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On the recordFebruary 6, 2013
Is it correct then that had the Department of State responded to the request from the Ambassador for additional security and requested from DOD additional security, that that would have been provided in Benghazi as well?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz highlights the failure to provide security in Benghazi despite requests.

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