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An important element in the Benghazi cover-up urban legend is the mythical "stand down" order. Help was sent immediately to those under siege. But those pushing the story have continued to claim nefarious motives for more assistance not being dispatched. Former Defense Secretary Gates pointed out some people who believe this have a "cartoonish" view of the US Military.
Now there's more evidence the Stand Down Order was never issued.
CIA Benghazi team clash led to 'stand down' report
By: KIMBERLY DOZIER (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA officers revealed a clash over how quickly they should go help the besieged U.S. ambassador during the 2012 attack on an outpost in Libya, and a standing order for them to avoid violent encounters, according to a congressman and others who heard their private congressional testimony or were briefed on it.
The Obama administration has been dogged by complaints that the White House, Pentagon and State Department may not have done enough before and during the attack to save U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others, and by accusations that it later engaged in a cover-up.
One allegation was that U.S. officials told the CIA to "stand down" and not go to the aid of the Americans. Top CIA and Defense and State Department officials have denied that.
The testimony from the CIA officers and contractors who were in Libya on the night of Sept. 11, 2012, bolster those denials, but also shed light on what may have led to the delay of up to 30 minutes to respond, according to the varying accounts.
None of those who testified said a quicker response would have saved the lives of Stevens and communications specialist Sean Smith at the temporary diplomatic facility.
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[url]http://bigstory.ap.org/article/cia-benghazi-team-clash-led-stand-down-report[/URL]
Good luck to all,
~ The Old Bookaroo
Now there's more evidence the Stand Down Order was never issued.
CIA Benghazi team clash led to 'stand down' report
By: KIMBERLY DOZIER (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA officers revealed a clash over how quickly they should go help the besieged U.S. ambassador during the 2012 attack on an outpost in Libya, and a standing order for them to avoid violent encounters, according to a congressman and others who heard their private congressional testimony or were briefed on it.
The Obama administration has been dogged by complaints that the White House, Pentagon and State Department may not have done enough before and during the attack to save U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others, and by accusations that it later engaged in a cover-up.
One allegation was that U.S. officials told the CIA to "stand down" and not go to the aid of the Americans. Top CIA and Defense and State Department officials have denied that.
The testimony from the CIA officers and contractors who were in Libya on the night of Sept. 11, 2012, bolster those denials, but also shed light on what may have led to the delay of up to 30 minutes to respond, according to the varying accounts.
None of those who testified said a quicker response would have saved the lives of Stevens and communications specialist Sean Smith at the temporary diplomatic facility.
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[url]http://bigstory.ap.org/article/cia-benghazi-team-clash-led-stand-down-report[/URL]
Good luck to all,
~ The Old Bookaroo
Why are high ranking military officers who might have inside info as to the actual facts being forced into early retirement ? ps.. I don't really expect an answer.
I have been at disasters, events, etc in the course of my job where something was totally taken out of context or just totally didn't happen the way it was reported in the media, just because it went out on the AP doesn't mean its gospel truth or correct.
?? There were Americans serving our country there and they were under attack!!!! Four of them died trying to STAY ALIVE.... and you say its wasn't wise to respond
