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Boehner calls for release of Benghazi emails as pressure grows on administration
Fox News ^ | May 9, 2013 | Staff

Posted on 05/09/2013 7:51:56 AM PDT by don-o

Edited on 05/09/2013 11:29:12 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Pressure on the Obama administration to release more information about the Benghazi attack grew Thursday, as House Speaker John Boehner demanded officials turn over emails pertaining to the controversial "talking points" and another top Republican appealed for more whistle-blowers to come forward. 

On the heels of a dramatic hearing where three whistle-blowers testified, Fox News has learned that former Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday, on the Hill for a meeting with House Republicans, also told lawmakers: "I think Hillary (Clinton) should be subpoenaed if necessary." 

The comments and developments signal that Republicans will continue to press for answers on the deadly Sept. 11 attack. Despite arguments from Democrats that the hearing was not nearly as shocking as Republicans made it out to be, GOP lawmakers said it raised troubling questions that need to be investigated. 

"The truth shouldn't be hidden from the American people behind a White House firewall," Boehner said Thursday. "Four Americans lost their lives in this terrorist attack. Congress will continue to investigate this issue, using all of the resources at our disposal." 

Boehner specifically urged the Obama administration to make public a set of internal emails that some lawmakers had been able to review but not keep. 

One of the emails apparently showed a top State Department official saying a group affiliated with Islamic terrorists was responsible for the strike. Separate emails, though, allegedly depict the White House and State Department pressing lower-level officials to remove references to terrorism in talking points about the attacks. 

Based on those talking points, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice would go on five Sunday talk shows shortly after the attacks to claim they were triggered by protests over an anti-Islam film. Top officials would later claim the flawed assessment was based on the best intelligence

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To: PieterCasparzen
Maybe Boehner is stepping down and letting a principled Christian small business person become Speaker (how’s that for daydreaming on a Thursday?).

Yep. Nice daydream. Sure couldn't be worse than what WE ARE PERMANENTLY STUCK WITH UNTIL THE DEMS TAKE THE HOUSE! Phooey.
81 posted on 05/09/2013 8:20:11 AM PDT by Resettozero
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To: don-o

To: Bronzy

http://johnboehner.house.gov/Contact/
In case you want his email as Speaker. I have used this several times (got it from a Freeper) and never had my email returned.


82 posted on 05/09/2013 8:21:29 AM PDT by winkadink (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell)
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To: don-o

Boner can be counted on to come late, weakly squeal “Me Too!” and help the leftists cover up.


83 posted on 05/09/2013 8:21:47 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (All observant Muslims want to kill you. If they don't, they are not really Muslims.)
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To: no-to-illegals
Am going to take solace for the moment and believe the baton has been handed back to Chairman Issa and his committee.

That and I am going to believe that others will be inspired by the three whistle blowers to come forward with more of the truth.

84 posted on 05/09/2013 8:21:51 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: butterdezillion
Who has to authorize that?

If things have not changed since Nixon then a Special Prosecutor serves at the digression of the President. Nixon fired his Special Prosecutor investigating Nixon (iirc). Did not hold (the firing) for people went nuts but was tried (iirc).

85 posted on 05/09/2013 8:21:56 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: don-o
Amen don-o. The dam is leaking a bit more today than in simple drips.
86 posted on 05/09/2013 8:23:33 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals

I think Nixon thought to get “his guy” in place to keep control. That, of course did not work out for him. I believe Congress has power to appoint one themselves


87 posted on 05/09/2013 8:24:02 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: TexasFreeper2009; don-o

Of WHOM???


88 posted on 05/09/2013 8:27:01 AM PDT by danamco (-)
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To: pollywog

WHO, WHOM???


89 posted on 05/09/2013 8:28:57 AM PDT by danamco (-)
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To: danamco

All I have said about the “I” word is that it’s way premature to be talking about it.


90 posted on 05/09/2013 8:29:14 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: don-o

We could expect no less of the democrats and obama to want to get their guy in place.


91 posted on 05/09/2013 8:29:16 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: don-o

These politicians are so filthy. Call Bohner’s office to sound off about this topic, and while on hold forever, you will get a medley of American/Patriotic songs. All I can think of, while I hold for Bohner, who never has anyone answering his phones, is that they are not answering their phones, because they have a fancy lunch or golf game to get to.

Our government is full of greedy, lustful, fat jerks. How dare he play patriotic songs, when he is just looking to get fat off, off of the integrity of men who have died.

I have some words for you John: Go and read the book of Ester. FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS.. and stop thinking about your pocketbook and your power plays and your filthy dirty games.


92 posted on 05/09/2013 8:31:54 AM PDT by Truth2012
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To: no-to-illegals

“Whatever is done has to be done very carefully.”

I skimmed through the early posts, and I think yours is the first post that seems to take into account that this is not only an extremely important issue, but also that there are several delicate steps to take in getting bringing those responsible to accountability.


93 posted on 05/09/2013 8:34:22 AM PDT by Cap Huff
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To: TexasFreeper2009

He should ask why Obama was hiding under his desk crying ,he was nowhere near Benghazi


94 posted on 05/09/2013 8:34:54 AM PDT by molson209
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To: TexasFreeper2009

I can hear the shreders from here


95 posted on 05/09/2013 8:36:08 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: don-o

After a bunch of runaround, it seems like an independent investigation has to be appointed by the Attorney General.

If so, it’s never going to happen. Eric Holder was put in place specifically to prevent justice from ever happening, and he’s been very effective for that purpose. The only way the road will be cleared is if Eric Holder and enough of his underlings are impeached, that somebody with integrity is left at the helm pending new appointments.


96 posted on 05/09/2013 8:37:49 AM PDT by butterdezillion (,)
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To: Cap Huff
Thank you for the compliment FRiend. May things move at a proper pace so the truth may come to fully ripe.
97 posted on 05/09/2013 8:38:56 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: don-o

I agree with your thoughts here. If Holder makes a move to do an end run around by appointing special prosecutor first...the truth will never come out.


98 posted on 05/09/2013 8:39:21 AM PDT by penelopesire (TIME FOR OBAMA TO ANSWER FOR BENGHAZI UNDER OATH!!)
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To: Cap Huff; no-to-illegals

Yes. If the process is working at all, then let it work. Boehner (at least) gave us a sound bite off the hearing. Will the WH stonewall? Yes.

Will Issa keep the heat on? I believe he will

Will other committes (Armed Services) conduct hearings? I hope so.


99 posted on 05/09/2013 8:39:22 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: dfwgator

Flo ain’t gonna like that.


100 posted on 05/09/2013 8:39:33 AM PDT by sopwith (don't tread on me)
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