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Rand Paul: “Had I been president at the time and I found that you did not read the cables from Benghazi, you did not read the cables…”

On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
Had I been president at the time and I found that you did not read the cables from Benghazi, you did not read the cables from Ambassador Stevens, I would have relieved you of your post. I think it's inexcusable.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Paul criticizes Clinton for not reading critical cables regarding security in Benghazi.

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