GOP senator: Clinton likely to testify on Benghazi Jan. 22

MSNBC's Erin Delmore reports at Andrea Mitchell Reports that Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) said on the show that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will likely testify on Benghazi Jan. 22nd.

Corker's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the committee that will hold the hearings. Clinton was scheduled to testify last month, but was unable because of a concussion and then hospitalization because of a blood clot.

“I had some very good conversations with her chief of staff,” Corker told Mitchell. “My sense is, her hearing probably will take place the morning of the 22nd.”

For more, here's the full report.

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There now! Can we now get the nutbag peanut gallery to finally shut up about this? Maybe Hillary should bring some cheese to go with their whine!

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#1 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 2:54 PM EST

Not to be Al, they will just shift gears and claim she is lying.

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#1.1 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 2:55 PM EST

Al, it will be interesting what the nutbag peanut gallery has to say. They never shut up about anything. Pretty sure it's going to be along the lines of "why so long? so she can get prepped? yadda, yadda, yadda." It will be nice to shut them all up though.

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#1.2 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 2:57 PM EST

What took so long? She probably faked her concussion, to give her time to prep.

You guys are to funny.

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#1.3 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:05 PM EST

Yeah because the death of four Americans and a cover up is not a big deal right? Why is it taking four months for answers? Lives where lost Layton, but I'm sure you don't give a sh!t.

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#1.4 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:08 PM EST

Here come the lemmings marching two by two ... you can boil an egg to the beat of their wee feet on the treadmill of conspiracy.

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#1.5 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:11 PM EST

Paul -

How F*ing DARE you tell me what I think about human life ... How DARE you!!!! Why don't you start telling me how many international incidents have been wrapped up in LESS than 4 months? Please tell me how many have died looking for Bush & Cheney's WMDs? Give the process it's due process so that the truth can come out. I'm so tired of little armchair foreign policy know it alls such as you and the totas above.

Why don't you go run for an office and let us all know how long it takes you to get to the bottom of things?

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#1.6 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:11 PM EST

But Layton darling, our friend Paul is already beneath "the bottom of things".

sphincter, sphincter on the wall

who is the smelliest of them all? ... Pau...?

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#1.7 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:19 PM EST

Paul - what about the more than 20 who were murdered at embassies and consulates while Bush was President? Where was your outrage then? Why did you not even demand any accountabilty? Oh, that's right - it was Bush's administration so those deaths were okay!

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#1.8 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:21 PM EST

BCWC -

But Layton darling, our friend Paul is already beneath "the bottom of things".

Thank you for the reminder, darlin' ;-)

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#1.9 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:22 PM EST

Layton,

Slow your roll I was being sarcastic. You guys are wound a little to tight.

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#1.10 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:25 PM EST

paul-florida, what cover up?!?! are talking about the cover up created by the conservative entertainment media?

Why is it taking four months for answers?

the independent report came out earlier last month where have you been?

as far as lives where lost, congress sure ran from the independent report concerning budget cuts from the state department. leaving the new Libya and other embassy short staffed. Thanks republicons.

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#1.11 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:26 PM EST

Chris, more dems voted to cut the funding than repubs so your first assertion of "congress sure ran" was just fine until you added "Thanks republicons".

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#1.12 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:46 PM EST

Layton! You rock it, girl!

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#1.13 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:51 PM EST

Seeking Said: Paul - what about the more than 20 who were murdered at embassies and consulates while Bush was President?

Again Seeking Bush didn't blame any of the assaults on a stinking video. Not only did this administration do so it did so with the full knowledge of the true events. That is what i would call deception at the least and lying for political advantage at the worst. Also not to be callous but Paul did use the word Americans so how many of those 20 we're US citizens?

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#1.14 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:57 PM EST

Hillary, wear your football helmet, don't forget. You need some protection, going into the Senate hearing. Those senators love to kick you around like a football.

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#1.15 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:02 PM EST

ozzieyo1-7277359

Apparently you don't buy into the well tried and proven theory of deceiving the perpetrators of the crime into showing their hands ... you know, through open expressions of bravado.

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#1.16 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:04 PM EST

ozzie- no Bush was never questioned about the attacks - PERIOD! And, as has been reported by the CIA and others, no, the administration DID NOT know the full knowledge of the attacks. Plus, many times facts are held back because of ongoing investigations. Intelligent people understand this so I totally understand why you don't!

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#1.17 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:06 PM EST

BCWC, Yeah because deceiving the perpetrators is working so well for us.

Seeking, Nobody probably questioned Bush because not one of our Ambassadors were dead in those incidents but I could be wrong?

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#1.18 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:11 PM EST

ozzieyo1-7277359

Just like Osama bin Laden , all in good time ozzy, all in good time.

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#1.19 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:28 PM EST

all in good time ozzy, all in good time.

BCWC, that seems to be an administration trait on all things.

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#1.20 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:30 PM EST

Can't wait to hear Hill answer the questions. Where was Obama during the crisis? Who was in the situation room watching the event? Who made the call to stand down at the cost of four lives?

Was Valerie Jarrett involved in the decision-making?

I hope the correct questions will be asked, and not the usual pandering queries that are spoke around the actual query.

And I can't wait to hear the Sanity talk about how ignorant we all are for wanting to know.

Come on Dukester, lay it on us!

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#1.21 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:46 PM EST

1-21-2013 "BREAKING NEWS" ............Secretary of State Hillbilly Clinton rushed to hospital after passing out in the oral office, reportedly fell to her knees and hit head under desk....stay tune for more news.

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#1.22 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 5:22 PM EST

talk to the hand; hard to believe since House Dems, weren't going to approve gop cuts.

thehill.com/homenews/house/250237-gop-embassy-security-cuts-draw-democrats-scrutiny

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#1.23 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 5:54 PM EST

I hope "walktothehandout" and "unfunnygirl" remember to thank Hillary for saving them after she tells the sluts (on the hill) how it is... They been polishing that Ghazi-gate turd on the regular and if it went into February they might have rubbed it clean through.

I'm thinking that the best available info. available at any given point in time that could be shared was... Which, of course, is really disappointing to nut-cases.

And you're not ignorant because you WANT to know answers to made-up questions that have likely already been answered right in front of you... You're ignorant because no one taught you any better in your formative years. The reason you WANT answers is because you're petty and mistake snivelling for insight.

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#1.24 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 6:52 PM EST

I doubt that something is going to come out from Hilary and the Benghazi fiasco. Erich Holder went to testifier several times about another fiasco " fast and furious", that also took American life and hundreds of Mexican lives, at the end Obama close the case, denying information to the Congress.

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#1.25 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 7:12 PM EST

Oskar,

Sorry, but fast and furious was closed due to lack of evidence that any wrongdoing was done. Basically, Issia got told that he had all the information and documents that proved Holder was not accountable, and no criminal activity was done. Amazing that those in congress that utter the words fast and furious for many months have suddenly been silent. They now have turned from that conspiracy theory, to Benghazi. Just can't let go of those conspiracy theories can you.

Ozzi,

I would aim your indignant rants on the intelligence agencies who wrote the talking points and unclassified the information to be talked about, not on Hillary, Susan Rice, and Obama. Still can't get over all the republican/conservative uproar over this, when these same republican/conservatives never got in a tizzy over the intelligence agencies regarding Iraq and the faulty, flawed talking points that Condi Rice, Collin Powell, and W. Bush used and stated as fact. Why are you not asking for their heads to this day?

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#1.26 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 7:30 PM EST

JackieK, independent

Oskar,

Sorry, but fast and furious was closed due to lack of evidence

The evidence exist , but it was sealed by Obama.

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#1.27 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 7:42 PM EST

Oskar,

Can you explain exactly how Obama sealed it? I'm taking it you think he sealed it just like he sealed his college records, birth certificate, and everything else. The justice department closed the case...and they are a separate branch of government. You know, that thing called the constitution names the 3 branches of government: Judicial, Legislation, and Executive.

Have any answers to why you aren't upset and demanding answers to the fact that Condi Rice, Colin Powell, and W. Bush lied, or gave false information based on intelligence that was faulty for Iraq, over a year after invading with "shock and awe", with thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians killed, plus hundreds of American servicemen., Why not the outrage over those deaths?

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#1.28 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 7:51 PM EST

The loss of the lives in Benghazi was a terrible tragedy for the United States. The most experienced person in the area chose to ignore the advice of his security people and went to the consulate (CIA building ?) despite the repeated attacks on the facility. Unfortunately for the ambassador, that mistake cost him his life.

Contrary to popular belief in the conservative blogosphere, there has never been any proof that anyone was watching the ambassador get killed "live, in real time, from the White House Situation room" or that anyone ordered anyone to "stand down" or otherwise ignore the attack.

Since the election is over and there will be nothing to gain, I doubt very much that there will be a very vigorous questioning of Secretary Clinton. All of the information she might have has already been issued in the report. All that's left is for the Republicans to whine about the report blaming cuts they have repeatedly called for.

This is just the same as them requiring the report that found there is no connection between tax cuts or tax increases for the wealthy and jobs.

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#1.29 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 8:09 PM EST

JackieK, independent

Oskar,

Can you explain exactly how Obama sealed it

It is called " Executive privileges" get informed.

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#1.30 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 8:17 PM EST

Ok..., but the justice department is the one who closed the case.....executive privileges doesn't apply to justice. And, if you are going there, I find it amazing again that republicans didn't have any problem with W. Bush/Cheney using executive privileges to keep torture, and information regarding Iraq from coming to light, along with outing an ongoing CIA operative, Valerie Plame, wireless wiretapping, and the list goes on. Using executive privileges is great and wonderful when it is a republican administration; but, god forbid a democratic administration uses it...and it is lying and sealing records up from the congress and American public. Irony and hypocrisy at it's best.

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#1.31 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 8:29 PM EST

Oskar,

I believe that Bush/Cheney administration used executive privilege 6 times during there tenure, and Obama has used it once. Republicans really don't have room to judge or criticize Obama's use of executive privilege. Bush/Cheney's use regarding testifying over the Valerie Plame incident really takes the cake, esp. since it was heavily related to the faulty intelligence talking points that got us into Iraq; which caused thousands of deaths. You really want to go there.

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#1.32 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 8:54 PM EST

JackieK, independent

Oskar,

Republicans really don't have room to judge or criticize Obama's use of executive privilege.

Actually is all the way around, it was Obama in the first time who accuse Bush for the use of power.

"Bush had a tendency to hide behind executive privilege every time there's something a little shaky that's taking place."

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#1.33 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 9:22 PM EST

Oskar,

I agree, both have used it; and Obama criticized Bush for doing so. I don't agree with using it either, but, it is allowed in the constitution, and even George Washington.

"The use of executive privilege to protect internal discussions and deliberations can be traced back to George Washington. However, it was the Supreme Court's 1974 ruling in the Nixon Watergate scandal that established executive privilege as a legal right and set forth its appropriate uses. Since Nixon, executive privilege has been used in every administration, although some presidents invoked the power more frequently than others." ABC news,

By KYLE BLAINE
June 20, 2012 #.UOzcJHeKe6U

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#1.34 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 9:58 PM EST

JackieK, independent

Oskar,

Since Nixon, executive privilege has been used in every administration, although some presidents invoked the power more frequently than others."

Thank you, Clinton use this privilege 12 times.

Good Night

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#1.35 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 10:07 PM EST
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Well, since she is testifying, maybe the rwnjs can at least admit that her illness, fall, concussion and later hospitalization was not just a way to avoid testifying? Maybe they can at least admit she was legitimately ill and apologize for the scurrilous name calling and slanders? Naw, not likely. They have no shame.

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Reply#2 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:00 PM EST

underemployed - it's not gonna happen. The rwnjs can never admit their lies are just that - lies!

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#2.1 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:21 PM EST

I don't understand why the Righties ever thought she wouldn't testify? I don't recall any of them getting all twisted up when Gen. Petrius(sp!) resigned his position and it was unclear when he would testify? I don't recall people on the left saying this was his way of getting out of testifying. Let's keep it real, people. SOS Clinton had every intention of testifying, but @!$%# happens. Don't worry, she will not deny all the conspiracy theorists out there from spinning their tales.

And for the ones screaming about the report "taking so long", it was over a year before the official report came out about Bush's folly. You know.....Weapons of Mass Destruction! By the time it did come out, we were knee deep in Iraq @!$%#. A report in four months is not unreasonable to most people.

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#2.2 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:47 PM EST

Unless of course your a RWNJ :)

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#2.3 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 4:39 PM EST

Unless of course your a RWNJ :)

This coming from someone who abuses felines according to your avatar.

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#2.4 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 5:02 PM EST

ozzie ... got a cat?

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#2.5 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 5:30 PM EST

What's wrong with the "cat in the hat"? LOL It was probably a cold day. That says sensitive to your kitty's needs(oh, I could have gone there and used the "p" word, but I am trying to be good HA!)

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#2.6 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 5:53 PM EST

A close call to be sure... :-)

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#2.7 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 6:56 PM EST

AlaskaGirl . . .

What's wrong with the "cat in the hat"?

Bat cat or cat in melon? Either or ... gotta love cats! :)

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#2.8 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 8:35 PM EST
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Reply#3 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 3:56 PM EST

Published on Oct 17, 2012

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells CNN's Elise Labott why she was responsible for U.S. diplomats' safety in Libya.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6KBh5FzQdk

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Presented without comment, as none is really necessary...

    Reply#4 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 5:09 PM EST

    Seeking Sanity...you are busted. Change up your quotes and we won't know that you are posting under three names. Dumbass.

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    Reply#5 - Tue Jan 8, 2013 7:27 PM EST

    What are those other names you're talking about my paranoid friend?

      #5.1 - Wed Jan 9, 2013 1:27 AM EST
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      SeekingSanity

      Paul - what about the more than 20 who were murdered at embassies and consulates while Bush was President? Where was your outrage then? Why did you not even demand any accountability? Oh, that's right - it was Bush's administration so those deaths were okay!

      @ shrieking insanity

      No comparison, except for the fact that Americans died at the hands of evil doers.

      The attacks during the bush administration were spontaneous terrorist style suicide missions.

      In the Benghazi attack, it was an obviously a planed & sustained military action, carried out over a period of time. Our commander and chief failed/refused apparently to allow the protection of Americans, under fire and threat, to be saved. The record already shows that we had Intel before the fact, something was in the works for a problematic situation to occur in the region. Security was not increased as per requested verbally and in writing. Evidently this attack was viewed in real time in Washington, and the proverbial Calvary was not sent in to defend our sovereignty at the very least, And more importantly Our peoples lives were needlessly sacrificed. WE had military assets in close enough proximity to have been able to effect a difference in the outcome or at least respond to an attack on our sovereignty.

      However, "NO ACTION" was the answer and again Epic failure, was the political expedient decided upon option.

      SO, after the Reality of inaction and loss. The the political spin machine cranked up to propagandize the electorate, pulling the wool over the eyes of the people.

      Bottom line here is A FAILURE TOO LEAD...

        Reply#6 - Wed Jan 9, 2013 7:39 AM EST

        All inconsequential B/S

        Hyperbolic bravado, Apparently Sen. Reid was exposed to VP, Biden brain fart virus for extended hours in the chamber negotiating the cliff deal. So in turn expelling a Faux pas is the only way to mitigate the illness. LOL

        However, all these distractions are a dis-service to the Millions of Americans who are suffering the Acidic Denaturing effects central Governmental collectivism, has imposed upon the General Liberties we enjoyed in the past. Realizing that, this is just the 4ward times we abide in is hard too get used too. Many who, cling to freedom and the pursuit of happiness are viewed as antiquated old fogies.

        Btw, has anyone received their first 2013 youpaymorefica4ward--> paycheck? yes ? how is that workin out 4ward ya? the screams of this 2% pestilence will be wholly stifled by many other distractions in the media and those who are most adversely affected by the higher fica%age requirements will just have to get used to it. You voted for the change, you got it. You did not "vote" for it you got it too. Happy new year taxpayer lol...

        Accept the consequences ? or strive to modify future outcomes.

        You are, where you are, because you, want to be.-------------4ward ho!

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