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00:38
Strong moment for Clinton, talking about when she met one of the agents injured in the attack. Her voice is emotional - she speaks stop-start.
The agent who was in hospital all those months, he came over to me and said ‘can you do everything you can do to get me back out in the field ... he was determined to go back. To protect our diplomats, to protect you when you travel. I was struck then as I was before by [their] quality, integrity, and courage.
I care deeply about each and every one of them.
38m ago00:04
“I am very well aware of the dangers faced by our diplomats and our development officials,” Clinton says, firmly. “There was never a recommendation from Ambassador Stevens to close the facility.”
“It’s easy to sit here in this lovely warm hearing room and say, we should have,” she continues.
Roby: "You were alone?" Clinton: "The whole night?" Rob: "Yes, the whole night." Clinton: Laughs her head off.
“We’ve been here for nine and a half hours and the questions are increasingly badgering - I could say increasingly vicious,” says rep. Smith. He has some critical things to say about the Republicans on the committee.
“We’re looking to learn things that might help us prevent further attacks, but it looks like they’re just looking to wear you down. I’m curious if they’re interested in just continuing to badger the witness,” he continues. “I dont think its fair.”
TJKCB2015-10-22 18:30:15回复悄悄话 Howard Fineman
? ?@howardfineman
If #Hillary can endure this it's hard to argue she doesn't have what it takes to deal with, say, Vlad the Impaler or the Freedom Caucus.
4:54 PM - 22 Oct 2015 · Washington, DC, United States
The longer this goes on for - and we are entering the tenth hour of questioning - the more of a political win this is likely to be for Clinton. She has kept her cool, and refused to be drawn; the Republicans on the committee, by contrast, have looked shrill, hectoring, and like they are trying to score political points.
TJKCB2015-10-22 18:24:05回复悄悄话 Chad Pergram
? ?@ChadPergram
#Benghazi chair Gowdy: It's worth any amount of political badgering to learn more about these four dead Americans
“When the attack began, did you know how the night would play out,” asks Pompeo, a little obtusely.
Obtusely - definition of obtusely by The Free Dictionary
www.thefreedictionary.com/obtusely
b. Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity: an obtuse remark. c. Not distinctly felt: an obtuse pain. 2. a. Not sharp, pointed, or acute in form; blunt. b.
Howard Fineman
? ?@howardfineman
If #Hillary can endure this it's hard to argue she doesn't have what it takes to deal with, say, Vlad the Impaler or the Freedom Caucus.
4:54 PM - 22 Oct 2015 · Washington, DC, United States
The longer this goes on for - and we are entering the tenth hour of questioning - the more of a political win this is likely to be for Clinton. She has kept her cool, and refused to be drawn; the Republicans on the committee, by contrast, have looked shrill, hectoring, and like they are trying to score political points.
Chad Pergram
? ?@ChadPergram
#Benghazi chair Gowdy: It's worth any amount of political badgering to learn more about these four dead Americans
“When the attack began, did you know how the night would play out,” asks Pompeo, a little obtusely.
Obtusely - definition of obtusely by The Free Dictionary
www.thefreedictionary.com/obtusely
b. Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity: an obtuse remark. c. Not distinctly felt: an obtuse pain. 2. a. Not sharp, pointed, or acute in form; blunt. b.
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adjective: formidable
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synonyms:
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antonyms:
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causing fear, apprehension, or dread:
a formidable opponent.
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of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating:
a formidable problem.
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