Congressional Oversight of the Benghazi Attacks

🔎The House of Representatives is reviewing the incidents related to the Benghazi attacks and all aspects that contributed to the attacks.

📜The committee is tasked with reviewing all policies, decisions, and activities that played a part in the Benghazi attacks.

🔒The State Department expresses concern about jeopardizing an ongoing prosecution and is open to discussing how to engage with the committee while protecting the welfare of witnesses.

🔍Congress has the constitutional authority to provide oversight and is requesting the State Department's cooperation in providing documents and conducting interviews.

📞The State Department is willing to have a conversation with the committee to find a balance between cooperation and protecting ongoing prosecution efforts.

What is the House of Representatives' objective in reviewing the Benghazi attacks?

—The objective is to examine all aspects related to the Benghazi attacks, including policies, decisions, and activities that may have contributed to the attacks.

Why is the State Department concerned about cooperating with the committee?

—The State Department is concerned about jeopardizing an ongoing prosecution and wants to ensure the welfare of witnesses is protected.

Does Congress have the authority to conduct oversight?

—Yes, Congress has the constitutional authority to provide oversight and review the actions of government agencies.

What is the State Department's stance on providing documents and conducting interviews?

—The State Department is open to cooperating with the committee and is willing to have a conversation about how to balance cooperation and protection of ongoing prosecution efforts.

Are there any limitations on Congress's oversight authority?

—While Congress has broad oversight authority, there may be considerations to protect ongoing investigations and the welfare of witnesses.

00:00The House of Representatives is conducting a review of the Benghazi attacks and wants to examine all aspects related to the incidents.

01:06The State Department is cooperating with the committee but expresses concern about jeopardizing an ongoing prosecution.

05:00Congress has the constitutional authority to provide oversight and is requesting the State Department's cooperation in providing documents and conducting interviews.

07:57The State Department is willing to have a conversation with the committee to find a balance between cooperation and protecting ongoing prosecution efforts.