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Boehner Taps Gowdy to Lead Select Benghazi Panel (Official Press Release)
Speaker of the House John Boehner ^ | 5-5-2014 | Press Release

Posted on 05/05/2014 10:36:34 AM PDT by smoothsailing

Boehner Taps Gowdy to Lead Select Benghazi Panel

Posted by Speaker Boehner's Press Office

May 5, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) announced today that he has chosen Representative Trey Gowdy (R-SC) to serve as chairman of the select committee to investigate the 2012 tragedy in Benghazi, Libya.

With four of our countrymen killed at the hands of terrorists, the American people want answers, accountability, and justice.  Trey Gowdy is as dogged, focused, and serious-minded as they come.  His background as a federal prosecutor and his zeal for the truth make him the ideal person to lead this panel. I know he shares my commitment to get to the bottom of this tragedy and will not tolerate any stonewalling from the Obama administration.  I plan to ensure he and his committee have the strongest authority possible to root out all the facts.  This is a big job, but Rep. Gowdy has the confidence of this conference, and I know his professionalism and grit will earn him the respect of the American people.”

NOTE: Last week, in response to the release of emails showing the White House was more involved in misleading the American people than previously known and the revelation that the Obama administration had withheld these documents from a Congressional subpoena, Speaker Boehner announced that he was establishing a new select committee to investigate the events surrounding the attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; US: Ohio; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: benghazi; benghazicoverup; benghaziemails; boehner; braking; gowdy; johnboehner; ohio; pitbull; selectcommittee; southcarolina; treygowdy
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To: don-o
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00027493#fundraising?
121 posted on 05/05/2014 2:26:16 PM PDT by lonevoice (We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality)
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To: I want the USA back

Question the head of NBC Democrat News.


122 posted on 05/05/2014 2:51:06 PM PDT by FreedBird (t)
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To: livius
"....Also, as far as Boehner, in many ways, he’s from a different generation. One when Dems were actually respectful and pragmatic enough to want to deal with the Republicans. The current Dems, both legislative and executive, seem to believe they have been elected to do ethnic - or at least political - cleansing. Boehner just wasn’t up to handling that, and I’m glad he has passed this off to somebody who can deal with it......"

That is wise and thoughtful insight. I agree with you.

123 posted on 05/05/2014 3:02:29 PM PDT by Victor (If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert." -David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister)
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To: smoothsailing

If I was a Republican anytime a Democrat started to talk about non-Partisan blah blah I would just say “Sit down and shut the PLAME up”

LOL


124 posted on 05/05/2014 3:05:21 PM PDT by Typical_Whitey (The fundamental transformation resistance is futile you will be assimilated.)
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To: pollywog

Thanks for the number, I’ll be calling soon.
May the Lord bless and keep you and your family.


125 posted on 05/05/2014 3:18:26 PM PDT by tractorman (I never miss a chance to tweak a liberal.)
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To: I want the USA back

Gowdy is pro-amnesty.

That’s is why he has Boehner’s ear. He has his confidence because of his prosecutorial experience.

Gowdy’s not really a strong conservative, but he plays one on TV.


126 posted on 05/05/2014 3:23:33 PM PDT by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: LegendHasIt

Possibly, “I’ll give you this committee and let you run it if you back off on plans to run against me for the speakership after the election?”


127 posted on 05/05/2014 3:58:18 PM PDT by Ronin (Dumb, dependent and Democrat is no way to go through life - Rep. L. Gohmert, Tex)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Excellent post..sharing


128 posted on 05/05/2014 4:15:39 PM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
While you're at it, why don't you contact Trey and tell him that he has your support, and say a prayer for him and his family. Trey Gowdy needs OUR SUPPORT NOW. We can worry about popcorn later.
129 posted on 05/05/2014 4:29:50 PM PDT by itssme
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To: RedMDer
Oh, this is a very powerful sign...hope someone sends the hildabeast a copy...it nails her for the POS that she is.
130 posted on 05/05/2014 4:34:12 PM PDT by itssme
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To: RKBA Democrat
I worry about Biden as well...he isn't always what he “seems.”
131 posted on 05/05/2014 4:38:33 PM PDT by itssme
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To: smoothsailing

He’s losing in the polls is why he is allowing the panel in the first place, and he selected Trey Gowdy for the same reason. He’s screwed up so much over the past few years he can’t bring up his numbers so he’s letting others do it for him. Boehners still the loser he always has been. Let’s not think he’s changed one bit.


132 posted on 05/05/2014 4:57:45 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will. They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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133 posted on 05/05/2014 5:07:23 PM PDT by RedMDer (May we always be happy and may our enemies always know it. - Sarah Palin, 10-18-2010)
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To: rockinqsranch

He put the right guy in charge, that matters more than his motive.


134 posted on 05/05/2014 5:35:22 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: RedMDer

Great Graphic!!! B^)


135 posted on 05/05/2014 5:38:42 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing
Oh yeah, this is gettin' good.


136 posted on 05/05/2014 5:43:54 PM PDT by GalaxieFiveHundred
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To: RedMDer

Cong. Gowdy. Please seek the answer to this question. “What was our Ambassador doing there in Benghazi, with 31 weapons experts from CIA that are intimidated from talking? Why? I’ll tell you why. Because they were buying back “Man Pad” missiles from the Al Qaeda that they had supplied to get around the the blocking of the “no fly zone” in Libya. Hillary and that goofus ,as “president” supplied OUR ENEMY WITH MISSILES THAT CAN AND WILL SHOOT DOWN CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT.


137 posted on 05/05/2014 5:47:30 PM PDT by SADMILLIE
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To: smoothsailing

If I was questioning Hillary: “Mrs. Clinton, I hear you’re going to be a grandmother. Congratulations!”

“Thank you.”

Holding up a picture of the mother of the Navy Seal killed at Benghazi. “Are you aware that this woman will never be a grandmother because her son was killed at Benghazi due to your inaction?”


138 posted on 05/05/2014 5:50:59 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican
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To: smoothsailing

Thanks :)


139 posted on 05/05/2014 5:54:38 PM PDT by RedMDer (May we always be happy and may our enemies always know it. - Sarah Palin, 10-18-2010)
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To: smoothsailing

In other words, it’s twue?


140 posted on 05/05/2014 5:55:18 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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