and those who have suffered in this attack.
  This evening, I called Libyan President Magariaf to coordinate additional support to protect
  Americans in Libya. President Magariaf expressed his condemnation and condolences and
  pledged his government's full cooperation.
  Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted
  on the Internet The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs
  of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.
  But let me be clear: There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.
  In light of the events of today, the United States government is working with partner countries
  around the world to protect our personnel, our missions, and American citizens worldwide.
  Statement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya
  September 12, 2012
  It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of four American personnel in
  Benghazi, Libya yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens
  and Foreign Service Information Management Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of
  kin notifications for the other two individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and
  colleagues.
  A 21 year veteran of the Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he
  sustained in the attack on our office in Benghazi.
  I had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke
  eloquently about his passion for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This
  assignment was only the latest in his more than two decades of dedication to advancing closer
  ties with the people of the Middle East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps
  Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was one of the first Americans
  on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping hand to
  build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since helping to finish the work
  that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America's values and interests, even when
  that meant putting himself in danger.
  Sean Smith was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like
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  Chris. Sean was one of our best. Prior to arriving in Benghazi, he served in Baghdad, Pretoria,
  Montreal, and most recently The Hague.
  All the Americans we lost in yesterday's attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this
  vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan
  people reach for a better future.
  America's diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country.
  We are honored by the service of each and every one of them.
  Remarks on the Deaths of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya
  September 12, 2012
  Yesterday, our U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya was attacked. Heavily armed militants
  assaulted the compound and set fire to our buildings. American and Libyan security personnel
  battled the attackers together. Four Americans were killed. They included Sean Smith, a Foreign
  Service information management officer, and our Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens. We are
  still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals.
  This is an attack that should shock the conscience of people of all faiths around the world. We
  condemn in the strongest terms this senseless act of violence, and we send our prayers to the
  families, friends, and colleagues of those we've lost.
  All over the world, every day, America's diplomats and development experts risk their lives in
  the service of our country and our values, because they believe that the United States must be a
  force for peace and progress in the world, that these aspirations are worth striving and sacrificing
  for. Alongside our men and women in uniform, they represent the best traditions of a bold and
  generous nation.
  In the lobby of this building, the State Department, the names of those vvho have fallen in the line
  of duty are inscribed in marble. Our hearts break over each one. And now, because of this
  tragedy, we have new heroes to honor and more friends to mourn.
  Chris Stevens fell in love with the Middle East as a young Peace Corps volunteer teaching
  English in Morocco. He joined the Foreign Service, learned languages, won friends for America
  in distant places, and made other people's hopes his own.
  In the early days of the Libyan revolution, I asked Chris to be our envoy to the rebel opposition.
  He arrived on a cargo ship in the port of Benghazi and began building our relationships with
  Libya's revolutionaries. He risked his life to stop a tyrant, then gave his life trying to help build a
  better Libya. The world needs more Chris Stevenses. I spoke with his sister, Ann, this morning,
  and told her that he will be remembered as a hero by many nations.
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  Sean Smith was an Air Force veteran. He spent 10 years as an information management officer
  in the State Department, he was posted at The Hague, and was in Libya on a brief temporary
  assignment. He was a husband to his wife Heather, with whom I spoke this morning. He was a
  father to two young children, Samantha and Nathan. They will grow up being proud of the
  service their father gave to our country, service that took him from Pretoria to Baghdad, and
  finally to Benghazi.
  The mission that drew Chris and Sean and their colleagues to Libya is both noble and necessary,
  and we and the people of Libya honor their memory by carrying it forward. This is not easy.
  Today, many Americans are asking -- indeed, I asked myself how could this happen? How
  could this happen in a country we helped liberate, in a city we helped save from destruction?
  This question reflects just how complicated and, at times, how confounding the world can be.
  But we must be clear-eyed, even in our grief. This was an attack by a small and savage group —
  not the people or Government of Libya. Everywhere Chris and his team went in Libya, in a
  country scarred by war and tyranny, they were hailed as friends and partners. And when the
  attack came yesterday, Libyans stood and fought to defend our post. Some were wounded.
  Libyans carried Chris' body to the hospital, and they helped rescue and lead other Americans to
  safety. And last night, when I spoke with the President of Libya, he strongly condemned the
  violence and pledged every effort to protect our people and pursue those responsible.
  The friendship between our countries, borne out of shared struggle, will not be another casualty
  of this attack. A free and stable Libya is still in America's interest and security, and we will not
  turn our back on that, nor will we rest until those responsible for these attacks are found and
  brought to justice. We are working closely with the Libyan authorities to move swiftly and
  surely. We are also working with partners around the world to safeguard other American
  embassies, consulates, and citizens.
  There will be more time later to reflect, but today, we have work to do. There is no higher
  priority than protecting our men and women wherever they serve. We are working to determine
  the precise motivations and methods of those who carried out this assault. Some have sought to
  justify this vicious behavior, along with the protest that took place at our Embassy in Cairo
  yesterday, as a response to inflammatory material posted on the intemet. America's commitment
  to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear — there is
  no justification for this, none. Violence like this is no way to honor religion or faith. And as long
  as there are those who would take innocent life in the name of God, the world will never know a
  true and lasting peace.
  It is especially difficult that this happened on September 1 1th It's an anniversary that means a
  great deal to all Americans. Every year on that day, we are reminded that our work is not yet
  finished, that the job of putting an end to violent extremism and building a safe and stable world
  continues. But September 11th means even more than that. it is a day on which we remember
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  thousands of American heroes, the bonds that connect all Americans, wherever we are on this
  Earth, and the values that see us through every storm. And now it is a day on which we will
  remember Sean, Chris, and their colleagues.
  May God bless them, and may God bless the thousands of Americans working in every corner of
  the world who make this country the greatest force for peace, prosperity, and progress, and a
  force that has always stood for human dignity — the greatest force the world has ever known. And
  may God continue to bless the United States of America.
  Thank you.
  Statement on the Deaths of Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty in Benghazi, Libya
  September 13, 2012
  The attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya on Tuesday claimed the lives of four
  Americans. Yesterday, I spoke about two: Ambassador Chris Stevens and Information
  Management Officer Sean Smith. Today, we also recognize the two security personnel who died
  helping protect their colleagues. Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty were both decorated
  military veterans who served our country with honor and distinction. Our thoughts, prayers, and
  deepest gratitude are with their families and friends. Our embassies could not carry on our
  critical work around the world without the service and sacrifice of brave people like Tyrone and
  Glen.
  Tyrone's friends and colleagues called him "Rone," and they relied on his courage and skill,
  honed over two decades as a Navy SEAL. In uniform, he served multiple tours in Iraq and
  Afghanistan. Since 2010, he protected American diplomatic personnel in dangerous posts from
  Central America to the Middle East. He had the hands of a healer as well as the arm of a warrior,
  earning distinction as a registered nurse and certified paramedic. All our hearts go out to
  Tyrone's wife Dorothy and his three sons, Tyrone Jr., Hunter, and Kai, who was born just a few
  months ago.
  We also grieve for Glen Doherty, called Bub, and his family: his father Bernard, his mother
  Barbara, his brother Gregory, and his sister Kathleen. Glen was also a former Navy SEAL and an
  experienced paramedic. And he put his life on the line many times, protecting Americans in Iraq,
  Afghanistan, and other hotspots. In the end, he died the way he lived — with selfless honor and
  unstinting valor.
  We condemn the attack that took the lives of these heroes in the strongest terms, and we are
  taking additional steps to safeguard American embassies, consulates, and citizens around the
  world. This violence should shock the conscience of people of all faiths and traditions. We
  appreciate the statements of support that have poured in from across the region and beyond.
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  People of conscience and goodwill everywhere must stand together in these difficult days against
  violence, hate, and division.
  I am enormously proud of the men and women who risk their lives every day in the service of
  our country and our values. They help make the United States the greatest force for peace,
  progress, and human dignity that the world has ever known. We honor the memory of our fallen
  colleagues by continuing their work and carrying on the best traditions of a bold and generous
  nation.
  Remarks at theOpening Plenary of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue
  September 13, 2012
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. Well, let me welcome our friends and colleagues
  from Morocco here to the Benjamin Franklin Room on the eighth floor of the State Department
  for this very important first session of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue. Before I begin to
  address the significance of this Strategic Dialogue and the next step in our long relations with
  Morocco, I want to say a few words about the events unfolding in the world today.
  We are closely watching what is happening in Yemen and elsewhere, and we certainly hope and
  expect that there will be steps taken to avoid violence and prevent the escalation of protests into
  violence.
  I also want to take a moment to address the video circulating on the Internet that has led to these
  protests in a number of countries. Let me state very clearly and I hope it is obvious -- that the
  United States Government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. We absolutely reject its
  content and message. America's commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very
  beginning of our nation. And as you know, we are home to people of all religions, many of
  whom came to this country seeking the right to exercise their own religion, including, of course,
  millions of Muslims. And we have the greatest respect for people of faith.
  To us, to me personally, this video is disgusting and reprehensible. It appears to have a deeply
  cynical purpose: to denigrate a great religion and to provoke rage. But as I said yesterday, there
  is no justification, none at all, for responding to this video with violence. We condemn the
  violence that has resulted in the strongest terms, and we greatly appreciate that many Muslims in
  the United States and around the world have spoken out on this issue.
  Violence, we believe, has no place in religion and is no way to honor religion. Islam, like other
  religions, respects the fundamental dignity of human beings, and it is a violation of that
  fundamental dignity to wage attacks on innocents. As long as there are those who are willing to
  shed blood and take innocent life in the name of religion, the name of God, the world will never
  know a true and lasting peace. It is especially wrong for violence to be directed against
  diplomatic missions, These are places whose very purpose is peaceful: to promote better
  understanding across countries and cultures. All governments have a responsibility to protect
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  those spaces and people, because to attack an embassy is to attack the idea that we can work
  together to build understanding and a better future.
  Now, I know it is hard for some people to understand why the United States cannot or does not
  just prevent these kinds of reprehensible videos from ever seeing the light of day. Now, I would
  note that in today's world with today's technologies, that is impossible. But even if it were
  possible, our country does have a long tradition of free expression which is enshrined in our
  Constitution and our law, and we do not stop individual citizens from expressing their views no
  matter how distasteful they may be.
  There are, of course, different views around the world about the outer limits of free speech and
  free expression, but there should be no debate about the simple proposition that violence in
  response to speech is not acceptable. We all — whether we are leaders in government, leaders in
  civil society or religious leaders — must draw the line at violence. And any responsible leader
  should be standing up now and drawing that line.
  I wanted to begin with this statement, because, as our Moroccan friends and all of you know, this
  has been a difficult week at the State Department. I very much appreciate, Minister, the
  condolences your government expressed to our Embassy in Rabat. And even though that tragedy
  happened far away in Benghazi, we found a reminder of the deep bounds that connect Morocco
  to the United States. It was in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco that one of the Americans
  we lost this week, Ambassador Chris Stevens, fell in love with the region when he served as a
  Peace Corps volunteer there. That experience set him on a decades-long career of service. So in
  the memory of fallen friends and colleagues, let us remind ourselves of the many ways in which
  not just our governments but the people of our two nations have worked together to build a better
  future.
  In many ways, the United States looks to Morocco to be a leader and a model. His Majesty King
  Mohammed deserves great credit for the work you've undertaken. In fact, after my visit to Rabat
  earlier this year, I told my team: "We need to start a Strategic Dialogue with Morocco." No
  country has been a friend of the United States longer than Morocco. You were the first nation to
  recognize us back in 1777. But we're not satisfied with simply having a friendship that is
  longstanding. We want one that is dynamic, growing, looking toward the future. So let me
  highlight a few of the areas we should focus on today.
  On political reform, we have all seen remarkable changes taking place across North Africa and
  the Middle East. I commend Morocco and your government for your efforts to stay ahead of
  these changes by holding free and fair elections, empowering the elected parliament, taking other
  steps to ensure that the government reflects the will of the people. Today, our political working
  group will discuss how the United States can continue to support your efforts to translate
  commitments into actions. Because as we all know, democracy, real reform, require that people
  themselves feel the changes in their everyday lives: the courts reformed, the goverment more
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  open and transparent, universal human rights of all Moroccans -- men and women alike —
  respected.
  I'm especially pleased by Morocco's commitments to take on the deeply troubling problem of
  child marriage. We know that child brides are less likely to get an education, more likely to face
  life-threatening problems, particularly around child birth and delivery, which not only
  shortchanges them but can even rob them and their communities of their lives and talents. So we
  want to encourage the government and civil society to continue their important work together on
  this issue.
  With regard to the Western Sahara, the United States continues to support efforts to find a
  peaceful, sustainable, mutually agreed-upon solution. U.S. policy toward the Western Sahara has
  remained consistent for many years. We have made clear that Morocco's autonomy plan is
  serious, realistic, and credible, and that it represents a potential approach that could satisfy the
  aspirations of the people in the Western Sahara to run their own affairs in peace and dignity. We
  continue to support the negotiations carried out by the United Nations and hope parties can work
  toward resolution.
  With respect to the economy, our second working group will focus on what more can be done to
  deliver tangible economic benefits. Morocco's economy is relatively healthy, but you face the
  same problem that is now endemic across the world — unemployment is still too high, especially
  among young people.
  That's why the United States is providing $1.5 million to support an effart to attract foreign
  investors, foster local economic development, and combat corruption across the region. And I'm
  pleased to announce that later this year we will hold a Morocco business development
  conference here in Washington to connect businesses from both countries.
  'Today, we should discuss ways to build on all of these efforts by increasing bilateral trade, a
  particular goal of mine since so much trade from Morocco goes to Europe. I'd like to increase
  the amount of trade coming to the United States, and also to improve economic integration
  across North Africa, which could greatly benefit Morocco because of Morocco's stability and
  Morocco's very strong economic foundation. The greater integration there is, the greater the
  benefits for Moroccans.
  Third, the attack in Benghazi this week reminds us that security remains a vital issue. Through
  our work together on the Global Counterterrorism Task Force, the United States and Morocco
  already share crucial information and best practices, and I thank Morocco for hosting a Global
  Counterterrorism Task Force workshop on threats in the South Atlantic next month.
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  We are also collaborating through USAID, the Peace Corps, and other agencies to help provide
  Moroccan youth with alternatives to criminal and extremist organizations. And so we are
  partnering to help strengthen Morocco's criminal justice system and law enforcement.
  There will be a lot to discuss in the meeting today. And let me add, the United States greatly
  appreciates the constructive role Morocco is playing on the UN Security Council, especially your
  support for the effort to end the violence and bloodshed in Syria and help to usher in a new
  democratic future for that country. I commend Morocco for offering to host the next ministerial
  meeting of the Friends of the Syrian People, and we look forward to continuing to work closely
  together as close partners even after your term on the Security Council has ended.
  Finally, our education and cultural ties are reason for much celebration. This year marks the 30th
  anniversary of our official program to facilitate academic exchanges and other bonds between us.
  There are more than 5,000 Moroccan alumni of these. programs. Two are with us today — Dr.
  Benjciloun and Dr. Ouaouicha — and we thank them. But among all our work on this front from
  preserving Morocco's historic sites to empowering youth, there's one area I particularly hope we
  can focus on today and receive your advice and counsel — munely, interfaith dialogue.
  In these tense and turbulent times, its more important than ever for people of different faiths to
  exchange ideas, to build understanding, to promote religious tolerance. It's one of the great
  challenges of the 21 century, and it's one that we must address together.
  So we have a lot of work to do, Minister, but our friendship runs long and deep, and as the treaty
  our nations signed in 1786 says. and I quote, "Trusting in God, it will remain permanent." I'm
  confident that we will continue to solve problems and produce results that make our nations
  stronger more peaceful, more secure, more prosperous, and also contribute to doing the same Rif
  the world.
  So again, let me welcome you, Minister. Ifs been a great pleasure for me to get to know you, to
  work with you, to be your colleague bilaterally, regionally, and globally, and also welcome your
  distinguished delegation.
  Thank you. (Applause.)
  Remarks at Reception Marking Eid
  September 13, 2012
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Good evening, and although I am many weeks overdue in saying it:
  Eid Mubarak. No matter how belated we are honoring Eid and the end of Ramadan, this is a
  cherished tradition here at the State Department And I would like to thank all of you for being
  here, including the many members of the Diplomatic Corps.
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  Tonight, our gathering is more somber than any of us would like. This comes during sad and
  difficult days for the State Department family, We lost four Americans, They were good and
  brave men, They were committed to the cause of building a brighter future for the people of
  Libya. And we condemn the violence in the strongest terms, the violence against our posts in
  Benghazi, in Egypt, and now in Yemen.
  The Libyan ambassador is with us tonight, and I want to take a moment to thank him for the
  support that his government and the Libyan people have shown to the United States in this
  tragedy, particularly the outpouring of feelings of grief and loss because of the killing of our
  ambassador.
  Ambassador Aujali, would you mind saying a few words?
  AMBASSADOR AUJALI: [redacted}
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Ambassador. I know that that was a very
  personal loss for you, as it was for me. I'm the one who sent Chris to Benghazi during the
  revolution to show support and be able to advise our government about what we could do to
  bring freedom and democracy and opportunity to the people of Libya.
  Religious freedom and religious tolerance are essential to the stability of any nation, any people.
  Hatred and violence in the name of religion only poison the well. All people of faith and good
  will know that the actions of a small and savage group in Benghazi do not honor religion or God
  in any way. Nor do they speak for the more than one billion Muslims around the world, many of
  whom have shown an outpouring of support during this time.
  Unfortunately, however, over the last 24 hours, we have also seen violence spread elsewhere.
  Some seek to justify this behavior as a response to inflammatory, despicable material posted on
  the internet. As I said earlier today, the United States rejects both the content and the message of
  that video. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of
  others. At our meeting earlier today, my colleague, the foreign minister of Morocco, said that all
  prophets should be respected because they are all symbols of our humanity, for all humanity,
  But both of us were crystal clear in this paramount message: There is never any justification for
  violent acts of this kind. And we look to leaders around the world to stand up and speak out
  against violence, and to take steps to protect diplomatic missions from attack.
  Think about it. When Christians are subject to insults to their faith, and that certainly happens,
  we expect them not to resort to violence. When Hindus or Buddhists are subjected to insults to
  their faiths and that also certainly happens, we expect them not to resort to violence. The same
  goes for all faiths, including Islam.
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  When all of us who are people of faith — and I am one — feel the pain of insults, of
  misunderstanding, of denigration to what we cherish, we must expect ourselves and others not to
  resort to violence. That is a universal standard and expectation, and it is everyone's obligation to
  meet that, so that we make no differences, we expect no less of ourselves than we expect of
  others. You cannot respond to offensive speech with violence without begetting more violence.
  And I so strongly believe that the great religions of the world are stronger than any insults. They
  have withstood offense for centuries. Refraining from violence, then, is not a sign of weakness in
  one's faith; it is absolutely the opposite, a sign that one's faith is unshakable.
  So tonight, we must come together and recommit ourselves to working toward a future marked
  by understanding and acceptance rather than distrust, hatred, and fear. We can pledge that
  whenever one person speaks out in ignorance and bigotry, ten voices will answer. They will
  answer resoundingly against the offense and the insult, answering ignorance with enlightenment,
  answering hatred with understanding, answering darkness with light; that if one person commits
  a violent act in the name of religion, millions will stand up and condemn it out of strength.
  In times like these, it can be easy to despair that some differences are irreconcilable, some
  mountains too steep to climb; we will therefore never reach the level of understanding and
  peacefulness that we seek, and which I believe the great religions of the world call us to pursue.
  But that's not what I believe, and I don't think it's what you believe either here tonight. Part of
  what makes our country so special is we keep trying. We keep working. We keep investing in
  our future. We keep supporting the next generation, believing that young people can keep us
  moving forward in a positive direction.
  So tonight I think it's important that we talk not just about that better tomorrow that we all seek,
  but also about some of the things — the real, practical, tangible things — that young people are
  doing to help shape that better future.
  Two years ago in this room, at our Eid reception, we launched a program called Generation
  Change to lead a grassroots agenda of positive engagement with Muslim communities. And I
  asked the young Muslim leaders in the audience that night to be our unofficial ambassadors, to
  help build personal connections, seek out partners in other countries. And I can report to you
  tonight they did not disappoint. In a few minutes, you're going to meet some of these young
  leaders, each with a powerful story to tell.
  The Generation Change network that started in this room now circles the globe. We are building
  an international alliance of young people who want to drive change in their own communities.
  They act as mentors, spark respectful debates, simply offer words of encouragement when
  needed. But most importantly, they inspire others to keep expanding the circle of mutual
  understanding and respect, one person at a time.
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  Even as we work to spread tolerance more broadly, we also are working to deepen our
  appreciation for the experiences of others. Our 2012 Hours Against Hate initiative encourages
  young people to put themselves in another person's shoes through service projects. So far, young
  people from all over the world have pledged thousands of volunteer hours to help people from a
  different background, to see them as a fellow human being, not a stereotype, not a caricature, but
  another real live person — people who don't look like you, live like you, pray like you, but with
  whom we will share this planet. And therefore, we have work to do.
  People of faith and conscience are called to be the leaders of tolerance. In my tradition, like all
  traditions, we are expected to love one another. And together, we have to translate that into better
  understanding and cooperation. I'm particularly pleased that the young people you will hear from
  tonight are really setting an example, not only for young people elsewhere in the world but,
  frankly, for us who are older as well.
  Let me now call to the stage someone who has been a tremendous assistance to me in these
  efforts. Farah Pandith is the Department's first Special Representative to Muslim Communities.
  And from the beginning, she has made reaching out to young people and civil society her top
  priority. Farah will introduce you to three young leaders who I am very proud of.
  Remarks at the Transfer of Remains Ceremony to Honor Those Lost in Attacks in Benghazi, Libya
  September 14, 2012
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Chaplain. Mr. President, Mr. Vice President,
  Secretary Panetta, Ambassador Rice, Secretary Powell and Mrs. Powell, family members of the
  four patriots and heroes we bring home, members of the State Department family, ladies and
  gentlemen, today we bring home four Americans who gave their lives for our country and our
  values. To the families of our fallen colleagues, I offer our most heartfelt condolences and
  deepest gratitude.
  Sean Smith joined the State Department after six years in the Air Force. He was respected as an
  expert on technology by colleagues in Pretoria, Baghdad, Montreal, and The Hague. He enrolled
  in correspondence courses at Penn State and had high hopes for the future. Sean leaves behind a
  loving wife Heather, two young children, Samantha and Nathan, and scores of grieving family,
  friends, and colleagues. And that's just in this world. Because online in the virtual worlds that
  Sean helped create, he is also being mourned by countless competitors, collaborators, and garners
  who shared his passion.
  Tyrone Woods, known to most as Rone, spent two decades as a Navy SEAL, serving multiple
  tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since 2010, he protected American diplomatic personnel in
  dangerous posts from Central America to the Middle East. He had the hands of a healer as well
  as the arms of a warrior, earning distinction as a registered nurse and certified paramedic. Our
  hearts go out to Tyrone's wife Dorothy, and his three sons Tyrone, Jr., Hunter, and Kai, born just
  a few months ago, along with his grieving family, friends, and colleagues.
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  Glen Doherty, who went by Bub, was also a former SEAL and an experienced paramedic. He too
  died as he lived, serving his country and protecting his colleagues. Glen deployed to some of the
  most dangerous places on Earth, including Iraq and Afghanistan, always putting his life on the
  line to safeguard other Americans. Our thoughts and prayers are with Glen's father Bernard, his
  mother Barbara, his brother Gregory, his sister Kathleen, and their grieving families, friends, and
  colleagues.
  I was honored to know Ambassador Chris Stevens. I want to thank his parents and siblings, who
  are here today, for sharing Chris with us and with our country. What a wonderful gift you gave
  us. Over his distinguished career in the Foreign Service, Chris won friends for the United States
  in far-flung places. He made those people's hopes his own. During the revolution in Libya, he
  risked his life to help protect the Libyan people from a tyrant, and he gave his life helping them
  build a better cowl
  People loved to work with Chris. And as he rose through the ranks, they loved to work for Chris.
  He was known not only for his courage but for his smile — goofy but contagious — for his sense
  of fun and that California cool.
  In the days since the attack, so many Libyans — including the Ambassador from Libya to the
  United States, who is with us today — have expressed their sorrow and solidarity. One young
  woman, her head covered and her eyes haunted with sadness, held up a handwritten sign that said
  "Thugs and killers don't represent Benghazi nor Islam." The President of the Palestinian
  Authority, who worked closely with Chris when he served in Jerusalem, sent me a letter
  remembering his energy and integrity, and deploring — and I quote — "an act of ugly terror."
  Many others from across the Middle East and North Africa have offered similar sentiments.
  This has been a difficult week for the State Department and for our country. We've seen the
  heavy assault on our post in Benghazi that took the lives of those brave men. We've seen rage
  and violence directed at American embassies over an awful internet video that we had nothing to
  do with. It is hard for the American people to make sense of that because. it is senseless, and it is
  totally unacceptable.
  The people of Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Tunisia did not trade the tyranny of a dictator for the
  tyranny of a mob. Reasonable people and responsible leaders in these countries need to do
  everything they can to restore security and hold accountable those behind these violent acts. And
  we will, under the President's leadership, keep taking steps to protect our personnel around the
  world.
  There will be more difficult days ahead, but it is important that we don't lose sight of the
  fundamental fact-that America must keep leading the world. We owe it to those four men to
  continue the long, hard work of diplomacy. I am enormously proud of the men and women of the
  State Department. I'm proud of all those across our government, civilian and military alike, who
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  represent America abroad, They help make the United States the greatest force for peace,
  progress, and human dignity the world has ever known. If the last few days teach us anything, let
  it be this: That this work and the men and women who risk their lives to do it are at the heart of
  what makes America great and good.
  So we will wipe away our tears, stiffen our spines, and face the future undaunted. And we will
  do it together, protecting and helping one another, just like Sean, Tyrone, Glen, and Chris always
  did. May God bless them and grant their families peace and solace, and may God continue to
  bless the United States of America.
  And now, let me have the great honor of introducing someone who came to the State Department
  earlier this week to grieve with us. He well understands and values the work that these men were
  doing for our country. The President of the United States.
  Remarks With Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations Patricia Espinosa After Their
  Meeting
  September 18, 2012
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. And it is such a pleasure for me to
  welcome my friend and colleague, Secretary Espinosa, along with a very distinguished
  delegation of officials from the Mexican Government for this continuation of consultation at the
  highest levels of each of our governments.
  Before I turn to the matters discussed today, let me give a brief update on the ongoing U.S.
  response to the protests in the Middle East and elsewhere. I'm sure as you know already, we are
  taking aggressive steps to protect our staffs in embassies and consulates worldwide. That
  includes reviewing our security posture at every post and augmenting it where necessary. And
  we are working closely with the Libyan Government in our efforts to bring to justice those who
  murdered our four American colleagues in Benghazi.
  The FBI is now in Tripoli to join the investigation with Libyan officials, and there is nothing
  more important to us than ensuring the safety of our American representatives worldwide. At the
  same time, as I have said to State Department employees, the incidents of the past week highlight
  how important our work is. The United States must and will remain strongly engaged in the
  world. Our men and women risk their lives in service to our country and our values, because they
  know that the United States must be a force for peace and progress. That is worth striving and
  sacrificing for, and nothing that happened last week changes this fundamental fact.
  Now, turning to our friends and partners in Mexico, we are always pleased to have a chance to
  discuss matters of mutual interest and concern between us. Mexico is one of our closest friends
  as well as partner on dozens of critical issues. So we talk about every kind of issue you can
  imagine, from education and healthcare to poverty alleviation to the environment. But today, we
  focused on a top priority for us both — security.
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  We just co-chaired the fourth meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Merida High-Level Consultative
  Group. This is the last one we will hold during the Calderon Administration. And I want to offer
  my personal appreciation to President Calderon and to Foreign Secretary Espinosa for their
  leadership and commitment to this partnership and to all on both sides of the border in our
  governments who have been deeply engaged and committed to it. The Merida Initiative
  represents an unprecedented level of security cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
  As our countries continue to deal with the serious challenge of transnational' criminal
  organizations, including drug traffickers, illegal arms traffickers, money launderers, and violent
  gangs that threaten people on both sides of the border, we well know there is no quick and easy
  way to stop these criminals and bring them to justice. But nevertheless, during the past now
  nearly four years, our countries have collaborated to an extraordinary and unprecedented degree.
  We have brought together policy makers and experts from across our governments and societies
  who have worked hand in hand to keep our people safe. And I think the habits of cooperation we
  have built are among our most important achievements, and we will rely on them for a long time
  to come.
  Today, our delegations reviewed the gains we've made on key priorities, including improving
  law enforcement coordination, reducing the demand for drugs, modernizing our border
  infrastructure, strengthening the rule of law, and building more resilient and empowered
  communities. We also discussed the lessons we've learned and the work that lies ahead in these
  and other areas. which our joint statement will reflect. I want to underscore how important our
  security relationship with Mexico is to the United States.
  The Government of Mexico and the Mexican people have faced the threat posed by these
  criminals with courage and resolve, and we remain committed to doing everything we can to
  support Mexico as it continues to work to bring those criminals to justice. This is a transnational
  problem, and it calls for a transnational solution, and the United States believes this is a matter of
  shared responsibility. That was the first message I brought as Secretary of State when I came to
  Mexico, and it continues to be the hallmark of our efforts together. Making sure our people are
  safe and our neighbors are safe is of the utmost importance to us.
  Now, our two countries share many other priorities, and one of them, empowering women and
  girls, was also addressed today. We took the opportunity, the Foreign Secretary and I, to sign a
  Memorandum of Understanding between our countries to work together to advance gender
  equality, empower girls and women, promote their human rights, and enhance their security.
  So again, Secretary Espinosa, let me thank you for years of work and effort, for our productive
  conversations in many places around the world and again today, and for being such a valuable
  colleague and partner. The United States deeply, deeply values our relationship with Mexico and
  the ties of family and friendship that connect so many millions of our people.
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  And we look forward to the future. We believe strongly that presidential administrations may
  change, elections will come and go, but we have established a firm foundation for cooperation
  that has already benefited both our countries and which will continue to benefit both of our
  countries for many years ahead. So thank you very much.
  MS. NULAND: We'll take (inaudible), Margaret Brennan, CBS News.
  QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thanks for your time. Are you any closer to finding who killed
  Ambassador Chris Stevens?libya's President says this attack was planned for months. Are you
  confident he's wrong and that security measures were appropriate? And will you leave justice to
  the Libyans?
  SECRETARY CLINTON: As I said at the outset, we are taking aggressive steps to protect our
  people and our consulates and embassies around the world. We are reviewing our security
  posture at every post and working with host govenunents to be sure they know what our security
  needs are wherever necessary. We are also working closely with the Libyan Government to bring
  the perpetrators to justice so that we can be assured that we have found who murdered our four
  colleagues and under what circumstances. As I said, the FBI has joined the investigation inside
  Libya, and we will not rest until the people who orchestrated this attack are found and punished.
  It is also important to look at this strategically and understand what is going on across the region.
  In a number of places where protests have turned violent, we are seeing the hand of extremists
  who are trying to exploit people's inflamed passions for their own agendas. But overwhelmingly,
  we have found that the people of Egypt, of Libya, of Yemen and Tunisia are not prepared to
  trade the tyranny of a dictator for the tyranny of a mob. They want to turn their attention to the
  future to provide better opportunities for themselves and their children, and they want a strong
  partnership with the United States and the American people based on mutual interests and mutual
  respect.
  This is part of a larger debate that is going on inside these societies. In Libya, for example, in
  their first free elections, moderates were successful at the polls. But look, there are extremists in
  all of these societies and on the outside who are working to take advantage of broad outrage in
  order to incite violence and specifically incite violence against Americans and American
  facilities.
  And as I have said to many of the leaders I have spoken to over the past week, these extremist
  efforts are a threat to the people of the societies and the governments of those societies as well as
  to the region and the United States. And I think it's important at this moment for leaders to put
  themselves on the right side of this debate — to speak out clearly and unequivocally against
  violence, whoever incites it or conducts it.
  And in a struggle like this, there can he no doubt where the United States must stand. We support
  those who are fighting for the same values and rights that we believe in — in democracy, in
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  freedom, in universal rights for men and women, for justice and accountability, And I want to
  underscore that the United States will continue to work with partners and allies in the region and
  around the world to help bring security to these nations so that the promise of the revolutions that
  they experienced can be realized.
  And finally, on your specific point about Benghazi, we obviously never talk publicly about
  security at any of our missions for obvious reasons. But that said, let me assure you that our
  security in Benghazi included a unit of host government security forces, as well as a local guard
  force of the kind that we rely on in many places around the world. In addition to the security
  outside the compound, we relied on a wall and a robust security presence inside the compound.
  And with all of our missions overseas, in advance of September 11th, as is done every year we
  did an evaluation on threat streams. And the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has
  said we had no actionable intelligence that an attack on our post in Benghazi was planned or
  imminent.
  But let me state the obvious again. Our diplomats engage in dangerous work, and it's the nature
  of diplomacy in fragile societies and conflict zones to be aware of the necessity for security but
  to also continue the important diplomatic work that has to go on. There is risk inherent in what
  we do and what these brave men and women representing the United States are up against every
  single day, and we do our very best to limit that risk by ensuring that our security protocols
  reflect the environments in which diplomats work and the threats that they are presented with.
  Thank you.
  Remarks With Indonesian Foreign Minister Raderi Mohammad Marty Miliaria
  Natalegawa After Their Meeting
  September 20, 2012
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. everyone. And it's such a pleasure, as always, to
  welcome the Indonesian Foreign Minister, and I believe the largest delegation that has ever come
  from Indonesia, for the purpose of our third meeting of the U.S.-Indonesia Joint Commission.
  This commission is the result of a vision by our two presidents for a comprehensive partnership,
  and the agreement to that effect was signed in 2010. Thanks to this partnership, the United States
  and Indonesia are working more closely than ever on a range of issues from global security to
  clean energy and climate to regional trade and commerce.
  And today, Marty and I had the chance to take stock of where our teams have come in the time
  of the last year, because we had our meeting in Bali a year ago. And I must say, I was very
  impressed. We covered a great deal today,
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  But before I start, I'd like to say a few words about the protests in several countries around the
  world. We have condemned in the strongest possible terms the violence that has erupted from
  these protests. And as I have said, the video that sparked these protests is disgusting and
  reprehensible, and the United States Government, of course, had absolutely nothing to do with it.
  But there is no justification for violence, and I want to thank the Foreign Minister and his
  government for speaking out against violence. We have to look to reasonable people and
  responsible leaders everywhere to stand up to extremists who would seek to take advantage of
  this moment to commit violent acts against embassies and their fellow countrymen.
  Today's meetings have highlighted the strong foundation that we have built together. And one of
  our most important concerns is promoting peace and stability in the Asia Pacific. Today, I'm
  announcing that the Obama Administration has informed Congress of the potential sale of eight
  AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters to the Indonesian Government. This agreement will
  strengthen our comprehensive partnership and help enhance security across the region.
  On growth and prosperity, we are increasing our trade relationship that topped $26 billion last
  year. Investments in transportation, energy, and infrastructure are creating jobs and supporting
  economic growth in both countries. For example, the deal between Lion Air and Boeing alone
  represents $21 billion in trade over the next decade. Indonesia's Government has announced half
  a trillion dollars in infrastructure improvements, and we recently signed a memorandum of
  understanding to make it easier for American companies to bid on these projects.
  And yesterday, we signed an agreement for implementing our Millennium Challenge
  Corporation Compact with Indonesia. Over the next five years, the United States will invest $600
  million in clean energy development, child health and nutrition programs, and efforts to help
  make Indonesia's Government more transparent and open.
  The United States is also looking forward to Indonesia hosting APEC in 2013, and we are
  confident that Indonesia will come to this role with a commitment to promote greater economic
  integration across the Asia Pacific.
  Both the Foreign Minister and I believe that strong education is essential to compete in a modem
  global economy. That's why the United States has expanded the Fulbright Program and
  supported partnerships between dozens of American and Indonesian universities. Academic
  exchanges between our countries are up and applications from Indonesian students to visit the
  United States have increased by one third. USAID has recently expanded its basic education
  program to provide $83 million for teacher training and literacy programs for young children.
  And we're providing $20 in scholarship funding for Indonesian graduate students.
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  I also thanked the Minister for Indonesia's leadership in ASEAN. The Foreign Minister's
  personal leadership has helped lay the groundwork for diplomacy between ASEAN and China as
  it relates to the South China Sea. And we continue to support ASEAN's six-point principles,
  which we believe will help reduce tensions and pave the way for a comprehensive code of
  conduct for addressing disputes without threats, coercion, or use of force.
  Finally, Indonesia and the United States have stood together on a range of global challenges,
  from democratic reform in Burma to combating climate change, to working to end the violence
  in Syria. We are also coordinating efforts to further develop south-south and triangular
  cooperation, such as enhancing disaster preparedness in Burma and convening a conference on
  women's empowerment.
  We believe that as the second and third-largest democracies in the world, the United States and
  Indonesia have a special responsibility to promote democracy and human rights. And for the last
  four years, Indonesia has hosted the Bali Democracy Forum to promote peaceful, democratic
  transitions through example and open dialogue. Last year, more than 80 countries attended. And
  once again, the United States will be sending a high-level delegation.
  So, Minister, thank you for everything. Thank you for the great partnership we've had between
  us and between our countries.
  MS. NULAND: We'll take two questions today,we'll start with Ros Jordan of Al Jazeera
  English.
  QUESTION: Thank you, Madam Secretary, Mr. Foreign Minister. Madam Secretary, my
  question is about the ongoing investigation into last week's attack at the consulate in Benghazi.
  You are meeting this afternoon with members of Congress to discuss the progress and the
  concerns that they understandably have. First, there is the federal mandate to establish an
  accountability review board. Have you done so? Who would you like to see chair it? Are there
  certain questions that you desperately want to have answered in order to safeguard the safety of
  Foreign Service Officers around the world?
  And related to this, given the political instability and the successes of the past year and a half, are
  you satisfied that in light of those political changes, enough was done to protect those working in
  the Middle East and North Africa? And then finally — and this is perhaps going into the area of
  rumor and speculation — but there is at least one report suggesting that Ambassador Stevens felt
  that he was on a, quote, "al-Qaida hit list." Is this a scurrilous rumor? Is this gallows humor
  when one is working in a period of difficulty and great challenge, or is there something more to
  what he allegedly — and I stress that word — said?
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  SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, first, let me say I'm looking forward to the opportunity to go
  up to the Congress today. I will be briefing in two separate sessions, the House and the Senate, in
  a classified setting, along with my interagency colleagues, as we continue to work together, and
  with governments around the world, to ensure that our people and our facilities are safe. I will be
  joined today by the Director of National Intelligence, General Clapper, by the Deputy Secretary
  of Defense, Ash Carter, by the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sandy Witmefeld,
  along with experts from the FBI, the State Department, and elsewhere in the government.
  Now, I anticipate that this briefing will cover our security posture before and during the events,
  and the steps we have taken since to do everything we can with host governments to protect our
  people and our embassies and consulates. The Director of National Intelligence will speak to the
  intelligence issues surrounding these events in Libya. Deputy Secretary Carter will brief on the
  superb support we have had from the U.S. military in the wake of these events, and we are at the
  very early stages of an FBI investigation. The team from the FBI reached Libya earlier this week.
  And I will advise Congress also that I am launching an accountability review board that will be
  chaired by Ambassador Thomas Pickering.
  I will also talk about the importance of the broader relationships with these countries in light of
  the events of the past days. There are obviously very real challenges in these new democracies,
  these fragile societies, but as I said last week, the vast majority of the people in these countries
  did not throw off the tyranny of a dictator to trade it for the tyranny of a mob. And we are
  concerned first and foremost with our own people and facilities, but we are concerned about the
  internal security in these countries because ultimately, that puts at risk the men, women, and
  children of these societies on a daily ongoing basis if actions are not taken to try to restore
  security and civil order.
  And let me just conclude by saying that there can be no doubt where the United States stands.
  We continue to support those who are fighting for universal values — values that we see at work
  in Indonesia — the third largest democracy in the world. We believe that these values of universal
  rights, of justice and accountability, of democracy, are there for every person regardless of where
  that person might live. So I will look forward to having a chance to talk with members of
  Congress.
  As to your final question, I have absolutely no information or reason to believe that there's any
  basis for that.
  QUESTION: Thank you.
  MS. NULAND: Last question. Victoria Sidjabat from Tempo Magazine, please.
  QUESTION: Yes. Madam, thank you. My question is: Starting today, U.S. Embassy and
  Consulate are closed in Indonesia as the Muslim movie become wild fireball, which could be
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  designed as a weapon to attack U.S. by raising sentiment anti-U.S. from the countries which has
  Muslim majority population like Indonesia.
  Madam Clinton, how do you see this threat as on the long run? If it's continuing happen, it's
  obviously could give impact to the implementation of (inaudible) program in Indonesia. What is
  the reason U.S. Government closed the Embassy and Consulate in Indonesia? What is your
  expectation from Indonesia Government, for my Minister Marty Natalegawa? How Indonesia
  Government respond to the closing of this Embassy and Consulate, it's starting today? Is U.S. -
  Indonesia Government has Capability to protect U.S. Embassy and Consulate. So the (inaudible)
  program implemented - could be implemented successfidly in Indonesia. Thank you
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, let me begin by saying how grateful we are for the excellent
  cooperation we have received from the Government of Indonesia, and in particular, from the law
  enforcement and security institutions in Indonesia. We are very grateful for not only the
  cooperation and protection that has been provided to our facilities, but also to the strong
  statements condemning violence from the President, the Foreign Minister, and others.
  In consultation with the Government of Indonesia, we have temporarily, for tomorrow, closed
  our facilities. We want to be sure that law enforcement in Indonesia has the ability to do what it
  needs to do to make sure that there is no disruption of civil order and security. So we are
  cooperating completely, and we're very grateful for the strong leadership provided by Indonesia.
  FOREIGN MINIStER NATALEGAWA: Hello, (inaudible), if I may just also respond.
  Precisely as the Secretary had said, the decision by the United States Government to close
  temporarily its embassies and consulates tomorrow in Indonesia is a decision that's been made
  based on communication and conversation between the authorities in Indonesia and the United
  States as well. So in other words, it is an informed decision, a decision that is not intended to
  show any unfriendly intent on the part of anyone, but it is what it is, and it's quite some - it's the
  kind of step that governments actually carry out when situations requires it, even in our case.
  Some of our embassies abroad, when the situation requires us to have a temporary closing of the
  embassy, we do that as well. So it is something that is quite regular and something that is
  actually coordinated as well.
  But if I may just broaden the subject matter, I think as our President had said in the past,
  Indonesian Government - the Indonesian people, even, obviously cannot and would not condone
  the - any acts of violence against diplomatic premises, against diplomatic personnel, because
  that is, truly - would be a challenge to the efficient and a proper conduct of relations among
  states. So that's our point of departure.
  At the same time, of course, beyond the immediate issue of protection of the embassies, we have
  still ahead of us the challenge of how to prevent the kind of situations where we are now at in
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  terms of the kind of incendiary and the kind of statements or, in this instance, films that cause —
  that is now we have all deplored and condemned for these kind of activities not to be repeated.
  So we have a lot of homework to work towards in the future as well.
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all very much,
  FOREIGN MINISTER NATALEGAWA: Thank you.
  Remarks With Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Before Their Meeting
  September 21, 2012
  Good afternoon, and let me begin by welcoming Foreign Minister Khar on her first visit to
  Washington as foreign minister. We've had the opportunity to meet in Islamabad and other
  settings, but I am very pleased that we would have this chance to exchange views on our bilateral
  relationship as well as regional and global issues.
  I want to begin by addressing the events of the day and the past week. Today, we've once again
  seen protests in several cities in Pakistan. Unfortunately, some of those protests have turned
  violent and, sadly, resulted in loss of life. I want to thank the Government of Pakistan for their
  efforts to protect our Embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi.
  And I want to be clear, as I have said on numerous occasions, the violence we have seen cannot
  be tolerated. There is no justification for violence. Of course, there is provocation, and we have
  certainly made clear that we do not in any way support provocation We found the video that's at
  the core of this series of events offensive, disgusting, reprehensible.
  But that does not provide justification for violence, and therefore it is important for responsible
  leaders, indeed responsible people everywhere, to stand up and speak out against violence and
  particularly against those who would exploit this difficult moment to advance their own
  extremist ideologies.
  Yesterday afternoon when I briefed the Congress, I made it clear that keeping our people
  everywhere in the world safe is our top priority. What happened in Benghazi was a terrorist
  attack, and we will not rest until we have tracked down and brought to justice the terrorists who
  murdered four Americans. And we are taking aggressive measures at all of our posts to protect
  our staffs and their families along with locally employed people who provide so many important
  contributions to the work of our missions.
  The Foreign Minister and I will have a chance to cover a full range of subjects today, and it is no
  secret that the past year and a half has been challenging for Pakistan and the United States. And
  we still have work to do to get our bilateral relationship to the point where we would like it to be,
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  today is the latest in a series of high-level meetings. Ambassador Marc Grossman has just
  returned from consultations in Islamabad. I look forward to seeing President Zardari next week
  at the UN General Assembly. At each meeting, we are working to identify the strategic goals we
  share — and there are many — and the concrete actions we can each take to accomplish them.
  Our number one shared priority remains pursuing our joint counterterrorism objectives to ensure
  the security of American and Pakistani citizens alike. We face a common threat from a common
  enemy, and we must confront terrorism and extremism together. Earlier this Month, I designated
  the Haggani Network as a Foreign Terrorist Organization so we could make full use of every
  available legal authority to end their deadly attacks. Pakistan's parliament has called for
  expelling foreign fighters so that Pakistan's territory can be fully under control of the Pakistani
  Government and cannot be used to launch attacks against other nations.
  And the follow-through on this is challenging but necessary, and we look forward to working
  with Pakistan as they continue to address these problems. We have both pledged to support a
  secure, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan, which is vital for the security of the region. And I
  want to thank Foreign Minister Khar for Pakistan's reopening of the NATO supply lines to allow
  the movement of goods to Afghanistan.
  We will discuss the successful first meeting of the Safe Passage Working Group in Islamabad
  which brought together Afghan, Pakistani, and U.S. representatives to advance the peace process
  in Afghanistan. The Pakistani Government's public call for insurgents to come forward and talk
  with the Afghan Government was particularly important. We are ready to work together to build
  on these steps, and we will continue OUT discussions through bilateral consultations and the U.S.-
  Afghanistan-Pakistan Core Group.
  Now, of course, our relationship goes far beyond our shared security concerns, and today we will
  discuss the many other ways in which we work together, particularly to create economic
  opportunity for Pakistanis. Foreign Minister Khar and I agree that we need to shift our economic
  relationship front aid to trade and investment. We are working to help Pakistan attract more
  private sector investment We hope to finalize a bilateral investment treaty soon. And we've
  created a Pakistan private investment initiative to help more of Pakistan's small and medium
  sized companies get access to capital.
  Over the past few years, we have seen Pakistan's civilian government begin to put down stronger
  roots. And if elections proceed as planned next year, it will mark the first time in Pakistan's
  history that a civilian-led government has served its full term. The United States supports
  Pakistan's economic development, and we have said many times that we want to see democracy
  succeed in Pakistan.
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  We also support Pakistan's sovereignty, but we are clear that all sovereign nations carry certain
  obligations to protect the human rights of their citizens, to control their territory, to prevent
  threats to their neighbors and the international community.
  So we know that there is still much to be done, but I can assure the people of Pakistan that the
  United States remains committed to this important relationship and we are confident we can
  continue to move forward together one step at a time to reach our shared strategic objectives.
  Thank you very much.
  Remarks With Tunisian Foreign Minister Rafik Ahdessalem Before Their Meeting
  September 21, 2012
  SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. I am pleased to welcome the Foreign Minister from
  Tunisia. I'm looking forward to our meeting. We obviously have a great deal to discuss, and I
  want to thank the Foreign Minister and the Government of Tunisia for their efforts over the last
  week to help secure our Embassy and the American Cooperative School of Tunis following the
  violent assaults of last Friday.
  We are monitoring events closely today. There is no higher priority for President ()barna and
  myself than the safety of our people. We've taken a number of steps around the world to
  augment security and to protect our personnel at diplomatic posts. And we are working closely
  with host governments in this effort.
  As I have said before and as is embodied in the Vienna Convention and other international
  agreements, all governments have the duty, the solemn duty, to defend diplomatic missions.
  They must be safe and protected places so that governments can exchange views and work on
  many important issues, and leaders across the world must stand up and be counted in rejecting
  violence and holding violent actors accountable.
  We are working closely with the Government of Tunisia. They have assisted us in enhancing the
  security of our facilities. We've also discussed with them the imperative of bringing to justice
  those responsible for these violent attacks. And we have offered and will continue to look for
  ways that we can assist the new Government of Tunisia in ensuring the rule of law throughout
  their country, first and foremost for the people of Tunisia themselves. We look forward to
  continuing to build our new partnership with the Tunisian Government and people. Our
  relationship is built around the shared principles of all democracies — a commitment to
  nonviolence, to tolerance, and inelusivity for all people, and to upholding the rule of law.
  The Tunisian people have bravely put themselves on the road to democracy. They were the first
  of the Arab revolutions and they have made important progress in a very short period of time.
  They have worked too hard and sacrificed too much over too many years to see their progress
  hijacked or derailed by extremists with their own agenda. And those extremists, not only in
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  Tunisia but in too many places around the world, look for opportunities to exploit this current
  situation or other situations, and all people and leaders must stand against them.
  So as the Tunisian Government takes steps to strengthen security and protect the Tunisian people
  and economy from extremism and violent agendas, the United States stands ready to help. We
  also are working closely with Tunisia on the broader shared threat of terrorism, including from
  groups like al-Qaida and its affiliates.
  So Minister, please know the United States remains committed to supporting Tunisia as you deal
  with this current situation, as you continue your democratic transition, and we want to be with
  you as you confront challenges and help seize opportunities together for the betterment of the
  future of Tunisia.
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  Both Gates and I said the same on the Sunday shows.
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  now says the issue of the visitor is "more complicated than
  message in the morning. Will let you know.
  Meanwhile, press here all about whether US/coalition going to "arm
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  to power". Don't know if playing same way back home.
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  Thanks.
  Jeffrey Feltman
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  OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
  In Libya and Elsewhere, Our Diplomats Deserve Better
  By PRUDENCE BUSHNELL
  Published: September 14, 2012
  Falls Church, Va.
  THERE is a black wall in a State Department lobby inscribed with the names of those who died while serving overseas.
  Every time I passed that wall after Al Qaeda blew up two American Embassies in East Africa in 1998, I thought of the 12
  American and 32 Kenyan friends and colleagues who died on my watch as ambassador. I thought of my own journey
  that day down flights of stairs in the building next door to the embassy, after having been knocked out by the blast, of
  the people who risked their lives to save others and of how we carried on under horrendous circumstances
  Now every time I pass the black marble wall, I will think of Ambassador a Christopher Stevens and his colleagues who
  died after an attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya, this week,
  Diplomats don't often make headlines until something horrible happens. Even then, it is policy and politics that get the
  attention. We had barely learned of the attack before talking heads began to expound on Middle East policies and the
  words administration officials used or should have used, to uphold our national dignity. Where were the conversations
  about the diplomats who were actually carrying out those policies in faraway, often dangerous places, the people who
  take care of us despite the hardship and risk? Imagine what it must have been like trying to escape the raging fire in the
  Benghazi consulate or enduring hours of assault in the nearby annex waiting for relief from the Libyan government.
  Diplomacy is a dangerous profession. You cannot exert influence by whispering in diplomatic code to your government
  counterparts behind closed doors. You do not spread American values - especially in places where passions are high,
  governments fragile and guns plentiful - by remote control from Washington. You have to get out from behind the walls
  and engage with people. We know this can put us in harm's way; our people in the Benghazi consulate knew it. And they
  did their jobs anyway.
  That is because, hokey as it sounds, the people who represent us overseas really do believe they can make a difference.
  They confront violent behavior and strong passions with American leadership, smart power and peaceful means.
  We must make that work safer. The reasons for violence change with time and place but the human effects are the
  same. For two years before we were blown up in Nairobi, Kenya, my team and I fought ("nagged" was the word State
  Department colleagues used) to have security threats and vulnerabilities addressed. We were too close to the street, an
  easy target. Washington's assessment was that things were 0.1e, Anyway, I was told, there was no money for a more
  secure embassy. What was Washington's assessment of our consulate in Benghazi? We may not like the image of
  American diplomats working out of fortified boxes, but we cannot let them work in buildings that can be overrun by
  attackers. This is a lesson our government still hasn't learned since 1979 in Tehran,
  If the Benghazi tragedy traces the same journey we made from the rubble in Nairobi, heartfelt pronouncements will be
  made; the dead will be given due homage and then they will be buried. The press will alight on other stories. A
  Congressionally mandated accountability review board will determine what happened and what needs to be done to
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  avoid such tragedies in the future. Easy fixes changes to emergency action plans, minor security upgrades - will be
  made; expensive and hard ones will not.
  The Foreign Service is short on people, and those people are rushed into the field short on training. We build concrete
  fortresses when we have to, but we don't invest in the mobile communications and security technology that would
  protect diplomats when they leave the embassy, as they must. What kinds of technology, systems, training and
  deployment do we need to get results through diplomacy in the 21st century? These are the difficult questions that will
  remain unanswered, while diplomats disappear from public view once again. Until the next time someone dies - then we
  see the same sorry response all over again.
  But we can give meaning to this tragedy. What if President Obama and Mitt Romney exercised true leadership by
  explaining to Americans, including the families and friends of those who died in Benghazi, what diplomacy is all about?
  Why using words and deeds for peace is as important as using weapons. Why we value our diplomats and what we will
  do to make their jobs easier, if we cannot guarantee their absolute security.
  It is a stretch, I know. Far easier to add some more concrete, declare our responsibilities to diplomats complete and
  move back to the fun stuff of making and debating policy, most of it domestic. The black wall will continue to
  accumulate names, diplomats will continue to represent our country on the cheap and nothing much will change. Like
  that scenario? If not, start demanding leadership. That is what Chris Stevens and his team were providing. Let's think
  about them and reciprocate.
  Prudence Bushnell is a former United States ambassador to Kenya and Guatemala
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  My lYi was referring to the Libyan. The arming the rebels breathlessness is silly.
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  Both Gates and I said the same on the Sunday shows.
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  now says the issue of the visitor is "more complicated than
  message in the morning. Will let you know.
  Meanwhile, press here all about whether US/coalition going to "arm
  decision yet resolution allows that". Tomorrow's Guardian headline
  to power. Don't know if playing same way back home.
  they thought" and he prefers to send me a secure
  rebels" based on HRC comments about "no
  Is "Coalition ready to arm rebellion if Gadafy clings
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  http://www.salon.comi2o12/1o/or/gops_october_surprisei
  Monday, Oct 1, 2012 09:30 AM EDT
  GOP's October surprise?
  They're calling it the "Jimmy Carter Strategy": Exploit
  Libya attack to paint Obama as weak on terrorism
  By cY'aia?,_
  (Credit: AP/AI Behrman/Salort)
  According to a highly reliable source, as Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama prepare for the
  first presidential debate Wednesday night, top Republican operatives are primed to unleash a new
  two-pronged offensive that will attack Obama as weak on national security, and will be based, in part,
  on inW !ia:en,y-.3iTeForrnation regarding the attacks in Libya that killed U.S. ambassador Chris
  Stevens on September
  The source, who has first-hand knowledge of private, high-level conversations in the Romney tamp
  that took place in Washington, DC last week, said that at various times the GOP strategists referred to
  their new operation as the Jimmy Carter Strategy or the October Surprise.
  He added that they planned to release what they hoped would be "a bombshell" that would make
  Libya and Obama's foreign policy a major issue in the campaign. "My understanding is that they have
  come up with evidence that the Obama administration had positive intelligence that there was going
  to be a terrorist attack on the intelligence."
  The source described the Republicans as chortling with glee that the Obama administration
  "definitely had intel" about the attack before it happened. "Intelligence can be graded in different
  ways," he added, "and sometimes A and B don't get connected. But [the Romney campaign] will try to
  paint it to look like Obama had advance knowledge of the attack and is weak on terrorism."
  He said they were jubilant about their new strategy and said they intended to portray Obama as a
  helpless, Jimmy Carter-like president and to equate the tragedy in Libya with President Carter's failed
  attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in t980. "They are so excited about it," he said. "Over
  and over again they talked about bow it would be just like Jimmy Carter's failed raid. They feel it is
  going to give them .a last-minute landslide in the election."
  The source, however, said lie was dubious about the tactic. "To me, it is indicative that they have lost
  touch with a huge portion of the electorate," he said.
  The source declined to reveal the names of the GOP operatives who were present. But he said, "These
  were the top guys in the party. It was a .private, unguarded planning conversation." He further
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  described participants in the meeting as consisting of well-known names tied to the big Republican
  super PACs and people who had access to high-level national security intelligence.
  "As usual, Karl Rove wasn't present," he said, "but some were close to Rove."
  The source said that "there was quite a bit more" to the operation than simply revealing the
  intelligence regarding Libya. He declined to discuss what he described as the second phase of the
  operation.
  However, already there is evidence that the first phase of the operation is underway. On Wednesday,
  September 26, on Fox News, Karl Rove called Obama's reaction to what happened in Libya
  "inexplicable" and added that Obama is "more intent on campaigning than meeting his
  responsibilities as commander-in-chief." He went on to warn that Obama's policies in Libya
  endangered the U.S. with regard to Iran. "I am astonished," Rove said. "We are projecting weakness
  when we need to be projecting strength."
  Similarly, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, a one-time GOP presidential hopeful who
  became known as the mayor of 9/11, followed Rove in criticizing Obama on the attack in Libya. "This
  is a deliberate attempt to cover up the truth, from an administration that claimed it wanted to be the
  most transparent in history," he told Fox News. "And it's the worst kind of cover-up: the kind of
  cover-up that involves our national security. This is a cover-up that involves the slaughter of four
  Americans."
  Giuliani added that the Obama White House wanted to dismiss the role played by al-Qaeda because it
  seemed to diminish the triumph of having killed Osama bin Laden. "I think it's because they have this
  narrative that they defeated al-Qaeda," he said. "They never say the words 'Islamic fundamentalist
  terrorism'. They want to wish it away. The president was moving on to Asia — he was going to declare
  this a great victory for himself and unfortunately, this terrible act of terror intervened in their very
  convenient narrative."
  Likewise, Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, described the administration's response to
  "the terrorist attack" in Libya as And on Sunday, September 30, both Mitt Romney and
  vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan joined in the attacks. "I think they want to do their very best to
  keep the people of America from understanding exactly what happened. We expect candor, we expect
  transparency, particularly as it relates to terrorism," Romney said.
  Added Ryan, "Why is he (Obama) not on the same page with his own administration officials who are
  saying that this is a terrorist attack? We'll leave it up to you to decide whether it's a cover-up or not."
  In an apparently related development, a Politico artkle posted last night said Romney advisers were
  divided over hovv aggressively to attack President Obama over his handling of the events in Libya. One
  unnamed Romney adviser described them as "a huge gift" to the campaign. "Across the board —
  domestic, economic and foreign-policy issues — President Obama has been outmatched by events," he
  said. "He's an observer of events, not a shaper of events. Everywhere you look, he's been outmatched."
  But other Romney advisers, led by media strategist Stuart Stevens, wanted to stick to the economy as
  the central issue. "They'll tell you that you've got to focus people on the fact that their economic
  prospects are not very good and all that," the aide told Politico. "Well, Romney's been trying to do that
  now since he clinched the nomination at the end of April — and he's failed. The president is better at
  deflecting attention from the bad news than Romney is at driving home the impact of the bad news on
  individual voters."
  Craig Unger is the New York Times bestselling author of "House of Bush, House of Saud," and a
  frequent analyst on CNN, ABC Radio, Air America, The Charlie Rose Show, NBC's Today Show and
  other broadcast outlets. He has written for The New Yorker, Esquire and many other publications and
  is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
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  http://www.salon.comi2o12/1o/or/gops_october_surprisei
  Monday, Oct 1, 2012 09:30 AM EDT
  GOP's October surprise?
  They're calling it the "Jimmy Carter Strategy": Exploit
  Libya attack to paint Obama as weak on terrorism
  By cY'aia?,_
  (Credit: AP/AI Behrman/Salort)
  According to a highly reliable source, as Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama prepare for the
  first presidential debate Wednesday night, top Republican operatives are primed to unleash a new
  two-pronged offensive that will attack Obama as weak on national security, and will be based, in part,
  on inW !ia:en,y-.3iTeForrnation regarding the attacks in Libya that killed U.S. ambassador Chris
  Stevens on September
  The source, who has first-hand knowledge of private, high-level conversations in the Romney tamp
  that took place in Washington, DC last week, said that at various times the GOP strategists referred to
  their new operation as the Jimmy Carter Strategy or the October Surprise.
  He added that they planned to release what they hoped would be "a bombshell" that would make
  Libya and Obama's foreign policy a major issue in the campaign. "My understanding is that they have
  come up with evidence that the Obama administration had positive intelligence that there was going
  to be a terrorist attack on the intelligence."
  The source described the Republicans as chortling with glee that the Obama administration
  "definitely had intel" about the attack before it happened. "Intelligence can be graded in different
  ways," he added, "and sometimes A and B don't get connected. But [the Romney campaign] will try to
  paint it to look like Obama had advance knowledge of the attack and is weak on terrorism."
  He said they were jubilant about their new strategy and said they intended to portray Obama as a
  helpless, Jimmy Carter-like president and to equate the tragedy in Libya with President Carter's failed
  attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in t980. "They are so excited about it," he said. "Over
  and over again they talked about bow it would be just like Jimmy Carter's failed raid. They feel it is
  going to give them .a last-minute landslide in the election."
  The source, however, said lie was dubious about the tactic. "To me, it is indicative that they have lost
  touch with a huge portion of the electorate," he said.
  The source declined to reveal the names of the GOP operatives who were present. But he said, "These
  were the top guys in the party. It was a .private, unguarded planning conversation." He further
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  described participants in the meeting as consisting of well-known names tied to the big Republican
  super PACs and people who had access to high-level national security intelligence.
  "As usual, Karl Rove wasn't present," he said, "but some were close to Rove."
  The source said that "there was quite a bit more" to the operation than simply revealing the
  intelligence regarding Libya. He declined to discuss what he described as the second phase of the
  operation.
  However, already there is evidence that the first phase of the operation is underway. On Wednesday,
  September 26, on Fox News, Karl Rove called Obama's reaction to what happened in Libya
  "inexplicable" and added that Obama is "more intent on campaigning than meeting his
  responsibilities as commander-in-chief." He went on to warn that Obama's policies in Libya
  endangered the U.S. with regard to Iran. "I am astonished," Rove said. "We are projecting weakness
  when we need to be projecting strength."
  Similarly, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, a one-time GOP presidential hopeful who
  became known as the mayor of 9/11, followed Rove in criticizing Obama on the attack in Libya. "This
  is a deliberate attempt to cover up the truth, from an administration that claimed it wanted to be the
  most transparent in history," he told Fox News. "And it's the worst kind of cover-up: the kind of
  cover-up that involves our national security. This is a cover-up that involves the slaughter of four
  Americans."
  Giuliani added that the Obama White House wanted to dismiss the role played by al-Qaeda because it
  seemed to diminish the triumph of having killed Osama bin Laden. "I think it's because they have this
  narrative that they defeated al-Qaeda," he said. "They never say the words 'Islamic fundamentalist
  terrorism'. They want to wish it away. The president was moving on to Asia — he was going to declare
  this a great victory for himself and unfortunately, this terrible act of terror intervened in their very
  convenient narrative."
  Likewise, Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, described the administration's response to
  "the terrorist attack" in Libya as And on Sunday, September 30, both Mitt Romney and
  vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan joined in the attacks. "I think they want to do their very best to
  keep the people of America from understanding exactly what happened. We expect candor, we expect
  transparency, particularly as it relates to terrorism," Romney said.
  Added Ryan, "Why is he (Obama) not on the same page with his own administration officials who are
  saying that this is a terrorist attack? We'll leave it up to you to decide whether it's a cover-up or not."
  In an apparently related development, a Politico artkle posted last night said Romney advisers were
  divided over hovv aggressively to attack President Obama over his handling of the events in Libya. One
  unnamed Romney adviser described them as "a huge gift" to the campaign. "Across the board —
  domestic, economic and foreign-policy issues — President Obama has been outmatched by events," he
  said. "He's an observer of events, not a shaper of events. Everywhere you look, he's been outmatched."
  But other Romney advisers, led by media strategist Stuart Stevens, wanted to stick to the economy as
  the central issue. "They'll tell you that you've got to focus people on the fact that their economic
  prospects are not very good and all that," the aide told Politico. "Well, Romney's been trying to do that
  now since he clinched the nomination at the end of April — and he's failed. The president is better at
  deflecting attention from the bad news than Romney is at driving home the impact of the bad news on
  individual voters."
  Craig Unger is the New York Times bestselling author of "House of Bush, House of Saud," and a
  frequent analyst on CNN, ABC Radio, Air America, The Charlie Rose Show, NBC's Today Show and
  other broadcast outlets. He has written for The New Yorker, Esquire and many other publications and
  is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
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  Pis let me know what Phil finds out asap. Thx.
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  Subject: Re: Libyan
  now says the issue of the visitor is "more complicated than
  message in the morning. Will let you know.
  Meanwhile, press here all about whether US/coalition going to "arm
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  Thanks.
  Jeffrey Feltnnan
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  says plane of Libyan mystery visitor just landed. Said he'd keep us posted as details emerge. B6
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  http://www.sa1on.com/2o12/10/oi/gops_october_surprise/
  Monday, Oct 1, 2012 09:30 AM EDT
  GOP's October surprise?
  They're calling it the "Jimmy Carter Strategy": Exploit
  Libya attack to paint Obama as weak on terrorism
  By Craig Unger_
  (Credit: AP/A1 Behrman/Salon)
  According to a highly reliable source, as Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama prepare for the
  first presidential debate Wednesday night, top Republican operatives are primed to unleash a new
  two-pronged offensive that will attack Obama as weak on national security, and will be based, in part,
  on new intelligence information regarding the attacks in Libya that killed U.S. ambassador Chris
  Stevens on September
  The source, who has first-hand knowledge of private, high-level conversations in the Romney camp
  that took place in Washington, DC last week, said that at various times the GOP strategists referred to
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  He added that they planned to release what they hoped would be "a bombshell" that would make
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  come up with evidence that the Obama administration had positive intelligence that there was going
  to be a terrorist attack on the intelligence."
  The source described the Republicans as chortling with glee that the Obama administration
  "definitely had intel" about the attack before it happened. "Intelligence can be graded in different
  ways," he added, "and sometimes A and B don't get connected. But [the Romney campaign] will try to
  paint it to look like Obama had advance knowledge of the attack and is weak on terrorism."
  He said they were jubilant about their new strategy and said they intended to portray Obama as a
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  attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980. "They are so excited about it," he said. "Over
  and over again they talked about how it would be just like Jimmy Carter's failed raid. They feel it is
  going to give them a last-minute landslide in the election."
  The source, however, said he was dubious about the tactic. "To me, it is indicative that they have lost
  touch with a huge portion of the electorate," he said.
  The source declined to reveal the names of the GOP operatives who were present. But he said, "These
  were the top guys in the party, It was a private, unguarded planning conversation." He further
  described participants in the meeting as consisting of well-known names tied to the big Republican
  super PACs and people who had access to high-level national security intelligence.
  "As usual, Karl Rove wasn't present," he said, "but some were close to Rove."
  The source said that "there was quite a bit more" to the operation than simply revealing the
  intelligence regarding Libya. He declined to discuss what he described as the second phase of the
  operation.
  However, already there is evidence that the first phase of the operation is underway. On Wednesday,
  September 26, on Fox News, Karl Rove called Obarna's reaction to what happened in Libya
  "inexplicable" and added that Obama is "more intent on campaigning than meeting his
  responsibilities as commander-in-chief." He went on to warn that Obama's policies in Libya
  endangered the U.S. with regard to Iran. "I am astonished," Rove said. "We are projecting weakness
  when we need to be projecting strength."
  Similarly, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, a one-time GOP presidential hopeful who
  became known as the mayor of 9/11, followed Rove in criticizing Obama on the attack in Libya. "This
  is a deliberate attempt to cover up the truth, from an administration that claimed it wanted to be the
  most transparent in history," he told Fox News. "And it's the worst kind of cover-up: the kind of
  cover-up that involves our national security. This is a cover-up that involves the slaughter of four
  Americans."
  Giuliani added that the Obama White House wanted to dismiss the role played by al-Qaeda because it
  seemed to diminish the triumph of having killed Osama bin Laden. "I think it's because they have this
  narrative that they defeated al-Qaeda," he said. "They never say the words 'Islamic fundamentalist
  terrorism'. They want to wish it away. The president was moving on to Asia — he was going to declare
  this a great victory for himself and unfortunately, this terrible act of terror intervened in their very
  convenient narrative."
  Likewise, Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, described the administration's response to
  "the terrorist attack" in Libya as laiaarre." And on Sunday, September 30, both Mitt Romney and
  vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan joined in the attacks. "I think they want to do their very best to
  keep the people of America from understanding exactly what happened. We expect candor, we expect
  transparency, particularly as it relates to terrorism," Romney said.
  Added Ryan, "Why is he (Obama) not on the same page with his own administration officials who are
  saying that this is a terrorist attack? We'll leave it up to you to decide whether it's a cover-up or not."
  In an apparently related development, a Politico article posted last night said Romney advisers were
  divided over how aggressively to attack President Obama over his handling of the events in Libya. One
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  domestic, economic and foreign-policy issues — President Obama has been outmatched by events," he
  said. "He's an observer of events, not a shaper of events. Everywhere you look, he's been outmatched."
  But other Romney advisers, led by media strategist Stuart Stevens, wanted to stick to the economy as
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  Craig Unger is the New York Times bestselling author of "House of Bush, House of Saud," and a
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  other broadcast outlets. He has written for The New Yorker, Esquire and many other publications and
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  From: H [triailto:HDR22@clintonemail.com]
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  http://www.sabon.tcom/2012/10/04/gops october surpriseL
  Monday, Oct 1, 2012 09:30 AM EDT
  GOP's October surprise?
  They're calling it the "Jimmy carter Strategy": Exploit
  Libya attack to paint Obama as weak on terrorism
  By Craig Unger_g:
  (Credit: AP/AlBehrman/Salon)
  According to a highly reliable source, as Mitt Romney and President 13arack Obama prepare for the
  first presidential debate Wednesday night, top Republican operatives are primed to unleash a new
  two-pronged offensive that will attack Obama as weak on national security, and will be based, in part,
  on new intelligence information regarding the attacks in Libya that killed U.S. ambassador Chris
  Stevens on September
  The source, who has first-hand knowledge of private, high-level conversations in the Romney camp
  that took place in Washington, DC last week, said that at various times the GOP strategists referred to
  their new operation as the Jimmy Carter Strategy or the October Surprise.
  He added that they planned to release what they hoped would be "a bombshell" that would make
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  come up with evidence that the Mama administration had positive intelligence that there was going
  to be a terrorist attack on the intelligence."
  The source described the Republicans as chortling with glee that the Obama administration
  "definitely had inter" about the attack before it happened. "Intelligence can be graded in different
  ways," he added, "and sometimes A and B don't get connected. But [the Romney campaign] will try to
  paint it to look like Mama had advance knowledge of the attack and is weak on terrorism?'
  He said they were jubilant about their new strategy and said they intended to portray Obama as a
  helpless, Jimmy Carter-like president and to equate the tragedy in Libya with President Carter's failed
  attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980. "They are so excited about it," he said. "Over
  and over again they talked about how it would be just like Jimmy Carter's failed raid. They feel it is
  going to give them a last-minute landslide in the election."
  The source, however, said he was dubious about the tactic. "To me, it is indicative that they have lost
  touch with a huge portion of the electorate," he said.
  The source declined to reveal the names of the GOP operatives who were present. But he said, "These
  were the top guys in the party. It was a private, unguarded planning conversation." He further
  described participants in the meeting as consisting of well-known names tied to the big Republican
  super PACs and people who had access to high-level national security intelligence.
  "As usual, Karl Rove wasn't present," he said, "but some were close to Rove."
  The source said that "there was quite a bit more" to the operation than simply revealing the
  intelligence regarding Libya. He declined to discuss what he described as the second phase of the
  operation.
  However, already there is evidence that the first phase of the operation is underway. On Wednesday,
  September 26, on Fox News, Karl Rove called Obama's reaction to what happened in Libya
  "inexplicable" and added that Obama is "more intent on campaigning than meeting his
  responsibilities as commander-in-chief." He went on to warn that Obama's policies in Libya
  endangered the U.S. with regard to Iran. "I am astonished," Rove said. "We are projecting weakness
  when we need to be projecting strength."
  Similarly, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, a one-time GOP presidential hopeful who
  became known as the mayor of OA, followed Rove in criticizing Obama on the attack in Libya. "This
  is a deliberate attempt to cover up the truth, from an administration that claimed it wanted to be the
  most transparent in history," he told Fox News. "And it's the worst kind of cover-up: the kind of
  cover-up that involves our national security. This is a cover-up that involves the slaughter of four
  Americans."
  Giuliani added that the Obama White House wanted to dismiss the role played by al-Qaeda because it
  seemed to diminish the triumph of having killed Osama bin Laden. "I think it's because they have this
  narrative that they defeated al-Qaeda," he said. "They never say the words 'Islamic fundamentalist
  terrorism'. They want to wish it away. The president was moving on to Asia - he was going to declare
  this a great victory for himself and unfortunately, this terrible act of terror intervened in their very
  convenient narrative."
  Likewise, Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, described the administration's response to
  "the terrorist attack" in Libya as "bizarre." And on Sunday, September 30, both Mitt Romney and
  vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan joined in the attacks. "I think they want to do their very best to
  keep the people of America from understanding exactly what happened. We expect candor, we expect
  transparency, particularly as it relates to terrorism," Romney said.
  Added Ryan, "Why is he (Obama) not on the same page with his own administration officials who are
  saying that this is a terrorist attack? We'll leave it up to you to decide whether it's a cover-up or not."
  In an apparently related development, a Politico article posted last night said Romney advisers were
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  But other Romney advisers, led by media strategist Stuart Stevens, wanted to stick to the economy as
  the central issue. "They'll tell you that you've got to focus people on the fact that their economic
  prospects are not very good and all that," the aide told Politico. "Well, Romney's been trying to do that
  now since he clinched the nomination at the end of April — and he's failed. The president is better at
  deflecting attention from the bad news than Romneyisat driving home the impact of the bad news on
  individual voters."
  Craig Unger is the New York Times bestselling author of "House of Bush, House of Saud," and a
  frequent analyst on CNN, ABC Radio, Air America, The Charlie Rose Show, NBC's Today Show and
  other broadcast outlets. He has written for The New Yorker, Esquire and many other publications and
  is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair,
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  One for the wall...
  For what it's worth, I am VERY dubious about arming the Libyan rebels. Our best bet is to keep pressure on BOTH sides
  to force a diplo solution. Aryls
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  One for the wall...
  For what it's worth, I am VERY dubious about arming the Libyan rebels. Our best bet is to keep pressure on BOTH sides
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  Romney has an op-ed in today's Wall Street Journal playing off Stevens' murder to say Obama has put
  "security at risk," etc.
  According to Politico yesterday, there was an internal argument within the Romney campaign over
  Libya. Obviously, the neocons and the Rove oriented faction (Ed Gillespie, Rove's surrogate is now a
  Romney campaign adviser) beat Stuart Stevens.
  Romney is careening from tactic to tactic, hoping something will catch.
  I wouldn't be surprised to see Romney raise the specter of the Muslim Brotherhood in charge of Egypt
  & Libya as a bogeyman. I have heard him do this within the last week.
  ----

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  From: Sidney Blumenthal
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  To:
  Subject: Re: H: Romney's last gambit. Got done and published_ Sid
  Romney has an op-ed in today's Wall Street Journal playing off Stevens' murder to say Obama has put
  "security at risk," etc.
  According to Politico yesterday, there was an internal argument within the Romney campaign over
  Libya. Obviously, the neocons and the Rove oriented faction (Ed Gillespie, Rove's surrogate is now a
  Romney campaign adviser) beat Stuart Stevens.
  Romney is careening from tactic to tactic, hoping something will catch.
  I wouldn't be surprised to see Romney raise the specter of the Muslim Brotherhood in charge of Egypt
  & Libya as a bogeyman. I have heard him do this within the last week.
  ----Original Message
  From: H <HDR22clintone ail.com>
  To:
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  Subject: Re: H: Romney's last gambit. Got done and published. Sid
  Thanks. I'm pushing to WH.
  From: Sidney Blumenthal Icriaiit..;
  Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 10:13 AM
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  Subject: H: Romney's last gambit. Got done and published. Sid
  http://www,saion.corni2olgbo/ollups october a-II:prise/
  Monday, Oct 1, 2012 09:30 AM EDT
  CrOP's October surprise?
  They're calling it the "Jimmy Carter Strategy": Exploit
  Libya attack to paint Obama as weak on terrorism
  By rt*
  4g
  (Credit: AP/A1 Behrmari/Salon)
  According to a highly reliable source, as Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama prepare for the
  first presidential debate Wednesday night, top Republican operatives are primed to unleash a new
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  two-pronged offensive that will attack Obama as weak on national security, and will be based, in part,
  on new iritellivne.e information regarding the attacks in Libya that killed U.S. ambassador Chris
  Stevens on September 11.
  The source, who has first-hand knowledge of private, high-level conversations in the Romney camp
  that took place in Washington, DC last week, said that at various times the GOP strategists referred to
  their new operation as the Jimmy Carter Strategy or the October Surprise.
  He added that they planned to release what they hoped would be "a bombshell" that would make
  Libya and Obama's foreign policy a major issue in the campaign. "My understanding is that they have
  come up with evidence that the Obama administration had positive intelligence that there was going
  to be a terrorist attack on the intelligence."
  The source described the Republicans as chortling with glee that the Obama administration
  "definitely had inter about the attack before it happened. "Intelligence can be graded in different.
  ways," he added, "and sometimes A and B don't get connected. But [the Romney campaign] will try to
  paint it to look like Mama had advance knowledge of the attack and is weak on terrorism."
  He said they were jubilant about their new strategy and said they intended to portray Obama as a
  helpless, Jimmy Carter-like president and to equate the tragedy in Libya with President Carter's failed
  attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980. "They are so excited about it," he said. "Over
  and over again they talked about how it would be just like Jimmy Carter's failed raid. They feel it is
  going to give, them a last-minute landslide in the election."
  The source, however, said he was dubious about the tactic. '"To me, it is indicative that they have lost
  touch with a huge portion of the electorate," he said.
  The source declined-to reveal the names of the GOP operatives who were present. But he said, "These
  were the top guys in the party. It was a private, unguarded planning conversation." He further
  described participants in the meeting as consisting of well-known names tied to the big Republican
  super PACs and people who had access to high-level national security intelligence.
  "As usual, Karl Rove wasn't present," he said, "but some were close to Rove.'
  The source said that "there was quite a bit more" to the operation than simply revealing the
  intelligence regarding Libya. He declined to discuss what he described as the second phase of the
  operation.
  However, already there is evidence that the first phase of the operation is underway. On Wednesday,
  September 26, on Fox News, Karl Rove called Obama's reaction to what happened in Libya
  -leeetalieeble': and added that Obama is "more intent on campaigning than meeting his
  responsibilities as commander-in-chief." He went on to warn that Obama's policies in Libya
  endangered the U.S.. with regard to Iran. "I am astonished," Rove said. "We are projecting weakness.
  when we need to be projecting strength."
  Similarly, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, a one-time COP presidential hopeful who
  became. known as the mayor of 9/11, followed Rove in criticizing Obama on the attack in Libya. "This
  is a deliberate attempt to cover up the truth, from an administration that claimed it wanted to be the
  most transparent in history," he told Fox News. "And it's the worst kind of cover-up: the kind of
  cover-up that involves our national security. This is a cover-up that involves the slaughter of four
  Americans."
  Giuliani added that the Obama White House wanted to dismiss the role played by al-Qaeda because it
  seemed to diminish the triumph of having killed Osama bin Laden. "I think it's because they have this
  narrative that they defeated al-Qaeda," he said. "They never say the words 'Islamic fundamentalist
  terrorism'. They want to wish it away. The president was moving on to Asia - he was going to declare
  this a great victory for himself and unfortunately, this terrible act of terror intervened in their very
  convenient narrative."
  Likewise, Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, described the administration's response tb
  "the terrorist attack" in Libya as z' And
  And on Sunday, September 30, both Mitt Romney and
  vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan joined in the attacks. 'I think they want to do their very best to
  keep the people of America from understanding exactly' what happened. We expect candor, we expect.
  transparency, particularly as it relates to terrorism," Romney said.
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  Added Ryan, "Why is he (Obama) not on the same page with his own administration officials who are
  saying that this is a terrorist attack? We'll leave it up to you to decide whether it's a cover-up or not."
  In an apparently related development, a Politico article posted last night said Romney advisers were
  divided over how aggressively to attack President Obama over his handling of the events in Libya. One
  unnamed Romney adviser described them as "a huge gift" to the campaign. "Across the board —
  domestic, economic and foreign-policy issues — President Obama has been outmatched by events," he
  said. "He's an observer of events, not a shaper of events. Everywhere you look, he's been outmatched."
  But other Romney advisers, led by media strategist Stuart Stevens, wanted to stick to the economy as
  the central issue. "They'll tell you that you've got to focus people on the fact that their economic
  prospects are not very good and all that," the aide told Politico. "Well, Romney's been trying to do that
  now since he clinched the nomination at the end of April — and he's failed. The president is better at
  deflecting attention from the bad news than Romney is at driving home the impact of the bad news on
  individual voters."
  Craig Unger is the New York Times bestselling author of "House of Bush, House of Saud," and a
  frequent analyst on CNN, ABC Radio, Air America, The Charlie Rose Show, NBC's Today Show and
  other broadcast outlets. He has written for The New Yorker, Esquire and many other publications and
  is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  September14, 2012
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: Morsi's private conversations & coordination with Magariaf
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as the
  highest levels of European governments, and Western Intelligence and security services.
  I. Late in the day on September 14, 2012, Egyptian President Mohamad Morsi told senior
  European diplomats that he is increasingly concerned the current anti-U.S. and anti-Western violence
  spreading through Cairo and into the rest of Egypt may be part of an effort by his Salafist political
  rivals to destabilize his government, which many of them believe is too moderate in its positions
  regarding Islam, Israel, and the non-Muslim world. According to this source, Morsi, who is in
  Brussels for meetings with the European Union (EU), was particularly concerned over a message from
  Army commander General Abdel Fatah al-Sissi, that Islamist guerrillas, believed to be drawn
  primarily from the Sawarki Bedouin tribe, had launched an attack on a base of the International
  Peacekeeping Force (IPF) in the Sinai. The General reported that the 1500 United Nations troops at
  the base, including some U.S. forces, were under heavy attack and casualty figures were not yet
  known. Morsi stated that this fight was an example of radical anti-government forces and Salafist
  Islamist dissidents taking advantage of the current situation to carry out attacks that demonstrate his
  government is unable to protect Western personnel and facilities in Egypt. Morsi stated that the
  success or failure of his regime is directly tied to his ability to establish a moderate Islamic state that
  can work with western business interests.
  2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, the current wave of violence is related
  to an ongoing struggle between Salafist and Sufi Muslims throughout Egypt. What makes it more
  frustrating for Morsi is that much of the violence appears to be inspired by members of the Salafist al
  Nour Party, the coalition partner of Morsi's Freedom and Justice Party (RIP) in the new Egyptian
  Parliament. According to this individual, Morsi delayed condemning the initial attacks on the U.S.
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  Embassy out of concern that his opponents would use such a statement to move against his
  government. Late on the evening of September 13, 2012, Mohammed Badie, the Supreme Guide of
  the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (MB), sent a message to Morsi warning that he and the Supreme
  Guidance Council were concerned that the situation around the U.S. Embassy was getting out of
  control and that, difficult as it might seem, he had to take tough measures against the demonstrators,
  and protect the interests of the U.S. and other Western Governments. In a telephone discussion with
  Saad al-Katany, the MB/Freedom and Justice Party (MB/KIP) Speaker of the lower house of
  parliament, Morsi admitted that he had felt constrained from acting, given his past history of poor
  personal relations with the leaders of al Nour. Al-Katany urged him to gain control of the situation.)
  3. On September 14, Morsi also stated to an EU official that he had received extremely forceful
  messages from both the U.S. State Department and the Office of the U.S. President, leaving no doubt
  in his mind that the U.S. —Egyptian relations and more than $1billion in U.S. aid were at stake in this
  matter. Morsi added that since much of this aid goes to the Egyptian Army, he and al-Katany agreed
  that actions that put it in jeopardy would also damage the new Egyptian administration's current
  good relationship with the Army. Accordingly, Morsi instructed the military and security forces to use
  all necessary force short of lethal measures to protect U.S. and Western facilities. In a private
  conversation, Morsi stated that he felt he is losing control of the political situation and fears that if the
  current fighting results in deaths, either of demonstrators, U.S. diplomats, Egyptian security
  personnel, or UN peacekeepers, the situation may spin out of control and his government could fall.
  Al-Katany agreed, but said that taking no action would guarantee disaster. They agreed that when the
  situation calms down they will have to deal with the al Nour party, which they fear will, in the future,
  take advantage of circumstances to try to destabilize Morsi's administration. With this in mind, Morsi
  ordered al-Sissi to direct the commanders of Military Intelligence (MI -Mukhabarat el-Khabeya) to
  step up operations collecting information on the activities of the al Nour leadership, focusing on any
  contacts with potentially violent Salafist dissidents.
  4. (Source Comment: A separate sensitive source also noted that General al-Sissi is warning
  Morsi about press reports that the person who made the controversial internet film at the heart of this
  situation is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. The General cautioned that as this report gains wider
  circulation, the government and the Army must prepare for violent attacks by Islamists against that
  community, which makes up ten (10) percent of the Egyptian population.)
  5. A separate sensitive source noted that for his part, al-Sissi is prepared to to have his troops
  take harsh measures against any demonstrators who attack Western personnel and facilities. The
  General is also concerned that the al Nour leaders are even more dangerous than Morsi realizes, and
  he has ordered the MI to increase technical and physical surveillance of these individuals. In
  addition, he stated in private that Morsi and al-Katany spoke with Libyan President Mohammed
  Yussef el Ma.gariaf, and they had all agreed that military and security officials in Egypt and Libya will
  cooperate in an effort to track links between the violence in Cairo and Benghazi. Al-Sissi has ordered
  Special Forces units to step up patrols in the Egypt-Libya border region, while the MI will monitor
  communications between dissidents; primarily Salafists, in both countries. According to this source
  the General is convinced that these dissidents are seizing the opportunity presented by the current
  unrest to move against the governments of Morsi and al-Magariaf. He also received permission from
  Morsi to step up cooperation with his counterparts in the U.S. and Western Europe to deal with this
  situation and al-Sissi believes al-Magariaf has given similar instructions to Libyan military and
  security officials.
  6. (Source Comment: According to a separate sensitive source, al-Sissi believes that, given his
  new orders from Mori, the Army can, for the most part, protect Western facilities and personnel in
  Egypt. But the General is concerned that the security services can never completely eliminate the
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  threat from small well organized bands looking to carry out terrorist attacks. Following discussion
  with Libyan security officials he believes they have the same concerns.)
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  September 14, 2012
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: Morsi's private conversations & coordination with Magariaf
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Transitional Council, as well as
  the highest levels of European governments, and Western Intelligence and security services.
  1. Late in the day on September 14, 2012, Egyptian President Mohamad Morsi told
  senior European diplomats that he is increasingly concerned the current anti-U.S. and anti-
  Western violence spreading through Cairo and into the rest of Egypt may be part of an effort by
  his Salafist political rivals to destabilize his government, which many of them believe is too
  moderate in its positions regarding Islam, Israel, and the non-Muslim world. According to this
  source, Morsi, who is in Brussels for meetings with the European Union (EU), was particularly
  concerned over a message from Army commander General Abdel Fatah al-Sissi, that Islamist
  guerrillas, believed to be drawn primarily from the Sawarki Bedouin tribe, had launched an
  attack on a base of the International Peacekeeping Force (IPF) in the Sinai. The General
  reported that the 1500 United Nations troops at the base, including some U.S. forces, were under
  heavy attack and casualty figures were not yet known. Morsi stated that this fight was an
  example of radical anti-government forces and Salafist Islamist dissidents taking advantage of
  the current situation to carry out attacks that demonstrate his government is unable to protect
  Western personnel and facilities in Egypt. Morsi stated that the success or failure of his regime
  is directly tied to his ability to establish a moderate Islamic state that can work with western
  business interests.
  2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of this individual, the current wave of violence is
  related to an ongoing struggle between Salafist and Sufi Muslims throughout Egypt. What
  makes it more frustrating for Morsi is that much of the violence appears to be inspired by
  members of the Salafist al Nour Party, the coalition partner of Morsi's Freedom and Justice Party
  (FJP) in the new Egyptian Parliament. According to this individual, Morsi delayed condemning
  the initial attacks on the U.S. Embassy out of concern that his opponents would use such a
  statement to move against his government. Late on the evening of September 13, 2012,
  Mohammed Badie, the Supreme Guide of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (MB), sent a
  message to Morsi warning that he and the Supreme Guidance Council were concerned that the
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  situation around the U.S. Embassy was getting out of control and that, difficult as it might seem,
  he had to take tough measures against the demonstrators, and protect the interests of the U.S. and
  other Western Governments. In a telephone discussion with Saad al-Katany, the MB/Freedom
  and Justice Party (MB/FJP) Speaker of the lower house of parliament, Morsi admitted that he
  had felt constrained from acting, given his past history of poor personal relations with the leaders
  of al Nour. Al-Katany urged him to gain control of the situation.)
  3. On September 14, Morsi also stated to an EU official that he had received extremely
  forceful messages from both the U.S. State Department and the Office of the U.S. President,
  leaving no doubt in his mind that the U.S. -Egyptian relations and more than $1billion in U.S.
  aid were at stake in this matter. Morsi added that since much of this aid goes to the Egyptian
  Army, he and al-Katany agreed that actions that put it in jeopardy would also damage the new
  Egyptian administration's current good relationship with the Army. Accordingly, Morsi
  instructed the military and security forces to use all necessary force short of lethal measures to
  protect U.S. and Western facilities. In a private conversation, Morsi stated that he felt he is
  losing control of the political situation and fears that if the current fighting results in deaths,
  either of demonstrators. U.S. diplomats, Egyptian security personnel, or UN peacekeepers, the
  situation may spin out of control and his government could fall. Al-Katany agreed, but said that
  taking no action would guarantee disaster. They agreed that when the situation calms down they
  will have to deal with the al Nour party, which they fear will, in the future, take advantage of
  circumstances to try to destabilize Morsi's administration. With this in mind, Morsi ordered al-
  Sissi to direct the commanders of Military Intelligence (MI -Mukhabarat el-Khabeya) to step up
  operations collecting information on the activities of the al Nour leadership focusing on any
  contacts with potentially violent Salafist dissidents.
  4.(Source Comment: A separate sensitive source also noted that General al-Sissi is
  warning Morsi about press reports that the person who made the controversial internet film at the
  heart of this situation is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. The General cautioned that as this report
  gains wider circulation, the government and the Army must prepare for violent attacks by
  Islamists against that community, which makes up ten (10) percent of the Egyptian population.)
  5. A separate sensitive source noted that for his part, al-Sissi is prepared to to have his
  troops take harsh measures against any demonstrators who attack Western personnel and
  facilities The General is also concerned that the al Nour leaders are even more dangerous than
  Morsi realizes, and he has ordered the MI to increase technical and physical surveillance of these
  individuals. In addition, he stated in private that Mani and al-Katany spoke with Libyan
  President Mohammed Yussef el Magariaf, and they had all agreed that military and security
  officials in Egypt and Libya will cooperate in an effort to track links between the violence in
  Cairo and Benghazi. Al-Sissi has ordered Special Forces units to step up patrols in the Egypt-
  Libya border region, while the MI will monitor communications between dissidents; primarily
  Salafists, in both countries. According to this source the General is convinced that these
  dissidents are seizing the opportunity presented by the current unrest to move against the
  governments of Morsi and al-Magariaf. He also received permission from Morsi to step up
  cooperation with his counterparts in the U.S. and Western Europe to deal with this situation and
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  al-Sissi believes al-Magariaf has given similar instructions to Libyan military and security
  officials.
  6. (Source Comment: According to a separate sensitive source, al-Sissi believes that,
  given his new orders from Morsi, the Army can, for the most part, protect Western facilities and
  personnel in Egypt. But the General is concerned that the security services can never completely
  eliminate the threat from small well organized bands looking to carry out terrorist attacks.
  Following discussion with Libyan security officials he believes they have the same concerns.)
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