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  From: Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov>
  Sent Friday, November 16, 2012 10:03 PM
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  Subject: Fw: WSJ: Hillary and Libya
  From: Caitlin Kievorick (matt°
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 09:51 PM
  To Reines, Philippe 1; Sullivan, Jacob J.
  , Mills, Cheryl D; Rich Verma-personal
  Subject WSJ: Hillary and Ubya
  B6
  Hillary and Libya
  November 16, 2012
  Wall Street Journal
  David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September
  11 attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi were by terrorists. That leaves one VIP who's still missing from
  Congressional scrutiny: Hillary Clinton.
  GOP Congressman Peter King said Mr. Petraeus's testimony differed from what the former CIA director told
  Congress immediately after the attacks., Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA's original talking
  points on the attacks were edited. The altered version became the basis for U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice's
  misleading and now infamous comments blaming the attacks on a YouTube video, Both that discrepancy and
  the issue of the altered talking points need further digging, especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next
  Secretary of State.
  But Mr. Petraeus wasn't responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S. policy that led to the Libya debacle.
  That's Mrs. Clinton's bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru, the Secretary of State said "I take
  responsibility" for Benghazi.
  Except she hasn't. She was conveniently out of the country for this week's House Foreign Affairs hearing, and
  Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry refuses to hold any hearings on Benghazi. His loyalty may get
  him a cabinet job, while Carl Levin's Armed Services Committee also pretends nothing much happened in
  Libya.
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  The targets of the attacks and its first victims were diplomats. Chris Stevens died of smoke inhalation in the
  blaze, becoming the first American ambassador killed in the line of duty in over 30 years. A junior colleague
  also died. These men were Mrs. Clinton's "responsibility." Several hours after the assault on the consulate,
  members of the jihaclist militia Ansar al-Shariah turned on the CIA compound about a mile away, killing two of
  Mr. Petraeus's men.
  In Congressional hearings last month, career State officials admitted that threat warnings from Benghazi were
  overlooked and requests for better security turned down. They said Foggy Bottom misjudged the ability of a
  weak Libyan state to protect them. Ifs not clear how high up the chain these concerns went, but over to you,
  Mrs. Clinton.
  For over a week after the attacks, the Administration blamed the YouTube video. Mrs. Clinton didn't push this
  misleading narrative in public as enthusiastically as Ms. Rice. Still, she bought into it. The father of Tyrone
  Woods, a CIA contractor who was killed in Benghazi, told media outlets last month that Mrs. Clinton tried to
  comfort him by promising that the U.S.-based maker of the video would be "prosecuted and arrested"—though
  terrorists killed his son.
  Beyond the Benghazi attacks is the larger issue of the Administration's Libya policy, a failure that Mrs. Clinton
  should also answer for. At the start of the Libya uprising, Washington hid behind the U.N. Security Council to
  resist calls for intervention. Mrs. Clinton's department then made the mistake of agreeing to a U.N. arms
  embargo on both the Gadhafi regime and the rebels. This blunder forced the rebels to look elsewhere for
  weapons and cash, particularly Golf states like Qatar that favored Islamist militias.
  As Gadhaffs forces were about to overrun Benghazi in March, the Arab League, Britain and France called for
  military intervention. Only after the Security Council gave the green light—when Russia abstained—did NATO
  launch air strikes. American cruise missiles and *bombers led the way, but on April 7 President °barna pulled
  the U.S. out of a leadership combat role.
  The U.S. also waited until July to recognize the Benghazi rebel opposition as "the legitimate governing
  authority," after Luxembourg and 25 other countries had already done so. The war lasted until October, much
  longer than necessary.
  American disengagement continued after Gadhafi fell. Though rich in oil, Libya's well-intentioned new leaders
  needed advice and encouragement to build a functioning state. The most pressing need was to rein in the anti-
  Gadhafi militias and stand up a national army. But the U.S. was reluctant to follow up with aid or know-how.
  (See our December 24, 2011 editorial, "MIA on the Shores of Tripoli.") Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
  stepped in with money and weapons, again favoring Islamist groups.
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  The Libyan people nonetheless voted in elections this summer for secular, pro-Western leaders. Yet the
  government has limited powers and lacks a proper army. The militias have stepped into the vacuum, while al
  Qaeda-style training camps proliferate in the hills around Benghazi.
  ***
  This abdication is the backdrop to what happened on September 11. The large CIA outpost in Benghazi was
  supposed to monitor jihadists and work with State to round up thousands of mobile surface-to-air missiles in
  Libya. Yet it turns out that it's hard to fight terrorists on the ground with drones from remote bases. Without a
  functioning government or broader U.S. aid, a small Islamist militia was able to target foreign diplomats and
  eventually lay siege to the U.S. compound. The CIA closed its entire Benghazi shop that very morning—an
  abject retreat.
  For weeks, the Administration has tried to shift blame for Benghazi to the "intelligence community." Mr.
  Petraeus's fall makes him an easy scapegoat, even as Mrs. Clinton takes a valedictory lap at State and sets her
  sights on a 2016 Presidential run.
  But U.S. Libya policy has been her handiwork, and with the exception of the fall of Gadhafi it is a notable
  failure. Mrs. Clinton is also a main architect of U.S. policy in Syria, which continues to descend into disorder
  that may engulf the region. She shouldn't get a free pass from Congress.
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  H <hrod17@clintonemail.com>
  Sunday, November 18, 2012 5:41PM
  Fvv: WSJ: Hillary and Libya
  From Mills, Cheryl 1) [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov]
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 10:03 PM Eastern Standard Time
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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  Date: 05/13/2015
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  H <hrod17@clintonemail.com>
  Sunday, November 18, 2012 5:41PM
  Fvv: WSJ: Hillary and Libya
  From Mills, Cheryl 1) [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov]
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 10:03 PM Eastern Standard Time
  To: H
  Subject: Fvv: WS3: Hillary and Libya
  From: Caitlin Klevorick [mato: B6
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 09;51 PM
  To Reines, Philippe I; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Mills, Cheryl D; Rich Verrna-personal
  Subject: WSJ: Hillary and Libya
  Hillary and Libya
  November 16. 2012
  Wall Street Journal
  David Petraeus told Congress Friday in closed hearings that the CIA believed from the start that the September
  1 attacks on the U_S. consulate in Benghazi o,,ere by terrorists. That leaves one VIP xvho'S snil missing from
  Congressional serAny: Hillary Clinton.
  GOP Congressman Peter Kin!! said Mr. Petracits`s testimony differed from what the former CIA director told
  Congress itnim2diately after the attacks. Mr. King also said Mr. Petraeus said that the CIA's orig.inal talking
  poii t. on the attacks were cditt.d. The. 21t.,::'red version beealrie the basis '.or U.N., Ambassador Susan Rice's
  misieading and now infamotis comm<iints hiamino the aitacks on a YouTube video. Both that discrepancy aild
  the :Sate of the altered talking points need further digt:iing. especially if Ms. Rice is nominated to be the next
  Secretary of State.
  But Mr. Petraeus wasn't responsible for lax consulate security or the U.S, policy that led to the Libya debacle.
  That's Mrs, Clinton's bailiwick. Last month in interviews from deepest Peru_ the Secretary of State said "1 take
  . .
  responstbility" for Benghazi.
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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  Except she hasn't. She was conveniently out of the country for this week's House Foreign Affairs hearing, and
  Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry refuses to hold any hearings on Benghazi. His loyalty may get
  him a cabinet job, while Carl Levin's Armed Services Committee also pretends nothing much happened in
  Libya.
  The targets of the attacks and its first victims were diplomats. Chris Stevens died of smoke inhalation in the
  blaze, becoming the first American ambassador killed in the line of duty in over 30 years. A junior colleague
  also died. These men were Mrs. Clinton's "responsibility." Several hours after the assault on the consulate,
  members of the jihadist militia Ansar al-Shariah turned on the CIA compound about a mile away, killing two of
  Mr. Petraeus's men.
  In Congressional hearings last month, career State officials admitted that threat warnings from Benghazi were
  overlooked and requests for better security turned down. They said Foggy Bottom misjudged the ability of a
  weak Libyan state to protect them. It's not clear how high up the chain these concerns went, but over to you,
  Mrs. Clinton.
  For over a week after the attacks, the Administration blamed the YouTube video. Mrs. Clinton didn't push this
  misleading narrative in public as enthusiastically as Ms. Rice. Still, she bought into it. The father of Tyrone
  Woods, a CIA contractor who was killed in Benghazi, told media outlets last month that Mrs. Clinton tried to
  comfOrt 'him by promising that the U.S.-based maker of the video would be "prosecuted and arrested"—though
  terrorists killed his son.
  Beyond the Benghazi attacks is the larger issue of the Administration's Libya policy, a failure that Mrs. Clinton
  should also answer for. At the start of the Libya uprising, Washington hid behind the U.N. Security Council to
  resist calls for intAentions Mrs. Clinton's department then made the mistake of agreeing to a U.N. arms
  embargo on both the Gadhafi regime and the rebels. This blunder forced the rebels to look elsewhere for
  weapons and .cash, particularly Gulf states like Qatar that favored Islamist militias.
  As Gadhafi's threes were about to overrun Benghazi in March, the Arab League, Britain and France called for
  military intervention. Only after the Security Council gave the green light--when Russia abstained—did NATO
  launch air strikes, American cruise missiles and bombers led the way, but efs_ iiiseef, President Obarna pulled
  the U.S. out of a leadership combat role.
  The U.S. also waited until July to recognize the Benghazi rebel opposition as "the legitimate governing
  authority," after Luxembourg and 25 other countries had already done so. The war lasted until October. much
  longer than necessary.
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739805
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739805
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  American disengagement continued after Gadhafi fell. Though rich in oil, Libya's well-intentioned new leaders
  needed advice and encouragement to build a functioning state. The most pressing need was to rein in the anti-
  Gadhafi militias and stand up a national army. But the U.S. was reluctant to follow up with aid or know-how.
  (See our December 24, 2011 editorial, 'MIA on the Shores of Tripoli.") Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
  stepped in with money and weapons, again favoring Islamist groups.
  The Libyan people nonetheless voted in elections this summer for secular, pro-Western leaders. Yet the
  government has limited powers and lacks a proper army. The militias have stepped into the vacuum, while al
  Qaeda-style training camps proliferate in the hills around Benghazi.
  This abdication is the backdrop to what happened on September 11. The large CIA outpost in Benghazi was
  supposed to monitor jihadists and work with State to round up thousands of mobile surface-to-air missiles in
  Libya. Yet it turns out that it's hard to fight terrorists on the ground with drones from remote bases. Without a
  functioning government or broader U.S. aid, a small Islamist militia was able to target foreign diplomats and
  eventually lay siege to the U.S. compound. The CIA closed its entire Benghazi shop that very morning--an
  abject retreat.
  For weeks, the Administration has tried to shift blame for Benghazi to the "intelligence community." Mr.
  Petraeus's fall makes him an easy scapew.oat, even as Mrs. Clinton takes a valedictory lap at State and sets her
  sights on a 2016 Presidential run.
  But U.S. Libya policy has been her handiwork, and with the exception of the fall of Gadhafi it is a notable
  failure. Mrs. ClinA is also a main architect of U.S. policy in Syria. which continues to descend into disorder
  that may engulf the region, She shouldn't get a free pass from Congress.
  UNCLASSIFIED
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MetadataSubject: FYI - REPORT OF ARRESTS -- POSSIBLE BENGHAZI CONNECTION
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ExtractedSubject: FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connection
ExtractedFrom: Sullivan, Jacob J <Sullivardi@state.gov>
ExtractedCc: Dibble, Elizabeth 1; Roebuck, William V
ExtractedDateSent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 8:44 PM
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  B7(A)
  B7(E)
  B7(E)
  1.4(D)
  B1
  B7(D)
  Post reports that Libyans police have arrested several people today who may/may have some connection to
  the Benghazi attack. They were acting on information furnished by DS/R50.
  That may or
  may not materialize, according to David McFarland. Overall,
  this could lead to something operationally, or not, and it could lead to news accounts from Libya saying, there
  is a significant break in the case, or not.
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  B1,B7(D),B7(E),1.4(D),B7(A)
  From: Sullivan, Jacob J <Sullivardi@state.gov>
  Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 8:44 PM
  To:
  Subject Fvv: FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connection
  Fyi
  From: Jones, Beth E
  Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 07:14 PM
  To Burns, William J; Sherman, Wendy R; Sullivan, Jacob
  Cc: Dibble, Elizabeth 1; Roebuck, William V
  Subject Ftii1f: FYI - Report of arrests — possible Benghazi connection
  This preliminary, but very interesting, pis see below. FBI in Tripoli is fully involved.
  From: Roebuck, William V
  Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 07:01 PM
  To Jones, Beth E; Maxwell, Raymond D; Abdalla, Alyce N; Sidereas, Evyenia; Miller, James N
  Subject: FYI - Report of arrests -- possible Benghazi connection
  At this point, just FYI.
  William V. Roebuck
  Director
  Office of Maghreb Affairs
  Department of State
  202-647-4679
  roebuckwv@state.gov
  Classified by DAS, A/GIS, DoS on 05/22/2015 — Class: SECRET/NOFORN —
  Reason: 1.4(D) — Declassify on: 11/18/2032
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ExtractedSubject: HRC friend
ExtractedFrom: Sullivan, Jacob J <Sullivarill@state.gov>
ExtractedCc: Bums, William 3
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  FYI
  . •
  From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D
  Sent: Friday, January 06,, 2012 1:55 AM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J; Cret2, Gene A
  Cc: Bums, William 3
  Subject: Re: HRC friend
  Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It's a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the
  appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the
  ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits
  seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported "loosely" to BelHaj I don't
  believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former).
  The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may
  remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA.
  Gene?
  Jeffrey Feltman

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  Subject: HRC friend
  FYI
  . •
  From FeItrnan, Jeffrey D
  Sent: Friday, January 06,, 2012 1:55 AM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J; Cret2, Gene A
  Cc: Bums, William 3
  Subject: Re: HRC friend
  Illhave to defer to Gene on this. It's a fascinating read, and some stuff mentioned has already happened (such as the
  appointment ofiuwaili as Minister of Defense Juwaili is close to the UAE, incidentally). But I simply do not know the
  ins and outs of the new Libyan politics in sufficient detail to give a view as to the accuracy of this report A few bits
  seemed off key (e.g, the reference that both the misrata and Zintan Brigades once reported "loosely" to BelHaj I don't
  believe is true, since Juwaili and the IJAE supported the latter and Qatar the former).
  The comment about Belhaj staying out of govt and thus retain the flexibility to carp and make trouble: Jake, you may
  remember that AbZ warned exactly of that danger in that weird mtg Qatar insisted upon on the margins of UNGA.
  Gene?
  Jeffrey Feltman
  From: Sullivan, Jacob 3
  Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 07:25 PM
  To: Feitman, Jeffrey D; Crete Gene A
  Cc: Bums, William 3
  Subject: HRC friend
  Another friend of HRC's offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views.
  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 last week of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya's Prime Minister
  Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jalil engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings
  attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (N'TC)
  Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these
  issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting
  against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior
  administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals
  noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib's
  office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal
  of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government.
  2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this
  situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being
  stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the
  new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their action:3 and appointments
  without concern or control. That said, el — Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)
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  that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting
  between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under BeThais loose command. This is
  particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional
  militias.)
  3. In an effort to address these. problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing
  Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of
  the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib's closest and most influential advisors are
  experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most
  influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam,
  National Oil Company chief Nun Bemisien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange.
  4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jail are also very concerned
  over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj
  and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to
  weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib's efforts to
  maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially
  dangerous conflict has arisen over the position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this
  individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among
  foreign allies and businesses contacts.)
  5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General
  IChalifa Belqasim Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the
  United States for many years and is believed by Belhaj and others to have a relationship with the U.S.
  Government, is using his popularity among the officer corps of the regular NTC army to support his claim to be
  Chief of Staff. This produced heated protests from militia leaders and in late December 2011e1-Keib named
  deputy Minister of Defense Colonel Yussef al-Mangoush, to be Chief of Staff. In the opinion of one source, this
  is a problematic choice, since el-Keib is replacing the supposedly pro-American Hefter with al-Mangoush who
  commanded one of Qaddafi's elite Special Forces units, even after the revolution began. This individual
  believes that el-Keib's decision was driven by personal animosity toward Hefter, and the influence of Minister
  of Defense Osama al-Juwali. The situation is far from resolved, as Hatter and his supporters, particularly in
  the Benghazi garrison, continue to claim that the General is the true Chief of Staff. El-Keib and al-Juwali are
  working to reconcile all of the elements in this conflict as quickly as possible, before the supporters of the two
  claimants begin fighting. In the meantime, el-Keib has stated in private that he fully expects Belhaj to attack
  al-Mangoush, but the Prime Minister believes that the Colonel is the only officer strong enough to disarm the
  militias and avoid a civil war.
  6. At the same time, a very sensitive source added that el-Keib and Jalil are attempting to reconcile the
  fighting between Misrata and Zintan forces in Tripoli by naming Misrata leader Fa-wzi Abd Ali as Minister of
  the Interior and al-Juwali, who was commander of the Zintan militia, as Minister of Defense. To date,
  according to this individual, this effort has met with limited success, as the fighting has continued and the
  militias are refusing to disarm until their demands regarding living standards are met.
  7. (Source Comment: One very sensitive source noted, that el-Keib is aware of the fact that he is
  running out of time to stabilize the situation in Libya. He believes that if he does not disarm the militias and
  meet their demands in the next six months there is a good chance of increased fighting among rival groups that
  could lead to civil war. In any event, he realizes that the ongoing instability will cause Western governments,
  firms, and banks, to hesitate before committing themselves to long term relationships with Libya. El-Keib
  believes that Belhaj and his advisors have made the same judgment, and are waiting to fill any vacuum created
  by this violence, by establishing a conservative Islamic Republic.)
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  jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so
  far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to
  incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training,
  education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of
  funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without
  seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so.
  I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the
  past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I
  met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group
  demanded that women's role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to
  take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and
  different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the
  perception that he was "part of the old regime" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was
  an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we
  would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that
  things on that score were going "well." One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they
  had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they couid stream into. Another
  disturbing tmed which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements
  including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy
  alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are
  apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol
  backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining
  stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in
  training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is
  connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with
  the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group.
  It is not clear whether he will survive given the
  intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as
  compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi.
  So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let's not panic yet-
  the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. I told the
  PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable
  political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period.
  From: Feltman, Jeffrey D
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  Gene, if you responded to Jake, could you forward me your response? I'd be interested.
  Jeffrey Feitman
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  Another friend of HliC's offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views.
  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 last is of December 2011, and the first week of 2012, Libya's Prime Minister
  Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jail engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings
  attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC)
  Government According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these
  issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting
  against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior
  administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals
  noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib's
  office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal
  of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government.
  2. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this
  situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being
  stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters By staying out of the
  new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments
  without concern or control. That said, el — Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)
  that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting
  between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhars loose command. This is
  particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional
  militias.)
  3. In an effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing
  Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of
  the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib's closest and most influential advisors are
  experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most
  influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam,
  National Oil Company chief Nun Berntsien, and Ngeb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange.
  4. (Source Comment In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Sall are also very concerned
  over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj
  and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to
  weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keib's efforts to
  maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially
  dangerous conflict has arisen over thc position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this
  individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among
  foreign allies and businesses contacts)
  5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December 2011e1-Kieb resisted efforts by General
  Khalifa Belqasirn Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the
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  United States for many years and is believed by Belhaj and others to have a relationship with the U.S.
  Government, is using his popularity among the officer corps of the regular NTC army to support his claim to be
  Chief of Staff. This produced heated protests from militia leaders and in late December 2011e1-Keib named
  deputy Minister of Defense Colonel Yussef al-Mangoush, to be Chief of Staff. In the opinion of one source, this
  is a problematic choice, since el-Keib is replacing the supposedly pro-American Halter with al-Mangoush who
  commanded one of Qaddafi's elite Special Forces units, even after the revolution began. This individual
  believes that el-ICeib's decision was driven by personal animosity toward Haftar, and the influence of Minister
  of Defense Oswalt aleluwali. The situation is far from resolved, as Hefter and his supporters, particularly in
  the Benghazi garrison, continue to claim that the General is the true Chief of Staff. El-Keib and aleiuwali are
  working to reconcile all of the elements in this conflict as quickly as possible, before the supporters of the two
  claimants begin fighting. In the meantime, el-IC.eib has stated in private that he fully expects Belhaj to attack
  al-Mangoush, but the Prime Minister believes that the Colonel is the only officer strong enough to disarm the
  militias and avoid a civil war.
  6. At the same time, a very sensitive source added that el-Keib and Jail are attempting to reconcile the
  fighting between Misrata and Zintan forces in Tripoli by naming Misrata leader Fawzi Abd Ali as Minister of
  the Interior and al4uwali, who was commander of the Zintan militia, as Minister of Defense. To date,
  according to this individual, this effort has met with limited success, as the fighting has continued and the
  militias are refusing to disarm until their demands regarding living standards are met.
  7. (Source Comment: One very sensitive source noted, that el-Keib is aware of the fact that he is
  running out of time to stabilize the situation in Libya. He believes that if he does not disarm the militias and
  meet their demands in the next six months there is a good chance of increased fighting among rival groups that
  could lead to civil war. In any event, he realizes that the ongoing instability will cause Western governments,
  firms, and banks, to hesitate before committing themselves to long term relationships with Libya. El-Keib
  believes that Belhaj and his advisors have made the same judgment, and are waiting to fill any vacuum created
  by this violence, by establishing a conservative Islamic Republic.)
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  AP - Rice defends Benghazi remarks
  By: Associated Press
  November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST
  U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and
  three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject
  to review and updates.
  She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said "some of the statements he's
  made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss
  all of this with him."
  Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely
  denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept.
  11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on
  the anniversary.
  The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack
  Obama's first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term.
  Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: "As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to
  appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were
  primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American
  diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran's nuclear program."
  Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti-
  Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith
  and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods.
  Rice said, "The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this" pattern.
  "When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to
  me by the intelligence community," she said.
  "I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,"
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  November 21, 2012 07:03 PM EST
  U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday her early account of the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and
  three other Americans in Benghazi was based on the initial intelligence community assessments and was always subject
  to review and updates.
  She said she respected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been critical of her, but said "some of the statements he's
  made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss
  all of this with him."
  Her comments attributed the attacks to a mob enraged over an anti-Muslim video posted on YouTube were widely
  denounced by Republicans during the U.S. presidential campaign. The attack came an the 11th anniversary of the Sept.
  11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and her critics said it was clearly a terrorist attack timed to take place on
  the anniversary.
  The focus has fallen on her because she is a longtime White House insider and is believed to be President Barack
  Obama's first choice to replace Secrretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is not expected to stay on during his second term.
  Rice told reporters outside the U.N. Security Council: "As a senior U.S. diplomat, I agreed to a White House request to
  appear on the Sunday shows to talk about the full range of national security issues of the day, which at that time were
  primarily and particularly the protests that were enveloping and threatening many diplomatic facilities, American
  diplomatic facilities around the world, and Iran's nuclear program."
  Hours before the Benghazi violence, a mob in Cairo attacked the U.S. Embassy there to denounce the videos as anti-
  Islamic blasphemy. Killed in the Benghazi violence were Ambassador Chris Stevens, foreign service officer Sean Smith
  and two former Navy SEALs, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods.
  Rice said, "The attack on our facilities in Benghazi was obviously a significant piece of this" pattern.
  "When discussing he attack against our facilities in Benghazi, I relied solely and squarely on the information provided to
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  "I made clear that the information was preliminary, and that our investigations would give us the definitive answers,"
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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.
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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 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.
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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 I I th. 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 the Opening 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
  understuiding 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
  riot 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 evetyday lives: the courts reformed, the government 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 effort 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.
  Benjelloun 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 — namely, interfaith dialogue.
  In these tense and turbulent times, it's 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 21st 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 for
  the world.
  So again, let me welcome you, Minister. It's 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 Ntlarking Eid ul-Fitr
  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 AMU: [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 intemet. 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 faii)ily, 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 country.
  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 interne 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 a 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 governments 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 tuned 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 be 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 lid', 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 Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana
  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 liad 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 Winnefeld,
  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 successfully 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 Mihister, 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,
  but we both recognize that we can achieve more when we work together on a focused agenda. So
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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 Haqqani 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 our 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 from 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 Rank Abdessalem 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 Obama 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 hew 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 inclusivity 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
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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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  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 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.
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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 I I th. 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 the Opening 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
  understuiding 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
  riot 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 evetyday lives: the courts reformed, the government 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 effort 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.
  Benjelloun 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 — namely, interfaith dialogue.
  In these tense and turbulent times, it's 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 21st 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 for
  the world.
  So again, let me welcome you, Minister. It's 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 Ntlarking Eid ul-Fitr
  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 AMU: [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 intemet. 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 faii)ily, 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 country.
  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 interne 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 a 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 governments 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 tuned 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 be 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 lid', 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 Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana
  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 liad 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 Winnefeld,
  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 successfully 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 Mihister, 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,
  but we both recognize that we can achieve more when we work together on a focused agenda. So
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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 Haqqani 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 our 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 from 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 Rank Abdessalem 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 Obama 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 hew 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 inclusivity 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 at derailed by extremists with Ulric own a5,-.
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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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  Pls print.
  From: Sullivan, Jacob J [mailbo:SullivanJ3@state.gov]
  Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 12:36 PM
  To: H
  Subject: FW: HRC friend
  FYI latest.
  From: Cretz, Gene A
  Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 10:10 AM
  To: Fettman, Jeffrey D; Sullivan, Jacob 3
  Subject: RE: HRC friend
  jeff thanks for reminding me. The Al-Keeb government is clearly facing many crises, the major one being the inability so
  far to implement what appeared to be fairly detailed plans by Minister of Interior Fauzi and Minister of Defense Juwaili to
  incorporate 25k thuwar each (total 75k) into the security forces, armed forces and into the private sector (jobs, training,
  education). the main obstacles appear to be inability to implement plans by any of the GOL ministers so far and lack of
  funds although we hope there will be a solution to that soon. Also, none of the militias appears willing to budge without
  seeing some proof that others are also willing to do so.
  I am not sure about HRC contact ascribing these problems mainly to Bel-Haj, whose star we believed had fallen over the
  past several weeks. The Islamists are demanding their share of the political pie like everyone else-no more and no less. I
  met with a Libyan contact yesterday who had just met with an Islamist-led militiaman from Zintan. The leader of this group
  demanded that women's role be inscribed in the constitution as per Sharia'-if that did not happen this guy threatened to
  take up arms again. Sarkis-the new but now deposed Economy Minister is an example of the power of the street and
  different voices clamoring for different things. He was a technocrat whom we dealt with in the past but because of the
  perception that he was "part of the old regime" he had to go even though al-Keeb regretted the decision since Sarkis was
  an able technocrat. So, the bottom line is that the disarming and reintegration of the militias is not going as well as we
  would have liked though the Minister of Interior told me on the margins of the PM discussion with DDCI Morrell today that
  things on that score were going "well." One positive ray of light is that Tripoli Local Council reps told us today that they
  had begun registering thuwar to determine which of the three possible categories they could stream into. Another
  disturbing trned which may be happening is the emergence of organized crime perhaps fueled by old regime elements
  including Snussi and al-Baghdadi. According to MOI sources have expressed real concern about an unholy
  alliance of former Qadhafi loyalists, criminals who escaped from prison, and odd assortments of different thuwar. They are
  apparently getting money, terrorizing the cities by night and engaging in human trafficking, drugs, gunrunning and alcohol
  backed by old regime money. The motivation would be economic and political (creating chaos and undermining
  stability). Our Legatt reps will meet with the e the Brits tomorrow to see if we can respond to MOI request for help in
  training a team to deal with this possible new and troubling phenomenon. Not sure whether this crime phenomenon is
  connected to the murder of my good friend Hugo deSamie, a french businessman who had been involved in deals with
  the old regime and was back trying his hand with the new group.
  It is not clear whether he will survive given the
  intense pressure the PM is coming under from the eastern Obeidi tribes-they want one of theirs in the position as
  compensation for the murder of Yusuf Obeidi.
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  So bottom line, there is ferment and things are not progressing as fast and as far as we would like. But let's not panic yet-
  the PM is well-intentioned and the ministers are able people if they can get the means to implement their plans. Itold the
  PM today that we could help in various areas and that we could be as discrete as need be in light of his formidable
  political vulnerabilities. By the way, he may be planning to visit Washington and NY end of January-ealry February period.
  From: Feltman, Jeffrey D
  Sent: Mon 1/9/2012 2:35 PM
  To: Cretz, Gene A
  Subject:FM HRC friend
  Gene, if you responded to Joke, could you forward me your response? rd be interested.
  Jeffrey Feitman
  Assistant Secretary
  Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
  Department of State
  202-647-7209
  From: Sullivan, Jacob 3
  Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 3:25 AM
  To: Feltman, Jeffrey D; Cretz, Gene A
  Cc: Burns, William 3
  Subject: 1-IFIC friend
  Another friend of 1-111Cs offers the following assessment/report from a source. HRC interested in your views.
  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 last week of December 2011, and the first week of2012, Libya'sPrime Minister
  Abdurrahim el-Keib and President Mustafa Abdul Jai engaged in a series of emergency planning meetings
  attempting to deal with specific issues threatening the stability of the new National Transitional Council (NTC)
  Government. According to extremely sensitive sources speaking in strict confidence, paramount among these
  issues are the questions of disarming and rewarding the regional militias who bore the majority of the fighting
  against the regime of Muammar al Qaddafi, as well as the related issue of finding ministers and senior
  administrators for the new government who are acceptable to these revolutionary forces. These individuals
  noted that on four occasions, beginning on December 23, 2011, groups or angry militiamen came to el-Keib's
  office and demanded better treatment, a clear message of support for the role of Islamic law, and the removal
  of former Qaddafi advisors from the new government.
  2. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib is genuinely concerned that this
  situation could spiral out of control and threatens the regime. He also suspects that much of the unrest is being
  stirred by General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his conservative Islamist supporters. By staying out of the
  new government, Belhaj has established a position from which he can criticize their actions and appointments
  without concern or control. That said, el — Keib has been told by his contacts in the Moslem Brotherhood (MB)
  that even Belhaj has been surprised that the unrest in the militias has begun to manifest itself in fighting
  between groups that previously shared the same goals and operated under Belhaj's loose command. This is
  particularly true in the case of the increasingly violent conflicts between the Misrata and Zintan regional
  militias.)
  3. Inan effort to address these problems el-Keib is making changes in his new administration, removing
  Minister of Economics Taher Sherkaz, who, as a former economic advisor to Qaddafi, was a particular target of
  the militiamen. In the opinion of well informed individuals, el-Keib's closest and most influential advisors are
  experts with economic backgrounds and experience dealing with Western firms and governments. The most
  influential of this group are Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza, Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam,
  National Oil Company chief Nuni Berrusien, and Ngteb Obeda from the Libyan Stock Exchange.
  4. (Source Comment: In the opinion of a very sensitive source, el-Keib and Jalil are also very concerned
  over growing criticism that these technocrats are puppets of various Western governments and firms. Belhaj
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  and the militiamen appear intent on limiting the influence of these Western entities, using them as a weapon to
  weaken the el-Keib regime. This trend is also affecting national security, where, despite el-Keila's efforts to
  maintain a balance between the Islamists, regional commanders, and the national army, a potentially
  dangerous conflict has arisen over the position of Chief of Staff of the National Army. El-Kieb, according to this
  individual, believes that he must settle this matter in short order to avoid provoking security concerns among
  foreign allies and businesses contacts.)
  5. According to a knowledgeable individual, in late December aotiel-Kieb resisted efforts by General
  Khalifa Belgasint Hefter to establish himself as the Chief of Staff of the National Army. Hefter, who lived in the
  United States for manyyears and is believed by Belhaj and others to have a relationship with the U.S.
  Government, is using his popularity among the officer corps of the regular NTC army to support his claim to be
  Chief of Staff. This produced heated protests from militia leaders and in late December 2011e1-Keib named
  deputy Minister of Defense Colonel Yussef al-Mangoush, to be Chief of Staff. In the opinion of one source, this
  is a problematic choice, since el-Keib is replacing the supposedly pro-American Haftar with al-Mangoush who
  commanded one of Qaddafi's elite Special Forces units, even after the revolution began. This individual
  believes that el-Keib's decision was driven by personal animosity toward Haftar, and the influence of Minister
  of Defense Osama alehiwali. The situation is far from resolved, as Haftar and his supporters, particularly in
  the Benghazi garrison, continue to claim that the General is the true Chief of Staff. El-Keib and aleruwali are
  working to reconcile all of the elements in this conflict as quickly as possible, before the supporters of the two
  claimants begin fighting. In the meantime, el-Keib has stated in private that he fully expects Belhaj to attack
  al-Mangoush, but the Prime Minister believes that the Colonel is the only officer strong enough to disarm the
  militias and avoid a civil war.
  6. At the same time, a very sensitive source added that el-Keila and Jalil are attempting to reconcile the
  fighting between Misrata and Zintan forces in Tripoli by naming Misrata leader Fawzi Abd All as Minister of
  the Interior and alsJuwali, who was commander of the Zintan militia„ as Minister of Defense. To date,
  according to this individual, this effort has met with limited success, as the fighting has continued and the
  militias are refusing to disarm until their demands regarding living standards are met.
  7. (Source Comment: One very sensitive source noted, that el-Keib is aware of the fact that he is
  running out of time to stabilize the situation in Libya. He believes that if he does not disarm the militias and
  meet their demands in the next six months there is a good chance of increased fighting among rival groups that
  could lead to civil war. In any event, he realizes that the ongoing instability will cause Western governments,
  firms, and banks, to hesitate before committing themselves to long term relationships with Libya. El-Keib
  believes that Belhaj and his advisors have made the same judgment, and are waiting to fill any vacuum created
  by this violence, by establishing a conservative Islamic Republic.)
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  - Benghazi
  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5
  You good with Pat going?
  Cdm
  From Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: Re:
  Pat should go.
  Front Bass, John R
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:33 PM
  To Mills, Cheryl 0; Benjamin, Daniel S. Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE:
  Cheryl,
  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  B5
  WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
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  - Benghazi
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  You good with Pat going?
  Cdm
  From Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: Re:
  Pat should go.
  Front Bass, John R
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:33 PM
  To Mills, Cheryl 0; Benjamin, Daniel S. Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE:
  Cheryl,
  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  B5
  WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
  Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, .IB
  From: Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM
  To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible.
  cdrn
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM
  To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Subject: Fw: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  As you can see from below, this week's session is on Benghazi. I'm told both Ds and P are out Monday. I'm happy to
  cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn't want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also
  contact Pat. Please advise.
  From: Blake, Randy [mailto:
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 08:51 AM
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  Heyman, David'
  Smislova, Melissa'
  -Johrison, Bryan'
  Warrick, Torn'
  Beers, Rand
  - Carlin, John'
  Monaco, Lisa*
  Cheung, Denise'
  Krency, Caroline
  To:
  Haines Avril
  Shapiro, Nicholas S.
  Benjamin, Daniel S;
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  Colleagues,
  You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week's B5
  It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 — 3:20 pm in the Situation Room.
  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
  Regards,
  Randy
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  Fyi
  Original Message ---
  From: Sherman, Wendy R
  Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 12:21 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J; Jones, Beth E; Carson, Johnnie
  Subject: Feltman tidbits
  Please very hold dose but a few tidbits from meeting one on one with Jeff:
  —Sahel/ Mali- will call for Envoy but not yet have named.
  Mandate for envoy will be 1) put meat on strategy bones
  to include political, security, development, humanitarian, human rights 2) make sure UN is implementing throughout all
  agencies 3 mediation in Mali.
  --Syria - LB believes key is putting together transitional government;
  Grateful for conversation with Robert LB doesn't plan on coming to DC but prefers to see S in NY. Jeff believes
  being based in Cairo is right thing for LB. Believes Morsi sincere in initiative but neither Jeff nor LB believe going
  anywhere. LB very concerned about ideas coming from Saudis and does not yet have date to go to Riyadh. Concerned
  about Bandar.
  --Libya- Absolutely agrees that Mitri should turn attention to security. Sent to Beirut over weekend to see
  Mitri and put security at top of agenda. Says we will like Mitri a lot. Also suggests when S sees Mikati that she say we will
  watch closely how they conduct themselves as chair of Foreign Affairs committee of AL. Jeff had been worried about
  Iranian initiative that Bill's call had killed.
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  Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:30 PM
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  From: Reines, Philippe I
  Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:21 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Abedin, Hume
  Subject: Pim: Our Exchange
  From: Michael Hastings [mailto:
  Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 09:17 PM
  To: Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: Re: Our Exchange
  Hi Philippe:
  Thanks very much for the note. I appreciate it.
  I have deep sympathy for what your team and the families of the victims are going through. In Baghdad years
  ago, someone I cared for very deeply lost her life with three others in the service of promoting our values
  overseas. This experience probably added to the intensity behind my questions and responses as well.
  In the interest of diplomacy and extending an olive branch: we should get a drink sometime, off the record.
  Best,
  Michael
  On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM, Reines, Philippe I <reinesp@stategov> wrote:
  Hi Michael
  As you can imagine this has been an intense time for everyone at the State Department, including me.
  While I stand by the fundamental principles at issue here, that does not justify my unprofessional response to
  your emails. I particularly do not want my words to be a distraction from this tragedy.
  I apologize, both for my language and for my tone.
  Philippe
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  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
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  From: Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@stategovi
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 03:59 PM Eastern Standard lime
  To: H
  Subject: FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739817
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  RELEASE IN
  PART B5,B6
  From: H <hrod17@clintonernaitcorn>
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 4:16 PM
  To: 'millscd@statedov'
  Subject: Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 320 pm - Topic B5
  - Benghazi
  think I should go w Pat,
  You good with Pat going?
  Cdrn
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3: Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject Re onday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Pat should go.
  From: Bass, John R
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:33 PM
  To Mills, Cheryl D; Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jamb 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe'
  Subject: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Cheryl,
  WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
  Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, IB
  From Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM
  To Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Ca Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe
  Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible,
  cdm
  From Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM
  To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  B5
  gubject
  UNCLASSIFIED
  vl
  Fw: onday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No F-2015-04841
  Doc No C05739817
  Date 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045792
  B5

  Heyman, David'
  Smislova, Melissa'
  - Beers, Rand'
  Johnson, Bryan'
  Carlin, John'
  Monaco Lisa'
  - Warrick, Tom'
  Haines, Avril
  Cheung, Denise'
  Krency, Caroline
  Shapiro, Nicholas S.
  Benjamin, Daniel S;
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739817
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  As you can see from below, this week's session is on Benghazi. I'm told both Ds and P are out Monday. I'm happy to
  cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn't want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also
  contact Pat. Please advise.
  From: Blake, Randy
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 08:51 AM
  To:
  Subject: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Colleagues,
  B6
  B5
  You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week's
  It will takelplace on Monday November 26 from 2:35 — 3-20 om in the Situation Room.
  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
  Regards,
  Randy
  Randall A. Blake
  Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism
  National Security Staff
  The White House
  B6
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739817
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  We are working with Schmitt, who is being a pain in the ass.
  I feel okay about it.

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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739818
  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  RELEASE IN
  FULL
  From: Sullivan, Jacob .1 <Sullivan.1.1@state.gov>
  Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 3:33 PM
  To:
  Subject Re: N'YT: Clinton Cites Clear Link Betwe
  We are working with Schmitt, who is being a pain in the ass.
  I feel okay about it.
  Original Message
  From H [mailto:HDR22@clintonemail.com]
  Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 03:30 PM
  To: Sullivan, Jacob J
  Subject: NYT: Clinton Cites Clear Link Betwe
  Well, this is a stretch beyond what I said or intended, but I don't think we need to say more. Do you agree?
  http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/world/africa/clinton-cites-clear-link-between-al-qaeda-a nd-attack-in-
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  - Benghazi
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739819
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  RELEASE IN
  PART B5,B6
  From: Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@stategov>
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 6:25 PM
  To:
  Subject Re: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5
  - Benghazi
  Great
  From: H [mailto:HDR22@clintonemail.com]
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 04:16 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  I think I should go w Pat.
  From: Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov]
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
  To: H
  Subject: FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  You good with Pat going?
  Cdm
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To: Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl 0; Sullivan, Jacob.); Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Pat should go.
  From: Bass, John R
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:33 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D; Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Cheryl,
  WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
  Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB
  From: Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM
  To: Benjamin, Daniel 5; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  I am in Haiti but 1 would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible.
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739819
  Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045794
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.

  Smislova, Melissa'
  Beers, Rand'
  - Johnson, Bryan'
  Warrick, Toni'
  Heyman, David' B6
  From: Blake, Randy [mailto:
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 08:51 AM
  To:
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739819
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  cdrn
  . .
  From Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM
  To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Subject Fw: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  As you can see from below, this week's session is on Benghazi. I'm told both Os and P are out Monday. I'm happy to
  cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn't want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you Could also
  contact Pat. Please advise.
  Haines, Avri
  Carlin, John'
  Monaco, Lisa'
  Cheung, Denise'
  Krency, Caroline
  Shapiro, Nicholas S.
  Benjamin, Daniel S;
  Subject: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Colleagues,
  You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week's
  It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 — 3:20 pm in the Situation Room.
  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
  Regards,
  Randy
  Randall A. slake
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739819
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045795
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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739819
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism
  National Security Staff
  B6
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739819
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-5CB0045796



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  Alba, Joann G; Samuelson, Heather F; Mehlenbacher, Kelly J; 'Johnson, Dann', Starke, Petra; 'Sobel, Charlie';

ExtractedBodyText:
  From Samuelson, Heather F
  Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM
  To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F
  Subject FW: karernentiLibya
  Fyi
  _

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  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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  Date: 05/13/2015
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  RELEASE IN
  FULL
  From: Mills, Cheryl D <MillsCD@state.gov›
  Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 5:05 PM
  To:
  Subject: FW: Agremeht/Ubya
  From Samuelson, Heather F
  Sent Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM
  To Mills, Ouaryl D; Kennedy, Patrick F
  Subject FW: karernentiLibya
  Fyi
  _
  From: Hardy, Sharon L
  Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:36 PM
  To 'Kramer, Douglas'; McMahon, Collin
  Cc: Alba, Joann G; Samuelson, Heather F; Mehlenbacher, Kelly J; 'Johnson, Dann', Starke, Petra; 'Sobel, Charlie';
  McLaughlin, Meg T.
  Subject: Agra:rent/Libya
  Sensitive
  Doug, Collin:
  Libya has granted agrement to John Christopher Stevens (goes by Chris). His security is complete and OGE pre-cleared
  his financial disclosure. We will forward nomination documents to the Executive Clerk.
  Thank you, Sharon
  Sharon L. Hardy
  U.S. Department of State
  Presidential Appointments Staff
  (202) 647-9731
  (202) 6474694 fax
  This message Is UNCLASSIFIED based on the definitions in E.O. 13526.
  SBU
  This email is UNCLASSIFIED
  UNCLASSIFIED
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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  Mills, Cheryl D
  Fw:
  B3 CIA PERS/ORG
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  Per the discussion at Deputies, here are the revised TPs for HPSCI. Let me know what you think.
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739821
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-5CB0045503
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  Case No. F-2015-04841
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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.
  To:
  Cc:
  Subject:
  Mills, Cheryl D
  Fw:
  B3 CIA PERS/ORG
  B6
  Subject:
  Per the discussion at Deputies, here are the revised TPs for HPSCI. Let me know what you think.
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739821
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-5CB0045503
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  B5
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  Sent: Saturday Seotember 15 2012 11.08 AM
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
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  From: Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD©state.gov]
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 06:24 PM Eastern Standard Time
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  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739823
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  RELEASE IN
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  From: H <hrod17@clintonemail.com>
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 7:35 PM
  To: 'millscd©state,gov.
  Cc: Valmorol_j@stategov'
  Subject Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5
  - Benghazi
  Copying Lana.
  r
  Great
  From: H [mallto:HDR22©clintinemall.corn)
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 04:16 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  I think I should go w Pat,
  From: Mills, Cheryl D [ rnaiito:MillsCD@state,gov]
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 03:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
  To: H
  Subject RA!: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  You good with Pat goilig?
  Cdm
  From Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To: Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl 0; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: Re: lvlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Pat should go.
  ,
  From: Bass, John R
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 0323 PM
  To Mills, Cheryl D., Benjamin, Daniel S., Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Cheryl,
  WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat ft she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
  uNcLAssiFiLit t° attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739823 STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  Date: 05/13/2015 SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045797

  B5
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739823
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  From: Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM
  To: Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible.
  edm
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Subject: Fw: 1Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  As you can see from below, this week's session is on Benghazi. I'm told both Ds and P are out Monday. I'm happy to
  cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn't want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also
  contact Pat. Please advise.
  B5
  B5
  From: Blake, Randy
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 08:51 AM
  To:
  - Beers, Rand' Heyman, David'
  - Johnson. Bryan' Smislova. Melissa'
  Haines, Avril
  - Carlin, John'
  Monaco, Lisa'
  Cheung, Denise'
  Krency, Caroline
  Shapiro, Nicholas S.
  Benjamin, Daniel 5;
  Subject: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  B6
  Colleagues,
  You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week's
  It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 — 3:20 pm in the Situation Room.
  UNCLASS FIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739823
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-SCB0045798

  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739823
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  Pieese:ddr.0 hesitate to reach out if you.have any queStfOni:
  RegardS,
  R,Irtdy
  Randall A. Blake
  Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism
  National Security Staff
  The White House
  B6
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739823
  Date: 05/13/2015
  STATE DEPT. - PRODUCED TO HOUSE SELECT BENGHAZI COMM.
  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER. STATE-5CB0045799



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  H ehrod17@elintonemail.come
  Monday, January 23, 2012 1:41 PM
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  Fw: H: V good hetet internal Libya. Sid
  hrc memo libya internal strife 012312.cioa
  Fyi, as usual distribute as you determine.

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  B6
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  H ehrod17@elintonemail.come
  Monday, January 23, 2012 1:41 PM
  'sullivanjj@state.gov'
  Fw: H: V good hetet internal Libya. Sid
  hrc memo libya internal strife 012312.cioa
  Fyi, as usual distribute as you determine.
  From:
  Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 12:11 PM
  To: H
  Subject: H: V good intel Internal Libya. Sid
  CONFIDENTIAL
  January 23, 2012
  For: HRC
  From Sid
  Re: Libya internal strife
  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 the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the leadership of the National
  Transitional Government (NTC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul &rill spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-
  Keib, stating in a heated exchange that el-Keib's government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of
  the demobilized fighters from the 2011revolution. Jai pointed out that the new government has been discussing this
  situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point, with a group of more than
  2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying
  computer equipment and NTC files. These demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC
  headquarters building, continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army, and
  a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime; particularly the appointment of cabinet members and
  senior officials.
  2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were camped outside of his
  office in Tripoli. He added that the government had to proceed in a measured and professional manner, Jalil stated in
  angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that
  this is how the rebellion against IVIuammar al Qaddair began in February 2011. Jalil also warned that Islamist leader
  General Abdel Hakim Alamin Beittaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from Zintan, Misrata, and other
  western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is
  to eventually move in and establish a strict Islamic state. Jalii, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim
  Brotherhood had been in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real. El-Keib stated
  that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwafi and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd Ali to be more efficient in
  administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander
  during the revolution, may be maintaining a secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jalil warned el-Keib
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  to avoid trying to use the regular military forces posted around Benghazi under General Khalifa Belqasim Halter in an
  effort to restrain the former militia troops as such a step could lead to civil war.
  3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of an extremely well placed individual, el-Keib is, in fact, increasingly
  frustrated by the inefficiency in his regime and the inability of his ministers and administrators to arrange contracts with
  foreign firms. He complains that his principal advisors, Minister of Oil Abdulrahrnan Ben Yezza and Minister of Finance
  Hassan Ziglam, have been too timid in resolving the questions associated with contracts involving foreign firms, both old
  and new. At present it appears that whenever one official raises a question regarding an agreement the entire matter is
  put on hold and delayed. In the opinion of this source, el-Keib knows that without these agreements he cannot meet the
  demands of the veterans and the students. El-Keib stated in confidence, that he may have made a serious mistake in
  removing the former oil/finance minister All Tarhouni from the government. El-Keib also noted that Jalil is shaken by the
  January 21 attack on NTC headquarters and is searching for ways to appease the demonstrators. Most recently he
  asked Abdel Hafidh Ghoza, his principal deputy and NTC spokesman to step down. Ghoza, who comes from the
  Benghazi area, was particularly unpopular with the western troops.)
  4. Following the discussion with Jalil, el-Kieb ordered Ziglam and Ngeb Obeda, the head of the Stock Exchange,
  to move with all possible speed to address the issue of the foreign contracts and arrange for new vendors to provide the
  services demanded by the veterans and students. In this discussion he pointed out that if they cannot deal with this
  situation they will not have to worry aboutthe national elections in 2012, Libya will be an Islamic Republic, with E3elhaj as
  the ruler. El-Keib pointed out that foreign governments and large oil firms must be aware of this threat and that this will
  frighten them into meeting the conditions for foreign contracts set out by the NTC.
  5. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, el-Keib spoke secretly with Hatter, stating that
  he, and those troops loyal to him, should be prepared to move to protect the government in the event of increased
  violence. This effort could include moving against Beltiaj and attacking militia forces before they can unite and organize.
  El-Keib emphasized that this is for planning purposes only, and no action should be taken until el-Ket gives the order.
  He emphasized that he will do everything possible to avoid civil war, but he is now concerned that Jalil will be unable to
  deal with the level of hostility against the NTC, and cannot be counted on to take strong positions against Be'hal and his
  supporters. In the opinion of this individual, el-Keib cannot back away from his commitment to technicians in senior
  positions, but he will press them as hard as he can to have the government respond to the needs of the veterans and
  students. El-Keib believes it is not too late to address these problems, but they must move quickly.)
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  January 23, 2012
  For. TIRC
  From: Sid
  Re Libya internal strife
  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 the evening of January 22, 2012, according to an official with access to the
  leadership of the National Transitional Government (WC), Libyan President Mustafa Abdul
  Jalil spoke at length with Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib, stating in a heated exchange that
  el-Keib's government must take the steps necessary to address the complaints of the demobilized
  fighters from the 2011revolufion Jain pointed out that the new government has been discussing
  this situation since it was formed in October 2011, and matters have now reached a crisis point,
  with a group of more than 2,000 disgruntled veterans, supported by students, attacking the NTC
  offices in Benghazi on January 21, destroying computer equipment and NTC files. These
  demonstrators, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at the NTC headquarters building,
  continue to demand better medical care, jobs, payment for their time in the revolutionary army,
  and a commitment to transparency on the part of the el-Keib regime, particularly the
  appointment of cabinet members and senior officials
  2. According to this source, when el-Keib replied, pointing out that demonstrators were
  camped outside of his office in Tripoli He added that the government had to proceed in a
  measured and professional manner, Jafil stated in angry tones, that NTC staffers were beaten and
  could have been killed during the January 21 incident, pointing out that this is how the rebellion
  against Muammar al Qaddafi began in February 2011. JAI also warned that Islamist leader
  General Abdel Hakim Alamin Belhaj and his supporters, particularly militia commanders from
  Zintan, Misrata, and other western regions, are anxiously waiting for the NTC government to
  collapse. Their goal, in the opinion of this individual, is to eventually move in and establish a
  strict Islamic state Jalil, added that his contacts in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood had been
  in touch during the preceding week, warning that the threat from Belhaj is very real El-Keib
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  stated that he must press Minister of Defense Osama al-Juwali and Interior Minister Fawzi Abd
  Ali to be more efficient in administering their positions. According to this individual, el-Keib
  fears that al-Juwali, who was a western commander during the revolution, may be maintaining a
  secret relationship with Belhaj and his allies. In response, Jail warned el-Keib to avoid trying to
  use the regular military forces posted around Benghazi under General Khalifa Belqasim Haftar in
  an effort to restrain the former militia troops as such a step could lead to civil war.
  3.(Source Comment: In the opinion of an extremely well placed individual, el-Keib is,
  in fact, increasingly frustrated by the inefficiency in his regime and the inability of his ministers
  and administrators to arrange contracts with foreign firms. He complains that his principal
  advisors, Minister of Oil Abdulrahman Ben Yezza and Minister of Finance Hassan Ziglam, have
  been too timid in resolving the questions associated with contracts involving foreign firms, both
  old and new. At present it appears that whenever one official raises a question regarding an
  agreement the entire matter is put on hold and delayed. In the opinion of this source, el-Keib
  knows that without these agreements he cannot meet the demands of the veterans and the
  students. El-Keib stated in confidence, that he may have made a serious mistake in removing the
  former oil/finance minister Ali Tarhouni from the government. El-Keib also noted that Jalil is
  shaken by the January 21 attack on NTC headquarters and is searching for ways to appease the
  demonstrators. Most recently he asked Abdel — Hafidh Ghoza, his principal deputy and NTC
  spokesman to step down. Ghoza, who comes from the Benghazi area, was particularly
  unpopular with the western troops.)
  4. Following the discussion with Jalil, el-Kieb ordered Ziglam and Ngeb Obeda, the head
  of the Stock Exchange, to move with all possible speed to address the issue of the foreign
  contracts and arrange for new vendors to provide the services demanded by the veterans and
  students. In this discussion he pointed out that if they cannot deal with this situation they will
  not have to worry about the national elections in 2012, Libya will be an Islamic Republic, with
  Belhaj as the ruler. El-Keib pointed out that foreign governments and large oil firms must be
  aware of this threat and that this will frighten them into meeting the conditions for foreign
  contracts set out by the NTC.
  5. (Source Comment: According to an extremely sensitive source, el-Keib spoke
  secretly with Haftar, stating that he, and those troops loyal to him, should be prepared to move to
  protect the government in the event of increased violence. This effort could include moving
  against Belhaj and attacking militia forces before they can unite and organize. El-Keib
  emphasized that this is for planning purposes only, and no action should be taken until el-Keib
  gives the order. He emphasized that he will do everything possible to avoid civil war, but he is
  now concerned that Jalil will be unable to deal with the level of hostility against the NTC, and
  cannot be counted on to take strong positions against Belhaj and his supporters. In the opinion of
  this individual, el-Keib cannot back away from his commitment to technicians in senior
  positions, but he will press them as hard as he can to have the government respond to the needs
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  of the veterans and students. El-Keib believes it is not too late to address these problems, but
  they must move quickly.)
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  - Benghazi
  Sounds good.

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  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
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  RELEASE IN
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  From: Valmoro, Lona J ‹ValmoroU c stategov>
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 7:40 PM
  To: H; Mills, Cheryl
  Subject: Re:
  - Benghazi
  Sounds good.
  From: H [mailto:HDR22@clintonemail.com]
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 07:35 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D
  Cc: Valmoro, Lona 3
  Subject: Re: vionday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  Copying Lona.
  From: Mills, Cheryl D frnallto:MilisCD@state.govj
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 06:24 PM Eastern Standard Time
  To: H
  Subject: Re: londay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  Great
  From: H tmailto:HDR22@clintonerriall.comj
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 04:16 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: Re lonclay November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  I think I should go w Pat.
  From Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MillsCD@state.gov]
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
  To: H
  Subject: FW:
  You good with Pat going?
  Cdrn
  Aonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc Kennedy, Patrick F: Reines Philippe,1
  Subject: Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Pat should go.
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  Carlin, John'
  Monaco, Lisa'
  From: Blake, Randy
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 08:51 AM
  To:
  Shapiro, Nicholas S.
  Cheung, Denise'
  Krency, Caroline
  - Heyman, David'
  Smislova, Melissa'
  Beers, Rand'
  lohnson, Bryan'
  Warrick, Tom'
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  _
  From: Bass, John R
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:33 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D; Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE:
  Cheryl,
  WH has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1 or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
  Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB
  _
  From: Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM
  To: Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Bass, John R; Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe I
  Subject: RE: vlonday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible.
  cdm
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hubbard Gloria K
  Subject: Fw. Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  As you can see from below, this week's session is on Benghazi. I'm told both Ds and P are out Monday. I'm happy to
  cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn't want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you. Could also
  contact Pat. Please advise.
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  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  B5
  B5
  B6

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  Subject:
  Colleagues,
  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week's
  It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 — 3:20 pm in the Situation Room.
  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
  Regards,
  Randy
  Randall A. Blake
  Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism
  National Security Staff
  The White House
  B5
  B6
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  RELEASE IN
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  From: Mills, Cheryl 0 <MillsCD@state.gov›
  Sent Thursday, September 27, 2012 .1:49 PM
  To:
  Subject: Fw Isakson/Corker Letter
  Attachments: 9-26-12 McKeon et al to POTUS.PDF
  -- Original Message ----
  From: Blumenfeld, Joshua R
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 01:33 PM
  To Reines, Philippe I; Adams, David 5; Kennedy, Patrick F
  Cc: Mills, Cheryl 0; Sullivan, Jacob
  Subject: RE: isakson/Corker Letter
  Hi Philippe,
  Attached is the McKeon letter.
  Thanks,
  Josh
  ----Original Message----
  From: Blumenfeld, Joshua R
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 1:25 PM
  To: Reines, Philippe I; Adams, David 5; Kennedy, Patrick F
  Cc: Mills, Cheryl 0; Sullivan, Jacob
  Subject: RE: Isakson/Corker Letter
  Yes, attached are 1) the Corker-Isakson letter; the 2) McCain-Graham-Ayotte letter. We don't yet have the 10
  Republican House Members letters, but are tracking it down now
  ---Original Message
  From: Reines, Philippe I
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 1:18 PM
  To: Adams, David 5; Blumenfeld, Joshua R; Kennedy, Patrick F
  Cc: Mills, Cheryl!): Sullivan, Jacobi
  Subject: Isakson/Corker Letter
  H Friends -
  Do we have the full fetter reference in this article?
  GOP Lawmakers Demand Details Of Deadly Attack On U.S. Consulate In Libya By Ernesto LondoPlo The Washington Post
  Thursday, September 27, 2012
  Republican lawmakers demanded Wednesday that the Obama administration disclose details about the Sept. 11 attack
  on U.S. compounds in eastern Libya that killed an ambassador and three other government employees.
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  The requests for information about the assault, including any cables about security written by slain Ambassador J.
  Christopher Stevens, underscored the extent to which the incident has become a political liability for the White House
  during the final stretch of President Obama's reelection campaign.
  Lawmakers are asking whether the administration overlooked warning signs about the threat level in Libya, and some
  have suggested the security at the U.S. installations in Benghazi was inadequate.
  Senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodharn Clinton and Director of National Intelligence
  James Clapper, have briefed Congress. But details on the events in Benghazi are still being assembled.
  After initially describing the attack as a spontaneous act of mob violence in response to a video that disparaged Islam,
  administration officials in recent days have begun to suggest it was a welt planned terrorist attack.
  Clinton mentioned the Benghazi assault Wednesday during a speech at the U.N. General Assembly about the rise of
  extremist militants in North Africa. Clinton did not specifically ascribe the attack to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the
  African offshoot of the terrorist organization, but she said the violent deaths of American officials underscored the
  importance of defeating the group.
  "With a larger safe haven and increased freedom to maneuver, terrorists are seeking to extend their reach and their
  networks in multiple directions," Clinton said, according to an official transcript of her remarks. "And they are now
  working with other violent extremists to undermine the democratic transitions underway in North Africa, as we
  tragically saw in Benghazi."
  U.S, counterterrorism chief Matthew Olsen told the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  last week that analysts are exploring whether al-Ofeeda's African branch played a role in the attack. Investigators are also
  looking for evidence linking the assault to leaders of Ansar al-Sharia, a loose coalition of hard-line militants with a strong
  presence in Libya.
  Republican congressmen took the administration to task for what they called contradictory statements about the
  Benghazi raid and initial information portraying it as a protest that turned violent.
  "This seems like a pre-9/11 mindset — treating an act of war solely as a criminal matter," a group of 10 congressmen
  wrote Wednesday in a letter to the president, referring to the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
  Sens. Johnny Isakson (Ga.) and Bob Corker (Tenn.), GOP members of the Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter
  Tuesday to Clinton expressing concern about the 'lack of security preparations made despite a demonstrable increase in
  risks to US. officials and facilities in Benghazi.' The senators asked to see any relevant cables that Stevens wrote in the
  days before he was killed.
  The State Department has launched a type of probe called an accountability panel. The FBI is conducting a separate
  criminal investigation into the incident. Citing the inquiries, administration officials have provided few new details about
  the Benghazi raid in recent days. US. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice made the most extensive remarks
  about the attack four days after the deaths. Her early accounts have come under scrutiny because they suggested that
  U.S. government officials did not believe the assault had been well planned or coordinated.
  "We look forward to a timely response that explains how the US. ambassador to the United Nations could characterize
  an attack on a U.S. consulate so inaccurately," Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) and three fellow Republican senators wrote
  Wednesday in a letter to Rice.
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  Congrefi of tbe Eniteb ii)tate5
  3bottot of RepreOentatibto
  aobington, • C 20515
  Septembe 25, 2012
  The President
  The White House
  Washington, D.C. 20500
  Dear Mr. President:
  We are writing to express grave concern about the events surrounding the terrorist attack
  in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012, that led to the murder of the United States
  Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, and three other I_J,S. Government personnel. We
  profoundly regret the loss of lives and seek to ensure all necessary steps are being taken to bring
  the perpetrators to justice and prevent similar future attacks, While we appreciate your
  willingness to provide the House of Representatives with an interagency briefing last week,
  many of the members questions were left 'unanswered. To that end, we are seeking additional
  information regarding the intelligence leading up to the attack, the security posture of our
  embassy, the role former Guantanamo Bay detainees may have played, as well as the way
  forward in Libya and, indeed, the region.
  We are also disturbed by the public statements made by members of the Administration
  that would lead the American public to believe this attack was a protest gone wrong, rather than
  what it truly was — a terrorist attack on the United States on the anniversary of 9/11. Decades
  after al Qaeda attacked our embassies in East Africa, which catalyzed a series of events that led
  to the attacks on 9/11, it appears they executed a highly coordinated and well-planned attacked
  against us again. Clearly, the threat from al Qaeda and affiliated groups has metastasized; yet we
  do not appear to be learning from the past. For example, although brave Americans were once
  more murdered by terrorists, it seems our response is to rely on a late-to-the-scene FBI
  investigation. Media reports indicate investigators were prevented from arriving in Libya until
  more than a week after the attack, but it is not clear that they have gone to Benghazi and have
  therefore, been unable to secure valuable information, such as the Ambassador's journal. The
  FBI has expertise in these situations, and they have a role to play However, this seems like a
  pre 9/11 mindset - treating an act of war solely as a criminal matter, rather than also prioritizing
  the gathering of intelligence to prevent future attacks. Moreover, given that violence in the
  region continues unabated, what actions are we undertaking to deter terrorists fronl capitalizing
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  Harold Rogers
  C irman
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  Deana Ros-Leh n n
  Chairman
  Committee
  2.4
  Mike Rhgers
  Chairman
  Permanent Select Committee on
  Intelligence
  M.0
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  Chairman
  Appropriations Subcommittee on
  Defense
  Howard "Buck" McKeon
  Chairman
  Committee on Armed Services
  Frank R. Wolf
  Chairman
  Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce
  tice, Science an Related Agencies
  ay Granger
  Chairwoman
  Appropriations Subcommittee on State,
  Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
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  The President
  September 25, 2012
  Page 2
  on the successful Benghazi attack, or launching similar attacks elsewhere in the region or in the
  homeland?
  Thank you for your consideration of these concerns. We place significant weight on our
  constitutional responsibility to conduct appropriate oversight even when Congress is not in
  session and stand ready to return to Washington. Therefore, we respectfully request a joint
  briefing to respond to the questiotts enclosed, as classified Attachment A, at the earliest
  opportunity and would appreciate your commitment to continue to keep Congress informed even
  as the FBI investigation proceeds.
  Respectfully,
  0,
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  Lamar Smith
  Chairman
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  Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic B5
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  Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 3:12 AM
  To:
  Subject: Re:
  - Benghazi
  Done
  From: H imailto:HDR22@clintonemail.comi
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 04:16 PM
  To Mills, Cheryl D
  Subject: Re: 4onday November 26 from 2:35- 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  think I should go w Pat.
  _
  From: Mills, Cheryl D (mailto:MillsCD@state.govj
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 03:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
  To: H
  Subject: FW: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm - Topic - Benghazi B5
  You good with Pat going?
  Cdm
  - -
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 3:40 PM
  To Bass, John R; Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe
  Subject: Re: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Pat should go.
  From: Bass, John R
  Sent Friday, November 23, 2012 03:33 PM
  To: Mills, Cheryl D; Benjamin, Daniel S; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Kennedy, Patrick F; Reines, Philippe
  Subject: RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  Cheryl,
  WI-I has indicated we are limited to either the Secretary +1, or a single seat if she is unable to attend. Would you prefer
  Pat to attend, or Dan? Thanks, JB
  From: Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 11:20 AM
  To Benjamin, Daniel 5; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbard, Gloria K
  Cc: Bass, John R: Kennedy Patrick F: Reines ohilippe
  Subject RE: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm B5
  I am in Haiti but I would like Pat and Philippe Reines to attend if that is possible.
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  Randall A. Blake
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  edm
  _
  From: Benjamin, Daniel S
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 10:21 AM
  To Mills, Cheryl D; Sullivan, Jacob 3; Hubbardf Gloria K
  Subject RY: Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  As you can see from below, this week's session is on Benghazi. I'm told both Ds and P are out Monday. I'm happy to
  cover, as I have in the past, but, assuming she doesn't want to do it, thought this might be of interest for you Could also
  contact Pat. Please advise.
  From: Blake, Randy
  Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 08:51 AM
  To:
  Shapiro, Nicholas S
  Benjamin, Daniel S;
  Subject:l I Monday November 26 from 2:35 - 3:20 pm
  Colleagues,
  You have likely heard via the usual scheduling channels about timing for next week's
  It will take place on Monday November 26 from 2:35 —3:20 pm in the Situation Room.
  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
  Regards,
  Randy
  B5
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  B5
  Beers, Rand'
  Johnson, Bryan''
  Warrick Tom'
  Haines, Avril <
  Heyman, David'
  Smislova, Melissa'
  Carlin, John'
  Monaco, Lisa'
  Cheung, Denise'
  Krency, Caroline

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  Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism
  National Security Staff
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  Sue just called back and the block will stay through Monday. They will not/not be unblocking it before then.
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  YOUTUBE CEO - Salar Kamangar
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  Sent Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:42 PM
  To:
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  Sue just called back and the block will stay through Monday. They will not/not be unblocking it before then.
  Nora Toiv
  Office of the Secretary
  202-647-8633
  From: McDonough, Denis R. [mato
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  GOOGLE CEO - Larry Page
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  MS, please find below tomorrow's final draft. Two items to mention — David Hale may ask you to see Issac
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  3:20 pm
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  White House Situation Room
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  (202) 647-9071 (direct)
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  SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON SENSITIVE INFORMATION & REDACTIONS. NO FOIA WAIVER.
  RELEASE IN
  PART B5,B6
  From: Valnnoro, Lona J <Valmoroti@stategov>
  Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:49 AM
  To:
  Cc: Abet:lin, Huma; Hume Abedin; Valmoro, Lona ./
  Subject: Schedule
  MS, please find below tomorrow's final draft. Two items to mention — David Hale may ask you to see Issac
  Molho, he is likely in town tomorrow. Secondly, Laurene Jobs has asked to see yott on Monday or
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  8:25 am DEPART Private Residence
  En route State Department
  [drive time 10 minutes]
  8:35 am ARRIVE State Department
  8:35 am PRESIDENTIAL DAILY BRIEFING
  8:40 am Secretary's Office
  8:45 am DAILY SENIOR STAFF MEETING
  9:15 am Secretary's Conference Room
  9:15 am MONDAY MEETING w/ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
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  7,
  t' Floor "Blue Coats" and Families
  Joel Wiegert and Family, departing E Staff
  Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Family
  10:15 am OFFICE TIME
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  2:00 pm PHOTOS
  2.15 pm Treaty Room
  Staff: Claire
  Webster University, DC Region (14 people)
  7th Floor "Blue Coats" and Families
  2:25 pm DEPART State Department
  En route White House
  [drive time: 5 minutes]
  2.30 pm
  2.35 pm
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  B5
  White House Situation Room
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  Sent Friday, September 28, 2012 246 PM
  To:
  Subject: FW: ARB Panel
  FYI
  From: Mills, Cheryl D
  Sent Friday, September 28, 2012 2:37 PM
  To: Mull, Stephen D
  Cc: Zeya, Uzra S; Burns, William 3; Kennedy, Patrick F; Macmanus, Joseph E (S); Sullivan, Jacob J
  Subject: ARB Panel
  Steve
  Catherine Bertini agreed to serve on the ARB panel today. Her best email is B6
  If we could finalize the entire panel today and get formal letters out to them for their service, that would be ideal so
  they can begin next week.
  Best.
  cdm
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  FW: DNI Statement
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  To. Nuland Victoria 3' Peiton, Erin;
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  Dean (NSD)
  Subject: FW: DNI Statement
  September 28, 2012
  Statement by the Director of Public Affairs for National Intelligence Shawn Turner on the intelligence
  related to the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya
  In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, the Intelligence
  Community launched a comprehensive effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to
  identity the mpetrators. We also reviewed all available intelligence to determine if there might be follow-on
  attacks against our people or facilities in Libya or elsewhere in the world.
  As the Intelligence Community collects and analyzes more information related to the attack, our understanding
  of the event continues to evolve. In the immediate aftermath. there was information that led us to assess that the
  attack began spontaneously following protests earlier that day at our embassy in Cairo. We provided that initial
  assessment to Executive Branch officials and members of Congress, who used that information to discuss the
  attack publicly and provide updates as they became available. Throughout our investigation we continued to
  emphasize that information gathered was preliminary and evolving.
  As we learned more about the attack, we revised our initial assessment to reflect new information indicating that
  it was a deliberate and organized terrorist attack carried out by extremists. It remains unclear if any group or
  person exercised overall command and control of the attack, and if extremist group leaders directed their
  members to participate. However, we do assess that some of those involved were linked to gmups affiliated
  with or sympathetic to al-Qa`ida. We continue to make progress, but there remain many unanswered questions.
  As more information becomes available our analysis will continue to evolve and we will obtain a more
  complete understanding of the circumstances surrounding the terrorist attack.
  We continue to support the ongoing FBI investigation and the State Department review of the Benghazi terrorist
  attack, pmviding the full capabilities and resources of the Intelligence Community to those efforts. We also will
  continue to meet our responsibility to keep Congress fully and currently informed. For its part, the Intelligence
  Community will continue to follow the information about the tragic events in Benghazi wherever it leads. The
  President demands and expects that we will do this, as do Congress and the American people. As an Intelligence
  Community, we owe nothing less than our best efforts in this regard, especially to the families of the four
  courageous Americans who lost their lives at Benghazi in service of their country
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  From: Sullivan, Jacob J [mailto:SullivanJJ@state.gov]
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  An interesting piece. The argument that worked on my conservative Obama-hating (Hillary-respecting) friends, which
  Keller hints at in the "slack" he'll cut us, is that our denunciations of the video aren't an effort to debate the mob; they
  are an effort to give ammo to the right side to win the battle that Keller himself identifies (between extremists seeking
  to put "pressure" on weak transitional governments and the more mainstream majority that supports those
  governments). And you could say it worked. Governments stepped up. Extremist groups in Tunisia are backpedalling.
  Etc.
  So we need to make this argument forcefully.
  From: Valliani, Amira
  Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 09:18 AM
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  Subject: Bill Keller piece
  The Satanic Video
  By BILL KELLER
  THE alchemy of modern media works with amazing speed. Start with a cheesy anti-Muslim
  video that resembles a bad trailer for a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. It becomes YouTube
  fuel for protest across the Islamic world and a pretext for killing American diplomats. That
  angry spasm begets an inflammatory Newsweek cover, "MUSLIM RAGE," which in turn
  inspires a Twitter hashtag that reduces the whole episode to .a running joke:
  "There's no prayer room in this nightclub. #MuslimRage."
  "You lose your nephew at the airport but you can't yell his name because it's JIHAD.
  #MuslimRage."
  From provocation to trauma to lampoon in a few short news cycles. It's over in a week,
  forgotten in two. Now back to Snooki and Honey Boo Boo.
  Except, of course, it's far from over. It moves temporarily off-screen, and then it is back: the
  Pakistani retailer accused last week of "blasphemy" because he refused to close his shops
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  during a protest against the video; France locking down diplomatic outposts in about 20
  countries because a Paris satirical newspaper has published new caricatures of the prophet.
  It's not really over for Saimaa Rushdie, whose new memoir recounts a decade under a
  clerical death sentence for the publication of his novel "The Satanic Verses." That fatwa, if
  not precisely the starting point in our modem confrontation with Islamic extremism, was a
  major landmark. The fatwa was dropped in 1998 and Rushdie is out of hiding, but he is still
  careful. His book tour for "Joseph Anton" (entitled for the pseudonym he used in his
  clandestine life) won't be taking him to Islamabad or Cairo.
  Rushdie grew up in a secular Muslim family, the son of an Islam scholar. His relationship to
  Islam was academic, then literary, before it became excruciatingly personal. His memoir is
  not a handbook on how America should deal with the Muslim world. But he brings to that
  subject a certain moral authority and the wisdom of an unusually motivated thinker. I invited
  him to help me draw some lessons from the stormy Arab Summer.
  The first and most important thing Rushdie will tell you is, it's not about religion. Not then,
  not now.
  When the founding zealot of revolutionary Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini, issued his Rushdie
  death warrant in 1989, the imam was not defending the faith; he was trying to regenerate
  enthusiasm for his regime, sapped by eight years of unsuccessful war with Iraq. Likewise,
  Muslim clerics in London saw the fatwa against a British Indian novelist as an opportunity
  to arouse British Muslims, who until that point were largely unstirred by sectarian politics.
  "This case was a way for the mosque to assert a kind of primacy over the community," the
  novelist said the other day. "I think something similar is going on now."
  It's pretty clear that the protests against that inane video were not spontaneous. Antisecular
  and anti-American zealots, beginning with a Cairo TV personality whose station is financed
  by Saudi fundamentalists, seized on the video as a way to mobilize pressure on the start-up
  governments in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. The new governments•condemned the violence
  and called in police to protect American diplomatic outposts, but not before a good bit of
  nervous wobbling.
  (One of the principal goals of the extremists, I was reminded by experts at Human Rights
  First, who follow the region vigilantly, is to pressure these transitional governments to enact
  and enforce strict laws against blasphemy. These laws can then be used to purge secularists
  and moderates.)
  Like the fanatics in the Middle East and North Africa, our homegrown hatemongers have an
  interest in making this out to be a great clash of faiths. The Islamophobes — the fringe
  demagogues behind the Koran-burning parties and that tawdry video, the more numerous
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  (mainly right-wing Republican) defenders against the imaginary encroachment of Islamic
  law on our domestic freedom — are easily debunked. But this is the closest thing we have to
  a socially acceptable form of bigotry. And their rants feed the anti-American opportunists.
  Rushdie acknowledges that there are characteristics of Islamic culture that make it tinder for
  the inciters; an emphasis on honor and shame, and in recent decades a paranoiac sense of the
  world conspiring against them. We can argue who is more culpable — the hostile West, the
  sponsors, the appeasers, the fanatics themselves — but Islam has been particularly
  susceptible to the rise of identity politics, Rushdie says. "You define yourself by what
  offends you. You define yourself by what outrages you."
  But blaming Islamic culture dismisses the Muslim majorities who are not enraged, let alone
  violent, and it leads to a kind of surrender; Oh, it's just the Muslims, nothing to be done. I
  detect a whiff of this cultural fatalism in Mitt Romney's patronizing remarks about the
  superiority of Israeli culture and the backwardness of Palestinian culture. That would explain
  his assertion, on that other notorious video, that an accommodation with the Palestinians is
  "almost unthinkable." That's a strangely defeatist line of thought for a man who professes to
  be an optimist and a problem-solver.
  Romney and Rushdie are a little more in tune when it comes to mollifying the tender
  feelings of irate Muslims.
  In his new book, Rushdie recounts being urged by the British authorities who were
  protecting him to "lower the temperature" by issuing a statement that could be taken for an
  apology. He does so. It fills him almost immediately with regret, and the attacks on him are
  unabated. He "had taken the weak position and was therefore treated as a weakling," he
  writes.
  Of the current confrontation, he says, "I think it's very important that we hold our ground.
  It's very important to say, 'We live like this.' "Rushdie made his post-fatwa life in America
  in part because he reveres the freedoms, including the freedom, not so protected in other
  Western democracies, to say hateful, racist, blasphemous things.
  "Terrible ideas, reprehensible ideas, do not disappear if you ban them," he told me. "They go
  underground. They acquire a kind of glamour of taboo. In the harsh light of day, they are out
  there and, like vampires, they die in the sunlight."
  And so he would have liked a more robust White House defense of the rights that made the
  noxious video possible.
  "It's not for the American government to regret what American citizens do. They should just
  say, 'This is not our affair and the [violent] response is completely inappropriate."'
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  I would cut the diplomats a little more slack when they are trying to defuse an explosive
  situation. But I agree that the administration pushed up against the line that separates
  prudence from weakness. And the White House request that Google consider taking down
  the anti-Muslim video, however gentle the nudge, was a mistake.
  By far the bigger mistake, though, would be to write off the aftermath of the Arab Spring as
  a lost cause.
  It is fairly astounding to hear conservatives who were once eager to invade Iraq —
  ostensibly to plant freedom in the region — now giving up so quickly. on fledgling
  democracies that might actually be won over without 10 bloody years of occupation. Or
  lamenting our abandonment of that great stabilizing autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Or insisting
  that we bully and blackmail the new governments to conform to our expectations.
  These transition governments present an opportunity. Fortifying the democratic elements in
  the post-Arab Spring nation-building, without discrediting them as American stooges, is a
  delicate business. The best argument we have is not our aid money, though that plays a part.
  It is the choice between two futures, between building or failing to build a rule of law, an
  infrastructure of rights, and an atmosphere of tolerance. One future looks something like
  Turkey, prospering, essentially secular and influential. The other future looks a lot like
  Pakistan, a land of fear and woe.
  We can't shape the Islamic world to our specifications. But if we throw up our hands, if we
  pull back, we now have a more vivid picture of what will fill the void.
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  MS, please find below tomorrow's final draft. Two items to mention — David Hale may ask you to see Issac
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  Remind me to discuss bif today's mtg
  Got it thanks.
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  Dear Matt
  Thanks for reaching out - I am en route to Haiti so will try you when I land b/w 810 to 9am
  Best
  Cdm
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  Cheryl --
  I'm just following up from last week. I know you spoke to Nick on Wednesday. I thought the ARB session went very well
  -- good questions and discussion with the panel.
  I was planning to leave for Africa today, but have postponed my trip to handle the tomorrow.
  It may be good for us to talk tomorrow morning —
  I'd appreciate any suggestions or insights you may have in advance of the WH meeting.
  I hope you've had a good holiday weekend.
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  Dear Matt
  Thanks so much - we've been getting as good a reports as one might expect. That said I welcomethe read out and look
  forward to sharing some concerns - am around all day today, though am easier to reach in the afternoon.
  Best.
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  This is a quick note to say that the hearings on Benghazi are going fine, from my perspective. Pat Kennedy has been
  terrific substantive, precise, and firm in the face of some outlandish behavior. We continue to fend off questions
  about the unclass talking points. And I think the
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  I will call to give you a more complete read-out
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  Subject Politico - McCain and Hillary's bipartisan bond
  The Graham quote referenced on the call is pasted below and the full tett of the piece follows:
  But as Clinton exits the world stage — albeit perhaps temporarily Graham and other Republicans are
  signaling she may not escape the Benghazi debacle entirely unscathed.
  "Just stay tuned," Graham said. "I fully intend, as much as I like Secretary Clinton, to challenge her to tell me
  why you did not reinforce the consulate, what did you do with the Aug. 16 cable that says there are 10 Al Qaeda
  militia roaming around and we can't withstand a coordinated attack.
  "I think the State Department has a lot of explaining to do."
  McCain and Hillary's bipartisan bond
  Politico
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  Sen. John McCain renewed his attacks on U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice on Tuesday, but he's gone soft on
  Hillary.
  As she wraps up her tenure at Foggy Bottom and mulls over a possible 2016 White House bid, Secretary of
  State Hillary Clinton's decade-old bipartisan friendship with McCain appears to have helped shield her from
  GOP fire — even as her agency finds itself in the thick of a partisan battle over Benghazi.
  But McCain and Clinton also are battle-tested veterans of Washington who have seen their families become
  targets of nasty political attacks — and who have often turned to laughter to get through it all. For Clinton, it
  was Monica Ii ewinsky; for McCain it was the smear campaign during the 2000 GOP primary aimed at his
  Bangladesh-born adopted daughter.
  "I think it was the best version of strange bedfellows and at the same time a perfect match," Tmnera Luzzatto,
  Clinton's Senate chief of staff from 2001 to 2009, said of her former boss's relationship with McCain. "They
  share a sense of public service but also a sense of humor."
  McCain, a leading voice on defense and foreign policy matters, has spent weeks belittling Rice as "not very
  bright," incompetent and not qualified" to succeed Clinton as secretary of state. Rice s offense: incorrectly
  characterizing the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya as sparked by spontaneous protests rather than as a
  deliberate act of terrorism --- a lapse she has blamed on administration talking points that were approved by
  intelligence officials.
  But the Arizona Republican has largely spared Clinton from any criticism over the Sept. 11 Benghazi assault
  that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. When Clinton tried to fall on her sword,
  saying she alone was responsible for diplomatic security, McCain wouldn't have it He called Clinton's act
  "laudable" but was adamant that the buck stops with President Barack Obama and that he would try to block
  Rice's possible nomination as the nation's top diplomat.
  While McCain seemed to dial back his attacks on Rice over the weekend, the senator was at it again Tuesday
  after he and fellow GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire sat
  down with Rice at the Capitol to quiz her about why the Obarna administration mischaracterized the attack as
  other than terrorism.
  "We are significantly troubled by many of the answers that we got and some that we didn't get," McCain told
  reporters after the meeting. "It is clear the information that she gave the American people was incorrect."
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  Asked pointedly why he hasn't been as critical of Clinton, McCain did not directly mention the secretary, who
  has decided against staying on for a second term.
  "I've said it continuously that the State Department has responsibility," McCain told POLITICO. "I have been
  very critical of the State Department and their actions. I've been critical of everybody's actions."
  It wasn't the first time this year that McCain came to the former New York senator's defense. In July, McCain
  took to the Senate floor and denounced Rep. Michele Bachmann and four other House Republicans for alleging
  that longtime Clinton aide Hurna Abedin was working with the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate the top rungs
  of the U.S. government.
  The allegations, McCain said in his speech, amount to an "unwarranted and unfounded attack on an honorable
  woman, a dedicated American and a loyal public servant?'
  The gratitude from the Clinton camp that day was palpable,
  "We were all so very moved when Sen. McCain took to the Senate floor that day. It was nothing short of
  remarkable," said Clinton's longtime spokesman, Philippe Reines. But after being around him all those years
  in the Senate and since, and seeing firsthand his fondness and respect for Huma, it was not surprising at all
  "And when someone of Sen. McCain's stature stood up for her," he said, really gives people pause before
  trafficking in vicious and disgusting lies."
  McCain first met Clinton when she was first lady and got to know her better as he worked with her husband in
  the mid-1990s on normalizing diplomatic relations with Vietnam, where the former Navy pilot endured 5V2
  years as a prison of war after his plane was shot down. The daughter of a World War II Navy officer herself,
  Clinton admired McCain's military service, and the two spent countless hours together at markups and hearings
  of the Senate Armed Services Committee after the Sept. Ii, 2001, attacks.
  "Like her husband, she really studies the issues, she is a policy wonk, and I mean that in a complimentary
  fashion," McCain told POLITICO on Tuesday. "She puts people at ease, she is a role model to a lot of young
  women in America -- my daughter [Meghan] admires her a great deal.
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  "Some people you hit it off with, some people not so much. She and I seemed to hit it off with each other and
  enjoy each other's company."
  Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has traveled extensively with
  McCain and Clinton and watched their relationship grow.
  "To put it mildly, they don't always agree. John and I have been pestering and pressuring the administration,
  including the secretary, on current matters like Syria, that we're not doing enough in Syria," Lieberman told
  POLITICO. "But there is a strong, mutually respectful, personal relationship, and it's quite cordial.
  "When we're all together, we not only talk seriously — we laugh a lot."
  In 2008, McCain and Clinton were almost presidential rivals — if not for a young, charismatic upstart named
  Barack Obama. Four years earlier, the two senators found themselves side by side on a small cruise ship in the
  Arctic Circle, bundled up in jackets and ball caps and gazing at the "midnight sun" in Svalbard.
  Invited by the Norwegian government, Clinton and McCain flew to the remote archipelago — famous for its 24
  hours of continuous sunlight — to see firsthand the effects of climate change on the melting ice cap.
  It was "a shared experience being in a place where we sat outside and watched the sun go down and just touch
  the horizon and then go back up," McCain recalled.
  Svalbard would be the first of many trips abroad together for the future secretary of state and 2008 GOP
  standard-bearer: During a 2006 visit to Estonia, Clinton reportedly challenged McCain to a vodka-drinking
  contest, the two have frequently met up at the annual Munich Security Conference, and they've dropped into
  military hot spots like Iraq.
  "They are two people I would invite to a party," said Graham, another frequent traveling companion.
  But as Clinton exits the world stage — albeit perhaps temporarily — Graham and other Republicans are
  signaling she may not escape the Benghazi debacle entirely unscathed.
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  "Just stay tuned," Graham said. "1 fully intend, as much as I like Secretary Clinton, to challenge her to tell me
  why you did not reinforce the consulate, what did you do with the Aug. 16 cable that says there are 10 Al Qaeda
  militia roaming around and we can't withstand a coordinated attack.
  "1 think the State Department has a lot of explaining to do."
  But is Clinton qualified to be president?
  "Of course she is. She's already run, came very close to the nomination, been a very successful secretary of
  state," McCain said "And I wouldn't be surprised if her husband had a certain yearning to live in the White
  House again."
  Once you've been there you want to go back, a reporter replied.
  "1 wouldn't know, McCain said, chuckling.
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  Are the Republican senators unreasonable? Or is the secretary of state-manqué undiplomatic? Did the senators
  sandbag Susan Rice? Or did Rice further inflame a tense situation? Is it a case of shooting the messenger and
  playing politics? Or is national security dangerously infected with politics?
  It seems as if it would have been simple enough for Rice to quickly admit that the administration talking points
  she used on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows about the slaughter in Benghazi were misleading. But she went silent.
  She has no wartime consigliere and, aside from the president's angry postelection defense of Rice, the White
  House — perhaps relieved that she -14,as taking the heat rather than the president — wasn't running a strong
  damage control operation that clarified matters.
  Still, on last Sunday's talk shows, John McCain and Lindsey Graham softened their tone a bit. "She's not the
  problem," McCain said The problem is the president of the United States," for failing to swiftly tell
  Americans what his intelligence agencies had confirmed: that Benghazi was a terrorist attack involving Al
  Qa.eda. affiliates.
  When Rice asked to come to the Hill to meet with some of her Republican critics, it seemed détente was nigh.
  But somehow the hour-and-a-half powwow caused an escalation, with McCain, Graham and Senator Kelly
  Ayotte of New Hampshire emerging to say they had more reservations than before. Senator Bob Corker of
  Tennessee, who's scheduled to meet with Rice on Wednesday, suggested that she would be better suited to run
  the Democratic National Committee than State. If Rice can't soothe the egos of some cranky G.O.P. pots, how
  would she negotiate with China?
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  Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the soft-spoken ranking member on the homeland security committee, hasn't
  been part of this shrill debate. Though they had met only once or twice, Collins agreed to introduce Rice to the
  Foreign Relations Committee in 2009 when Rice was nominated as the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Rice's
  grandparents immigrated from Jamaica to Portland, Maine.
  "I don't bear any animus to her at all," the senator said. "In fact, to the contrary."
  But she said she is "troubled" by Rice's role. "If I wanted to be secretary of state," Collins observed, "I would
  not go on television and perform what was essentially a political role."
  Collins drew up a list of questions to ask Rice at their one-on-one hourlong meeting slated for Wednesday. She
  wants Rice to explain how she could promote a story "with such certitude" about a spontaneous demonstration
  over the anti-Muslim video that was so at odds with the classified information to which the ambassador had
  access. (It was also at odds with common sense, given that there were Al Qaeda sympathizers among the rebel
  army members that overthrew Muarrunar el-Qaddafi with help from the U.S. — an intervention advocated by
  Rice — and Islamic extremist training camps in the Benghazi area.)
  The F.B.I. interviewed survivors of the attack in Germany and, according to some senators, had done most of
  the interviews of those on site by Sept. 15, the day before Rice went on TV, and established that there was no
  protest. Collins wants to learn if the F.B.I. had failed to communicate that, or if they had communicated it and
  Rice went ahead anyway?
  When Rice heard the president of the Libyan National Congress tell Bob Schieffer on "Face the Nation," right
  before her appearance, that 50 people had been arrested who were either foreign or affiliated with or
  sympathized with Al Qaeda, why did she push back with the video story? "Why wouldn't she think what the
  Libyan president said mattered?" Collins wondered.
  Why did Rice say on ABC News's "This Week," that "two of the four Americans who were killed were there
  providing security"? Rice was referring to the two ex-Navy SEAL team members who were C.I.A. security
  officers working on a base about a mile away. "They weren't there to protect Ambassador Stevens," Collins
  said. "That wasn't their job."
  Rice also said that "we had a substantial security presence with our personnel" — which was clearly not the
  case. Collins wants to know Rice's basis for saying on ABC that the attacks were "a direct result of a heinous
  and offensive video." And why did she say "a small number of people" came to the consulate to protest, when
  that phrase is not in her talking points? Collins is curious why Rice is not angrier, if, as she insists, she was
  repeating what she was told. "I'd be furious at the White House and F.B.I. and intelligence community for
  destroying my credibility," the senator said.
  Collins said that before she would support Rice for secretary of state, she needs to ascertain what was really
  going on. "Did they think admitting that it was an Al Qaeda attack would destroy the narrative of Libya being a
  big success story?" Collins asked. As one of the administration champions of intervening in Libya, Rice was
  surely rooting for that success story herself.
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  HEADLINE: It's not about Rice
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  In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a
  leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in
  Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was "soft on communism," and he launched an
  investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his
  day.
  Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama's
  and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having
  done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more
  at work.
  At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his
  Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn
  charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
  She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate.
  But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were
  wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she.
  Just as surely as day follows night, McCain's broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It
  was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a
  post to which she has not been nominated. "Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or
  incompetently misled the American public," they bellowed.
  I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She's close to the president, and that matters a great
  deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some
  others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential
  secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who
  has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is
  chairman.
  But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White
  House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable
  U.S. Department of State
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  job at Foggy Bottom, we cannot expect the inevitable book by her to reveal a Clinton Doctrine. For the most
  part, she executed, not initiated, foreign policy.
  So what is this fuss all about? Not Rice, that's for sure. It has turned instead into an expression of unease
  about Obarna's foreign policy and its politicization. The unfortunate Peress came to personify the government's
  alleged indifference to the (equally alleged) communist infiltration of the military and virtually everything else
  (with the possible exception of the American Legion), Similarly, Rice has become the personification of
  unhappiness with the use of intelligence leaks to buff Obanaa's foreign policy image and the conducting of an
  amorphous foreign policy. Like Churchill's famous pudding, it lacks theme.
  Syria is an example. U.S. inaction has allowed the crisis to fester. Bashar al-Assad's regime might be
  dusting off its formidable arsenal of chemical weapons, further evidence of how chaotic this crisis has become,
  but much of the time the White House has just trailed after Turkey or France. The war has spread, a refugee
  calamity has developed, 40,000 people have died, and jihadists have come to play a prominent role. The Obarna
  administration has been as lethargic on Syria as it initially was with Libya.
  This sense of an aimless foreign policy, one lacking any moral fervor (or fiber) irritates conservatives much
  more than liberals. It certainly enrages McCain, who cannot stomach the big guys kicking little guys around. He
  sees an administration that will not engage the American people on matters of foreign policy - make a case for
  intervention, not just say it's too hard to do.
  The attack on Rice is unfair and excessive. But the issue is not the person but what she represents - in this
  case, the administration's 'mobility to articulate a foreign policy that marries American morality to American
  power, not merely American politics.
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  The Washington Post
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  Regional Edition
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  HEADLINE: It's not about Rice
  BYLINE: Richard Cohen
  BODY:
  In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a
  leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank reached Sen. Joseph McCarthy in
  Washington. He asserted that the promotion proved the Army was "soft on communism," and he launched an
  investigation that transfixed the nation. Peress, by the way, was a mere dentist. He was the Susan Rice of his
  day.
  Rice, of course, is a much more substantial figure. She is the U.N. ambassador, a friend of Barack Obama's
  and a member of his Cabinet. Still, the attack on her is so disproportionate to what she is accused of having
  done - just what was it, exactly? - that as in the Peress case, you have to conclude that there is something more
  at work.
  At first, I thought we were witnessing just another example of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) doing his
  Rumpelstiltskin number - throwing a fit and stomping his feet. It was McCain who first leveled the solemn
  charge that Rice had lied to the Sunday TV shows about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
  She had characterized it as a spontaneous riot when it was, in fact, a planned attack by a local al-Qaeda affiliate.
  But Rice was hewing to the early line established by the intelligence community. If the CIA and others were
  wrong - or deceptive - then so, inevitably, was she.
  Just as surely as day follows night, McCain's broadside was echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It
  was soon taken up by 97 Republicans in the House who found Rice unqualified to become secretary of state - a
  post to which she has not been nominated. "Ambassador Rice is widely viewed as having willfully or
  incompetently misled the American public," they bellowed.
  I think Rice would make a dandy secretary of state. She's close to the president, and that matters a great
  deal. But she is also seen as overly political and that, as much as her version of Benghazi, is what troubles some
  others. Oddly enough, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a former presidential candidate and another potential
  secretary of state, is seen as much more of a statesmen. He is indeed an independent foreign-policy thinker who
  has, as in days of old, restored the prestige and importance of the Foreign Relations Committee, of which he is
  chairman.
  But the awful truth is that it hardly matters who Obama chooses. Foreign policy is run from the White
  House and not the State Department. Hillary Clinton is about to retire, and while she has done a commendable
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  job at Foggy Bottom, we cannot expect the inevitable book by her to reveal a Clinton Doctrine. For the most
  part, she executed, not initiated, foreign policy.
  So what is this fuss all about? Not Rice, that's for sure. It has turned instead into an expression of unease
  about Obarna's foreign policy and its politicization. The unfortunate Peress came to personify the government's
  alleged indifference to the (equally alleged) communist infiltration of the military and virtually everything else
  (with the possible exception of the American Legion), Similarly, Rice has become the personification of
  unhappiness with the use of intelligence leaks to buff Obanaa's foreign policy image and the conducting of an
  amorphous foreign policy. Like Churchill's famous pudding, it lacks theme.
  Syria is an example. U.S. inaction has allowed the crisis to fester. Bashar al-Assad's regime might be
  dusting off its formidable arsenal of chemical weapons, further evidence of how chaotic this crisis has become,
  but much of the time the White House has just trailed after Turkey or France. The war has spread, a refugee
  calamity has developed, 40,000 people have died, and jihadists have come to play a prominent role. The Obarna
  administration has been as lethargic on Syria as it initially was with Libya.
  This sense of an aimless foreign policy, one lacking any moral fervor (or fiber) irritates conservatives much
  more than liberals. It certainly enrages McCain, who cannot stomach the big guys kicking little guys around. He
  sees an administration that will not engage the American people on matters of foreign policy - make a case for
  intervention, not just say it's too hard to do.
  The attack on Rice is unfair and excessive. But the issue is not the person but what she represents - in this
  case, the administration's 'mobility to articulate a foreign policy that marries American morality to American
  power, not merely American politics.
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  December na, 2012
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: Libya, Benghazi, Oil
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Government, as well as the highest levels
  of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services.
  1.During early December 2012 Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan and President Mohamed
  Magariaf concluded a series of discreet meetings with selected tribal leaders from Eastern Cyrenaica
  region (Barge in Arabic), after which they agreed that the problem of the growing Barge federalist
  movement is gaining strength and will again become a major issue in early 2013. At the same time
  National Libyan Army (NLA) Chief of Staff General Youssef al Mangoush warned Zidan that the
  Eastern tribes have rearmed and reequipped in the past three months and are preparing to reassert
  their desire for a degree of autonomy in early 2013. Mangoush also advised that the situation in the
  region between Benghazi and the Egyptian border may become increasingly complicated as Salafist
  -fighters from Egypt continue to arrive in Benghazi. Mangoush reported that his staff officers have
  been advised in secret by aids to Egyptian Army Chief of Staff, General Mohammed al-Sissi, that,
  acting under instructions from Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, military and security forces are
  taking steps to detain or neutralize extreme Salafist pare-military groups and that a number of these
  fighters are fleeing to Libya. According to the Libyan commander, these Salafist fighters are
  comfortable in Benghazi, where many of them served with Libyan revolutionary forces during the
  rebellion against former dictatorMuammar al Qaddafi.
  2. In the opinion of this individual, Zidan and Magariaf, after consulting with Minister of Oil
  Abdulbari al-Arusi, decided to move forward with a plan dating back to the administration of former
  Oil Minister Abdulrahman Ben Yezza dividing the National Oil Corporation"s (NOC) production and
  exploration divisions into two separate firms. With this in mind, al-Arusi began discussing the matter
  with concerned parties in late November and early December. Included in these discussions were
  meetings with members of the local federalist council in Benghazi and tribal officials from Barqa. In
  these sessions Al-Arusi described a new structure managing all existing oil-related firms, while
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  building new operations and raising funds from investors outside of the country. This firm will be
  divided into two branches, one in Benghazi and one in Tripoli. Al-Arusi added that the cost of this
  project will range between fifty (50) and sixty (6o) billion dinars.
  3.(Source Comment: According to a separate sensitive source, this concept came as a surprise
  to most of the local officials in Tripoli and Benghazi. This individual added that while the Western
  officials continue to have some questions about the matter, the Benghazi/Barqa leaders were, in al-
  Arusi's opinion, positive, if not enthusiastic about the new initiative. According to al-Arusi, doubts on
  either side relate to the mistrust that remains between the two regions, but he is determined to move
  ahead in this matter and is supported by Zidan and Magariaf. According to this source, the president
  and prime minister are convinced that they must deal with this internal East-West issue before they
  can bring a stable security environment to the country, and disarm the remaining independent
  militias in each part of the country. This individual added that in private discussions al-Arusi stated
  that the tentative name for this new oil entity will be the National Corporation for Oil Refining and
  Petrochemicals Industry, with its headquarters in Tripoli, and substantive offices in Benghazi. Like
  the NOC, the new firm will fall under the Ministry of Oil and Gas.)
  4. In addition, this sensitive source noted that Al-Arusi is also discussing the creation of a
  company specializing in mechanical construction related to the oil and gas industry. This firm would
  be based in Benghazi. The minister stated in private that he believes such a company can be
  developed to compete with international firms in this very complex field. He also believes that such a
  firm must be managed by experienced, scientifically-qualified Libyans, with reputations for honesty.
  He noted that until as such a cadre is developed it may be desirable to use experts from Egypt to fill
  the immediate needs of the firm. Al-Arusi believes this firm should have offices in all of the oil fields
  and loading facilities. The minister also plans to establish an office in Benghazi, similar to Tripoli's oil
  institute, a facility that will train students looking to pursue oil-related studies. In addition, al-Arusi is
  making plans to reopen the Higher Petroleum Institute in Tobruk, which was closed by Qaddafi at the
  beginning of the revolution. He told a sensitive source that he expects the Tobruk institute to produce
  thousands of skilled engineers to provide Libyan managers for the future operation of the oil sector.
  Once the final details are set the Zidan regime will submit the entire package for parliamentary
  approval and financing
  6. (Source Comment: Advisors to Magariaf state in confidence that, in their opinion this
  comprehensive plan for the oil industry will face opposition from individuals with links to foreign oil
  firms, primarily foreign trained engineers who hope to see greater privatization in the oil an oil
  services industries in the wake of the revolution. According to a particularly sensitive source, Zidan is
  particularly concerned about this possibility, noting that these individuals see this issue in strictly
  business terms, not considering the political issues, and the East — West situation, that are all part of
  the overall picture in Libya. At present al-Arusi believes that foreign oil firms remain concerned
  about the unsettled security situation throughout Libya, however; he is convinced that this new plan
  will help address this situation. At present, he noted that the large Italian oil firm ENI is stepping up
  its operations throughout Libya, and, with the support of the Italian Government, will continue to
  increase its investment in Libya in an effort to get ahead of the other foreign firms concerned in
  Libya.)
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  CONFIDENTIAL
  December 10, 2012
  For: Hillary
  From: Sid
  Re: Libya, Benghazi, Oil
  SOURCE: Sources with direct access to the Libyan National Government, as well as the
  highest levels of European Governments, and Western Intelligence and security services.
  I. During early December 2012 Libyan Prime Minister All Zidan and President
  Mohamed Magariaf concluded a series of discreet meetings with selected tribal leaders from
  Eastern Cyrenaica region (Barqa in Arabic), after which they agreed that the problem of the
  growing Barqa federalist movement is gaining strength and will again become a major issue in
  early 2013. At the same time National Libyan Army (NLA) Chief of Staff General Youssef al
  Mangoush warned Zidan that the Eastern tribes have rearmed and reequipped in the past three
  months and are preparing to reassert their desire for a degree of autonomy in early 2013.
  Mangoush also advised that the situation in the region between Benghazi and the Egyptian
  border may become increasingly complicated as Salafist fighters from Egypt continue to arrive
  in Benghazi. Mangoush reported that his staff officers have been advised in secret by aids to
  Egyptian Army Chief of Staff, General Mohammed al-Sissi, that, acting under instructions from
  Egyptian President Mohammed rvlorsi, military and security forces are taking steps to detain or
  neutralize extreme Salafist para-military groups and that a number of these fighters are fleeing to
  Libya. According to the Libyan commander, these Salafist fighters are comfortable in Benghazi,
  where many of them served with Libyan revolutionary forces during the rebellion against former
  dictator Muammar al Qaddafi,
  2. In the opinion of this individual. Zidan and Magariaf, after consulting with Minister of
  Oil Abdulbari al-Arusi, decided to move thrward with a plan dating back to the administration of
  former Oil Minister Abdulrahman Ben Yezza dividing the National Oil Corporation''s (NOC)
  production and exploration divisions into two separate firms. With this in mind, al- Ai began
  discussing the matter with concerned parties in late November and early December. Included in
  these discussions were meetings with members of the local federalist council in Benghazi and
  tribal officials from Barqa. In these sessions Al-Acusi described a new structure managing all
  existing oil-related firms, while building new operations and raising funds from investors outside
  of the country. This firm will be divided into two branches, one in Benghazi and one in Tripoli.
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  Al-Arusi added that the cost of this project will range between fifty (50) and sixty (60) billion
  dinars.
  3.(Source Comment: According to a separate sensitive source, this concept came as a
  surprise to most of the local officials in Tripoli and Benghazi. This individual added that while
  the Western officials continue to have some questions about the matter, the Bengliazi/Barqa
  leaders were, in al-Anisi's opinion, positive, if not enthusiastic about the new initiative.
  According to al-Arusi, doubts on either side relate to the mistrust that remains between the two
  regions, but he is determined to move ahead in this matter and is supported by Zidan and
  Magariaf. According to this source, the president and prime minister are convinced that they
  must deal with this internal East-West issue before they can bring a stable security environment
  to the country and disarm the remaining independent militias in each part of the country. This
  individual added that in private discussions al-Arusi stated that the tentative name for this new
  oil entity will be the National Corporation for Oil Refining and Petrochemicals Industry, with its
  headquarters in Tripoli, and substantive offices in Benghazi. Like the NOC, the new firm will
  Fall under the Ministry of Oil and Gas.)
  4. In addition, this sensitive source noted that Al-Arusi is also discussing the creation of
  a company specializing in mechanical construction related to the oil and gas industry rhis firm
  would be based in Renglia7d. The minister stated in private that he believes such a company can
  be developed to compete with international firms in this very complex field. He also believes
  that such a firm must be managed by experienced. scientifically-qualified Libyans, with
  reputations for honesty. He noted that until as such a cadre is developed it may be desirable to
  use experts from Egypt to fill the immediate needs of the firm. AI-Arusi believes this firm
  should have offices in all of the oil fields and loading facilities. The minister also plans to
  establish an office in Benghazi, similar to Tripoli's oil institute, a facility that will train students
  looking to pursue oil-related studies. In addition, al-Anisi is making plans to reopen the Higher
  Petroleum Institute in Tobruk, which was closed by Qaddafi at the beginning of the revolution.
  He told a sensitive source that he expects the Tobruk institute to produce thousands of skilled
  engineers to provide Libyan managers for the future operation of the oil sector. Once the final
  details are set the Zidan regime will submit the entire package for parliamentary approval and
  financing
  6. (Source Comment: Advisors to Magariaf state in confidence that, in their opinion this
  comprehensive plan for the oil industry will face opposition from individuals with links to
  foreign oil firms, primarily foreign trained engineers who hope to see greater privatization in the
  oil an oil services industries in the wake of the revolution. According to a particularly sensitive
  source, Zidan is particularly concerned about this possibility, noting that these individuals see
  this issue in strictly business terms, not considering the political issues, and the East — West
  situation, that are all part of the overall picture in Libya At present al-Arusi believes that
  foreign oil firms remain concerned about the unsettled security situation throughout Libya
  however; he is convinced that this new plan will help address this situation. At present, he noted
  that the large Italian oil firm ENI is stepping up its operations throughout Libya, and, with the
  support of the Italian Government< will continue to increase its investment in Libya in an effort
  to get ahead of the other foreign firms concerned in Libya)
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  Ni,
  Went down to talk to Eric this evening, but missed him. Sent him note, and will follow up tomorrow. Also had long talk
  with Pat. He's coping, but as you well know it's not easy.
  I like the Greg Starr idea.
  Take care,
  Bill
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  WASHINGTON (New York Times) - An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic
  mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of
  seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional
  and State Department officials said Tuesday night
  The investigation into the attacks on the diplomatic mission and C.LA. annex that killed Ambassador I.
  Christopher Stevens and three others also faulted State Department officials in Washington for ignoring
  requests from officials at the American Embassy in Tripoli for more guards and safety upgrades to the
  diplomatic mission.
  The panel also blamed the State Department for waiting for specific warnings of imminent attacks to act
  rather than adapting security procedures and protocols to a deteriorating security environment By this spring,
  Benghazi, a hotbed of militant activity in eastern Libya, had experienced a string of assassinations and attacks,
  including one on a British envoy's motorcade.
  Finally, the report also blamed two major State Department bureaus — diplomatic security and Near Eastern
  affairs — for failing to coordinate and plan adequate security at the mission. The panel also determined that a
  number of officials had shown poor leadership.
  In response to the panel's findings, Secretary of State Hillary Rodhana Clinton said in a letter to Congress
  that she was acceptiung all 29 of the panel's recommendations, several of which are classified.
  Mrs. Clinton is taking specific steps to correct the problems, according to officials. They say the State
  Department is asking permission from Congress to transfer $1.3 billion from funds that had been allocated for
  spending in Iraq. This includes $553 million for additional Marine security guards; $130 million for diplomatic
  security personnel; and $691 million for improving security at installations abroad.
  On Monday, an independent panel that was established to investigate the attack presented the report to the
  State Department. The panel, called an accountability review board, is led by Thomas R. Pickering, a veteran
  diplomat. It includes four other members, among them Mike Mullen, the retired admiral who served as
  chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The board is authorized by a 1986 lavv intended to strengthen security at
  United States diplomatic missions.
  The State Department sent a lengthy classified version of the report to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Pickering
  and Admiral Mullen are scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and
  House Foreign Affairs Committee in closed session on Wednesday.
  On Thursday, William J. Burns and Thomas R Nides, both deputy secretaries of States, will testitY to both
  panels. Mrs. Clinton, who is stillrecovering from a concussion she suffered last week after fainting while sick
  from a stomach flu, is at home this week. The head of the House panel, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a
  Florida Republican, however, has made clear that she planned to ask Mrs. Clinton to testify at a future time
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  Sidney Blumenthal
  Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:01 AM
  H: Sure you've seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sid
  B6
  http://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.ht I
  Benghazi's Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for
  Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security
  Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan
  The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc
  consulate in 13enghazio Libya dominates today's headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The
  "consulate" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city, It was not
  constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city.
  I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn't even
  clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary,
  depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn't been good on meeting requests for
  embassy security funds).
  The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate
  during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is
  responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on
  the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a
  country of 6.5 million, is Libya's second largest city and1/1
  e'as the epicenter of the revolution against the
  government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011.
  On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel
  barely avoided death— his car was wired to explode, A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in
  September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but
  had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi's security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of
  hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear, Likely the same
  shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army
  officers.
  There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected
  government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the
  violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let's call him the Libyan Deep
  Throat.
  Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those
  hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.
  On Sunday morning, militants attacked the police facility next to the holding cell where the man is
  being detained. A policeman at that station died in a hail of bullets from the attackers, and they called
  for back-up. The police car that sped to the scene as ambushed and three policemen in it were killed.
  Still, the police stood their ground and fought off the assault, and they kept their valuable suspect in
  custody, with all his valuable testimony.
  Shortly after midnight, on Monday morning, small explosives were set off at the Garyounis police
  station in Benghazi, damaging a couple of automobiles but otherwise doing little damage. Then
  explosives were set off at al-Uruba police station, which also took sniper fire, but neither resulted in
  casualties.
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  The police became vigilant, and they apprehended a shady-looking man skulking around near the al-
  Hadaeg police station, finding him to have two rocket propelled grenades in his possession, which he
  was apparently intending to fire at the station.
  In other words, the capture of Libyan Deep Throat has set off a gang war on the police, who are being
  informed by bombings and shootings that they must let their informant go or risk their
  So what is Deep Throat saying? According to local journalist Mohamed Bujenah of the Libyan Herald,
  a senior figure in the Benghazi police told him that the informant had fingered as many as 7
  prominent Muslim fundamentalist leaders in connection with these attacks, of whom the police
  named 6 explicitly:
  1 Sufyan Ben Qumu, from the notoriously radical town of Derna, and a former prisoner at
  Guantanamo
  2.Ahmad Bukatela, leader of the ',Thai& Militia
  3.Muhammad al-Zahawi, head of the Ansar al-Sharia militia
  4.Muhammad al-Gharabi, a leader of the Rafallala al-Sahati Militia
  5.Ismail Sallabi, another leader of Rafallah al-Sahati
  6.Salim .Nabous, head of the Zawiya Martyrs' Brigade
  It is just a newspaper article. We don't know if the informant actually named these individuals or if he
  did so to escape torture, in which case we can't trust what he said. But if the allegations are true, there
  is collusion among several hardline militias in the city to create instability in hopes of taking it over.
  The new, elected, prime minister Ali Zeidan, has started asserting himself militarily. He closed the
  country's southern borders against instability in the Sahel. He may well have some risky house
  cleaning to do in Benghazi.
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  Sidney Blumenthal
  Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:01 AM
  H: Sure you've seen all this info, but start on graph 5. Sid
  B6
  http://www.juancole.com/2012/12/benghazis-criticizes-consular.ht I
  Benghazi's Deep Throat fingers Islamist Leaders for
  Attacks as State Dept Criticized on Consular Security
  Posted on 12/19/2012 by Juan
  The report saying that security was inadequate at the compound that the US had adopted as its ad hoc
  consulate in 13enghazio Libya dominates today's headlines. That conclusion is obvious. The
  "consulate" was just a private residence taken over for this purpose by the US in the city, It was not
  constructed to be a US government building in a potentially hostile city.
  I met a person who worked there when I was in Benghazi in June, and she told me that it wasn't even
  clear if the consulate would be retained after the first of this year It was possibly temporary,
  depending on Congressional funding. (The Tea Party House hasn't been good on meeting requests for
  embassy security funds).
  The more interesting question than why ad hoc arrangements should have been made for a consulate
  during and after the Libyan revolution (the answer to which seems fairly obvious) is, who is
  responsible for the string of assassinations and acts of violence in the city, of which the RPG attack on
  the consulate on September 11 was only one? Benghazi, with a population of over one million in a
  country of 6.5 million, is Libya's second largest city and1/1
  e'as the epicenter of the revolution against the
  government of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011.
  On November 22, Benghazi police chief Farej Darssi was assassinated. In October a police colonel
  barely avoided death— his car was wired to explode, A Libyan intelligence officer was killed in
  September. A general was assassinated in August. Some of these figures had worked for Qaddafi but
  had defected to the revolution. Qaddafi's security forces were responsible for the 1996 massacre of
  hardline fundamentalists at Abu Salim prison, and for making others just disappear, Likely the same
  shadowy cells that attacked the US consulate are behind the attacks on Benghazi police and army
  officers.
  There may have been a break in the case. Last Saturday, Benghazi security forces loyal to the elected
  government in Tripoli, captured a man they suspected of being involved with the groups behind the
  violence. And, he appears to have been willing to spill the beans. So let's call him the Libyan Deep
  Throat.
  Deep Throat is so knowledgeable about the conspiracies facing the city and so dangerous to those
  hatching them that the latter immediately attempted to spring him from jail.
  On Sunday morning, militants attacked the police facility next to the holding cell where the man is
  being detained. A policeman at that station died in a hail of bullets from the attackers, and they called
  for back-up. The police car that sped to the scene as ambushed and three policemen in it were killed.
  Still, the police stood their ground and fought off the assault, and they kept their valuable suspect in
  custody, with all his valuable testimony.
  Shortly after midnight, on Monday morning, small explosives were set off at the Garyounis police
  station in Benghazi, damaging a couple of automobiles but otherwise doing little damage. Then
  explosives were set off at al-Uruba police station, which also took sniper fire, but neither resulted in
  casualties.
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  The police became vigilant, and they apprehended a shady-looking man skulking around near the al-
  Hadaeg police station, finding him to have two rocket propelled grenades in his possession, which he
  was apparently intending to fire at the station.
  In other words, the capture of Libyan Deep Throat has set off a gang war on the police, who are being
  informed by bombings and shootings that they must let their informant go or risk their
  So what is Deep Throat saying? According to local journalist Mohamed Bujenah of the Libyan Herald,
  a senior figure in the Benghazi police told him that the informant had fingered as many as 7
  prominent Muslim fundamentalist leaders in connection with these attacks, of whom the police
  named 6 explicitly:
  1 Sufyan Ben Qumu, from the notoriously radical town of Derna, and a former prisoner at
  Guantanamo
  2.Ahmad Bukatela, leader of the ',Thai& Militia
  3.Muhammad al-Zahawi, head of the Ansar al-Sharia militia
  4.Muhammad al-Gharabi, a leader of the Rafallala al-Sahati Militia
  5.Ismail Sallabi, another leader of Rafallah al-Sahati
  6.Salim .Nabous, head of the Zawiya Martyrs' Brigade
  It is just a newspaper article. We don't know if the informant actually named these individuals or if he
  did so to escape torture, in which case we can't trust what he said. But if the allegations are true, there
  is collusion among several hardline militias in the city to create instability in hopes of taking it over.
  The new, elected, prime minister Ali Zeidan, has started asserting himself militarily. He closed the
  country's southern borders against instability in the Sahel. He may well have some risky house
  cleaning to do in Benghazi.
  UNCLASSIFIED
  U.S. Department of State
  Case No. F-2015-04841
  Doc No. C05739848
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