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cali

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Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:04 AM Nov 2012

the "honorable" John McCain: Sen. McCain pushes Watergate-style panel to investigate deaths [View all]

of Americans in Benghazi

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain is calling for establishment of a Watergate-style congressional committee to investigate the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

The Arizona Republican tells “CBS This Morning” he believes the unanswered questions surrounding events at Benghazi on Sept. 11 require such a select committee.

McCain accused the Obama administration of making misleading statements. He also said U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice went on national television and said incorrectly that the violence was the result of a demonstration against an anti-Muslim movie made in the United States. Asked if he’d stand in the way of any nomination of Rice as the next secretary of state, McCain replied, “She’s not qualified.”

He said Rice spoke “in defiance” of the facts in the case.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/sen-mccain-pushes-watergate-style-panel-to-investigate-deaths-of-americans-in-benghazi/2012/11/14/43db0f88-2e5a-11e2-b631-2aad9d9c73ac_story.html

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they could look into whether the CIA was holding prisoners at Benghazi Enrique Nov 2012 #1
Go for it Johnny...waste millions Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #2
He needs to channel his ideas and sure ask GWB what happen on 9-11-2001? imanamerican63 Nov 2012 #3
Our ambassador to the UN exboyfil Nov 2012 #4
But according to John McCain.. dennis4868 Nov 2012 #5
yup, and the LOW bar for impeachment due to a terrorist attack starts at 3,000 dead Americans JoePhilly Nov 2012 #15
Exactly!!! Rice was an abomination!!! jeremyfive Nov 2012 #21
Great news for the dems. This will only expose the repugs hand in Benghazi. demhottie Nov 2012 #6
Still angry and bitter... Mike Nelson Nov 2012 #7
Doesn't he have some grandchildren to babysit? barnabas63 Nov 2012 #8
I caught his CBS appearance Mc Mike Nov 2012 #9
well said. elder statesman, my ass. cali Nov 2012 #10
The curses crowd my mouth. Mc Mike Nov 2012 #11
just have to say: that's a fabulous turn of phrase. cali Nov 2012 #12
Credit to Abbie H. Mc Mike Nov 2012 #17
Good post! He is eaten up by the fact that the President won two terms. Pea green with envy nt demgrrrll Nov 2012 #13
+1000. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #19
Excellent analysis LeftInTX Nov 2012 #22
He's serving the repugs' 'bloated plutocrat' constituency. Mc Mike Nov 2012 #23
Have never thought of him as honorable. GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #14
Since the repukes do not control warrior1 Nov 2012 #16
They don't want to remove PBO Polldancer2012 Nov 2012 #18
"Watergate-style" automatically implies wrongdoing and scandal. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #20
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