The hearing closed after 3 hours. Toward the end, Gowdy had an opportunity to question Mr. Starr and ask about the policy that required a presence in Libya.
Trey Gowdy RIPS Obama Administration Opening Statement Benghazi Select Committee Hearing 12-10-14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m991bANySFI
Start the video at 2 hour 48 min to see Gowdy finish up the hearing.
3 hours 5 minutes
Select Committee on Benghazi Holds Second Hearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu_3kOZQtuc