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On the recordOctober 16, 2012
I stood in the Rose Garden and I told the American people in the world that we are going to find out exactly what happened. That this was an act of terror and I also said that we're going to hunt down those who committed this crime.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes his commitment to addressing the Benghazi attack and holding those responsible accountable.

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