Obama Pushes for More Security at U.S. Embassies [View all]
Source: NYT
President Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid persistent questions over last September’s attack in Benghazi, Libya, called on Congress on Thursday to take action to bolster security at American Embassies.
Mr. Obama made his appeal during a midday news conference with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. He also urged lawmakers to fully finance the State Department’s budget request for diplomatic security.
“I’m calling on Congress to work with us and support and fully fund our budget request,” the president said, adding that Congress should provide new authority to put in place security changes at diplomatic posts. “We need to come together and truly honor the sacrifices” of those who died in Benghazi.
The administration has come under harsh criticism from Republicans for lapses in security during the attack on the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi, which killed four Americans, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. But the White House has complained that Congress actually cut financing for diplomatic security.
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