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On the recordSeptember 18, 2012
I am just stunned and appalled that there was not better security for all of the American personnel at that consulate given the high-threat environment.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Expressing shock over inadequate security for U.S. personnel in Benghazi.

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