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White House Responds to New Libya Emails: ‘There Was a Variety of Information Coming In’

Oct. 24, 2012 11:21am Madeleine Morgenstern

The aftermath of the terror assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11, 2012. The Obama administration on Wednesday sought to downplay emails that showed the White House and State Department were informed that an Al-Qaeda-linked group had taken responsibility for the attack hours after it occurred. (Getty Images)

White House press secretary Jay Carney told reporters Wednesday morning that there was “a variety of information coming in” after the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, responding to emails that show that White House and State Department officials were informed within hours that an Al-Qaeda-linked group had taken responsibility.

One of emails, sent two hours after the attack occurred on Sept. 11, said the Ansar al-Sharia group had claimed responsibility for the Libya assault in postings on Facebook and Twitter, Reuters reported.

“There were emails about all sorts of information that was coming available in the aftermath of the attack,” Carney told reporters. “The email you are referring to was an open source email referring to an assertion made on a social media site that everyone in this room has access to and knew about instantaneously.”

Four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens, were killed in the attack.

“There was a variety of information coming in,” Carney continued. “The whole point of an intelligence community and what they do is to assess strands of information and make judgements about what happened and who was responsible….This is an open source, unclassified email about a posting on a Facebook site. I would also note that within a few hours the organization itself claimed that it had not been responsible. Neither should be taken as fact. That is why there is an investigation.”

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday also sought to downplay the significance of the emails, particularly with regard to the Facebook claim.

“Posting something on Facebook is not in and of itself evidence and it just underscores how fluid the reporting was at the time and continued for some time to be,” Clinton said. “We will find out what happened we will take whatever measures necessary to fix whatever needs to be fixed and we will bring to justice those who committed these murders.”

This post has been updated.

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drrgb
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:17pm
Remember Joe Biden, one heart beat from the presidency, recommended that Obama not go after Bin Laden because if something went wrong it would cost him the election. Now we learn Obama and Biden knew it was a terrorist attack and watched live. They obviously followed Joe’s advice on this one to cover up their inaction in protecting the ambassador and then in not responding to the real time news. Now they have spent 6 weeks in a massive cover up of their incompetence for the sole political purpose of getting re-elected. This is not the kind of leadership the US needs to elect and in fact the lying to the American people is grounds to start impeachment against Obama, Biden, Rice, and Clinton.

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- Gringo Lingo
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:23pm
  I agree 100% IMPEACH THEM ALL………………………………TODAY!!!!!!!
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 1:25pm
  I sure hope that a whistle blower releases the drone footage….
  
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- KissMyAmericanFlag
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 1:56pm
  Agree on impeachment; am looking in to who is in position — despite injustice dept — to initiate proceedings and prosecute the gang of evildoers STAT. The zero&krew will best enter 2013 behind federal penitentiary bars while wearing prison stripes.
  
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- SR1911man
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:50pm
  “Posting something on Facebook is not in and of itself..”
  But apparently posting something on YouTube is.
  
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- donkeykong
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 9:24pm
  “one heart beat from….” just made me shiver !!
  I believe Biden is truly incompetent, maybe delusional.
  
  This outfit has now compounded so many lies
  on top of one another that I’m guessing even THEY
  don’t know what to say next. They are afraid to concoct
  another lie which might contradict a previous lie .And
  the media just seemingly continues to CYA for them.
  In review of the past 6 weeks, I can only come up with one word -
  TREASON. And if I were a family member of those
  killed, I would want some answers – why did you let
  my (son/daughter) die ? They had live-feed, previous
  hints of attack, etc, etc, etc.
  
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Nanaswords
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:17pm
Jay and W.H. Staff and State Dept. …….What About The Direct CELL PHONE MSGS’ From The VICTIMS in the Compound ?????????? Were THOSE “QUESTIONABLE” As Well ?????????

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- AvengerK
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:46pm
  You actually have to hold your nose when Jay Carney is speaking. That little creep nauseates me. I recall as the story was unfolding that Carney was asked who knew what and when and as he fumbled his way through his obligatory non-answer he used the phrase “it’s a moving picture”. As soon as he said it..a noticable smirk appeared on his face because he was proud of the euphemism he’d just made up. The contempt in him was palpable. Honestly..if I’d have been present I’d have decked him when I saw that.
  
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Nanaswords
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:10pm
The WORST End Results For These Traitors….After Their Trials……..To Live The Rest Of Their Lives In Gitmo…With Live Tv Viewing !!!!! Watching Us Patriots RESTORE our Nation…and Guide Other Countries Toward Restoration As Well !!!!!!!!!!! The WORST TYPE OF TORTURE FOR ONES LIKE THEM !!!!!!!

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AxelPhantom
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:06pm
So conflicting reports—let’s go to the live video tape or are those in the administration so catatonic that they don’t believe their own lyin’ eyes anymore?

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gabbygirl
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:02pm
Was the You Tube video scenario official?

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Tri-ox
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:51am
“There was a variety of information coming in” – AND, a variety of LIES going out.

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ReaganBaby
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:49am
I am so sick of the LIES. The Øbama administration is so arrogant to think the American people are stupid enough to believe these lies over and over again. There should be massive indictments in this administration. I hope God protects us- its a miracle we are still a union after four years of this CRAP.

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- BLUEBLOOD11
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:55pm
  Exactly…I feel like this is the Jerry Springer Political Show..watching these dysfunctional INBREDS fumble around for who is saying/doing what to whom is just nauseating. I trace my roots back here for 302 years, and I guarantee none of my ancestors had to deal with a more “KeySTONED Kops” group of leaders, ever.
  
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kalli
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:48am
Both bho and hrc, who spent two weeks blaming a video and $70M taxpayer money in Pakistan to apologize for the video, must be held accountable for lying to the citizens. The Constitution still rules the land, and these two are now the most despicable and heartless dirtbags in the gov’t who have failed to uphold the oath of office. Prosecute all involved in this coverup and let them spend the rest of their lives in federal prison. People must learn you “don’t mess with America!”

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- Cascadia
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:28pm
  Pretty sure it was $70,000.00… but, any amount was too much.
  
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- kalli
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:36pm
  Yes, I should have put $70k. Thx.
  
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- truthseekerusa
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 1:17pm
  Look how flat Hillary’s eyes are, like she has lost her soul to the Satan.
  
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Tigress1
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:47am
If there was “a variety of info. coming in” then why did Hillary come on TV and state (robotically) and firmly that this … was… due… to … a …video? She could have easily said that there was a variety of info. coming in, and it is not clear at the time! It wouldn’t have been difficult! Why LIE???? To cover up their reasons for inaction on saving the 4 men?

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- godlovinmom
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:03pm
  She doesn’t cherry pick the information she said this morning…you silly!
  
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- Metallicat
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:36pm
  they didnt send in the cavalry to save those men because it would have escalated and cost more lives potentially,and not as easily brushed off as phantom mob violence by a friendly press. These same people villianized Bush as a liar and war criminal.
  
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- AvengerK
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:50pm
  TIGRESS..apparently the “variety of information” didn’t stop Hillary and Obama from buying airtime in “Pah Kee Stahn” to air an ad to apologise to the perpetually outraged muslims around the world for a poorly crafted anti-mohammed film they chose to scapegoat to cover their ineptitude. Apparently Hillary and Obama were very clear on what to blame before this blew up in their faces.
  It’s been reported that Hillary is going to try to say that she wanted to bolster security at the embassy but was denied it by the administration but the more this plays out, the more it appears to be merely rumor. She can see her political aspirations for running for office in 2016 going up in flames with the embassy in Benghazi.
  
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- Metallicat
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:59pm
  it has to make you wonder,how many times those men dialed 911 in their final hours,expecting the cavalry to show up. The Obama administration watching in real time,made a poltical decision to let four Americans die.then invented a false narrative to cover it up.for political benefit. These people are criminals. Obamas political career is more important than truth? If these four good Americans are expendable for Obama,then arent we all?
  
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HKS
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:47am
This president should be impeached right now for violations of trust and willful lying to the American people. Some things just can’t be overlooked and this is the political equal to murder. Additionally, news media that covers it up should hang right along with him.

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The-Monk
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:42am
I wonder who made the discussion for C-SPAN not to air the WH briefing this morning?

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- Konservative PUNK
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:55am
  decision or discussion???
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:17pm
  @Konservative PUNK
  
  Decision….. Thanks! : )
  
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:39am
Right now I want only three things from the White House – the full truth, the resignation of Obama and his cabinet, and the time when their treason trials commese.

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- grimmster
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:43am
  Forgot one Snow, their public hangings for treason………
  
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- godlovinmom
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:46am
  Snow…I’m not so sure that’s gonna happen…when the trials commence…seems like a democratic president gets away with everything…I’m with ya tho!!!!
  
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Docrow
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:38am
I’m thinking Hillary can’t wait to tell all about what happened. Sounds like she ordered support and was over ruled. Thinking that after the election she might have an ax to grind with Obama.

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- kickagrandma
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:15pm
  They are playing us for the fools they think we are.
  
  PRAY NOW. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.
  THANK GOD IN ALL THINGS.
  BE STILL AND KNOW THAT GOD IS I AM.
  PRAISE HIM FOR WHO HE IS.
  
  Trust and Obey GOD IN HEAVEN and none other.
  Blessings on you, Believers. May GOD PROTECT you and yours in the name above all names, JESUS THE CHRIST, amen.
  
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godlovinmom
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:37am
Just heard Hillary say that they don’t cherry pick the info they get…oh is that right…seems like you were cherry picking when this tradgedy happened Hillary!!!!!!

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UNALIEN
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:37am
“There was a variety of information coming in”

but, it was definitely a response to a video…. and NOT a terrorist act according to the Obamaroids

The Obama propaganda machine is going into full spin mode..

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- HKS
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:56am
  They only need to keep the lie alive for two more weeks and them it doesn’t matter.
  
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- taxpro4u03
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:48pm
  I used to run a heavy crane at one time when we were still BUILDING things — anyone ever see what happens when those 3/4 inch wire ropes ‘birdnest’ when the weakest wire *SNAPS*? — It’s an analogy…. :-).
  
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lostoaks64
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:36am
I am so sick of the lies and for the people in the White House able to watch people die and not care.
I don’t think any of them would know the truth if it bit them.

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thegreatcarnac
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:34am
Obama and Hillary watched people in a fight for their lives for 5 to 7 hours and did absolutely nothing. They saw it in real-time from different devices and a drone. They refused to send help. They ignored pleadings for help. They are heartless and are accessories to murder. There is a emergency group of soldiers constantly on stand-by to be sent to defends against such attacks and they were not given the go-ahead to save the embassy by either obama or hillary. After it was all over, then began the lies and the cover-up by obama. Obama refused to make the decision to help the ambassador and his body guards and then lied to cover-up his incompetence and cowardice. Impeach this POS.

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rockymtngal
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:33am
Come on Carney~still lying by saying the word “aftermath?” You, along with Obama and his entire administration are delusional if you think for one minute that you weren’t receiving information in real time. You had a drone filming the whole incident and you’re are hoping this hogwash will pacify us? Really? How was everyone notified when the seal team was getting ready to invade UBL’s compound. After all, everyone watched that go down in real time didn’t they?” Or was everyone already sitting in that room saying on your mark, get set and go? BTW Carney, did you know that your lip goes up in snarl mode when you’re lying. I’m not a body language expert, but I’d say you’re not all that comfortable being sent out to feed the wolves a bunch of B S.

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Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:31am
Bu variety they mean: A bunch of communiques that a protest of a video was taking place….

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SITDOWNANDSHUTUP
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:29am
Yep……here it comes. BS and CYA alert everyone. Next, they will deny the fact that they said anything about some obscure video on YouTube.

Of course you had tons of intel coming. But these emails were clear and straight to the point. Only a moron could not see what was going on. Oh…..wait…….these guys (and their voters) are morons.

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- trotula
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:31am
  Stage 3 Moron-itis.
  
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- ReallySeriouslyNoWay
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:36am
  They’re already doing that. Everyone in the White House is hoping that no more of this comes to light before the election.
  
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- truthseekerusa
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 1:23pm
  They are not morons, they are traitors who have sold out the American people to the Muslim savages.
  
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trotula
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:28am
If there were bits of information going on, and you needed an investigation before you made any assertions, WHY did you guys so DISTINCTLY BLAME THE VIDEO? And have the video maker jailed?

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- GETLIFE
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:37am
  TROTULA
  Now they will never let you in to the White House press corps(e).
  
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Popp40
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:28am
Spin baby spin!

I don’t know about the rest of you but I am so tired of this administration and its pure corruption and the refusal of MSM to call them on it. Matter of fact the MSM is covering for them. I wish we can charge this administration and the MSM with treason! But nothing will be done and watch if Romney gets into office how all of sudden the MSM will be all over Romney criticizing everything he does. They will all of sudden become real journalists, unlike they are now with obama where they fall on their knees whenever Obama walks in the room and speaks.

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GETLIFE
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:27am
The drone story needs to get out. Live video streaming into the WH is quite different.

I just posted on the email story what would be the WH excuse–a terrorist group claiming responsibility does not prove their responsibility.

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rochrealtor
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:25am
They were very sure it was a video! Soon we are rid of these liars and commies!

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Unbelievable
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:24am
It’s Bush’s fault!!

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