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People in the News

Monday, May 12, 2025

People in the News

Monday, May 12, 2025

President Obama Discusses the Attack in Benghazi, Libya

Yesterday, four Americans lost their lives after an attack on the U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. Ambassador Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith were among those killed.

This morning, President Obama condemned that attack, which he called “outrageous and shocking” in a statement from the Rose Garden.

“We’re working with the government of Libya to secure our diplomats,” he said. “I’ve also directed my Administration to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. And make no mistake, we will work with the Libyan government to bring to justice the killers who attacked our people.”

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