CBS investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson has been one of the few members of the media willing to hold the Obama Administration’s feet to the fire over Benghazigate. Despite Obama et al.’s toxic mixture of silence, prevarication, and obfuscation, Attkisson has doggedly pursued the truth about the September 2012 attacks that left four Americans dead. Today, she spotlighted the list of questions that the Obama Administration has yet to answer:
What time was Ambassador’s Stevens’ body recovered, what are the known details surrounding his disappearance and death…
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
. ..including where he/his body was taken/found/transported and by whom?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Who made the decision not to convene the Counterterrorism Security Group (CSG) the night of the Benghazi attacks?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
We understand that convening the CSG a protocol under Presidential directive (“NSPD-46”). Is that true? If not, please explain…
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
…. if so, why was the protocol not followed?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Is the Administration revising the applicable Presidential directive? If so, please explain.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Who is the highest-ranking official who was aware of pre-911 security requests from US personnel in Libya?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Who is/are the official(s) responsible for removing reference to al-Qaeda from the original CIA notes?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Was the President aware of Gen. Petraeus’ potential problems prior to Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
And What was the earliest that any White House official was aware? Please provide details
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
What is your response to the President stating that on Sept. 12, he called 911 a terrorist attack, in light of his CBS interview…
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
…on that date in which he answered that it was too early to know whether it was a terrorist attack?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
And Does this mean that the Administration would have used them if available?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Is anyone being held accountable for having no resources close enough to reach this high-threat area within 8+ hours on Sept. 11..
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
.and has the Administration taken steps to have resources available sooner in case of emergency in the future?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
A Benghazi victim’s family member stated that Mrs. Clinton told him she would find and arrest whoever made the anti-Islam video. ..
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
. Is this accurate? If so, what was Mrs. Clinton’s understanding at the time of what would be the grounds for arrest?..
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
The Administration is reported to have asked that the anti-Islamist YouTube video initially blamed in Benghazi be removed from YouTube…
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
.. If true, what is the Administration’s view regarding other videos or future material that it may wish were not published, but are legal?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
What is the Administration's criteria in general for requesting removal of a YouTube or other Internet video?
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Attkisson reminds us that the White House evidently has no intention of following through on its promises of transparency:
After repeated contacts, a White House official has indicated they will not be answering these questions.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Additionally, months ago, CBS News FOI'd Benghazi info from State Dept, CIA, FBI and Defense Dept. None has been provided.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Additionally, CBS News has repeatedly requested the promised surveillance video from Benghazi but it has not been provided.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
We've also asked for any White House photos taken that night, as well as an accounting of Pres. Obama's decisions and actions.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
None has been provided.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
@RobbieCooper No. they say they will have "no further comment."
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
One of our recent reports: White House declines to release images from Benghazi night: http://t.co/bBDayfEb
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
At a press conference 11/14/12, President Obama stated that his Admin. has provided all info regarding "what happened in Benghazi."
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Just disgraceful.
I just want to get and share facts others don't want you to have. What you do with them, how you think, is your own business.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 22, 2013
Kudos to Ms. Attkisson for having the guts and the gumption to take on the despicable Obama cabal.
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Update:
Forgot to mention that Sen. Graham has asked 4 transcripts of FBI iviews w/Benghazi survivors but at last word that hadn't been provided.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 23, 2013
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