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UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-11262 Doc No. C05693237 Date: 05/29/2015
From;
Randolph, Lawrence M
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 6:53 AM
Mills, Cheryl D; $ulIi'lan, Jacob J
S_SpecialAssistants; Macmanus, Joseph E (S)
FW: Internal briefing on Benghazi
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from: Moore, Anna W (SlEW)
Sent: Wednesday, Septembe, 12, 2012 6:26 AM

To: Randolph, Lawrence M
SUbject: I nternal briefing on Benghazi
FOR INTERNAL BRIEFING ONLY

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Embassy TriPllli confirmed the deathC
US Chief of Mission personnel. They were killed In
action. The deceased include Ambassador Stevens, an IRM employee (Sean Smith) andn
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to our diplomatic mission in Benghazi. We have no information on the death of any LES.
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possible out of Tripoli.
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State Department Operations Center
(202) 641-1512
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To:
Tuesday, September 11,20129:49 PM

Macmanus, Joseph E (S)
Subject:
Re: UPDATE: American killed in US consulate attack In Benghazi: official (M? )
Blumenfeld, Joshua R
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From : Maonanus, Joseph E (5)
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 09:46 PM
To: Blumenfeld, Joshua R
Subject: Re: UPDAff: American killed In US consulate attack In Benghazi: official (AFP)
From: Blumenfeld, Joshua R

to: Macmanus, Joseph E (5); Fallon, Robert M
Subject: Re: UPDATE: AmertciJn killed In US consulate attack in Benghazi: official (AFP)
Joe, yes, very good idea. We will talk to Udall. Do you plan to/ want to say something briefly at the opening of your
testimony? We can talk In the am.
From: Macmanus, Joseph E (5)

To: Blumenfeld, Joshua R; Fallon, Robert M
Subject: FW: UPDATE: AmerIcan killed In US consulate attack in Benghazi: official (AFP)
From: OosNewsTKiker@state,goy [mailto:OosNewsTlcker@state,goyl

To: M_Sl:aff; NEWS-Mahogany; NEWS-Ubya
Subject: UPDATE: Arnerialn killed in US consulate attack in Benghazi: official (AFP)
BENGHAZI (AFl') - A US official was killed and another wounded on Tuesday as an anned mob protesting
over a film they said offended Islam attacked the US consulate in Benghazi. an official told AFP,
Libya's deputy inmrior minister Wenis al-Sharef said: "One American official was killed and another injured in
the hand. The other staff members were evacuated and arc: safe and sound. "
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Macmanus, Joseph E (5)
Re: Update 5 ~ First group of evacuees is wheels-up from Benghazi (SBlf)
To:
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From: Macmanus, Joseph E (5)

Sent; Wednesday, September 12, 2012 01:54 AM
To: Randolph, lawrence M
SUbJect: Re: Update 5: Arst group of evacuees Is whee.Js~up from Benghazi (SSU)
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REVIEW AUTHORITY:
iArchie Bolster, Senior
Reviewer
From: Randolph, lawref'lQ! M

Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 01:42 AM
To: Mills, O!eryl 0; SuUivan, Jacob J; Macmanus, Joseph E (5)
Cc: S_SpecialAssistants
Subject: PI/: Upd,te 5: First group of evacuees ~ wheets-iJp from Benghazi (SBUl
From: OpsAJert@State.gov[maHto:OpsAJert@state.gov1

SUbject: Update 5: FIrst group of I!ViICUeeS ~ wheels-up troril Benghazi (SBUl
[is wheels-up from Benghazi crt

(SBU) DS Command reports the flI>t group of evacuees [
Tripoli. The remainin~
lire sheltering al the airport in Benghazi.
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From: OpsAlert@.state.gov
Se.t: Wedoesda)" September 12, 20121:33 AM
To: MilnerCE@state.gov; SES DutyOeputies@Stalc.gov; S SoecialAssistants@state.gov; D-B@State.gov;Q:
N@State.gov;Poflice@State.gov; Ops Targeted Aler1s R Dk@state.gov; PAFOGroup@State.gov;
OperationsCenter@State,&Ov; Qps Targeted Alerts S ESO DL@state.gov; SES-Line Only@State,gov;
Qps Targeted Alerts DS DL@State.gov; #w
hany.b.harris.mi)@mail.mil;
BenghaziUpdate(W,state.gov: Ops Targeted Alerts CA DL@state.gov; COffice@State.gov;
Om Targeted Alerts eso DL@State.gov: CT FrontOffice@State.gov: DB MET@state.gov:
MDGHRFrontOffice@State.gov; CDNI-ROC- Watch@dni.gov; DNI-ROC- Watch@newton.oentagon.mil);
DRL-FO-DL@State.gov; sioc@ic.fbLgov; H SeniorStaff@state.gov;
ODs Targeted Alerts [NL DL@state.gov;lNR-STAFFER@State.gov; INR-Watch@State.gov; Legal-9osA1ert-DL@State.gQ.\'; M Staff@State.gov; Ops Targeted Alerts NEA DL@state.gov; OBOSpcciaIAssistants-DL@Stale.goy; PM-Alerts@Stale.gov; NEA-SEMEPDL@Statc.gov; Afront@State.gov
CC: Ops Targeted Alerts OS DL@State.gov; #Whs
Subj '''': Update 4: Benghazi COM Personael ERT Airpon (SBU)
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(SBU) Embassy Tripoli repons 28 mnaining COM personnel, including three wounded, are en roul. to Ibe
airport in Benghazi.
From: OpsAlertf@State.gov
Senl: Tuesday, September 11,201211:57 PM
To: MilnerCE@state.gov; SES DutyDepuries@State.gov; S SoecialAssistantS@State.gov; D-B@State.gQv; DN@State.gov; Poflice@Slate. ov;Ops Targeted Alerts R DL@state.gov;PAlFOGroup@Stale.gov;
Qpe,.,ionsCenter@State.gov; Ops Targeted Aleos S ES-O DL@state.gov; SES-Une Only@slate.gov;
Cps Targeted Alms DS DL@Stale.gov; #whsn
harry.b.harris.rnil@mail.mil;
BenghaziUpdate@state.gov; Ops Targeted Alerts CA DL@state.gov; COffice@State.gov;

Cps Targeted Alerts eso DL@State.gov: cr FrontOffice@Sta(c.gov; DB MEI@state.gov;
MDGHRFrontOffice@State.gov; CONl-ROC.Walch@dni.gov; DNJ-ROC-Watch@m",vton,pentagon.mil);
DRL-FO-DL@Stale.gov; sioc@ic.fbi.gov; H SeniorStaff@state.gov;
ORS Targeted Alerts INL DL@state.gov;tNR-STAFFER@State.gov: INR-Walch@State.gov;Legal -OpsAlm-DL@State.gov; M Staff@State.gov; Ops Targeted Alerts NEA DL@state.gov; OBOSoecialAssistant.<>-0L@Statc.gov: PM-Alerts@State.gov; NEA-SEMEP-DL@State.80V; Afront@State.gov
ce: Op, Targeted Alerts DS DL@State.gov; #Whstj
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Subjecl: Update 3: Benghazi Shelter Location Also Under Attack (SBU)
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(SBU) OS Command reports the current shelter location for COM personnel in Benghazi is under attack by
mortar fire. Then~ are reports of i.njuries to COM staff.
From: OpsAlert(@.state.gov
Sent: Tuesday, September 1 I, 20 12 6;06 PM
To: MilnerCE@st.ate.gov; SES DutvDeputies@State.gov; S SoecialAssistants@state.gov;D-B@State.gov: 0N@State.gov; Poffice@State.gov; Cps Targeted Alerts R DL@st.ate.Rov; PAFQGroup@State.gov;
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Ops Targeted Alerts OS DL@State.gov:#Whs
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BenghaziUpdate@state.gov; ODs Targeted Alerts CA DL@state.gov; eOffice@State.Ov;
Ops Targeted Alerts eso DL@lState.gov; CT FrontOffice@State.gov; DB MET@State.gQv;
MPGHRfrontOffice@S!ate.gov; CDNI-ROC-Watch@dni.gov; ONJ-ROC-Watch@newton.pentagon.miD;
DRL-FO-DL@State.gov; sioc@ic.fbLgov: H SeniorStaff@state.gov;
Ops Targeted A10ns INL DL@state.gov; INR-STAFfER@State.gQv; INR-Watch@State.ov; Legal-ODsAlm-DL@State.gov; M StaI!@State.gov; Ops Targeted Alens NEA DL@state.gov; OBOSpecjalAssistanl'i-DL@State.gov; PM-Alerts@State.gov; NEA-SEMEP-DL@State.gov;Afront@State.gov
CC: Ops Targeted Alms DS DL@State.gov; ~
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Subject: Update 2: Ansae al-Sharia Claims Responsibl tty forBengIiizi Attack (SBU)
(SBU) Embassy Tripoli reports the group claimed responsibility on Facebook and Twiner and has called for an
attack on Embassy Tripoli.
From: OpsAlef"h'Q),state.gov
Senl: Tuesday, September 11 , 20124:54 PM
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To: MilnerCE@:itate.gov. SES DutyDeputies@State.gov; S SpecialAssistants@state.gov; D-B@State.gov; 0N@State.gov~
pClffice@State.gov;Ops Targeted Alerts R DL@state.gov; PAFOGroup@State.gov;

OperationsCentex@State.gov; s Tar ted Alerts S E .() DL state. ov' SES-Line OnIy@state.gov:
harry.b.harris.mil@mail.mil;
Ops Targeted Alerts DS DL@State.gov; IIwhsC
BenghaziUpdatefa).state,gov; 0 s T eted Alerts C
ate. ov; COffice@State,gov;
Ops Targeted Alerts CSO DL@State.gov; CT FrontOffice@State.gov; DB MET@state,gov;
MDGHRFrontOIffice@State.gov; CDNI-ROC-Watch@dni.gov; DNI-ROC-Watch@newton.pentagon.mil);
DRL-FO-DL@State.gov; sioc@icJbi.gov; H SeruorStaff@state.gov;
Ops Targeted AJerts lNL DL@state.gov:INR-STAFFER@State.gov; INR-Watch@State.gov;Legal-OpsAlert-OL@State ..gov; M Staff@State.gov; Cps Targeted Alerts NEA DL@state.gov; OBOSpecialAssistants-DL@State.gov; PM-Alerts@State.gov; NEA-SEMEP-DL@State.gov; Afront@State.gov
CC: Ops Targeted Alerts DS DL@State.gov; #whs,
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Subjed: Update I: U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi (SBUl
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(SSl!) Embassy Tripoli reports the firing at the U.S, Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi has stopped and the
compound bas bt~o cleared. A response team is 00 site attempting to locate COM personnel.
From: OJ>sAlert@state.gov
StDt: Tuesday, September f I, 20 12 4:05 PM
To: MilnerCE@state.gov; SES DutyDeputies@State.gov; S SpecialAssistants@state.gov; D-'B@State,gov; D~
N@State.gov; Poffice@State.gov;Ops Targeted Alerts R DL@state.gov;PAfQGroup@State,gov;
OperatjonsCenter@State.gov; Ops Targeted Alerts S ES-Q DL@State.gov; SES-Line Only@State.gov:
ODs Targeted Alerts DS DL@State.gov; #Wh
hany.b,harris.mi l@mail.mil;
8enghaziUpdate@state.gov; Ops Targetedfl<rts CA DL@state.gov; COffice@State.gov;
Qps Targeted Alerts CSO DL@State.gov;CT FrontOffice@State,gov; DB MET@state.gov;
MDGHRFrontOffice@State.gov; (ONI-ROC-Watchtmdni ,gov; DNJ-ROC-Watch@newton.pentagon,mil);
DRL-FO-DL@State,gov; sioc@ic.fbi,gov;H SeniorStaff@state.gov;
OJ>s Targeted A.lerts INL DL@state.gov;INR-STAFFER@State.gov;INR-Watch@State.ov;Legal-OpsAlert~DL@State,.gov~ M Staff@State.gov; Ops Targeted Alerts NEA DL@state.gov; OBO- . .
SpecialAssistants-DL@State.gov; PM-Alens@State.gov; NEA-SEMEP~DL@State.gov; Afront@State.gov
CC: Ops Targeted Alerts DS DL@State.gov; ~
Subject: U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi Under Attack (SSU)
(SBU) The Regic)nal Security Officer reports the diplomatic mission is under attack. Embassy Tripoli reports
approximately 20 armed people fired shots; explosions have been heard as well, Ambassador Stevens. who is
cunently in Benghazi, and four COM personnel are in the compound safe haven. The 17th of-February militia is
providing security suppon.
The Operations Center will provide updates as available.
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AUTHORITY: ArchIe Bolster, SenIor Ke vlewel1
:~LEASE IN PART
From:
Sent:
To:
Ce:
Subject:
Attaehments:
Abbaszadeh , Nima
Adams, Dayjd S
RE: S remarks on Benghazi
09 1212 benghazi statemenldocx
One small change that S made in writing to her copy on the second sentence: it reads instead
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[Reflected In the attached.
From: Adams, Davkt S

To: Abbaszadeh, Nlrna
Cc: S_SpedalAssistants; Macmanus, Joseph E (5)
SUbject: RE: 5 remarks on Benghazi
Thanks.
From: Abbaszadeh, Nima
To: Adams, David S
Ce: S_SpedalAssis"'nts; Macmanus, Joseph E (S)
Subject: 5 remarks on Benghazl
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From:
REVIEW AUTHORITY: Archie Bols l er, Senior

Reviewer
Meehan, Bemadette [
Tuesday. September 11,20'17"6:2:if'PM'- - - - - - - - "
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Nuland, Victoria J; DIbble, Elizabeth L; Ventrell, Patrick H

Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F
RE: 2 separate statements for bullpen pearat
Ben Is good with these and is on with Jake now too.
Erom: Nuland, Vlcb)1ia J [mallto:nulandy1@state,goy)

Sent: Tuesday, SeJ:_ber 11, 2012 6:21 PM
To: Nuland, Victorial J; Dibble, Elizabeth L; Ventrell, Patrick H; Meehan, Bernadette
Cc: Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F
Subject: RE: 2 separate statements tor bullpen pearat
We are holding for Rhodes clearance. BMM. pIs advise asap.

From: Nuland, Vk.toria J
Sent: TUesday, September 11, 2012 6:15 PM

To: Nuland, Victoria J; Dibble, Elizabeth L; Ventrell, Patrick HL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-'
Cc: Sullivan, Jacob.J; Kennedy, Patrick F
SUbject: RE: 2 separate statements for bullpen pearat
Fixed to add condemnation.
From: Nuland, 'VIc:toria J

sent: Tuesday, SeJ:t.mber 11, 20126 :10 ?'!-_
PM
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To: Dibble, Elizabeth L; Ventrell, P._ H;LI_ _ __ __ _ _ __ ---'
Cc: Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patridt F
SUbject: 2 separatle statements for bullpen pearat
Patrick, pis put out as two separate statements to bullpen, asap. On record, me .
We can conRnn thM our offICe in Benghazi, libya has been attacked by a group of militants. We a re working with the
Ubyans now to secure the compound . We condemn In strongest tenns this attack on our dipklmatic mission.
In Cairo, we can confirm that Egyptian police have now removed the demonstrators who had entered our Embassv
grounds earlier tod.ay.
For prs duty guidance, if pressed whether we see a connection between these two,
We have no information regarding a connection between these incidents.
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McAuliffe, Martsa S
Tuesday. September 11, 2012 7:08 PM
Sullivan. Jacob J
Valliani. Amira
RE: SVTC TONIGHT 7:30 PM LI_ _-,
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Mehdi said you can whomever you want from State but asked for names
from: Sullivan, Jacob J

To: McAuliffe, Maroa S
Cc: Valliani, Amlra
Subj ect: RE: svrc TONIGHT7:30 PM LI_ _
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Tell Mehdl we'll have the team there.

From: McAuliffe, Marisa 5

To: Sullivan, Jacob J
Cc: Valliani, Amira

Subject: FW: svrc TONIGHT 7:30 PM'Ll_ _..J
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From: Alhassani, Mehdi K. [ma11to!
Sent: Tuesday, SeP;ember 11, 2012 7:06 PM

To: VaUlani AmI,.' McAuliffe, Marloa S: Olang. andy: SbaDlro, ~1cho1as.s.:..Kren<Y-..Cane~L_ _ _ _ _ _
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Cc: Canegallo, Kristle A.; Strickler, Adam; Juska, Monlkaj

Subject: SVTC TONIGHT 7:30 PML--=:J
jAlhassanl, Mehdl K.
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Hello.
We will host a SVTC 7:30 PM TOfl!lGH~
IThe list of invited participants is below. Please confirm your
participation asap and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks very much - Mehdi
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Rhodes, Benjamin
Tuesday, September~II~
. 2"0"1"2'7":1'4"P"M. -- - - -----'
Meehan. Bernadette; Nuland, VICtoria J: NSC Deputy Press Secretary; SuHivan, Jacob J ;
Jones, Beth E
RE: LiOya
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We are having a svrc at 730[

From: Meehan, Bernadette
Sent: Tuesday, September II, 2012 7: 13 PM
To: 'Nuland, Victoria J'; Vietor, Tommy; Sullivan, Jacob J; Jones, Beth E
Cc: Rhodes, Benjamin J.
SUbject! RE: Ubya
Is Chris accounted for? What is the coordination with the GOlan messaging, If any?
From: Nuland, VlctJOria J {mailto:nutandVi@state,oov]
Sent: Tuesday, Sepll!mber 11, 2012 7:12 PM

To: VIetOr, Tommy; Meehan, Bernadette; Sullivan, Jacob J; Jones, Beth E
Cc: Rhodes, Benjamin 1.
Subject: RE: Ubya
It's everywhere now. someone at post confirmed is what we are hearing.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
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From: Vietor, Tommy

To: Meehan, Bernadette; Nuland, v/ctnrfa Ji Sullivan, Jaoob J; Jones, Beth E
Cc: Rhodes, Benjarnin J.
SUbject: RE: Ubya
Cnn reporting American killed
From: Meehan, Bemadette
Sent: Tuesday, Sop_ber 11, 2012 6:.9 PM

To: 'Nuland, VICtoria J'; Sullfvan, Jacob J; Jones, Beth E
Cc: Rhodes, Benjamin J.; Vietor, Tommy
SUbject; RE: Ubya
When do we expect NOK notifications to be made? And is the amb accounted for?
From: Nuland, Victoria J [mailto:nulaodyj@state.goyl

sent: Tuesday, Sejptember 11, 2012 6:<18 PM
To: Sullivan, Jacob Ji Meehan, Bernadette; Jones, Beth E
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From: Camille EI Hcsssani (mailto:eamUIe.EIHassani

To: Venb"ell, Patrick H; Nuland, VICtoria J
Subject: Re: Ubya

Hi Toria and Patrick,
AJ is hearing an embassy worker was killed. Can you confinm?

Camille
Sentfrom my HTC One"" Son T-Mobile. America's First Nationwide 4G Network.
Reply message From: 'Ventrell, Patrick H" <VentreIlPH@state.gov>
To: "Ventrell, Patrick H" <VentreIlPH@state.gov>, "Nuland, Victoria J" <nulandvi@state.gov>
Subject: Libya
Date: Tue, Sep '11, 2012 6:25 PM
8ullpen colleagues,
You can use this on the record from Torra
"We can confirm that our office in Benghazi, libya has been attacked by it group of militants. We are working with the
Ubyans now to seclIJre the compound . We condemn In strongest terms this attack on our diplomatic mission."
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NSC Deputy Press Secretary;
Nuland Victoria J- Ventrell Patrick H- Sullivan Jacob J- Reines Philiooe
Adora.Andy@usdoj.gov'; Govashiri l Feria!; Smith. Dana S (PA)

RE: USG PublIc Response to Events in Libya and Egypt
All, tM.e Department of State just released the following statement.. Per Ben's email below.this should be the USG
comment for the night.
u.s. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release

11,2012
2012/1421
September
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON
Statement on the Attack in Benghazi

I condemn in the stlrongest terms the attack on our mission in Benghazi today. As we work to secure our personnel and
facilities, we have conflrmed that one of our State Department officers was killed. We are heartbroken by this terrible
loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who have suffered in this attack.
This evening.. I calle-d libyan President Magariaf to coordinate additional support to protect Americans in
libya. President Magariaf expressed his condemnation and condolences and pledged his government's full
cooperatron.
Some have sought t.o justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Intemet. The
United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious
tolerance goes bac~: to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear: There is never any justification for violent
acts of this kind.
In light of the events of today, the United States government is working with partner countries around the world to
protect our personnel, our missions, and American citizens worldwide.
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From: Rhodes, Benjamin J.

Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 20129:48 PM
To: 'Warren, Steven H LTC OSC PA'; Meehan, Bernadette; Vietor, Tommy; 'nulandvj@state.QoV'; 'ventrellph@state.gov';
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We should let State-Department statement be our comment for the night.
let's compile for first thing in the AM the steps that the USG is taking - WHo State, DoD, etc -so that in the morning we
can use that for updates and to inform press.
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"not to our knowledge."
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From:
Sherman, Wendy R
Mills, Cheryl 0; Mull. Stephen 0 ; Kennedy, Patrick F; Jones, Beth E; Dibble, Elizabeth l ;
Nuland, VIctoria J; Sullivan, Stephanie 5; Sullivan. Jacob J ; Zeya, Uzra S; Austin~Ferguson .
Kathleen T
Re: (SaU) UPDATE: Benghazi
Sent:
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From: Mills, O1eryl 0
sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:01 AM
To: Shennan, Wendy R; Mull, Stephen Di Kennedy, Patrick F; Jones, Beth Ei Dibble, EliZabeth L; Nuland, Victoria J;
Sullivan, stephanie 5; Sullivan, Jacob J; Z~, Uzra 5; Austin-ferguson, Kathleen T
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From: Sherman, Wendy R
sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:01 AM
To: Mull, Stephen I); Kennedy, Patrick F; Jones, Beth E; Dibble, Elizabeth L; Mills, Cheryl D; Nuland, Victoria Ji Sullivan,
Stephanie 5; Sultlvcm, Jacob J; Zeya, Uzra S; Austln-Ferguson, Kathleen T
SUbject: Re: (SSU) UPDATE: Benghazi
Terrible. Pat, does.lCS and NSS know? Thanks

From: Mull,
Stepht~
sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:53 PM

To: Kennedy, Patrick F; Jones, Beth Ei Dibble, Elizabeth l; MUIs, Cheryl OJ Nuland, Vktoria J; Sullivan,
Sullivan; Jacob J; Zf!tja, Uzra S; Sherman, Wendy R; Austin-Ferguson, Kathleen T
Subject: FW: (SBll) UPDATE: Benghazi
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FYI. fresh attacks on Benghazi

From: Fullerton, T Barry
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 D:sl PM
To:SES_DutyOeputles
Cc: ses-Q_SWO
SUbject: FW: (SSU) UPDATE: Benghazi
AmbaSSCIdor Mull: Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now.
From: 05 Command Center

To: SES-Q
Cc: OS Command Center; DSCC_Management_Team

Subject: (SBU) UPDATE: Benghazi
ALCON;
The DS Command Center is sharing the folloWing event Information for your situational awareness. Please contact the
DS Command Cen'er directly for any follow-up requests for information.
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Per Tel Call with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is DOW under attack by mortar
fire. Three to rour rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff.
Update to [allow,
This is an Initial irl!cident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report Is provided
only for immediate situational awareness. Additional reports may follow, updating and correcting information. If
necessary. Please protect accordingly.
DS Command Center
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From:
Meehan, Bernadette
Sent:
Wednesday. SeptemboL12~012..8:llh
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NSC Deputy Press secretary:
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Subject:
iNTERNAL CONFERENCE CAll AT 9:15 10 discuss: USG Public Response to Events in
libya and Egypt
AIt,
Both the Presid~nt and Secretary Clinton released statements this moming. Both are pasted below. Please refer to
those for any comments for the time being. To ensure we are all In sync on messaging fortne rest of the day, Ben
Rhodes will host a, conference call for USG communIcators on this chain at 9:15AM ET today. Call in information Is
below:
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THE WHlTE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDlJl,TE RELEASE

September 12, ,~012
Statement by the President on the Attack in Benghazi

I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives
~f four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the
families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America's commitment to
freedom, justicl~, and partnership with nations and people around the globe, and stand in stark
contrast to those who callously took their lives.
1 have directed my Administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our
personnel in Libya, and to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe. While the
United States rl~ects efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, we must all unequivocally
oppose the kind of senseless violence that took the lives of these public servants.
On a personal note, Chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States.
Throughout th~ Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at our
mission in Benghazi. As Ambassador in Tripoli, he has supported Ubya's transition to democracy.
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His legacy will endure wherever human beings reach for liberty and justice. I am profoundly grateful
for his service tIJ my Administration, and deeply saddened by this loss.
The brave Ame.ricans we lost represent the extraordinary service and sacrifices that our civilians
make every day around the globe. As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our
own efforts to carry their work forward
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u.s. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release
September 12. 2012
2012/1422
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CUNTON
Statement on tbe Deatb of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya
It is with profound sadness that 1 share the news of the death of four American personnel in Benghazi, Libya
yesterday. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service
Information Marllagement Officer, Sean Smith. We are still making next of kin notifications for the other two
individuals. Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues.
A 21 year vetera.rn afthe Foreign Service, Ambassador Stevens died last night from injuries he sustained in the
attack on our office in Benghazi.

J had the privilege of swearing in Chris for his post in Libya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquentJy about
his passion for s<:rvice, for diplomacy and fo r the Libyan people. This assignment was only the latest in his
more than two dt..ocades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the MiddJe Eilst and North
Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in Libya unfolded, Chris was oDe
of the first Americans on the ground in Benghazi. He risked his own life to lend the Libyan people a helping
hand to build the foundation fo r a new, free nation . He spent every day since helping to finish the work that he
Slarted. Chris WI:lS committed to advancing America's val ues and interests, even when that meant putting
himsetfin danger.
Sean Smith was a husband and a father of two, who joined the Department ten years ago. Like Chris, Sean was
one of our best. Prior to arriving in Benghazi, he served in Baghdad, Pretoria, Montreal, and most recently The
Hague.
All the Americans we lost in yesterday'S attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and
violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to belping the Libyan people reach for a bener
future.
America's diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our countJy. We are
honored by the service of each and every one of them .
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From: Meehan,
BE~madette
Sent: Wednesday, September 12 20126:58 AM

To: Rhodes, Benjamin 1.;
I Vietor, Tommy; 'nuland\lj@State.!JOY'; 'ventrellph@state.!JOY';
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Subject: RE: USG Public Response to Events In Ubya and Egypt
All.
We are in the prO(:esses of final/zing statements, and will advise when they have been released. Please stand by,
From: Rhodes, 8e:njamln J.
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. 'ventreUph@state.gov';
Subject: RE: USG
We should let State Department statement be our comment for the night.
let's compile for first thing in the AM the steps'that the USG Is taking - WH. State, DoD, etc - so that in the morning we
can use that for UI)dates and to Inform press.
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Sent: Tuesday, S4!ptember 11, 2012 9:47 PM

To: Meehan, Bernadette; Rhodes, Benjamin J.j VIetOr, Tommy; 'nulandvj@state.gov'; 'ventrellph@state.goV';
'SullivanJJ@state.!~; 'reinesp@state. v 'l
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Subject: Re: USG Public Response to Events In Ubya and Egypt
Thanks Bemadettle. 050 has received queries asking if military assets are being sent to either locatIon. Have responded
"not to our knowl,edge,"
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RE: Libya anecdotes
The blood donatio., was the individual
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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 6:45 PM
To: nulaodvi@state~ Reines, Philippe I; Su1tlvan, Jaoob J; Rhodes, Benjamin J.i Ventrell, Patrick H
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Guys,
'---,;o-;;-.,---J! tm! secretary briefed a bunch of anecdotes about how the Libyans helped Ambassador Stevens,
specifically donatinjg blood, and that J
Iwas somehow- unbelievably- one of the same
individuals who helped rescued our pilot at the beginning of the libya war.
Are you guys planniing to make these public in any way? These are' an important validation of the fact that there's an
enduring US/Libya relationship and that the actions of extremists are not representative of the broader population,
Ben will have even more details if you need them.
Tommy
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Fw Ubya General National Conf Statement
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Subject: libya Gen.eral National ConfStatement

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Assistant Press Secretary
Department of Oe"fense
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According to their official twitter. Posted in English within the last hour.
The General Natiolllal Conference of Ubya expresses outrage at the unfortunate attack against the American consulate In
Benghazi tonight. This criminal attack has led to the regrettable injury and death of a number of individuals, not to
mention damage to public property.
The General National Conference expresses disapproval in the strongest terms against tonight's attack. which reflects
total disregard for the sanctity of life. and undermines Ubya's obligation to protect t he country's guests.
Whereas the General National Conference firmly believes in the right of every citizen to practice his or her right to
peaceful demonstration. there is no justification for tonight's cowardly act.
The General National Conference has launched an immediate Investigation i nto tonight's attack. Presklent of Libya's
General National Conference, Or. Mohamed Vousef Almagariaf. has tallied for emergency meeting with Prime Minister
Alkieb and his cabi net.
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Assistant Press Secretary
Department of Defense
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To:

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Sullivan, Jacob J; Nides, Thomas R; Bums, William J ; Sherman, Wendy R
Subject:
RE: Benghazi
JSOC liaison just informed Pat Kennedy that they can NOT yet confirm Chris's death, contrary to this report below.
From: Mull, Stephen 0

Sent: WednesdaYj' September 12, 201200:31 AM
To: Jones, Beth E; Kennedy, Patridc; F; Mills, Cheryl 0; Nulaoo, Victoria J; Sullivan, Jacob J; Nides, Thomas R; Bums,
William J; Sherman, Wendy R
Subject: BenghazI
Just confirming you've received the news from Embassy Tripoli confirming Chris's death. Benghazi Is also reporting that
there are three dead and six wounded in the attack on the second facility in Benghazi.
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Benghazi
Just confirming you've received the news from mbassyTripoli confirming Chris's death. Benghazi is also re porting that
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Cc:
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Rhodes, Benjamin J.: NSC Deputy Press Secretary

RE: Libya
From: Nuland, VKtoria J [mallto:nulaodyj@state.goyl

To: Sullivan, Jacob J; Meehan, Bernadette; Jones, Beth E
Subject: FW: Ubyil
Queries now starting to come in on KIA. I'm not responding ...
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Hi Toria and Patrick,
AJ is hearing an embassy worker was killed . Can you confirm?

Camille
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To: 'Ventrell, Patrick H" <VentreIlPH@state.gov>, "Nuland, Victoria J" <nulandvi@state.gov>
Subject: Libya
Date: Tue, Sep '11,20126:25 PM
Bullpen colleagues,
You can \Jse this 01'1 the record from Torti

"We can confinn that our office in Benghazi, libya has been attacked bVa group of militants. We are working with the
Libvans now to secure the compound. We condemn in strongest terms this attack on our diplomatic mission ."
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To: SuUivan, Jacob J; Meehan, Bernadette; Rhodes, Benjamin ).; Jones, Beth E
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Subject: AI Arablya now running arabic ticker that we have lost an American
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Tuesday. September 11 , 2012 9:32 PM
Dibble, Elizabeth L; Nuland, VICtoria J; Jones, Beth E; Randolph, lawrence M; Bums, WiUiam
J; Sherman, Wendy R; Macmanus, Joseph E (S); S_SpecialAsststants; Sullivan, Jacob J;
Kennedy, Patrick F; Mins, Cheryl D
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To: Nuland, Victoria J; Jones, Beth E; Randolph, lawrence M; Bums, William J; Shennan, Wendy R; Macmanus,.Joseph E
(5); S_SpedalAssistants; sum....an, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F; Mills, Cheryl 0
Cc: Zt!(a, Uzra S; l.akhdhir, Kamala 5; MiUer, James N; NEA-Statf-Assistants-Dl; McFariand, Davk1 C; Hicks, Gregory N;
Maxwell, Raymond 0; Seche, Stephen A; Schmierer, Richard J; Toiv, Nora F; NEA-UBYAOESK; NEA-DAS:.oli Sidereas,
Evyenia; GJrdon, Philip H; Nolan, Edwin R
Subject: RE: Ubya update from Seth Jones
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Sent: Tuesday, September II, 2012 7:04 PM
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All news outlets now running that an American has been killed in Ubya
from: Jones, Beth E

To: Nuland, Victoria J; Randolph, Lawrence M; Burns, William J; Shennan, Wendy Rj Macmanus,.Joseph E (S);
S_SpedalAsslstants; Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F; Mills, Cheryl 0
c: Zf!'(a, Uzra 5; Lakhdhir, Kamala Sj Miller, James N; NEAStaff-Assistants-Dl; Mcfarland, David C; Hicks, Gregory N;
Maxwell, Raymond OJ Seche, Stephen A; Schmierer, Rk:hard J; Dibte, Elizabeth L; Tolv, Nora F; NEA-UBYAOESKj NEA
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Greg Hicks just pro'Vtded
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No one is currentlv at the Embassy itself-
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Greg said he tlas dosed the Embassy tomorrow, and no one will travel from the residential compound into town
except as Ulecessary, for him, the RSO and the DATT.
Greg and tine RSO held a Town Hall meeting in the last half hour to reassure the Embassv staff; they remain calm
and are re e' ndin well.
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Joseph E (5); S_SpedalAssistants; Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F; Mills, 0leryI 0
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I just spoke again to Greg Hicks, who himself spoke again to the offices of the U an President and Prime Minister,
asking them to RrQvide finHighting egul ent to the Benghazi com undo
From: Fogarty, Oa'niell

To: Nuland, Victoria lj Randolph, Lawrence M; Bums, WIlliam lj Shennan, Wendy Rj Maananus, Joseph E (5);
S_SpedalAssistants; Sunivan, Jacob 1; Kennedy. Patrick F; Mitis, Oleryl 0

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Sent: Tuesday, Sejrtember 11, 2012 5:25 PM
To: Randolph, Lawrence Mi Fogarty, Daniel J; Bums, William Ji Sherman, Wendy R; Maananus, Joseph E (5);
S_SpecialAssistants; Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F
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We just asked NEA for hold lines for press. We are getting besieged.
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Sent: Tuesda,y, September 11, 2012 5: 15 PM
To: Fogarty, Daniel J; Bums, William J; Sherman, Wendy R; Macmanus, Joseph E (S); S_SpedalAssistants; Sullivan,
Jacob J; Nuland, VIctoria J; Kennedy, Patrld< F

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From: fogarty, Daniel J

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Jaoob Ji Nuland, Victoria J; Kennedy, Patrick F
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Victoria J
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Sherman, Wendy R
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Subject: Re : Chris 5;mith
We need to ck family's druthers. If they are OK, we should put. something out from you tonight.
Also, everyone wilt assume the first statement was about Chris so we need to make clear this is a second death and/or
name both.
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Sent: TuesdaV. September 11, 2012 11:37 PM
To: Sullivan, Jacob J; Mills, Cheryl 0; Nuland. Victoria J
Subject: Chris Smith
Cheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?
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Subject: statement on Chris
Guys - we do not have confirmation of what happened to Chris. But we have prepared the below Just In case. Please
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Subject: LATEST: statement on Chris and Sean
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Subject: Re: Tomorrow with 5
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Subject: Re: Tomorrow w ith S
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We also may want to consider dept wide memorial service before end of week in acheson auditorium.
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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 02 :44 AM
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Subject: Tomorrow' with 5
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For Stare colleagues. Liz.

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Cc: Canegallo, Krlstie A.; Vinograd, Samantha; Menges, Ben; McKeon. Brian P.
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Mills, Cheryl 0; McDonough, Denis R.; Brennan, John 0. ; NSC Deputy Press Secretary
Reines, Phlllppe r; Nuland, VICtoria J; Sullivan, Jacob J
Re: DRAFT STATEMENT - NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS DEATH SO THIS IS CLOSE HOLD
AND ANTICIPATORY
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From: Rhodes, BE:njamin J.

To: 'MlUsCD@statl~. gov' <MrIIsCO@state.gov>; McDonough, Denis R.; Brennan, John 0 .; Vietor, Tommy
Cc: 'reinesp@stau~,gov' <reinesp@state.gov>; 'NulandVJ@state.gov' <NulandVJ@state.gov>; 'SulllvanJJ@state.gov'
<SullivanJJ@state.gov>
Subject: Re: DRAFT STATEMENT - NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS DEATH SO nilS rs CLOSE HOLD AND ANTIOPATORY
+ John and Tomm'r',
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To: 'MitlsCO@stab!.gov <MiIIsO:>@state.gov>; McDonough, Denis R.
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Subject, Re: DRAFT STATEMENT - NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS DEATH SO THIS IS Q.OSE HOLD AND ANnOPATORY
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From: Mills, Cheryl D [mailto:MlIIsCD@state.gov]

To: Rhodes, Benjamin J.; McDonough, DenIs R.
Cc: ReInes, Philippe I <reinesp@state.gov>j Nuland, Victoria J <nulal"lCNj@State:.gov>; Sullivan, Jacob J
<Sul1ivanllstate.gov>
Subject, DRAFT STATEMENT - NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS DEATH SO THIS IS Q.OSE HOLD AND ANnOPATORY
Ben/Denis
FYI-anticipatory d'raft whlth we hope proves out not to be needed.
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From: Mills, Cheryl D
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2()12 12,46 AM
To: Nuland, Victoria 1; SuHivan,laalb 1

Cc: Reines, Philippe I
Subject: RE: Statement on Ouis - REVISED AND AWAITING PIR'S SUGGESTED EDIT
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September 12,2012
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Nuland, Victoria J
Reines, Phillppe I; Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy. Patrick F
Re: DRAFT STATEMENT - NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS DEATH SO THIS IS CLOSE HOLD
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Subject: Re: DRAFT STATEMENT - NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS OEAlli SO THIS IS CLOSE HOLD AND ANllOPATQRV
From : Rhodes, Be!njamin II

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Cc: 'relnesp@state.gol/ <relnesp@state.gQv>; 'NulandVJ@state.gov' <NuiaodVJ@state.gov>; 'SulUvanJJ@state.gov'
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Cc: ReInes, Phl1ippe I <reloeso@state,QOv>; Nu/and, VICtoria 1 <nulancM@state,QOV>; Sullivan, Jacob J
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I'm up
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We are in a place where we will be able to confirm given confirmations we got over night.
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Re: draft of Secretary's on--camera statement on libya attacks
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On WednesdaY2e tember 12 2012, Schwerin, Daniel B <schwerinDB@State.gov> wrote:
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> Subject: Fwd: d.raft of Sec.rctary's on-camera statement on Libya attacks
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> - - - Forwar.ded message - - > From: Hussain. Rashad

> Date: Wednesday, September 12,2012
> Subject: draft of Secretary's on..c,amera statement on Libya attacks
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Jacobson, Unda; Kimball, EmIly J; Arlgha, Negahi Downs, Jeffrey Ji USAID Ubya Desk;_~.
Sldereas, Evyenla; Gray, Shawn K; Snipe, Aaron Dj Vasquez, Edgar J; HaJus, Andrew; Shapiro, Jeremy; RVU, Rexon Yi
Sullivan, lamb 1; 2'R:fa, Uzra 5; Jones, Beth E; Roebuck. William V; Nldes, Thomas R; Kennedy, Patrick F; NuJand, Victoria
J; Reines, PhUJppe I; LBkhdhlr, Kamala S; Sherman, Wendy R
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Sherman. Wendy R; Rhodes, Benjamin J.
Sullivan, Jacob J; Nides, Thomas R; Mills, Cheryl D; Bums, William J; Zeya, Uzra S; Lakhdhir,
Kamala S; Nuland, Victoria J ; Kennedy, Patrick F; Canegallo, Kristie A ; Haines, Avril;
Canegallo, Kristie A. ; Alhassani, Mehdi K
Subject:
RE: Obscure Film Modting Muslim Prophet Sparks Anti-U .S. Protests in Egypt and Ubya
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To: 'Sherman, Wendy R'; Rhodes, Benjamin J.
Cc: SulliVan, Jaoob J; NIdes, Thomas R; Mills, Cheryt 0i Bums, William J; Zeya, Uzra 5; Lakhdhir, Kamala 5; Nuland,
Vk:toria J; Ken~.. Patrick F; Canegallo, Krlstie A.
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Mu~im
Prophet Spar1<s Anti-U.S. Protests in Egypt and Ubya

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Subject: Obscure Him Mocking Muslim Prophet Sparks Anti-U.S. Protests In Egypt and Ubya
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Obscure Film Mocking Muslim Propbet Sparks Anti-U.S. Protests in Egypt and Libya
By ROBERT MACKEY and LIAMSTACK
Updated I 8: 13 p.ltl. Angered by reports in the Egyptian media that members of the Coptic Christian diaspora in
Washington had produced a crude film mocking the Muslim prophet, protesters climbed the walls of the United
States Embassy in Cairo on Tuesday and tore down the American flag. Later, a Libyan security official told
Reute" that armed militiamen had attacked the United States consulate in Benghazi, killing a;t3ff member.
A a 14-minute traiJer for the English-language film. which was posted on YouTube in July. attracted little
attention until last week. when a version dubbed into Arabic was posted on the same YQuTube channel and then
copied and viewed tens of thousands of times more.
Although there was initial confusion about who made the film, The Wall Street Journal reported that the drama..
titled "Innocence of Muslims," was produced and directed by an Israeli-American, Sam Bacile, a California
real-estate developer who called Islam "3 cancer," in an interview. Mr. Bacile told The Journal that he raised $5
million from about 100 Jewish donors and shot the two-hour movie in California last year.
Last week, an Egyptian-American Copt known for his broadsides against Muslims drew anention to the trailer
in an Arabic-language blog post and an e-mail newsletter in English publicizing the latest publicity stunt oftbe
Florida pastor Terry Jones, reviled in the Muslim world for burning copies of the Koran. Reached by telephone
in Florida, a representative of Mr. Jones seemed unaware of the film, but hours later the pastor sent The Lede a
statement bye-mail in which he complained of the attack on the embassy in Cairo and announced plans to
sciccn the trailer for the film on Tuesday night. He said that it "reveals in a satirical fashion the life of
Muhammad."
The Coptic activist, Monis Sadek, did not respond to a request for an interview. but be is an ally of Mr. Jones
and his blog post featuies a photograph of the two men at a tiny. anti-Islam protest outside the White House in
June. Later. be told The Associated Press that be planned screenings of the film.
Although Mr. Sadek never claimed in rus e-mail promoting Mr. Jones to have produced the movie - which
dramatizes the life: of Muhammad, incorporating scenes based on slurs about him that are often repeated by
lslamophobes - three days after he passed around a link to the film's trailer, a Cairo newspaper reported that the
leader of an Egyplian political party had "denounced the production of the film with the participation of
vengeful Copts: 8()COmpanjed by the extremist priest Terry Jones."
The same day. a scene from the film - in which an actor playing a buffoonish caricature of the prophet
Muhammad caBs a donkey "the first Muslim animal" - was broadcast on the Egyptian television channel AJNas by the host Sheikh Khalcd Abdalla.
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Last year, the Egyptian-Britishjournalist and blogger Sarah Carr wrote) "Sheikh KhaJed Abdalla is part of a
sc~ool of particularly shrill religious demagogues who turn every possible event into an attack on lslam." She
added that Sheikh Khaled regularly attacked Egypt's Coptic Christian community.
The Egyptian news media reports appear to have drawn much more attention to the obscure film trailer, which
was posted on YOIllTube by someone using the name Sam Bacile who failed to respond to a request for
comment on Tuesday.
As Menna Alaa reported for The Egypt Independent, photographs and video posted online showed the
protesters at the embassy in Cairo on Tuesday ripping the American flag apart and raising a blackjihadist flag
with.e words, "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his IY!cssenger."
The Cairene blogger who writes as Zein<?bia reported there were "also pro-AI Qaeda chants wUortunately,"
which was particularly striking on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11,2001, terrorist attacks in the United
States.
Mostafa Hussein, a psychiatrist and blogger. pointed to a photograph that showed that the protesters had also
scrawled the nan1: Osama bin Laden on a sign outside the embassy_
Ben Laden written on US embassy sign. Yeah right you are protesting an insult to [slam. http://t.co/vhKEsoTt
Ivia@Mad_Darsb
- Mostafa Hussein (@moftasa) 11 Sep 12

ZeiDobia also reported lOat confusion about the origins of the film was so general that one group of
fundamentalist Muslims was "calling for another huge protest at the embassy of Netherlands. demanding its
closure because th.e Dutch government is producing an insult film against Islam:" Dutch diplomats responded
with a statement d.enying these claims, she noted.
The Egyptian blogger who writes as The Big Pharaoh noted that one sign wielded by a protester outside the
American embassy in Cairo even called for "the expulsion of Coptic Diaspora from Egypt."
A protester demar:nding the expulsion of Coptic Diaspora from Egypt LOL http://t.co/XlITvPqc
- The Big Pharaoh I@TheBigPharaoh) II Sep 12
In response to the protests, diplomats from the besieged compound said in a statement: "The Embassy of the
United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to bun the religious feelings of
Muslims - as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions." Later, the embassy's official Twitter feed
condemned both lhe provocative film and the attack on the compound.
3) Sorry, but neither breaches of our compound or angry messages wiU dissuade us from defending freedom of
speech AND critidzing bigotry
- US Embassy Cairo I@USEmbassyCairo) II Sep 12
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:46 PM
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Joseph E (S): S_SpeciaIAssistants; Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick F; Mills, Cheryl 0 ;
Sloat, Amanda L
Zeya, Uzra S; Lakhdhir, Kamala S; NEA-Staff-Assistants-Dl; McFarland, David C; Hicks,
Gregory N; Maxwell, Raymond 0 ; Seche, Stephen A; Schmierer, Richard J; Dibble, Elizabeth
L; Toiv, Nora F; NEA-liBYADESK; NEA-OAS-DL; Sidereas, Evyenia; Gordon, Philip H; Nolan.
Edwin R: Jones, Beth E
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Aujali said the people of libya are shocked by the attacks and deeply saddened by the loss of Chris Stevens: "'He is the
man of libya .... He :iaid he fervently hopes that this attack will not affett the relations between our two countries, The
Ubyans sincerely appreciate what the United States has done and is doing in libya.
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sent: Wednesday, September 12, 20129:51 AM
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S_SpecialAssistants; Sullivan, Jacob J; Kennedy, Patrick Fi Mills, Oieryl 0; Sloat, Amanda L
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To: Nuland, Victoria Jj Randolph, Lawrence M; Bums, William J; Sherman, Wendy R; tJlaananus, Joseph E (5);
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Thursday. September 13. 20126:03 AM
Ryu, Rexon Y; Din, Susan W; TRIPOLI EXEC; Mills, Cheryl 0 ; Toiv, Nora F; Laszczych ,
Joanne; Sullivan, Jacob J; Valliani. Amifa; 'Greg Hicks'
SES-O: SES-Q_SWO: SES-Q_OS
FW; LIBYA SVTe: Matrix on Outreach in Response to Benghazi Attacks (U)
Matrix of Engagement post Benghazi Attack.docx; Statements on Benghazi Attack.docx;
IRUSA POTUS.PDF; Press Release_Condemnation of Riot Killings_Vldeo_ 9-12-2012.pdf;
National Protection Against VIOlence Committee Statement on passing of Chris Stevens,pdf
Colleagues,
Please find attachl~d the following documents for the 0715 libya svrc. Hard copies will also be made available In the
SVTCroom.
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Francisco Perez
Watch Officer
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Outreach in Response to Benghazi Attacks
State Ops,
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Subject: UBYA S\ITC: Matrix on Outreach in Response to Benghazi Attacks
Per our phone cons, here is the information for 13 SEP, 0715 libya SVTC for your principles, Please let WHSR know if
you have any questions.
As discussed durin,g the 9/121400 Ubya SVTC, here is a list of current USG efforts to engage religious/community groups
and others with the specific goal of encouraging public statements that (1) denounce the attack and/or 12) make It clear
that the film does not reflect America. Please note that this list does not capture the totality of the USG's engagement
and public affairs E!fforts following the attack in Benghazi. Also attached is a compilation of positive statements from
community and re"igious organizations.
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RE: Quick Summary of POTUS Calls to Presidents of Libya and Egypt
Are you guys getting pinged from reporters on morning shows re : Yemen?
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Thanks Denis.
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RE: Amb Cunningham statement
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Subject: RE: Amb CUnningham statement
Jake:
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Statement by Ambassador to Afghanistan James 8. Cunningham

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Sent: Thursday, SeptEmber 13, 2012 9:55 AM

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Eileen and laura, Amb. Cunningham wants this statement out as soon as possible. He has cleared .
Statement by Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham
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Jake and Amira:
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Subject:-Statement on Woods and Doherty
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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON

Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty
The attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, libya on Tuesday claimed the lives of four Americans. Yesterday, I spoke
about two: Ambas~)3dor Chris Stevens and Information Management Officer Sean Smith. Today, we also recognize the
two personnel security contractors who died helping protect their colleagues. Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty
were both decorated military veterans who served our country with honor and distinction. Our thoughts, prayers, and
deepest gratitude are with their families and frie nds. The United States could not carry on the critlcal'work of diplomacy
around the world without the service and sacrifice of brave people like Tyrone and Glen .
Tyrone began worl' with the State Department in 2010. His friends and colleagues called him "Rone," and they reHed on
his courage and ski'll, honed over two decades as a Navy SEAL. In unifonn, he served multiple tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan . At the State Department, he protected American diplomats and development experts in dangerous posts
from Central America to the Middle East. He had the hands of a healer as well as the arm of a warrior, earning
dIstinction as a registered nurse and certified paramedic. All our hearts go out to Tyrone's wife Dorothy and his three
sons, Tyrone Jr., Hunter, and Kai, who was born just a few months ago.
We also grieve for Glen Doherty, called Bub, and his famity: his father Bernard. his mother Barbara, his brother Gregory~
and his sister Kathleen. Since 2004, Glen served as an lndispensible member of our State Department team . He was
also a former Navy SEAL and an experienced paramedic. And he put his life on the line many times, protecting
Americans in Iraq, .Afghanistan, and other hotspots. In the end, he died the way he lived - with selfless honor and
unstinting valor.
We condemn the attack that took the lives of these heroes in the strongest terms, and we are taking additional steps to
safeguard American embassies, consulates, and citizens around the world. This violence should shock the conscience of
people of all faiths and traditions. We appreciate the statements of support that have poured In from across the region
and beyond. People of conscience and goodwill everywhere must stand together in these difficult days against violence,
hate, and division .
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I am enormously p.roud of the men and women who risk their lives every day in the service of this Department, our
country and our va lues. They help make the United States the greatest force for peace, progress and human dignity that
the wond has ever known. We honor the memory of our fallen colleagues by continuing their work and carrying on the
best traditions of a bold and generous nation.
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Statement by Sec:reta ry Cli nton on the Deaths of Tyrone S. Woods an d Glen A. Do herty
The attack on our dipl omatic post In Benghazi, Libya on Tuesday claimed the lives of four
Americans. YestE!rday, I spoke about two : Ambassador Chris Stevens and Information Management
Officer Sean Smith. Today. we also recognize the two security personnel who died helping protect their
colleagues. Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty were both decorated military veterans who served our
country with honor and distinction. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest gratitude are with their families
and friends. Our embassies could not carry on our critical work around the world without the service and
sacrifice of brave people like Tyrone and Glen.
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Tyrone's friends and colleagues called him "Rone," and they relied on his courage and skill, honed over
two decades as;~ Navy SEAL. In uniform, he served multiple tours in Iraq and AfghanIstan. Since 2010,
he protected American diplomatic personnel in dangerous posts from Central America to the Middle
East. He had th'e hands of a healer as well as the arm of a warrior, earning distinction as a registered
nurse and certified paramedic. All our hearts go out to Tyrone's wife Dorothy and his three sons, Tyrone
Jr., Hunter, and Kal, who was born just a few months ago.
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brother Gregory J and his sister Kathleen. Glen was also a former Navy SEAL and an experienced
paramedic. And he put his life on the line many times, protecting Americans In Iraq, Afghanistan, and
other hotspots. In the end, he died the way he lived - with selfless honor and unstinting valor.
We condemn thE! attack that took the lives of these heroes in the strongest terms, and we are taking
additional steps to safeguard American embassies, consulates, and citizens around the world. This
violence should :shock the conscience of people of all faiths and traditions. We appreciate the statements
of support that have poured in from across the region and beyond . People of conscience and goodwill
everywhere musit stand together In these difficult days against violence, hate, and division.
I am enormouslv proud of the men and women who risk their lives every day in the service of our country
and our values. They help make the United States the greatest force for peace, progress, and human
dignity that the 'world has ever known. We honor the memory of our fallen colleagues by continuing their
work and carrying on the best traditfons of a bold and generous nation.
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Revealed: inside story orus envoy's assassimuion
Exclusive: America 'was warned of embassy Illtack hul did nothing'
Kim Scngupta
Ftiday. 14 September 2012
The killings of the US ambassador to Libya and three of his staff were likely to have been the result of a serious and continuing
seauity breach, The Independent can reveal.
American officials bel ieve the attack was planned. but Chris Stevens had been back in the COWItry only a short while and the details of
his visit 10 Benghazi, where he and his stalT died, were meant to be confidential.
The US administnlion is now f<King a crisis in Libya. Sensitive documents have Bone missing from the cOn!lulate in Benghazi and the
supposedly secret location of the "safe house" in the city, where the staff had retreated, came under sustained momsr anaclc. Other
such refuges across the country are no longer deemed "safe".
.
Some of the missing papers from the consulate are said 10 list names of Libyans who art working with Americans.. putting them
potentially at risk from extremist groups, while some of the other documents are said to relate to oil contracts.
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According 10 senior dipklmlUic sources, the US State Oepanmenl had credible infonnalion 48 hours before mobs charged the
consulate in BenghazI, and tbe embassy in Cairo, that American missions may be targeted. but no warnings were given for diplomats
to go on high alen and "lockdown", under which movement is se~erely restricted.
Mr Stevens had been on 8 visit to Gennany, Austria and Sweden and had just returned to Libya when the Scnghazi trip look. place
with the US embassy's security staff deciding that the bip could be undertaken safely.
Eight AmeriQms. SOnle from the military, wert wounded in the attack wh;ch claimed the lives of Mr Stevens, Sean Smith. an
information officer, and two US Marines. All staff from Benghazi have now been moved to the capital, Tripoli, and those whose work
is decmed to be non-ci!Senliai may be flown OUI of Libya
In the meantime a MZlrine Corps FAST Anti-Terrorism ReactiOn Team has already arrived in the country from a base in Spain .00
other personnel an: believed to be on the way. Additional units have been put 00 standby to move to other states where their presence
may be. needed in the outbn:ak of antjAmerican fury triggered by publkity about a film which demeaned the Prophet MoIwned
A mob of several hundmt stormed the US embassy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa yesterday. Other missions which have boen put on
special alert include almost alllhose in the Middle East, as we1lti in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Annenia, Burundi and Zambia.
Senior officials are in,~asingly convinced, however. that the ferocious nature of the Benghazi attack. in which rocketpropelled
grenades were used. iDdicite.d i1 was not the m;ul1 of spontanCOWI anger due to the video, c:alJe.d lnnocence or Muslims. Patrick
Kennedy, UnderSecretary at the State Department, said he was convinced the assault was planned due to its extensive nature and the
proliferation of weapcm5.
There is growing belil~fthat the attack was in revenge for the killing in a drone strike in Pakistan of Mohammed Hassan Qaed. an aiOs'KIa operative who was, as his nom.de-guerre Abu Yahya alLibi suggests, from Libya, and timed for the anniversary of the \1
September attacks.
Senator Bill Nelson. a member of the Senate intelligence Committcc, said: -I 8m asking my colleagues on the committee to
IflJlttediately investigate what role alQa'ida or its affiliates may have played in the attack and to take appropriate acnon. ~
According to secwity SOW'CeS the consulate had been given a "health check- in preparation for any violence connected to the 9111
anniversary. In the eV1~m. the perimeter wu breached within 15 minutes of an angry crowd starting to attack it at around 10pm on
Tuesday night There was, according 10 wimesses. little defence put up by the 30 or more local guards meant to protect the staff. Ali
Felori, a 59year.ald IICCOUDtanl who lives near by, said: ~ security people just alllU away and the people in charge were. the
young men with guns and bombs.-
Wissam Buhmeid, the commander of the Tripoli govemmentsanctioned Libya's Shield Brigade. effectively a police force for
Benghazi, maintained that it was anger over the Mohamed video which made the guards abandon their post. "There were definitely
people from the securiity forces who let the attack happen because they were themselves otTended by the film ; they would absolutely
pul their loyalty to the Prophct over the consulatc. The deaths art a1l nothing compared to insulting the Prophet"
Mr Stevens, it is believed, was left in the building by the rest or the staffafter they railed to rmd him in den!C smoke caused by 8 blaze
which had engulfed the building. He was discovered lying unconscious by 10Cl!'1 people and taken to a hospital. the Benghazi Medical
Centn:, where, according to a doctor, Ziad Abu Ziad, he died from smoke inhalation.
An eightstrong American rt:Scue team was sent from Tripoli and faken by troops under Captain rathi a1~ Obeidi, of the Februaiy 17
Brigade, to the sC(:rct !Iafe bouse to extract around 40 US staff. The building then came under fire from heavy weapons. "I don't know
bow they found the p~Ke to carry out the attack. It was planned, the accuracy with which the monars hit WI was too good for any
ordinary ~volutionar)l:s, " said Captain Obeidi. -It began to rain down on us, about six mortars fell directly on the path to the villa."
Libyan reinforcements evenrually arrived. and the attack ended. News had arrived of Mr Stevens, and his body was picked up from the
hospital and taken back to Tripoli with the other dead and the SUJ'\livon.
Mr Stevens' mother, Mary Commanday, spoke of her son yesterday. "He did love what he did, and he did a very good Job with il. He
could have done a lot or other things, ~ut this was his passion. I have a hole in my hean, .. she said.
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Revealed: inside story orus envoy's assassination
Exclusive: America 'was warned of embassy attack bUI did nothiog'
Kim Seogupta
Friday, 14 September 2012
The killings of the US ambassador to Libya and three orb!s staff were likely to have been the result of a .serious and continuing
security brtach. The I ndependent can reveal.
American
officials believe the attack was planned. but Chris Stevens had been back in the country onty a short while and the details of
his visit 10 Benghazi, 'Where he and his staff died, were meant to be confidential.
TIlt ,US administration is now facing a crisis in Libya Sensitive documents have: gone missing from the consulate in Benghazi and the
supposedly secret locution orthc "safe house" in the city. where the staff had retreated, came WIder sustained mortar attack. Other
such refuges 3Cl'OS5 the COWltry are no longer deemed "safe",

Some of the missing papers from the consulate are said to list names of Libyans who are working with Americans, putting them
potentially at risk from extremist groups, while some of the other documents are said to relate to 0;1 contracts.
According (0 senior diplomatic sources, the US Stale Department had credible information 48 bours before mobs cllarged the
consulate in Benghazi, and the embassy in Cairo, that American missions may be targeted, but no warnings were given for diplomats
to go on high alert and ~ Iockdown", under which movement is severely restricted.
Mr Steven.1 had been on a visit to Gennany, Austria and Sweden and had just rtttulled to Libya when the Benghazi trip took place
with the US embassy's security staff deciding that the trip could be undenaken safely.
Eight Americans, some from the military, were wounded in the attack which claimed the lives of Mr Stevens, Sean Smith, an
iilfOrmll.tion officer, atlld two US Marines. All staff" from Benghazi have now been moved to the capital, Tripoli, and those whose work
is deemed to be non-el>Sential may be nown out of libya.
tn the meantime a Marine Corps FAST Anti-Terrorism Reaction Team has alread)' arrived in the country from 8 base in S~in and
other personnel are believed to be: on the way. Additional units have been put on standby to move to other states whert their presmce
may be needed in the Outbreak oCanti-American fury triggered by publicity about II. film which demeaned the Prophet Mohamed.
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A mob of several hundred stormed the US embassy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa yesterday. Other missions which have been put on
special alen include almost all those in lhe Middle East. as well as in Pakistan, Afghanistan. Armenia, Burundi and Zambia.
Senior officials are incrc&5ingly con~ccd, however, that the ferocious nature of the Benghazi attack, in which rocket-propelled
grenades were used, indicated it was not the result of spontaneous anger due to the video, called Innocence of Muslims. Patrick
Kennedy. Uoder-Secr'etary at the State Oepamnent. said he was convinced the assault was planned due to its extensive narure and the
proliferation of weapons.
There is growing belilCfthat the attack was in revenge for the killing in a drone strike in Pakistan of Mohammed Hassan Qaed. an al
Qa'ida openltive who was, as his oom-de-guerre Abu Yahya al-Libi suggests, from Libya. and timed forthe anniversary oflhe II
Se~ember attad(J.
Senator Bill Nelson. a member of the Senate Intelligence: Cornminee, saKi: "I am asking m)' colleagues on the committee: to
immediately investigate what role aJ-Qa'lda or its affiliates may have played in the anack and to take appropriate action. ~
According 10 securit)' SO~ the consulate had been given a "health ch~k~ in preparation for any violence connected TO the 9/ 11
anniversary. In the ev,ent, the perimeter was breached within IS minutes of an angry crowd starting to attack it at around IOpm on
Tuesday night There was, acc;ording to witnesses, little defence put up by the 30 or mort loeaJ guards meant 10 protect the staff. Ali
Feton. a 59-year-old IICCOuntant who Uves near by, saki; "'The .securiry people just all ran away and the people in charge were the
)'oung men with guns and bombs."
Wissam Buhmcid, thelcommander of the Tripoli government-sanctioned Libya'S Shield Brigade, effectively a police force for
fknghazi, maintained that it was anger over the Mohamed video which made the guards abandon their post. "There were definitely
people from the security forces who let the attack happen because they were themselves offended by the film; they would absolutely
put their loyalty to thfl Prophet over the consulale. The deaths are all nothing compared to insulting the Prophet."
Mr Stevens, it is believed, W8! left in the building b)' the rest of the staff after they failed to find him in dense smoke caused by a blaze
whjch had engulfed the building. He was discovered lying unconscious by local people and taken to a hospital. the Benghazi Medical
Centre., where, according to a doctor, Ziad Abu Ziad. be: died from smoke inhalation.
An eight-strong American rescue team was sent from Tripoli and laken b), troops under Captain Fathi al Obeidi, of the February 17
Brigade, to the secret lsafe house to extraet around 40 US staff. The building then c.ame under fue from heavy weapons. "I don't know
how they found the place to carry out the anack.. It was planned, the accuracy with which the mortars hit us was too good for any
ordinary revolutionaries," said Captain Obeidi. "It began to rain down on us, about six mortars feU directly on the path to the villa.."
Lib)'8.ll reinforcement.. eventuall)' arrived, and the attack ended. News had arrived ofM! SteVens, and .his body was picked up from the
hospital and taken back to Tripoli with the other dead and the survivon.
Mr Stevens' mother. Mary Commanday, spoke of her son yesterday. "He did love what he did, and he did a very good job with it. He
could have done a lot of other things, hut this was his passion. I have a hole in m)' heart, ~ she said.
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SUbject: RE: AcadE,my/Ubya
From: Nuland, Vk:b)ria J

Friday, September 14, 2012 11:52 AM
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From: Michael Hastings [majlto:mhastlngs@gmajl,coml

Sent: Friday, Sepu""ber 14, 2012 11:06 AM
To: Nutand, Victorii' J
SUbJect: Re: Request for comment, urgent
Hi Victoria:
Thanks for getting back to me. Here's what former UNlRomney spokersperson Ric GreneJl said last night on
Piers Morgan:
"And I was talking tet some fofks today Inside the State Department. And they told me that
the security firm - it':s called Academy. H's the fOl1Tls1ty known finn
of blackwater. Acacklmy was actually set to go in and provide security for the
ambaasadot in UbyCl. They have been waiting. They'Ve done some
preliminary evaluatioos. But for two months, they have been waiting
while the State 0epcu1ment decides 10 get the paperworic righl So we
realty got to k:Iot< I think at the security situation in Ubya:
Another source confirmed this version of events for us. Academi won1 confirm or deny existence of
contract.
Just want to be "lear: you're saying what Grenell is saying is false?
Thanks again.
Michael
On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Nuiand, Victoria J <nuiandvj@state.gov> wrote:
There Is no truth to this.
From: Mlchaet Hastings (maltto:mhastfogs@Qmal1.coml

Sent: Friday, September 14,201209:44 AM
To: Nuland, VIdDria. J
Subject: Request for comment, urgent
Hi Victoria:
,
Hope this email fUlds you well. We have two sources saying that Academi (fonnerJy Blackwater) was in the
process of gening a conltact to protect diplomatic security personel in Libya However, we were told, the
contract was held I\lp due to bureaucratic red tape. Do you have any comment? Was Academi in the process of
getting a contract? Please let me know your thoughts if you have a moment.
All the bes~

Michael
Michael Hastings
BuzzFeed
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Michael Hastings
BuzzFeed
Rolling Stone
mhastings@gmail&Qffi
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Pelofsky, Eric J
RE: UNSC and Ubya
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SUbject: RE: UNSC and Ubya
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Cc: Pelofsky, Eric J
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Attacks
8y LAURIE GOODSTEIN
Published: September 12, 2012
American Muslim leaders and organizations rushed on Wednesday to condemn the attacks on American
diplomatic outposts in Libya and Em.t issuing news releases and giving interviews that seemed aimed as
much at an Amlerican audience as at Muslims overseas.
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Referring to the .American-made. anti-Muslim video at the center of the attacks. they said that no matter
how offensive the film, violence was unjustified and even un-Islamic. They stressed repeatedly that the
film did not represent Americans' attitudes toward Islam and Muslims. And they said they were appalled
that a film that they said was so clearly intended to incite hatred and anger toward the United States had
succeeded in doing so.
Imam Mohamed Magid, president of the Islamic Society of. North America, an umbrella group of
American mosques, denounced the violence at a news conference in Washington, appearing alongside a
rabbi, a Baptist minister and the Libyan ambassador to the Uruted States, Ali Aujali.
Mr. Magid said in a telephone intel'View that he and other American Muslim leaders had been contacting
Muslim scholars in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania to tell them that those who made llie film "do
not represent thl~ American people."
He said, <lThose who did this act of violence fall into the trap of the people who want them to act that way....
Representative Keith E1lison, a Democrat from Minnesota and the first Muslim to be elected to Congress,
said in a statemE~nt that the video at the center of the attacks was "amateurish and stupid'" and "deeply
offensive" - not just to Muslims, but to "anyone who respects the faith of others."'
However. he said: "People need to understand that the United States government had no role in creating
this film. In fact~ the government has condemned it and the American people have rejected it; it violates
the American value of religious tolerance."

He added: "Responding with violence is never justified. And those who think they are doing so in the
name of Islam alre wrong and ill infonned."
Salam al-Maraynti. president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, an advocacy group based in Los
Angeles, said in ,a statement: "America is our home and is home to Islam, like so many other religions.
Anyone who attempts to promote the misconception that Muslims are not integrated into America is
fomenting more fear and destructive behavior."
Rashl Alamelu Venkataraman

Health Foreign Affairs Officer (PMF)
Special Envoy to the Organilation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
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Re: S Statement re Woods & Doherty
fJust spoke to RodnE!Y - he clears
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Re: ole Statement
Subject:
thank you so much Rashad

From: Hussain, Ritshad
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Subject: FW: Ole: Statement
This email is UNCILASSIFIED.
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Sent: Wednesday"
september 12, 2012 6:33 AM
To: Hussain, Rashad

Cc: 'iktgokcen@gmall.com'
Subject: RE: UrQ{~ : Anti-Islamic Film and violence
Importance: High
Dear Rashad,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of US diplomatic staff In Benghazi. Please find below the
subject matter wh.ch Is being issued.
Regards,
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The OIC Condemns Violent Acts at American Missions in Cairo and Benghazi
The Secretary General of the Organization offslamic Cooperation, Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
strongly conde:mned the tragic killing of the US Ambassador to Libya along with three other
Consulate offidals in Benghazi. In a statement issued in Jeddah today, the OIC Secretary
General said that he was shocked by the reprehensible act which could not be condoned on any
grounds. He also expressed grave concern attack at the US Embassy in Cairo. He said the
violence that h.ad emanated from emotions aroused by a production of a film had hun the
religious sentiments of Muslims. The two incidents demonstrated serious repercussions of abuse
of freedom of ,expression that OIC had consistently been warning against. The OIC Secretary
General added that while the film was a deplorable act of incitement, resorting to violence
resulting in loss of innocent lives could not be condoned. The OIC Secretary General called for
restraint and urged the concerned law enforcing officials to take all necessary measures to bring
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the situation under control. He added that the international community could not be held
hostage to the ,"cts of extremists on either side. The Secretary General believed that the solution
could only be Cound by addressing the issues pertaining to the freedom of religion and freedom
of expression through structured international engagement and referred to the orc initiative
embodied in UI" Human Rights Council Resolution 16/ 18 and the Istanbul Process for its
consensual implementation which provide with the avenues for such engagement.
Jeddah, 12 September 2012
From: Hussain, Rashad (maltto:HussainR@state.goy]

To: Ufuk Gokcen; Cenk Ural
Subject: Urgent: Anti-Islamic Aim and VIolence
Ambassador Gokcen and (enlc.
, hope you are doing well. I am sure you are considering putting out a statement on the film and the related violence. In
addition to the condemnation of the disgusting depictions, it will be important to emphasize the need to respond in a
way that is consistl!nt with Islamic principles, i.e., not engaging in violence and taking innocent life. We are concerned
about violence that could spread across the region, particularly on Friday after prayers. Thanks for your attention to
this and I took forward to catching up with you by phone as well.
Rashad
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
Mills. Cheryl D
'Rhodes, Benjamin J. '; 'McDonough, Denis R.'
Relnes, Philippe I; Nuland, VICtoria J ; Sullivan, Jacob J
DRAFT STATEMENT NO CONFIRMATION ON HIS DEATH SO THIS IS CLOSE HOLD
AND ANTICIPATORY
Ben/Denis
FYI
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Sent: Wednesday, Sepb!mber 12, 2012 12:46 AM

To: Nuland, Vidon.a J; Sullivan, Jacob J
Cc: Reines, PhlllpPl~ I
SUbject! RE: Statf!ment on Olris - REVISED AND AWAITING PIR'S SUGGESTED EDIT

September 12,2012
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Mills, Cheryl 0
Mills, Chery{ 0 ; Nutand, Victoria J; Reines, Philippe I: Kennedy, Patrick F; Mull, Stephen 0;
Sullivan. Jacob J ; Jones, Beth E
RE: Statement on Chris
+ Beth
From: Mills, Chel)~ 0
Sent: Wednesday" September 12, 2012 12:22 AM
To: Nuland, Victoria J; Reines, PhIHppe I; Kennedy, Patrick F; Mull, Stephen 0; Sullivan, Jamb J
Cc: Mills, Cheryl 0
Subject: Statement on Chris
Guys - we do not !have confirmation of what happened to Chris. But we have prepared the below just in case. Please
revIew and give CClmments.

September 12,2012
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 11 :53 AM
Mills, Cheryl 0
FW: Cairo Condemnation - Final
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Sent: Tuesday. 5<!pM1ber 11. 2012 1:31 PM
To: Smith. Dana S (PA)
SUbject: FW: Cairo Condemnation Final
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To: Schwartz, larry; Ranz, David J; Sievers, Marc Ji UnfieId, Dam E; Say$es, Ambrose G; NEA-Press--Dl; NEA-Egypt;
Shea, Peter T
Cc: Mitchell, Andn~ B
SUbject: RE: Cairo Condemnatton - Final
All,
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Aaron D. Snipe
Spokesperson
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
2201 C Street NW
Room 6250
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U.s. Department of Slate
DC. 20520
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Cc: Mitchell, AndrE!W B
Subject: Cairo Condemnation - Anal
Importance: High
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From:
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11 :53 PM
Milts, Cheryl D
Re: Chris Smith
Sent:
To: Subject:
Great. Chris was the best of us, so I know you will make it beautifuL
Original Message -
From; Mills, Cheryl D
Sent: Tuesday, September 11. 201211:50 PM

To : Nuland, Victoria J
Subject: RE: Chris Smith
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Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 .11:44 PM

To: Nuland, Victoria)
Subject: RE : Chris Smith
Taking 5 off
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Sent: Tuesday. September 11.201211:44 PM
To: 'HOR22 @clint,onemaiJ.com'jSullivan.JacobJj Mills, Cheryl D

Subject: Re: Chris Smith
We need to tk family's druthers, If they are OK, we should p\lt something out from you tonight.
Also, everyone will assume the first statement was about Chris so we need to make clear this is a second death and/or
name both.
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Sent Tuesdav. September 11, 2012 11:37 PM
To: Sullivan, Jacob J; Mills, Cheryl 0; Nuland, Victoria J
~heryl
told me the Ubvans confirmed his death . Should we announce tonight or wait until morning?
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AabmnteS@Yo/Orldbank.org
Mills, Cheryl 0; Adams, Thomas C; whitep@state.gov
Htuluy@worldbank.org; aleyton@wortclbank.org; Mkeane1@wor1dbank.org;
Ondikumana@wortdbank.org
Sincere condolences
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To;
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Subject'
Cherryt, Tom. Pannela,
Hasan Tuluy, myself and the we team are devastated with the news of the assassinabon of the US Ambassador to
lybia
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of )'ou.
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Alu3ndre V. Abrantes
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USA
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From:
Sent
Mifls, Cheryl D
Tuesday, September 11. 2012 7:03 PM
To:
Mull, Stephen 0: Kennedy. Patrick F; Boswell, Eric J
Subject:
RE: Forensics leam to Benghazi
Thank you

To: Kennedy, Patrick F; Mills, Cheryl Di Boswell, EricJ
SUbJect: Forensics Team to Benghazi
Per Cheryl's request to me j ust now to ascertain whether we could arrange for a forensics team to make it to Benghazi
as soon as possib>ie to investigate the bumed building and possibly search for any remains, we're reaching out to FBI
Ops to ask whether they would have any such resources to do so. Will report back.
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From:
Mills, Cheryl 0
Sent:
Tuesday. September 11, 201211 :39 PM

'H'; Sullivan. Jacob J; Nuland, VICtoria J
RE: Chris Smith
To:
Subject:
We are awaiting formal confirmation from our team. We
are drafting a statement while we wait.
---Original MessageFrom: H (mailto:HDR22@clintonemaiLcom]

Sent: Tuesday, September 11,201211:38 PM
To : Sullivan, Jacob J; Mills, Cheryl 0; Nuland, Victoria J

Cheryl told me the Libyans confirmed his death. Should we announce tonight or walt until morning?
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From:
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Sent:
Wednesday. September 12, 2012 12:12 AM

'McDonough, Denis R. '
we're pulling everyone out of Benghazi
To:
Subject:
Starting shortly.
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From:
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Subject:
Mills, Cheryl D
Thursday. September 13, 2012 8:09 PM
Mills, Cheryl 0
FW: American Killed in Ubya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons
FriHn: Toiv, Nora F
Sent: Thur5day. September 13, 2012 7:29 PM

To: Mills. Oleryl 0
Subject: American Killed In Ubya Was on Intel Mission to Track Weapons

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/glen-<tOherty-navv-seal-killed-libya-intel-mission/story?id:17229037
Bitly: httc:Uabcn.wsJUPDZ9Y
American Killed in Libya Was on Intel Mission to TrackWeapons

Before Death, Ex-8EAL Glen Doherty Told ABC News He Helped Round Up Dangerous
Shouider-FlredRockets
By LEE FERRAN
Sepl13.2012
ODe of the Americans killed alongside Ambassador Christopher Stevens in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic
mission in Ubya Tuesday told ABC News before his death that he was working with the State Department
on an intelligence mission to round up dangerous weapons in the war-torn nation .
In an interview with ABC News last month, Glen Doherty, a 42-year-old former Navy SEAL who worked as
a contractor wilh the State Department, said he personally went into the field to track down so-called
MANPADS. shoulder-fired surface-ta-air missiles, and destroy them. After the fall of dictator ~oammar
Gadhafi last year, the State Department launched a mission to round up thousands of MANPADS that may
have been looted from military installations across the oounoy. U.S. officials previously told ABC
~ they were concerned the MANPADS could fall into the hands of terrorists. creating a threat to
commercial airliners.
READ: Nightmare in libua: 1110usands ,QfSurface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For

Doherty said that he traveled throughout Libya chasing reports oCthe weapons and once they were found,
his team would destroy them on the spot by bashing them with hammers or repeatedly running them over
with their vehicles. When ABC News spoke to Doherty in late August, he was enjoying a short time olfin
California before heading back to Libya just days ago.
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The State Department declined to comment on Dohcrt:is involvement in the MANPADS program, but
pointed to a previous statement from State Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Andrew
Shapiro in whic:h he said the department W-dS looking at "every possible tool to mitigate the threat."
According to military records provided to ABC News, Doherty joined the Navy in 1996 and was a combat
medic and a dec:orated member of the elite SEAL teams by the time he left active duty in 2004 He's
described in glowing terms as a top-tier SEAL and better friend in the book "The Red Circle)" written by
Doherty's longtime friend and SEAL sniper sc:hool partner, Brandon Webb.
"Glen was a superb and respected operator. a true quiet professi~nal." Webb told ABC Ne'f\lS today. "Don't
feel sony for him, be wouldn't have it. He died serving with men he respected. protecting the freedoms we
enjoy as Americ:ans and doing something he loved . He was my best friend and one of the finest human
beings I've ever known ."
Doherty's mother. Barbara, told ABC Hews' Boston affiliate WCYB she had been notified of her son's death
late Wednesday.
"He was the most wonderful person." she said. "We are aU in pain and suffering."
Ambassador Su:vens and State Department information management officer Sean Smith were killed in the
first wave of attacks in Benghazi when the building they were in was set on fire around 10 p.m. Jocal time
Tuesday, a senior administration official told reporters. Doherty was apparently one of two other
Americans who were killed in a firelight nearly two hours later, while the facility was still under attack.
The State Depaltment has not officially released the names of those Americans.
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From:
Yousef AI 01aiba <otaiba7@hotmall.com>
Sent:
To:

SulUvan. Jacob J ; Abedin, Hums
FW: UAE condemns attack on US Consulate in Benghazi
Subject:
From: English Edit <enoedlt@wam,ae>

Date: September 13, 2012 12:16:37 AM GMT+04:00
To: Ibrahim AIAbed <alabed@wam.ae>
SUbject: UAE condemns attack on US Consulate In Benghazi
ABU DHB.A.I: The United Arab Emirates condemns In the strongest terms the terrorist attack on the U.S.
Consulate in Benghazi, Ubya, resulting In the deaths of four U.S Ambassador John Olristopher Stevens
and a nurnber of employees d the Consulate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement today.
The statement called on the Ubyan govemment to str1ctty abkte by all the terms of 1961 VIenna
ConventiOn on Oiplomatic Relations which, In Its articles No. 22 and 29 in particular, regulate, aapkwnatlc
Immunities and practices, and caU for protection of dipbmatk missions by hosting states.
The Ministry r::I Foreign Affairs also called for transparent and extensive investigations Into the attack. In
order to bring perpetrators to Justice.
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From:
Sullrvan, Stephanie S
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Tuesday. September 1" 2012 11 :56 PM

Nides, Thomas R; Holtsnider, James W
FW: (SeU) UPDATE: Fresh attacks in Benghazi
Importance:
High
CIa.alflc;:aUon:
SensltfvityCod.,:
UNCLASSIFIED
SMARTCategol,),:
Working
Sensitive
11:41 pm fro.m OS Command Center In Washington:

Per TelCaJl with RSO in Benghazi. Their current s helter location is now under attack by mortar
fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff.
Update to follow.
t;rom: Mull, Stephen 0
Sent: Tuesday, September 11,2012 1t :S<! PM

To: Kennedy, Patrk.i: F; Jones, Beth E; Dibble, EI1zabeth L; Mills, Oleryf 0; Nuland, VIdoria J; Sullivan, Stephanie 5;
Sullivan, Jacob J; Zefa, Uzra S; Sherman, Wendy R; Austin-Ferguson, Kathleen T
Subject: FW: (SBU) UPDATE: Benghazi
Imporblnce: High
FYI, fre sh attacks on Benghazi
From: Fullerton, T Barry
Sent: Tuesday, :September It, 2012 23:51 PM
To:SES_D~Dep~
Cc: SES-Q_SWO
Subject: FW: (SBU) UPDATE: Benghazi
Ambassador Mull : Please see update from RSO Benghazi below. We are also preparing an alert now.
From: OS Command Center
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 201 2 11:11 PM

To: SES<)
Cc: DS Command Center; DSCCj1anagemenLTeam
Subject: (SBU) UPDATE: Benghaz;
ALCON:
The DS Command Center is sharing the {ollowft1!J event information for your situational owareness. Please contact the
DS Command Center directly far any follow-up requests for information.
Per TelCaIl with RSO in Benghazi. Their current shelter location is
DOW
under attack by mortar
fire. Three to four rounds have impacted on their location. There are new injuries to COM staff.
Update to foll iow.
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This;s an initial incident report from the DS Command Center. The information contained in this report is provided
only for immediate situational awareness. Additional reports may follow, updating and correcting information, iJ
necessary. Please protect accordingly.
DS Command CerJter
SBU
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From:
Megan Rooney <megrooney@gmail.com>
Sent:
To:

Mills, Chef)'1 0; Reines, Philippe I: Nuland, VIctoria J : Nides, Thomas R; Sherman, Wendy R;
Bums, WiUiam J ; Sullivan, Jacob J; Hussain, Rashad
SctrNerin, Danie! S; Benaim, Daniel; Rooney, Megan
draft of Secretary's on-eamera statement on Ubya attacks
benghazi statement master v1 .docx
Cc:
SUbJect:
Attachments:
Hey folksAttached is a draft of a statement for the Secretary to deliver on camera tomorrow about the events in
Libya. This is distinct from the wrilten statement to go out firnt thing in the morning. There are a few loose
ends, includin,g the numbers of people killed. We'd appreciate any and all edits as soon as possible.
Thanks
Megan, Dan, Dan and Jake
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From:
HoItsnider, James W
Sent:
To:
Cc:
SUbject:

Nides, Thomas R
Sullivan, Stephanie S; Goodman, Jared E
Fw: Update 8: Second Evacuee Flight Is Wheels-Down In Tripoli
(SaUl
From : OpsAlert@state.gov(mallto:Ops.'Jert@state.gov]
Sent: Wednesdal', SeptEmber 12, 2012 05:43 AM
To: Milner, Christie E; SES_DutyDeputies; S_SpecialAsslstantsi 0(8); D(N); Pi Ops_Targete(CAlerts_~Dl; PA FO Group;
Operations Cente,; Ops_Targetedflerts_S-<S-O_DL; SEHlne_Only; Ops]argeted_Alerts_DS_DL; #whsr@nss.eop.gov
<#whsr@nss.eop',gov>; harry.b.harris.mil@mail.mU <harry.b,harris,mU@mail,mil>; Benghazi Update;
Ops_Targeted--"k'rts_~DL; C; Ops_Targete<UJerts_CSO_DL; CTJrontOfflce; D(B)/MEr; MDGHR Front Office; DRL
fO-OL; sJoc@ic.tbl.gov<siOc@lc.fbi.gov>; H_SeniorStaff; Ops_Targete<:LAlerts_INl_Dl; INR-STAFFERi INR-Watch;
l.egal-ops-Alert-DL; M_staff; Ops_Targeted_Alerts_NEA....Dl ; OBO-Spedal Assistants-el; PM-Alerts-OL; NEA-SEMEP-Dl; A
Front Office
Cc: Ops_Targete<tAIerts_DS_Dl; #whsr@nss.eop.gov <#whsr@nss.eop.gov>
Subject: Update 8: Second Evacuee Flight Is Wheels-Down In Tripoli (SBU)
(S8D) Embassy Tripoli reports the second group of evacuees arrived in Tripoli from Benghazi. No COM
personnel remain in Benghazi.
From: OpsAlert@state.gov
Sent: Wednesda,y, September 12,20124:04 AM
To: MilnerCE@lstate.gov; SES_DutyDeputies@State.gov; S_SpecialAssistants@state.gov; D-B@State.gov;DN@State.gov; poffice@State.gov; OpsJ aTgeted _Alerts_ R_DL@state.gov; PAFOGroup@State.gov;
OperationsCent<:r@State.gov; Ops_Targeted_Alerts_ S_ES-O_DL@State.gov; SES-Line_ Only@state.gov;
Ops_TaTgeted_IUerts_DS_DL@State.gov; #whsr@nss.eop.gov; harry.b.harris.mil@mail.mil;
BenghaziUpdate@state.gov; Ops_Targeted_Alerts_ CA_ DL@state.gov; COffice@State.gov;

Ops_Targeted_Alerts_CSO_ DL@State.gov; cr_FrontOffice@Statc.gov; DB _ MET@state.gov;
MDGHRFrontOffice@State.gov; (DNI. ROC Watch@dni.gov; DNIROC. Watch@newton.pentagoll.miI);
DRL-FO-DL@State.gov; sioC@ic.fbi.gov; H_SeniorStaff@state.gov;
Ops_Targeted jUerts_INL_ DL@state.gov; INR STAFFER@State.gov; INR Watch@State.gov; Leg,IOps

Alert-DL@State,.gov; M_ Staff@State.gov; OpsJargeted_Alerts_NEA_ DL@state.gov; OBO
SpeciaiAssistants-DL@Statc.gov; PMAlertS@State.gov; NEASEMEPDL@State.gov; Afront@State.gov
CC: OpsJ argeled_Alerts_OS_ DL@State.gov; #whsr@nss.eop.gov
SUbject: Updat" 7: All Remaining Evacuees Departing Benghazi ERT Tripoli (SBU)
(SBU) OS Command reports all remaining COM personnel. including the deceased, have been loaded into 8
Libyan Air Faroe flight in Benghazi and are en route to the airport in Tripoli.
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From: OpsAlert@State.gov
Seot: Wednesduy, September 12,20123:33 AM
To: MilnerCE@state.gov; SES_DutyDeputies@State.gov; S_SpecialAssistants@state.gov; D-B@State.gov;DN@State.gov; poffice@State.gov; Ops_Targeted _Alerts_R_ DL@state.gov; PAFOGroup@State.gov;
OperalionsCenll~r@Statc .gov ;
Ops_Targeted_Alerts_S _S-O_ DL@state.gov; SES-Line_Only@State.gov;
Ops_Targeted_Alerts_ DS_ DL@State.gov; #Wbsr@oss.eop.gov; harry.b.barris.mil@mail.mil;

BengbaziUpdaho@state.gov; OpsJargeted _Alerts_ CA_ DL@state.gov; COffiee@State.gov;
OpsJargeted_Alerts_CSO_ DL@State.gov; CT]rontOffice@State.gov; DB _ MET@State.gov;
MDGHRFrontOffice@State.gov; (DNI-ROC-Watch@dni.gov; DNI-ROC-Watch@ocwton.peotagon.mil);
DRL-FO-DL@State.gov;sioc@ic.fbi.gov; H_ SeniorStaff@state.gov;
Ops_ Targeted_Alerts_ INL_ DL@state.gov; lNR-ST AFFER@State.gov; lNR-Wateh@State.gov; Legal-OpsAlert-DL@Stat<:.gov; M_ Staff@State.gov; Ops_Targeted_Alerts _NEA_ DL@state.gov; OBOSpecialAssistan'.s-DL@State.gov; PM-Alerts@State.gov; NEA-SEMEP-DL@State.gov; Afront@State.gov
CC: OpsJargeted_Alerts_ DS _DL@State.gov; #whsr@nss.eop.gov
SUbject: Update: 6: First group of evacuees is wheels-down in Tripoli (SBU)
(SBU) Embassy Tripoli reports the fir>! group of evacuees (17 passengers) is wheels-down in Tripoli from
Benghazi. The wounded are being taken to the hospital for treatment.
From: OpsAlert:@State.gov
Seot: Wednesda,y, September 12, 2012 I :39 AM
To: MilnerCE@state.gov; SES_DutyDeputieS@State.gov; S_SpecialAssistants@state.gov; D-B@State.gov;ON@State.gov; Poffice@State.gov; OpsJargeted _Alerts_ R_ DL@state.gov; PAFOGroup@State.gov;
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SUbjttt: Update 5: First group of evacuees is wheels-up from Benghazi (SBU)

(SBU) DS Command reports the fIrSt group of evacuees (17 passengers) is wheels.up from Benghazi ert
Tripoli. The remaining 1) evacuees are sheltering at the airport in Benghazi.
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Subject: Update 4: Benghazi COM Persoonel 'ERT Airport (SBU)
(S BU) Embassy Tripoli reports 28 remaining COM persolUlel. including three wounded. are _~n route to the
airport in Bengbazi.
From: OpsAlel1@state.gov
Sent: Tuesday. September 11 , 201211 :57 PM
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Subject: Update 3: Benghazi Shelter Location Also Under Attack (SBU)
(SBll) OS Command reports the current shelter location for COM personne1 in Benghazi is under attack by
mortar fire. The:re are reports of injuries to COM staff.
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Subje<:t: Update 2: Ansar aI-Sharia Claims Responsibility for Beoghazi Attack (SBU)
(SBU) Embassy Tripoli "'ports the group claimed responsibility 00 Facebook and Twiner and bas called for an
attack on Embassy Tripoli.
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Seot: Tuesday, September 11 ,20124:54 PM
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SU bject: Update I: U_S. Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi (SBU)
(sau) Embassy TripoU reports the firing at the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi has stopped and the
compound has been cleared. A response team is on site attempting to locate COM personnel.
From: OpsAlert@state.gov
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CC: Ops_Targe:ted_Alerts_OS_DL@State.gov;#whsr@nss.eop.gov
Subject: U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi Under Attack (SBll)

(SBU) The Regional Security Officer reports the diplomatic mission is under anack. Embassy Tripoli reports
approximately 20 armed people fired shots; explosions have been beard as well . Ambassador Stevens, who is
curn:ntly in Benghazi, and four COM personnel are in Ibe compound safe haven. The 171b of February militia i.
providing security support.
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Statement b." Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Death of American Personnel in
Benghazi, Libya
It Is with profound sadness that I sha re the news of the death of four Amerlc:an personnel in Benghazi,
Libya yesterdav. Among them were United States Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and Foreign Service
Information Management Officer, Sean SmIth. We are still making next of kin notlficatfons for the other
two Individuals . Our hearts go out to all their families and colleagues .
A 21 year veteran of the ForeIgn Service, Ambassador Stevens died last nIght from Injuries he sustained
In the attack or' our office in Benghazi.
t had the privill!ge of swearing In Chris for his post in Ubya only a few months ago. He spoke eloquently
about his passi,on for service, for diplomacy and for the Libyan people. This assignment was only the
latest in his mo're than two decades of dedication to advancing closer ties with the people of the Middle
East and North Africa which began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco. As the conflict in libya
unfolded, Chris was one of the fl~t Americans on the ground In BenghazI. He risked his own life to lend
the LIbyan people a helping hand to build the foundation for a new, free nation. He spent every day since
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helping to finish the work that he started. Chris was committed to advancing America's values and
Interests, even when that meant putting himself In danger.
Sean Smith warS a husband and a father of two, who Joined the Department ten years ago. Uke Chris,
Sean was one l:lt our best. Prior to arriving In Benghazi, he served in Baghdad, Pretoria, Montreal, and
most recently The Hague.
All the Americillns we lost In yesterday's attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and
violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Ubyan people reach for a
better future.
America's diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are
honored by the service of each and every one of them.
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High
Plane with evacuees and the deceased has now arrived in Germany.
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Colleagues,
Below are the li3test developments following the last Spot Report the Watch issued at 1346.
Non-emergency personnel and the remains of the deceased are due to be wheels down at Ramstein
AFB, Germany at 1620 EDT. Ambassador Murphy is meeting the plane . Deputy Secretary Burns will
depart f:rbU on September 13 at 18:00 local (1100 EDT) ert Ramstein with an ETA of 21:00 local (1500
EDT) to meet the remains.
The Gef1leral National Congress of Libya (GNC) and the Transitional Government expressed their strong
condemnation and disapproval of the criminal attack, the death of Ambassador Stevens and three staff
members, injury to numerous people, and damage to the building.
The UNSC issued a press statement condemning the attacks in Benghazi and Cairo, e)(pressing its deep
sympathy to the Victims, and calling on authorities to protect diplomatic- property and personnel.
China i~sued a statement saying it was shocked by the attack and the resulting death of several people
includine: the ambassador, and condemned the use of violence .
The governments of latvia, Pakistan, and India condemned the attacks and extended condolences to
the United States and the families of the deceased.
Dwayne L Cline
Senior Watch Officer

State Department Operations Center
(202) 647-1512
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Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi
Wedaesday, Septrmber 11.2012
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(SBU) AU non-emergency personnel are scheduled to depart Libya September 12 via military
aircrall. (Ops/Embassy Tripoli Ie/con)
(0) The president of Libya's national assembly said in a press conference. "We apologize to
the United States. the people, and to the whole world for what happened, We confirm that no
one will escape from punisbment and questioning," (A.I J aut!ra)
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DEVELOPMENTS
(SBU) Embassy Tunis reports about 10 protesters outside its compound ~ approximately 50
Tunisian government security officia1s are protecting the embassy. (OpsIEmhassy Tunis lelcon)
(SaU) Embassy Khanoum reports approximately 200 people gathered at a nearby mosque
with plans to march 00 the embassy. Thc consular section closed early and the Embassy reduced
staffing for the day. (Op.sIEm lxusy KhQrtoum u/con)
(U) Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications. fearing protests. banned YouTube to preveot
viewitlg of the Americanmade video reportedly insulting the Prophet Mohammed. The Taliban
caUed on Afghans to prepare for a fight against Americans and urged insurgents to "take
revenge" on U,S. soldiers. (Rt!uJt!rs)
(U) Embassy Cairo reports the Embassy closed early for the day in anficipation of protests.
Egypt"s Muslim Brotherhood called for nationwide peaceful demonstrations September 14 1'0
protest: the video. (OpsIEm bassy Cairo email, A FP)
(U) Social media outlets indicate possible protests in Nigeria. (Ops/Embassy Ahuja enr.ail)
(U) Consulate General Karachi suspended public services in anticipation of a labor strike.
(Ops/Consulate General Karachi e-mail)
(U) Embassies Yerevan, Bujwnbura, Luanda, Niamey, AJgiers, and Kuala Lwnpur issued
Emergency Messages urging Americans to increase their security awareness. (OpslEmbossy
YeN\lQn e-ntIliJ, Ops/Embassy Buj umblUQ t!-maiJ, OpslEmJxusy Luanda e-maU, Ops/Emba.s.sy
Nianr.~)' e.maiJ, Op5/Embas.sy Algi~rs e-mail. Ops/Embassy Kuala Lumpur e-nwil)
INTERNAnONAL REACTION
(U) UK Foreign Secretary Hague condemned the attack in Benghazi. (UK Minislry of
Foreign Affairs)
(U) Egypt's foreign ministry pledged to protect embassies and warned oflhe potentially
debilitating effects of the protests on the Egyptian economy. (CNN)
(U) NATO's cruefsaid on Twitter it is important for Libya to continue moving towards peace,
security. and democracy. (A ndt!TS Foglt Rasmussen Twittu Account)
(U) french President HoUande called the Benghazi attack an "odious" crime. (CNBC)
(U) Dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip burned American flags; and chanted anti
American slogans. Hezbollab condemned the video as an "immoral act which represents the
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highest degree of aggression against the highest human right.. .for respect of beliefs and
sancti1ties." (Reuters, AP)
(U) Israel distanced itself from the video's Israeli-American filmmaker, and said its
diplomatic offices will maintain their vigilance. (AP)
(0) Germany condemned "in the strongest tenns" the attacks in libya and Egypt. (Ahram)
(U) Russia condemned the attacks, referring to them as unjustifiable acts of
terrorism. (RlaSia Ministry ofFore;gn Affairs)
(U) Canada condemned the attack in Benghazi, calling upon Libyan authorities to take all
necessary measures to protect diplomatic premises in accordance with Libya's international
obligalions. Canada also urged Libyan officials to ensure swift justice for the extremists
responsible. (Ops/Embassy OttiJWQ e-mail)
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approval of ordered departure to safeguard remaining staff.
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Libya.
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SUBJgCT: ORDERED DEPARTURE FROM LIBYA
EVACUATION AUTHORITY AND DEi?ARTMENT POLICY

Effective 12 September 2012, r hereby approve ordered
(00) from Libya employees you determine to occupy
positions that are not considered essential in an emergency
situation (non-emergency personnel). Should there be
empll:)yees occupying such emergency positions who wish to
depa.~t post, you may review alternative a rrangements to
fill the emergency position and should consult with your
regional bureau Executive Office as necessary.
1.
depa :~ture
Membl;rs of Households (MOHs) who are U.S. citizens are

treated as private American citizens for evacuation
purpl:)ses. PUrsuant t.o t.he Department of State's "no double
standard" policy, private American citizens should be
offe.red the same evacuation oppo rtunit ies/assistance as
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membl:!rs of the official American community, when

apprl)priate and feasible. MOMs who are not U.S. citizens
may also receive evacuation assistance, either to the u.s.
if documented for entry or otherwise eligible to enter as
determined by the post , with assistance from CBP as
necessary, or to a third country if document,e d or otherwise
determined to be eligible for entry .
A) PI)st is required to inform immediately all official
American employees and family members of this authority .
The Department is iss uing a travel warning(s) for action
addrl:!ssee countries which will apprise the American
community at large . of the ordered departu r e status and the
reasc)ns for taking this action. Post should draw upon that
language to issue warden message(s) to the local American
community.
B) This ordered departure is approved for a period not to
excel~d 30 days.
Prior to the end of that period, the Chief
of Mission must Ie- evaluate conditions and request
cont:inuation or termination of evacuation status from the
Under Secretary for Management. Should the situation
dete~iorate to the point where the Chief of Mission
determines it is necessary to order the immediate departure
of employees or family members to save lives, he may do so
on his own authority in accordance with Annex K of the
Emer!~ency Planning Handbook (12 FAH-l K Addendum 1.1 (b .
2. The Department's determination is that the
desiqnated safehaven for all EFMs is the United
States. For all Department of State employees the
deslqnated safehaven is Washington, DC with an interim
stop()ver in Frankfurt, Germany for up to ten days .
Other agency employees may be evacuated to the
location of their agency headquarters. Please be
aware that, for all mission evacuees , alternate
safehaven locations outside the U.S. are not
authorized without prior approval by the Under
Secn~tary for Management, are considered on a case-bycase basis, and are effective the date of the request.
3. Departed eligible family members/employees may not
return to post until the Department (Under Secretary for
Management) determines the conditions warranting the
removal in the first place have abated or ended and so
authorizes the return .
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4. lnigible family members or employees out of

country as of the effective date of the ordered
depalcture must contact the regional bureau Executive
Direc:tor for instructions as to whether to proceed to
post or to a safehaven location.
5. 1U1 employees recently assigned to post who are in
transit status must contact the regi onal bureau
executive director for instructions as to whether to
proc~ed to post or report t o an alternative duty
stat ~Lon.
The decision t o proceed to post will be made
on a case-by-case basis.
MOHs are eligible for evacuation assistance but cannot be

ordered to depart; they may depart and return at their own
discJCetion and their own expense . However , it is important
to note that if the Chief of Mission (COM) feels that the
preslmce of MOHs in USG housing could impact post security
resources or otherwise affect post operations . the COM ca n
direct employees to move their MOHs out of that housing .
In addition. an MOH who remains at post during Authorized
or O~dered Departure would not have access to official post
facilities while the employee the MOH had accompanied or
join~:!d abroad is on evacuation .
FISC}\L AND ALLOWANCES INSTRUCTIONS
7 . Ifiscal data for Department of State evacuation travel

and subsistence expense allowance payments (SE:A) is as
follC)ws:
Appropriation
Alloitment
Operating Allowance
Budgl~t Fiscal Year
Obliqation (bulk)
Func tio n Code
Budget Object Code
Proj ~~ct Code
Propl~rty Code
Organization Code
19
X05220000
2003
2012
200324 500 0
2152
authorizations should be numbered sequentially

beginning with obligation number 2003245001, 2003245002,
2003245003, etc.
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for ,evacuated post and transit posts, if needed, please

reserve the bulk* obligation number 2003245000 for any
coll,e ctive or generic evacuation costs post may have to
fund , such as control room, emergency food and medical
supp~ies, ground transportation, Contract travel agency
assistance, etc. Evacuated post and transit posts are
required to send an itemized list of expenditures charged
to the bulk obligation to M/EDCS via email or cable within
60 d,ays after termination of the evacuation.
Evacuation Orders should be issued to a family u nit with
all family members listed, even if the employee sponsor has
been declared an emergency employee. Evacuees should be
issued round - trip travel orders. Only one-way tickets
should be purchased, however, due to the uncertainty of
retu r n travel arrangements. MOHs are personally
responsible for their travel costs. The Foreign Affairs
Handbook (FAM) 12 FAH- l Annex K Addendum 3.2, outlines the
'evacuation policy for U. S. citizens living abroad.
This fiscal data is to be used for Department of State
employees/family members, Marine security guards/family
members, and Seabees/family members. Family
members/members of the military services should be
processed in accordance with chapter 6 of the Joint Federal
Travel regulations. Travel and SEA payments for Marine
secuxity guards / family members and Seabees/family members
are paid by the Department of state in accordance with
Chapter 6 of the Joint Federal Travel regulations.
USAI:O family members/employees should be processed using
normal allotments for travel, transportation and per diem .
Cont :ract employees, including third country nationals, a r e
to be treated in accordance with their contracts.
(See
Chapter 12, AID Handbook 23 for specific information.)
8. Subsistence expense allowance is hereby approved for
paYIMmt for 30 days from day following arrival at the
safehaven location . The application for this allowance is
the OS 4095 available on E forms. Post is authorized to
i5SUl~ an advance of 1000 U.S . Dollars per family unit and
$500 for individual employees until arrival at the official
safehaven (the United States for EFMs and Washington,
D.C . / agency headquarters for USG employees). Evacuees will
be authorized travel per diem while in transit. Evacuees
should contact RM/GFS/r (FSC Charleston), tel. 843-7461 OO('T .1'1. C:C: Tl:'T;;on
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0722)or their appropriate headquarters agency for

subst:~quent SEA payments.
M/DGHR/FLO provides detailed
persc)nal guidance on evacuation preparation on its website
at ht~tp: / /hrweb . hr. state. gov/flo/policy/evac. html.
Post
may request extensions of authorized departure status in
thirty (30) day increments not: to exceed a total of one
hundI~ed eighty (180) days.
Instructions for preparing emergency departure travel
orders and general informa tion on the subsistence expense
al1m/dnce (SEA) are in Annex K of the Department Emergency
Planning Handbook (12 FAH-l Annex K Addendum 1.5).
Addit:ional instructions are in Chapter 600 of the
Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR). The
EPH contains guidance on preparation of travel orders (t2
FAH - L Annex K) to which you may refer. Please note that
the t:ext in block 8 of this sample shoUld read as follows:
9.
"You and/or your eligible family members have been

authorized to travel to the official safe haven location
of: Hashington, D.C. for employees with an interim stopover
in Frankfurt, Germany and the United States for all
eligible family members, effective September 12, 2012 , as
specified by the Under Secretary for Management of the
Department of State. Travel by economy class air is
authorized. Per diem while in transit to the official safe
haven location is authorized. Subsistence Expense
Allo~~ance (SEA) payments for all other periods during the
evacuation is authorized by DSSR 600 as prescribed in the
StatE! telegram from the Under Secretary for Management
approving this evacuation. Excess baggage is 100 pounds
per person. Travel is approved for your eligible family
membE~rs as follows:
Name:: Mary Smith
Relat:ionship to Employee : Spouse
Date of Birth; {MM/DD/YYYY}
Round trip travel is authorized. One -way ticket purchase
ONLY is authorized. This TA is valid for up to nine months
from the original date of approval of evacuation order.
Shipment of UAB (airfreight) or payment of airfreight
replclcement allowance is authorized. Excess baggage
allm~ance: Per 14 FAM 568.1-2, checked luggage allowance
for international travel that begins on foreign carriers
is, l:or the most part, 44 lbs (20 kgs) for economy class
and 66 Ibs (30 kgs) for first class. ~en travel on t.he
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foreign carrier constitutes the first leg of the

international itinerary, the traveler is authorized the
foreign carrier's first class baggage allowance.
Shipment of HHE, POV, and removal of HHE from permanent
storage is not authorized .
Advance: An advance of $1000.00 per family unit and $500
for individual employees is authorized .
Authority: (State Telegram Approving Departure Status)"
DSSR 600 Evacuation Regulations tor SEA payments

Evacuation payments apply to civilian evacuees of all
u.s . Government agencies evacuated from foreign areas, and
apply to employees and/or eligible family members who were
authorized or ordered to depart post. Information about
payments is maintained and updated by the Department of
State's Bureau of Administration , Office of Allowances
(A/OPR/ALS) . As a general rule , the U.S. Government does
not provide funds for evacuating persons other than U.S.
Government employees and dependents. The Frequently Asked
Questions and the Department of State Standardized
Regulations are available at http://aoprals.a.state.gov on
the Department's Intranet a nd the main telephone number for
A/OPR/ALS is 202-261-8700.
10.
11. Highlights of DSSR 630 include an air freight

replacement allowance . a local transportation allowance .
and a daily subsistence allowance, as follows:
-- DSSR 631(a) (3): an airfreight replacement allowance when

aLrfreight is not shipped from post. The allowance is $250
for an evacuee without family; $450 for an evacuee with one
family member; and $600 for an evacuee with two or more
family members. No receipts are required.
- - DSSR 631(b): a daily local transportation allowance
following date of arrival at safehaven . The allowance is
authorized as follows: $25 per day per family unit. No
receipts are required.
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- - DSSR 632:
formulas for calculating the subsistence
expense allowance (SEA) are illustrated in paras 11-12
belml using the commercial and non-corronercial rates.
12. Evacuees lodging commercially (lodging receipt

required)
A.
Days 1 through )0 following arrival at safehaven:
first evacuee : actua.l expense up to 100 percent of

lodging portion and flat amount of 100 percent of meals and
incidental expenses (M&IE) portion of safehaven per diem
rates. The first evacuee may be able to receive up to 150%
of the commercial lodging r ate if the family meets the
special family composition requirements listed in DSSR
632.1 (b) (For information on lodging rates due to special
family composition, contact your Post Management Officer or
the Office of Allowances (A/OPR/ALS
For U. S. safehaven
locations, room tax will be a separate expense reimbursed
in addition to the above.
eclch additional eligible family member (EFM) age
eight:een and over: flat amount of 100 percent of M&IE.
each additional EFM under age eighteen:
50 percent of M&IE.
flat amount of
B.
Days 31 through 180 (or end of evacuation) following
arrival at safehaven:
-- first evacuee : actual expense up to 100 percent of

lodgi.ng portion and flat amount of 80 percent of meals and
incidental expenses (H&IE) portion of safehaven per diem
rate~;.
The first evacuee may be able to receive up to 150'
of the commercial lodging r ate if the family meets the
special family composition requi r ements listed in DSSR
632.1(b).
(For information on lodging rates due to special
family composition, contact your Post Management Officer or
the Office of Allowances (A/OPR/AL5
For (1 . 5 . safehaven locations , room tax will be a separate
expense reimbursed in addition to the above.
-- each additional eligible family member (EFM) age
eighteen and over: flat amount of 80 percent of H&IE.

40 percent of H&lE.
flat amount of
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13. Evacuees lodging non-commercially (lodging receipt not

required)
A.
Days 1 through 30 following arrival at safehaven:
first evacuee: flat amount of 10 percent of lodging

portion and flat amount of 100 percent of meal and
incidental expense (H&IE) portion of safehaven per diem
rates.
each additional EFM age eighteen and over:
percent of M&IE .
flat amount
of 100

50 percent of M&IE.
flat amount of
B. Days 31 through IBO (or end of evacuation) following

arrival at safehaven:
-- first evacuee: flat amount of BO percent of meal and
incidental expense (M&I E) poreion of safehaven per diem
rates.
(note: flat lodging reimbursement eliminated after
the first 30 days. Endnote.)
each additional ErM age eighteen and over:
of 80 percent of M&IE.
each additional EFM under age eighteen :
40 p,ercent of M&IE.
flat amount
flat amount of
14. Foreign area safehaven: per DSSR 632.2, if the

evacuee is authorized to travel to an alternate foreign
safehaven location, the foreign per diem rate is not used
to calculate SEA unless it is lower than the United State~.
See examples five and six in para 15 below.
15. Lease coverage : DSSR 632.4.c , quoted below, provides
for payment of up ~o thirty days of a commercial lease
sign,ed prior to termination of evacuation.
"If ,an employee or designee signs a lease for lodging at
the s afehaven and is ordered to return to post. a waiver of
the cefund due the government on an advance or
reimbursement of expenses incurred should be authorized for
the unexpired period of the lease up to 30 days at not to
exceed the lodging portion of the safehaven per diem rate
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(plu~1
applicable tax if an exemption cannot be obtained on

commE!rcial lodging in the continental U.S. or non-foreign
area"
16.
The following examples are designed to illustrate the
SEA rate calculations. An evacuation payment worksheet can

be found in the Crisis Management Manual (Section VIII).
Questions regarding the changes to SEA payments should be

directed to post management officer Annastasia Hiller, tel.
202 Ei47 1482 (email: MillerAJ@state.qov).
Example one:
Commercial rate, days one through 30
Per day amounts for days 1 through 30 after arrival at

safehaven. Since the safehaven per diem is seasonal, the
lodging rate may be higher or lower depending on the
seasonal rate period. Osing the lowest seasonal rate (July
1 - }~ugust 31) for this example, the safehaven per diem ""
$214 (lodging portion $150; H&IE $64). Family A consists
of employee, spouse, children ages 6, 12, and 18.
Visit: Office of Allowances website for current CONUS per
diem rates http: //aopcals , a . state.gov/ or
ht~p://www.state.gov/m/a/als/prdm/
M&IE
(flat)
Total
after arrival
at safehaven
Lodging
(actual
up to
maximum)
Empl.oyee
$225 . 00
$
$
$
$
$
64. 00
64 . 00
32 . 00
32.00
64.00
$289 . 00
$ 64.00
$ 32.00
$ 32.00
$ 64.00
$225 . 00
$256.00
$481.00
Famil.y A
Days 1-30
Spouse
Child under 18
Child under 18
Child 18 and over
Totals
Lodgi.ng: The family will be reimbursed up to $225.00 per

day (150% of per diem because of special family
circ~~stances) toward lodging plus any room tax charged
when an exemp~ion cannot be obtained on commercial lodging
in the continental U.S. or non-foreign area. Receipts are
required. H&IE: The family will be paid a flat amount per
day of $256 . 00 to help defray costs of meals, laundry, and
dry cleaning. Receip~s are not required.
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End eof example one .

Example two:
Commercial rate, days 31-180
Per day amounts for days 31 through end of evacuation - not

to ex.ceed a t.otal of 180 days. Since the safehaven per
diem is seasonal, the lodging rate may be higher or lower
depen.ding on the seasonal rate period. Using the lowest
seasonal rate (July 1 - August) for this example. the
safeh.aven per diem"" $214 (lodging portion $150; M&IE $64).
Family A consists of employee, spouse, children ages 6, 12,
and 18.
Visit Office of Allowances website for current CONUS per
diem rates ht.tp://aoprals.a.state . gov/ or
htt~://www.state.qov/m/a/als/prdm/
Family A
Days 31-180
after arrival
at sa.fehaven
Lodging
(actual
up to
maximum)
M&IE
Total
Employee
Spous.e
Chilel under 18
Child under 18
Child 18 and over
$ 225.00
$ 51. 20
$ 51. 20
$ 25.60
$ 25.60
$ 51.20
$276.20
$ 51. 20
$ 25.60
$ 25.60
$ 51. 20
Totals
$ 225.00
$204.80
$429.80
(flat)
Lodgi.ng: The family will be reimbursed up to $225.00 per

circ~~stances) toward lodging plus any room tax charged
when an exemption cannot be obtained on commercial lodging
in the continental u.s. or non-foreign area. Receipts are
requi.red.
M&IE: The family will be paid a flat amount per day of
$204.80 to help defray costs of meals, laundry I and dry
cleani ng.
Receipts are not required.
,
End of example two.
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safehaven. Since the safehaven per diem is seasonal , the
lodging rate may be higher or lower depending on the
sea!::onal rate period . Using the lowest seasonal rate (July
1 - August 31) for this example, the safehaven per diem =
$2141 (lodging portion $150; M&IE $64). Family B consists
of ;:1 tandem couple (both employees eligible for " first
evac:uee" rates) with two children ages 3 and 13 on employee
.1'1;1 orders .
Visit Office of Allowances website for curLent CONOS per
diem rates http://aoprals.a . state.gov/ or
http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/prdm/
fami.ly B
Days 1-30
aftEir arrival
at safehaven
Lodging
M&IE
(flat)
(flat)
Employee
Employee
Child under 18
Chil.d under 1S
$ 15.00
$ 15.00
$ 64.00
$ 64.00
$ 32.00
Totals
$ 30.00
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Total
$ 79.00
$ 79.00
$ 32.00
$ 32.00
$ 32.00
$192.00
$222.00
The family will be reimbursed a flat amount of

Receipts are
not required.
Lodging:
$30.00 per day toward non-commercial lodging.
M&IE:
The family will be paid a flat amount per day of
$192.00 to help defray costs of meals, laundry, and dry
cleaning.
End of example three.

Example four:
~on-commercial
rate, days 31 - 180
Per day amounts for days 31 through end of evacuation - not
to exceed a total of 180 days. Since the safehaven per

diem is seasonal, the lodging rate may be higher or lower
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depending on the geasonal rate period. Using the lowest

seasclOal rate (July 1 - August 31) for th is example, the
safehaven per diem::: $214 (lodging portion $150; M&IE
$64) . Family B consists of a tandem couple (both employees
eligi.ble for "first evacuee" rates) ..... ith two children ages
3 anci 13 on employee U's orders.
Vis Office of Allowances website for current CONUS per diem
rates http://aoprals.a.state.gov/
Family B
31-180
afteI: arrival
at safehaven
Days
Lodging
M&IE
(flat)
(flat)
Employee #1
Employee #2
Child under 18
Chile! under 18
$
$
$
$
Totals
$153.60
51. 20
51. 20
25.60
25.60
Total
$
$
$
$
51.20
51.20
25.60
25.60
$153.60
Lodging: The family will not be reimbursed an amount for

lodging for days 31 through 180 .
cleaning. Receipts are not required.
M&IE:
End of example four.

Example five:
Commercial SEA for approved alternate
safehaven, days one through 30
The following calculations are based on the U.S. per diem
(lodC;:ling $60; M&IE $39; total $99). Family C consists of a
spouse ("first evacuee"), and two children ages 8 and 18.
Family C
Days 1-30
aftel~ arrival at
approved alt.
safehaven
Lodging
(actual
up to
Maximum)
MorE
First: evacuee
Chilci under 18
$ 90 . 00
$ 39 .00
$ 19.50
Total
(flat)
$129.00
$ 19.50
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Child 18 and over

Total.s
S 90.00
$ 39.00
$ 39.00
$ 97.50
$187.50
Lodging: The family will be reimbursed up to $90. DO per

circumstances) toward lodging. Room tax is not reimbur sed
sepaI:ately for an approved alternate safehaven. Receipts
are l:equired.
M&IE: The family will be paid a flat amount per day of

cleaning. Receipts are not required.
End clf example five.
Example six:
Non-commercial SEA for approved alternate
safehaven, days one through 30
The 1:ol10wing calculations are based on the U. S. per diem
(lod9ing $60; M&IE $39; total $99). Family C consists of a
spouse ("first evacuee"), and two children ages Band 18.
Family C
Oays 1-30
after arrival at
apprc)ved a1 t.
safehaven
first: evacuee
Lodging
(actual
up to
maximum)
M&IE
6.00
$ 39.00
$ 19.50
$ 39 . 00
$ 45.00
$ 19.50
$ 39 . 00
6 . 00
$ 97 . 50
$ 103.50
Child under 18
Child 18 and over
Total.s
Total
(flat)
Lodgi.ng: The family will reimbursed a flat amount of $6.00

per day toward lodging . Receipts are not required.
M&IE:
$97 . 50 t o help defray costs of meals, laundry, and dry
cleaning.
End clf example six.
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POST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS,

17. Post should provide the follow i ng informati on for all
evacuees:
sponsor's name
name of evacuee
agency (if military include branch of service)
safehaven address
safehaven telephone nwnber
date of departure from post and ETA at safehaven
amount of any travel or SEA advance given to each
Evacuee
I:ravel authorization number.
Please note that the timely submission of this information

is oe critical importance in facilitating the meeting of
evacuees and the initiation of SEA payments.
These
messages should be submitted via email or cable slugged .for
RM . ~1/DGHR/FLO, and the Executive Office of the appropriate

regional bureau (Le., NEA/SA/EX, WHA/EX, etc) .
18. Post is required to send a wheels-up cable or e-mail
with specific flight information for each evacuee.
19. Please provide a cable or email listing all remaining
employees/eligible family members at post by agency,
specifying personnel who would depart in the next phase of
an evacuation. Except in unusual circumstances, consular
officers should remain until the last phase of an
evacuation in order to assist private American citizens .
..
20 . After the termination of the evacuation, post will be

requi red to forward certified travel vouchers and
supporting documents to RM/GFS/F for review.
21.
Minimize considered
TREASURY DEPT WASHOe

WHITE HOUSE WASHOC
NSC liiASHDC
HOMEI..AND SECURITY
USOf'FICE. FSC CHARLESTON
RUEK ~JCS / SECDEF
WASHoe
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RUEK,JCS/SECOEF WASHOCI IUSO: SOLICI I

RUEADWO/HQOA WASHOCI/OAPE : PROII
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United St ales Dcparbnent of Stale
Bureau ol Consu/o, Affairs
Washingll')n. DC 20520
For tr8Y8I JofomIation. call 88~7-47.1.

IlIIemetAddress.: http:l,llrsVef.sta{e.gov
LIBYA
September 12, 2012
The Depa,rtment of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Ubya. On September 12, 2012 the
Departme1nt of State ordered the departure of 811non-emergency U.S. government personnel from
Ubya, following the attack on the U.S. Diplomatic mission in Benghazi. The political Violence has
increased In both Benghazi and TripolI. The airports in Benghazi and Tripoli are open and U.S. citizens
are encolJlrsged to depart by commercial air. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning
dated AUliust 27, 2012.

U.S. citlzElnB traveling to. Of remaining in, Ubya should use extrema caution and limit nonessential
travel within the country. make their own contingency emergency plans. enrolllheir presence in Libya
through ttle Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), and provide their current contact information
snd
next-Ilfkln or emergency contact information_
The Embussy's website, includes COnsular tnformation and the most recent messa~es for U.S. citizens
In Ubya. U.S. citizens in need of emergency assistance should call 091379-4560 within Ubya or 21891 3?9-4!i60 ~ dialing from outside of Ubya.
For infomlation on "What the Department of State Can and Can't 00 in a Crisis, please visit the
Bureau of Consular Affairs' Emergencies and Crisis link. Up-to-date information on security can also
be obtal~:td by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and canada or, for callers outside
the United States and Canada, on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444_ These numbers are available
from 8:00 am. to 8:00 p.m . Eastem Daylight Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S_federal
holidays) .
For further infonnation, U.s. citizens should consult the Department of State's Country Specific
Information for Ubya. Stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which
COntains tihe current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution. FolJow us on
Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well. You can afso download our
free Smart Traveler App, available through iTuoes and the Android market to have travel information at
your fingertips.
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'~t
Opemtiol!s ()l!ter
SPOT REPORT No. 4
Altacks on
u.s. Diplomatic Missions in San a'a, Benghazi, and Cairo

ThursdlY. Seplcmber Il, 2011
0600 EDT
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
(SBU) Yemeni security forces have established control over Embassy Sana'a. The Yemeni
interior minister and the head of tile security services arrived on site and have assured the
ambassador they will prevent any future demonstrations. The Yemeni president is engaged.
Some demonstrators were reponed killed by security forces. Some press reports say waves of
demonstrators are continuing to attack the embassy. (OpsIEnrba.ssy Suna'a lelcon. Reuters)
RELATED DEVELOPMENTS
(SBU) All embassy personnel arriving from Libya to Ramstein Air Base are accounted for.
The 33 uninjured people are staying at Ihe base. The three injured are receiving medical
lreatment at the Landstuh.l Regional Medical Center. (Ops/US Air Forces UI Europ~ e-mailJ
(SBUl Non-cmergency personnel and the remains of the deceased were wheels down at
Ramstein AFB, Gennany at 1620 EDT. (Ops/DiplomaJic Suurity Command C~"'er telcon)
(SBUl Of the three personnel injured in Benghazi. two have stabilized. One of them is
expected 10 leave the leu loday. The third injured person is awake and alert. An ARSO will
visit the hospitallhis morning. (OpslCmJSlilule Frollkf"r, e-mail)
(SBU) The uninjured personnel are doing relatively well . Military counseling has been made
available. Most COM staff appear (0 Wdllt to return to Tripoli . (OpslConsuJaJc Frullkf"rt
e~mQiI)
INTERNATIONAL REACTION
(U) Libya's ambassador 10 Washinglon condemned the killing of Ambassador Stevens and
three Americans in the auack. (AP)
(SBU) The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned in the strongest terms the
violence in Benghazi, expressed solidarity with the relatives of those who lost their lives, and
said the attack targeted the stability of Libya as well as the Libyan people's aspirations for pence
and tranquility. (Ops/T"rkt!y dak e-mail)
(SBU) The General National Congress of Libya and the Transitional Government expressed
their stmng condemnation and disapproval of the crim inal auack. (OpS/Libya desk t!~ltIail)
(SBU) The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned the attack against Consulate Bengha:ri "in the
strongcst. teons" and called on the Libyan government to protect diplomatic missions and
conduct investigations into the anack in order to bring the perpetrators to justice. (OpslEmbassy
Abu Dhabi e-maiQ
(U) Egyptian President Morsy vDwed to prevent altacks on embassies and said Egyptians
rejet:1 "lllnlawful acts." (AP)
tSBU) Organization of American States Secretary General fnsulza condemned the allack in
Benghazi , saying nothing could justify acts of such brutafity. (Ops/Burea" 0/ JflDlem
Ht!misphere Affairs ('-mail)

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(SBlll The governments of Chile. Costa Rica, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras. and Uruguay
conden~ned
the attacks and extended condolences to the United Slates and the families of the
of Western Hemisphere Affairs e-mail)
(U) The governments of China, Latvia. Pakistan, and India condemned the attacks and
extended condolences to the United States and the families of the deceased. (ChInese Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan; Ministry of Foreig" Affain, Lrrtvian Fordg" Millinry, It,dian
Millistry of &1ernal Affairs)
(SBU) The UNSC issued a press statement condemning the attacks in Benghazi and Cairo,
expressing its deep sympathy to the victims, and calling on authorities to protect diplomatic
property and personnel. (OpslUSUN New felk e-mail)
(SBll) The attacks in Libya and Egypt generated as many as 5,000 lopic--rclevant Tweets per
hour in English and Arabic from Middle Eastern countries. Observers on Twitter said the attacks
in Libya lacked popular support and were widely seen as pre-planned. (OpsIIlllemntlonul
Informntion Programs Spot Report)
dece~~d . (OpS/BtI'~nu
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UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL L. BRUHN
EXECUTTVESECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Request for Military Air Support for the Transport of U.S. Citizen
Remains to the United States
The Department of State nequests the Department of Defense provide
MilitaIy Air support, on a reimbursable basis, for the transport offour
Department of State personnel killed in the line of duty in Benghazi, Libya. The
Department of State requests the four fallen employees be flown to Andrews Air
Force !Base (AFB) to arrive on Friday, September 14, with time to ensure all
ground logistical requirements and ceremony preparations are completed prior to a
2: I S p_m. start of the repatriation ceremony. Three Department of State personnel
will escort the remains from Ramstein Air Base to Andrews AFB. They are:
Deputy Secretary William J. Burns; U.S. Ambassador to Germany
Phillip D. Murphy; and a Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Ravi Candadai.
The Department of State .Iso requ ires additional Military Air support be
made available to facilitate movement of necessary equipment and people from
Dover AFB to Andrews AFB in support of the repatriation ceremony, to execute a
dignified transfer of the remains prior to departure from Andrews AFB en route to
Dover AFB for final processing of the fallen heroes. The Department of State
requests mortuary services, including the preparation and ongoing care of the
remains on a reimbursable basis from the Department of Defense.
The four officials died during the September II attack on the U.S. consulate
in Benghazi, Libya while working in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives in
Libya. Department of State representatives will be present.t Andrews AFB to
receive the remains of the four fallen officials.
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-2The point of contact for this request is Lee L.o hman. executive director for the
Bureaus of Near Eastern and South Central Asian Affairs, who can be reached at
(202}-<647-3268; via e-mail at lohmanl@s,a,e.gov or 24-hotJni via the the State

Depaniment Operations Center at (202) <647-15 I 2.
The Department of State's Office of the Legal Adviser has cleared this
request.
t.,
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Stephen D. Mull
0-Executive Secretary
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Gabon
Pres. Bongo
Comoros
Pres. Ohoinine
Chad
Pres.Oeby
Benin
Pres. Yayi
Niger
Pres. Issoufou
Togo
Pres. Gnassingbe
Oem Rep of Congo
Min. Mende
Omalanga
Cameroon
EAP.
Marshall Islands
EUR,
FM Moukoko Mbonjo
Addressee
Telegram
Remarks
Telegram
Remarks
Pres. loeak
Addressee
Malta
PM Gonzl
Malta
Inti Secretary Trigona
Poland
Pres. Komorowski
Spain
King Juan Carlos
Slovenia
Pres. Turk
Slovenia
PM Jansa
Macedonia
Pres. Ivanov
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PM Gruevski
Latvia
PM Dombrovskis
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Addressee
Tunisia
Pres. Marzouki
Tunisia
PM Jebali
libya
PM EI Keib
Libya
Pres. AI Magariaf
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Turkmenistan
Addressee
Telegram
Remarks
Telegram
Remarks
Telegram
Remarks
Telegram
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Remarks
Pres.
Berdimuhamedov verbal only

Maldives
Pres. Waheed
WH
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Canada
PM Harper
Nicaragua
Pres. Ortega
Panama
Pres. Martinelli
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RtPUBLtQ..UE GABONAISE
tJ!'oIIOI'I . Tl\.hV.lI..Il JUSTICE
Libreville, Ie
Mc)nsieur Ie President,
C\;tst avec une reelle emotion que j'ai appris a I'instar de la Communaute
Internationale la tnste nouvelle de "attentat perpetre Ie 11 septembre 2012 contre Ie
Consulal des Elals-Unis dans la ville de Benghazi en Libye el dans lequel qualre
diplomates americains. dont I'Ambassadeur Christopher John Stevens. ainsi que
des employes libyens du Consulat ont perdu leur vie.
En cette circonstance particulierement douloureuse pour votre pays, je voudrais. au

nom du Peuple gabonais. du Gouvemement de la Republique. de la Premiere Dame
du Gabon et en mon nom personnel, vous presenter nos slnceres condoleances et
notre profonde compassion face A eet acte adieux.
Le Gabon assode sa voix c} celle de la Communaufe Internationale pour condamner

av,ec la plus grande fermete cetle attaque inqualifiable qui n'honore point leurs
auteurs,
Je \lous prierai de bien vouloir egalement transmettre aux families endeuillees toute
notre sympathie et notre entjere solidante dans
cett~
difficiJe epreuve,
En vous renouvelant nos condoleances emues. je vous prie de croire. Monsieur Ie

en ]'assurance de rna tres haute consideration.
Pn~sident,
Son ExeeJlence Monsieur Baraek OBAMA

President des EtatsUnis d'Amenque
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UNION DES COMORES
ofj~
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.tapti. dn Natiom Ulliet
&66 United N2cioos PJs:z.. Suite .18, Ne'IW YodI, N .Y, 10017
Tdephone: (2tt) 1SO-16.l7. Tcle~ (212) 750-1657 - c-nWl: com~loc
Minfo:a. Pr:naaneuce de f'Uoioa des Coa1ota
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Pe~~oent
Na~ions pre~ents
Mission ot the Onion of Comoros to the United

its compliment' to the Mission of Doited Sta~es
Mi!3s1on to the United Nation:! and has the honor to transmit

ller.ewith " :.ettar trom H. E Or Ikililou Dhoinine , President of
tbl! Union of the Comoro~, to H.E. H. Barack OBAMA, Prel5'ident of
thlll United !:tates of America.
The PerllB.rlent Mis s ion of the Union of the Comoros to the
United Nat:.ie,n.s kindly requests the United ScateS" Mission to Che
Dnited Naticos to convey the at'orementioned letter to its
distinguishEd addressee.
The Permanent Mission of the Union of the Comoro, to the

United Nations in ~ew York avails itself of this opportunity to
renew t.o the United States Mission to th~.~d Nations the
as!surancas of it.s hiqhe13t consideratlon.~
New
2012
United States Mi!sion

To Ithe Ueited NaIliOD:"
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Unite.SolidarlJi-Developpement
LePmldent
Moroni, Ie At/9/lt
N {.t-;f-l g IPR
Monsieur Ie President,
A I. suite de la ttnible attaque poIp<uee ""DIre I. Consulat

amerieain en Libye et qui a fait quItre victimes dont J'Amb.ssadeur
ammcain, j<: voodBi. au nom du peuple at de Gouvemement comoriens
ainsi qu'.. men nom personnel, exprimer ;, ""'" Excellen"" et traYm
vooa i l' Admini.1n!tion et au peupla am&icain& nos .sin~ condol~
ainsi quo notre gnmde solidaritO.
Mo. pays condamn. avec la plus gnmde fermet6 oes 00=
inquaHfiabl,,. .. =te. confisnt que les sutorilCs libyenn.. no manqueronl
pas de pour.1uivre en justice.ies auteun de eette triste attaque..
Tout en vous rmouvelant DOS sinceres ccndolbJnces, je VOltS prie
d'~r, Monsieur Ie Prisidcn~ I.. assurances de ma tres baute
consideration.
I
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'iUJ..ou DBOJNJNlt
So1l &...,1/"'<0 Monsi<'Uf
Band< OBAMA
~.des EIBtS Uni, d~riqu.
WASIJIJ."GTON D.C
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SUBJECT: MGMEP01 : CONDOLENCE LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE ATTACK ON THE US

CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI
1. Post is in receipt of the attached condolence letter on

beha~ of the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazil from
President Deby to President Obama, expressing condolences on the

death of tho late Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three of his
staff members. Attached is the scanned copy of the signed
original . Post will forward the signed original to the Department
of State, AF/C , Washington , DC 20520, under registry number
4245419. The English translation is as follows:

Begin Text:
REPUBLIC OF CHAD Unity -
Labor - Progress
PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC
The Presidelnt
N'Djamena, September 13, 2012
MESSAGE
HiS Excellency Sarack Obama.

President of the United States of America
WASH INGTON, D.C.
His Excellency President BARACK OBAMA the Un~ed States of America
WASHINGTON , DC
Mr. President,
It is with 9re;3t emotion and deep regret that I learned of the
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violent attacl< on the Consulate 01 the Untted States of America in

Benghazi on September 11, 2012 by a group of extremists and during
which Amb"ssador J. CHRISTOPHER STEVENS and three (3J other of your
compatriots have died . .
AI this partk:ula~y painful moment for you, for the families of
the victims lind for the American people as a whole, I would send
you on beh,,~ of the people of Chad, the Government and in my own
name, my deepest condolences.
While sharing your pain, I beg you to believe, Mr. Presiden~ In
the expression my deepest sympathy.
IdOss Oeby lIno
President 01 the Republic of Chad, Head 01 State
/lsi/
IDRISS OEBY ITNO

President af the Republic of Chad,
Head of Sllllte
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SUBJECT: BENIN: PRESIDENT YAYI'S CONDOLENCE LETTER TO POTUS ON THE

ATIACK ON THE U.S. CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI
1. Following is Embassy Cotonou's informal translation of a letter
for POTUS from Benin's President Yayi, receiyed from the Presidency
on September 13, 2012 (copy of French original attached) . The
letter presents President Yayj's condolences to POTUS on the recent

attack on the U.S. Consulate In Benghazi that resulted in the death
of Ambasseldor Christopher Stevens. The letter strongly condemns
such an intolerable act. The original will be forwarded to AFMI via

unclassified pouch.
2. Begin informal translation:
Cotonou, s..ptember 13, 2012
Republic of Benin
OffICe of the President
The Preside!nt
ReflN0820--C/PR/CAB/SP
Mr. Presidemt [Handwritten:] and Dear Friend:
I learned with indignation and revolt of the rocket attack on the
U.S. Consulate In Benghazi on September 11, 2012, that resulted in
the brutal dHath of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other
staff merni>E!rs of the Consulate and also caused substantial property
damage.
In this particular moment of grief, I would like to express to you,
on behalf of the people and Government of Benin, and in my personal
name, my deepest condolences and request that you convey to the
bereaved the expression of my solidarity and sympathy. I strongly
condemn such an irrational act of violence that aims to cause fear
and divert attention from the real issues.
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Now more tihan ever, we must continue to work together on our

strategies and actions to put an' end to the murderous madness that
tries to use religion towards nefarious purposes. Be assured that
Benin is at l,our side to fight this evil.
May the Almighty Lord receive in his Celestial Kingdom, the souls
of the victims and give all those who are affected by this tragedy
the strength and courage to overcome in dignity and faith this
tragic and sudden loss.
Reiterating 1to you my sincere condolences, please accept, Mr.
President, tl1e expression of my highest consideration.
[Handwritten:) with great friendship.
Dr. Boni Ya:1i

His Excellency
Mr. Baraek Obama,
President oIithe
Un~ed
States of America
Washington, D.C.
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SUBJECT: FOR RELEASE: NIGER: Condolence Letter to Pnesident Obama

trom President Issoufou
1. (SBU) Post received the attached correspondence from Nigerien
President Issoufou Mahamadou to President Barack Obama on September
14,2012. Embassy's unofficial translation of the letter follows,
and the original is being sent to SlES-CR under pouch registry
number 70"'5334.
Dear Mr, P'resident:
At a time when the United States of America has just been subjected
to an attack as scandalous as it was shocking. I would like, in the
name of the Nigerian Government and People, to express the firmest
condemnation of this murderous attack that all consciences reprove.

The cowar,dly assassination of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris
Stevens and three other Americans in the attack against the

consulate in Benghazi, which was burned after being looted and
vandalized, caused a shockwave in your country and the wond.
These ignoble and inexcusable actions, whatever the motivation,
perpetrators and circumstances, strengthen our conviction that
terrorism must be combated with every last ounce of energy.
I would like!, in these painful circumstances, to present to you and

the American people my most sincere condolences and the expression
of my deep compassion for the families of the victims.
I know that the United States of America will, as 'always, know how
to meet the great challenges thanks to its constant commitment to
liberty and democracy.
(Complimentary closing)
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SUBJECT: Togo: Condolence Letter from President Faure Essozimna

GNASSINGBE to President Obarna
The following is the unofficial translation of a condolence message

received today. September 13, 2012, from the President of Togo. A
copy of the original French version is attached. The original will
be forwarde!(j to S/ES-CR via diplomatic pouch for appropriate
handling .
Beg in Text:
Dear Mr. President:

It is with great sadness that I learned the news of
the tragic death of the Ambassador of the United States of America
to Libya along with three of his colleagues after the attack this
September 11 . 2012, by armed men on your consulate')n Benghazi.
Faced with this heinous act that I strongly
condemn, I would like to express, on behalf of the Tegolese people,
its government and on my own behalf, feelings of deep compassion.
Kindly forward the expression of my profound
sadness an!j sympathy, and my condolences to the families and
friends of the victims.
Please, aoo~pt. Mr. President, the renewal of my
highest con!,ideration.
I/sl1
Faure Essozirnna GNASSINGBE
HiS Excellen cy
Barack OBAMA

WASHINGTON
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IUpubliqu. Dtmocratlq"e du Congo

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MESSAGE DU GOUVERNEMENT RD CONGOLAIS AU

GOLJVERNEMENT DES ETATS UNIS A LA SUITE DE L'INCENDIE DU
CONSULAT AMERICAIN DE BENGHAZI EN LYBIE
C'est avec consternation que Ie Gouvernement et Ie peuple de la
Republique Democratique du Congo ant

rAmbassadeur americain Chris Stevens en
de s,es compatriotes ainsi que des
des forces de I'ordre
libyennes lars d'une attaque terroriste

Benghazi, dans l'Es , de la I
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Le President de I,;
Monsieur Joseph
Monsieur Mataalt,~au~~;~,~~'en~
presontent au G
ainsi qu'aux proches
au nom du peuple Congella
appris la mort de
Tripoli, tue avec trois
Ie consulat americain de
2012.
Congo, Son Excellence
Ministre, Son Excellence
du Gouvernement
Etats Unis d'Amerique
les plus attristees
La RIDC condamne Ie fail q4e sous Ie couvert d'une manifestation contre

un film du realisateur israelien Sam Bacile considere comma une ihsulte
a "Is.lam on en soit arrive a incendier Ie consul at at a assassiner des
diplomates et des ciloyens libyens qui. vraisemblablemenl, n'ont rien
voir avec ledil film. Sans enlrer dans Ie debal religieux, Ie Gouvemement
de la RD Congo deplore el condamne celte lache agression qui releve
du tenorisme at exprime touta la sympathie du peuple congolais aux
families "prouvees, au Gouvernemenl el au peuple frere des Elals Uriis
d'Amerique.
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SUBJECT: MGMEP01 : Letters of Condolence received from GORC and

Islamic Community in ORe
1. (U) Summary. Embassy Kinshasa has received fonnalletlers of
condolence j:ollowing the murders of American diplomatic personnel
in Benghazi from the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) and the Islamic Community of the ORC (COMICO). Post
translation of each letter follows in paragraphs 2 and 3. End
summary.
2. (SBUI Po:;! translation of letter received from GORC. Text
follows.
Democratic Hepublic of Congo
Ministry of Mledia
The Minister
A message from the government of the ORe to the government of the

United States as a result of the burning of the American consulate
in Benghazi. Libya.
The government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo

learnt with dismay that the U.S. Ambassador in Tripoli, Chris
Stevens, together with three American colleagues as well as members
of the Libyan armed forces, was killed in a terrorist attack
against the J\merican Consulate in Benghazi located in eastern Libya
on Tuesday. September 11 , 2012.
On behalf of the Congolese people, the President, his Excellency
Joseph Kabifla Kabange, the Prime Minister, his Excellency Matata
Ponyo, and the entire government of the ORe present their deepest
condolences to the U.S. government, to the American people, and to
the families ()f the victims.
The ORC cOlndemns the fact that. under the guise of a protest
against a fillTl by Jewish director Sam Bacile considered an insult
to Islam, the consulate was burned and diplomats and Libyan
citizens were' murdered who had nothing to do with the film.
Without entering into the religious debate, the government of the
ORC deplore-s and condemns this cowardly terrorist attack and
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expresses the sympathy of all the Congolese people to the bereaved

families, the government, and our fellow people of the Un~ed
Slates of America .
Kinshasa, :September 13,
Lambert Mende Omalanga
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3. (SBU) Post translation of letter received from COMICO. Text
follows.
Islamic COlnmun~ in the Democratic Republic of Congo COMICO
Imam Legall Representative
To His Excellency. Mr. Ambassador of the United Slates of America

In Kinshascl
Subject Our Condolences
We leamt with dismay that the U.S. Ambassador to Libya was
violentiy assassinated.
On behaK of the Islamic Commun~ in the DRC and on our own
personal behan, we would like to express our heartfe~ condolenoes
to the American people. to the U.S. govemment, and to all of the
employees of the U.S. Embassy In Kinshasa.
The Islamic Cornmun~ in the DRC is all the more distressed as
under Islam, viok3nce remains unjustifiable and does not help to
build peace and a Just wortd.
In their grief, the American people can count on the Islamic
in the DRC who stand by the Americen people.
Commun~
Please accnpt, Mr. Ambassador, our heartfelt consideration,
Cheikh Abdallah Mangal.

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SUBJECT: MGMEP01 : Condolence Messages and Concern from the Government
of Cameroon
1. (U) On September 15, Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang
and President of the National Assembly Cavaye Yeguie Djibril both
sought out the Ambassador at International Democracy' Day to extend
their sincere condolences on the death of Ambassador Stevens and
his three colleagues. Cavaye stressed the importance of dialogue,
2. (U) On September 17. Minister of External Relations Pierre
Moukoko Mbonjo and his new Secretary General, Felix Mbayu, came to
the Embas!:;y to extend their condolences. The text of the
Minister's prepared written message follows:
Begin text.
'We learned with great sorrow (of] the death of Ambassador
Christopher Stevens to Libya and three other members of the
diplomatic staff in the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
"On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon and my
personal self, 1wish to express to your Government and relatives
of the victims, our most sincere condolences on this tragic event
that shook IJS as friends of USA.
"Cameroon condemns with utmost force this barbaric act against
innocent FC1reign Service Officers. We pray that this tragedy will
not deter YClur commitment and our collective efforts in working for
a better world .
"The
Ministl~r
of External Relations
Professor Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo"

End text,
3. (SBUl Minister Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, Secretary General at the
Presidency, called Ambassador Jackson on September 17 to again
express President Paul Biya's condolences, as well as his own. He
asked if we were satisfied with the additional security that the
Cameroonian Government has provided, and the Ambassador responded
that we are both satisfied and grateful.
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SUBJECT: Marshall Islands: Expression of Condolence and Solidarity

with the Uniled States
1. On September 17. the government of the Republic of the
Marshall tslands (RMI) expressed condolences to the victims of the
attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya and professed its firm
solidarity with the United States by denouncing the recent attacks
against diplc~atic missions in the Middle East, Africa and
elsewhere. HMI President Christopher Loeak sent a letter to
President Obama expressing the government's sympathy and outrage

and the Minister in Assistance to the President. Tony de Srum, read
a statement on the floor of the RMI Nitijela (parliament)
denouncing the attacks and expressing the heartfelt sympathy of the
Marshallese government and people for the victims of last week's
attacks.
2. In his remarks on the floor of the Nitijela on September

17. carried live on the rad io, Minister de arum summarized the
events that took place during the last week in the Middle East and
in Africa, recounting the attacks against United States diplomatic
missions abroad that resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Chris
Stevens and three other American diplomats, as well as local
security officials and other innocent people. He called the
attacks "horrendous" and "senseless" and said the Republic of the
Marshall Islands strongly condemned the attacks and offered
condolences to the United States and the victims of the att~cks .
Minister de Brum asked for permission to read to members of the
Nitijels and to the public listening on live radio the text of a
letter from RMI President Christopher Loeak to President Obama.
Minister de 8rum noted President Loeak had sent the letter to the
United States through the U.S. Embassy in Majuro. Separately, the
Speaker circ.ulated the text of a resolution by the Nitijela
condemning the attacks. Post will forwal1lthe text of the
resolution septel when received .
3. The same morning. post received the original letter from
RMI President Loeak to President Obama transmitted via diplomatic
note. A scanned copy of the letter is attached. The text of the
letter is as follows:
BEGIN TEXT
Dear Preside nt Obama
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, The. Government of the Republic of the Marshallisianes strongly

condemns the terrorist at!aci< against the Consulate of the Un~ed
states in the Ubyan city of Benghazi which caused the death of US
Ambassador Chris Stevens and other US diplomatic staff in Ubya,
The brutal attacks on the anniversary of the worst act 01 terrorism

11 years a,go is a reminder to all of us that much wor1< remains ane
that we ne..d to be vigilant as we collectively ensure that the hard
work by Ambassador Stevens Is realized, Our prayers ane
coneole"",,,, are with the families of the slain diplomats,
The Govemment of the Republic of the Marshallisianes associates

itseW with the United States of America and other countries in
denounciOSJ the act of barbarianism and terrorism anywhere in the
world and "tands in SOlidarity with our close friends, the Un~ed
States of America. and families of Ambassador Stevens and the other
victims fro," the attacks in Benghazi,
Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Sincerely,
Chrlstoph..r J. Loeak
President
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4. Post would appreciate guidance on a response, Wany, to
this letter.
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"Uack in Benghazi, Libya which lonk Ihe liCe of Al1Ib.u!iador Stevens anel
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(mitian.
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symIMlhy"nd snlid<lrity with the Govcrllll1Cnt and the J',wl>lc uf the Unitell
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rcscl'vi1liol\, We au))ur IIlal Ule pcrpclrntors of this heinous crime lit:.
lImught swiftly h) justice. 1\$ we ~re compelled 10 face these diHicult
ch"lIcngc5 wilh fortitudc, be assured of M:1I1.1'S conlinued suppo!'t ill
sirengihenill& the :flability in Ihe region, bC;lfing illlllind that the pOIlh 1"ltel1
by Ihe tilly., .. people in uuildi ng., democratic Liby., shil l I IInl be clisrll pled
;111" Ih"llhe wurk done together in helpinu Ihe seeds of dCllIoc)'ac), to (:Ike
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(Coat of Anns
H.M. The King)
YOUR EXCELlENCE
BAHACK OBAMA
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Of AMERICA
FROM YOUR MAJESTY THE KING OF SPAtN
WE ARE DEEPLY SHOCKED BY THE NEWS OF THE BRlITAL ATTACK
COMMITTED IN BENGHAZI AGAiNST DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES THAT RESULTED tN THE DEATHS OF THE AMBASSADOR AND
THHEE OFFICIALS OF THE DELEGATION. THIS ACT WARRANTS MY STRONG
CONDEMNATION AND REPULSION. AND ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT.
THE SPANISH PEOPLE. AND MYSELF, I CONVEY OUR DEEPEST FEELINGS OF
REGRET.
THE QUEEN AND I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. WOULD
CONVEY OUR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMIUES OF THE
DECEASED, ALONG WITH OUR HOPES FOR A PROMPT RECOVERY OF THOSE
THAT WERE INJURED.
TO REITERATE MY MOST EMPHATIC CONDEMNATION. I CONVEY TO YOU MR.
PRESIDENT MY HIGHEST CONSIDERATION AND PERSONAL ESTEEM .
YOURS SINCERELY,
JU~.N
CARLOS R.
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BARACK OBAMA
F'RESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA
DE SU MAJESTAD EL REV DE ESPAJ'lA

PROFUNDAMENTE IMPRESIONADO POR LA NOTICIA DEL BRUTI)L
ATAQUE PERPETRADO EN BENGHASI CONTRA REPRESENTANTES
DIPLOMAncos DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. EN EL QUE HAN RESULTADO
MUERTOS EL EMBAJADOR Y TRES FUNCIONARIOS DE LA DELEGACION.
HECHOS QUE MERECEN MI MAs ARME CONDENA Y REPULSA. DESEO
HACEROS LLEGAR. EN MI NOMBRE. EN EL DEL GOBIERNO Y EN EL DEL
PUEBLO ESPAROL. MI MAYOR SENTIMIENTO DE PESAR.
LA REINA Y VO OS AGRADECERIAMOS. SEROR PRESIDENTE. QUE
~IICIERA1S LLEGAR NUESTRO MAs SENTI DO PESAME A LAS' FAMILIAS
CIE LOS FALLECIDOS. JUNTO CON NUESTROS DESEOS DE UNA PRONTA
fi:ECUPERACION PARA LOS HERIDOS.
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AL RElTERAROS LA MAS ROTUNDA CON DENA. OS ENVIO. SENOR
PRESIDENTE, EL TESTIMONIO DE MI MAS ALTA CONSIDERACION Y
E:STIMA PERSONAL
AFECTUOSAMENTE.
JUAN CARLOS R.
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LjuhljantJ. J1 September 2011
Df"ar Mr. President,
I \oII4J' appalled by the news oftht Jcj/ling o/the US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens
anti thru Embassy staff membus. 1 would like to express heartfelt condoknces em beholf of
Ihi' Slo-..enfon people and on. my own behalf. Please convey our symparh;es 10 the lamll~s and
fril~nd.r ofthe
vicrims.
I condemn i.,,' strongest lerms this oUlTogeollS anack against the US diplomatiC mission In
Belrtghazljor which there can be no justificatiOn.. The arlacks against US and other diplomatic
mlsslolU we have witnessed in Libya and elsewhere in the region are unacceprab/e and must
bII ,pre\lenled.
PIt'ase accept. Mr. President, the assurances ofmy Mghes! consideration.
Thl~
Honorable
Sarack Obama
Presjdent of the United-States of America
WASHINGTON,D.G.
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JANEZ JANSA
Ljubljana, 12 Septem~r 2012
Dear Mr.. President,
I was deeply shocked by the horrendous attock on the Consulate of the Unned
Stotes of America In BenghazI, In whTch four US public servants lost their lives,
incfuding US Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
We strongfy condemn these unjustifiable acts, which sadly coincfded with the
11M anniversary of the terronst attacks in the USA In 2001, and firmly believe thot
those responsible should be brought to justice.

Please allow me to convey to you heartfelt condolences on behalf
0/
the
Government of the Republic of Slovenio and on my own behalf. , would like to request
0/ our
that the expressions
deepest sympathy be 0150 conveyed to the grieving
families 0/ the victims,

Please accept,
~or Mr. Pres;den~
the assurances of my highest consideration.
The Honorable
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SUBJECT: MACEDON IAN LEADERS OFFER CONDOLENCES OVER BENGHAZI ATIACK

1. (U) Post has received counesy copies of letters from Macedonian
President Gjorge Ivanov and Prime Minister Nlkola Gruevski to
President Obama offering condolences for the September 11 attack on
the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Text of letters follows.
2_(U) Honorable President Obama,
With deep sorrow I received the news of the terrorist attack on the
United States diplomatic post in Benghazi in which US diplomats
were killed. and I deeply regret Ihe loss of lives. In Ihese sad
moments for you , for the friendly American people and the families
of the victims, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of
Macedonia :and on my personal behalf, I would like to extend my
condolence!>. In these moments of grief, our thoughts are with you
and with the: families of the victims. Be assured. Honorable
President, that the Republic of Macedonia will continue to support
Ihe efforts of the Uniled Slates for Ihe prolection of freedom.
democracy and human rights in the world . Please, Honorable Mr.
President. convey the assurances of compassion to the families of
the victims.
Sincerely, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov.
3. (U) Your '"xcellency,
It is with great sorrow and distress that I received the tragic
news on the despicable and horrific terrorist attack on the US
Consulate in Benghazi, Ubya. in which Ambassador Christopher
Stevens and three consular officers lost their lives. On the
occasion of this cruel event, please allow me to express, on behalf
of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia and personally, the
sorrow about the great loss the American state and the American
people suffered in the violent act and on behalf of the Macedonian
citizens, to e~xtend condolences to the victims' families, and share
the pain andi sadness about the lost hUman lives. These days, when
the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11.
2001 is marked, it is more than necessary to demonstrate
decisiveness in the efforts for elimination of the forces that, by
spread ing terror and violence, battle against the universal values
of the civilizcltion peace, democracy and human rights . The efore,
in thespirit of the alliance and solidarity between our two
countries. I would like to re-emphasize the decisiveness of the
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Republic of Macedonia to continue with the active contribution to

the fight against terrorism and other fof'JTls of violence that
threaten pei3ce, stability and prosperity in the world and whose aim
is to destroy the benefits of the democratic processes that are
happening in the countries of north Africa and Near East. Please
accept, respected President, the assurances of my highest
consideralicln.
Nikola Gruevski
4. (U) Post also has received letters or calls of condolence from
Minister of Defense Besimi, numerous dip_lomats, and party and
government officials. The Macedonian MFA has posted a message of
condolence on its website, and FM Poposki was one of the first to

come to the Embassy to sign our condolence book. Numerous
condolence messages also have been sent to the Embassy's official
email address by the general public.
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Mr. PresidenJ,
It was with shock and indignation that J learnt about the attack on the US
COllsulate in Benghazi, during which the US Ambassador to Libya
Christopher Stevens and three other staff members of the US diplomatic
mission were killed.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues
of ose who lost their lives in this outrageous allack I am confident that
the perpetrators and organizers of this crime will be revealed and brought
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SUBJECT: Maltese reactions to the attack on the Benghazi consulate

and death of Ambassador Stevens
1. (U) On September 12, the Matta Ministry of Foreign
Affairs published a statement on condemning the attack in Benghazi.
The text of thl~ press release follows :
''The Maltese Government categorically condemns the bloody attacks

on the American consulate in Benghazi in which four American
diplomats losl: their lives, among them the accomplished American
Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens. The Maltese Government
expresses its full solidarity with the families of the victims and
the American authorities. The Maltese Government is convinced that
this terrorist attack must in no way derail the democratic process
being courageously implemented by the libyan people in order to
secure liberty after more than 40 years of dictatorship and
oppression . On the contrary, the Maltese Government believes that
this should serve to strengthen the democratic movement which has
been created thanks to the first democratic elections and to
overcome the violent elements which are threatening the process,
The Maltese Government is convinced that the Libyan authorities
will work resolutely to apprehend those responsible for this attack
and to bring them to justice."
2. (U) On September 13, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi. during

a previously s:cheduled National Libya Lessons Learnt Workshop
hosted by the GOM noted in his opening, unscripted remarks: "This
-:onference takes place in the shadow of a terrible event that
ccurred within the last 48 hours. I refer to the murder - we can
II it that - of the US Ambassador to Libya, a most unfortunate
'dent. We hope this will not, however, stop the progress over
'1st several months, during which we have seen Libya move, step
\p, constructively, toward democracy." In his official speech
red in Maltese), Gonzi added, "our hope is to see an end to
')ee once and for all. We do not want to witness any more
'X'! . We do not want a repetition of what happened yesterday
\urder of the American Ambassador in Benghazi. I do hope
\,tragedy does not derail the genuine efforts of the
'Ie who have continued to work on their aspirations for a
ibya."
~ceberras Trigona , International Secretary and
IAinist.r of the opposition Labor Party (PL)
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contacted P'oloff to express his condolences. Mr. Sceberras Trigona
commented. "Kindly convey my condolences both in my name as well as
on behalf of' our Party... we are ready, willing and able to

co-operate with you now and in the future to bring the criminal
perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice,"
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commented, ';'K:indly convey my condolences both in my mime as well as
on behalf of our Party ... we are ready, willing and able to
co-operate with you now and in the future to bring the criminal
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on the< US COnsulate in Bengha2i which costed the lives oJthe
Arnericdn Ambassador to LIbya Christopher sre....... and three othAlr
diplomats during their duty.
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c:vndemn this aiminal attack and rPject all forms 01 terrorism and
uiD/encs which hIM behind religious motilJQ1/ons. On this aad
c:i~ I wish to express my most sincere condolences and ~
syrnp<IIhj, to the US Government and the< American Peop/2 as weU as to
t1: ..ltzmiJies ofths /ale &Ik/im.s.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia presents its compliments to

the Department of State and, following the tragic attack in Benghazi, has
the regret to convey, herewith, a message of condolences from His
ExcE,llency Hammadi Jebali , Head of Government of the Republic of
Tunisia, to His Excellency Barack Obama, President of the United States
of America.
The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia avails itself of this

opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurances of its
highest considerationA<i'
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Washington, D.C., September 12,2012
The Department of State

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Ii,. I:'cellencq AsbOUf BeD Khaqal

Fare.lgn Minister olliblJ4
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Detur Mr. Minister.
1'hcnk 'IOU lot 'JOur condolences lor t.he treglc l05s oJ Ambtu5ador ChriS
Stt!Vl~ru dnd U.s. personnel Se.m Smith, Tl,lrone WCJt:X:h.and Glen Dohertq,ln the
ditdC:k OIl our mUsion in BenaM1i. The LblJan people's show of support. not anlq
th.tolJ.gb thepea.celul demonstrdtions in T ripoh In which the-q participated since
the e,ttoc:lt,but olsa",t the memori<tl service 1.JOW government organized for
A.m1:IdSSftdorStevens.has beeD heartening. I dpprecidt e your nlpport for the Us.
fBI tnvestigation into theottcck, aDd theeHorts 'JOur 8vetnment MS mode to
ensulre ouremb.us y in Tripoli end itsst4li oreadequatel'l protected.
We must not lei this dHed: end. the adlons o:e kndful 0: violent
ex.tf'E~mists aHect the opflOJ'tunit'l to huild a stron8 bilateral relotioDship hosed. on
muh,ol interesbdnd sbed. democraHcvclues. l understand. that the ll1ojorH'l 0:

lib'l.ans desire peace ondst~ihty, and lhe United Stoteswill continue to stand
.by gOut government aad the LibYdn people in this challenging democrotic
transitioo. We dre r~d1J to provide support dUd will continue to urge our
Jldrhl(~1S to'WOtk with the UN Support Mission in lihqo. tocoordillbte
inter,Datlona.! assistbnce. l urge tjou to toke full4dvantdge of these interntJtion41
te$O\ll.J'Oe$d.uriog this criticol time tn L1b':lo'sdemocrdtic transition..
With solemD4ppreci4tioa, f am
SiDcerel':f yours,
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Her Bxce!Iency HIILuy Clinton

Sea,...." of Slate of the United State. of America
Dear Secreto.ty of Scate HIILuy Qinton,
We ...,eived with the deepest of regret and mouming the unfo.mmate """'" of
the :obodcing ItIack on the your .. lOaned COWltty'. consulate in the city of
Becj!hazi, which took the lives of fout American citizen" among whom was
Amb..sador Christopber Stevens. Ambassador SteVens gready impac1<d the
people IDd government of Libya. and bad & vision of building strong relations
bY ..,...;"g the people of l.1bY1 througbout the events of our gJodoUJ """,!utiDO.
n""ugb his titeles. efforts he strengthened cooperotiOQ be.,..,.," our two
COUt.ltries in ftrious seeton:. This inteosifies our feelings of soaow over the loss
of tbe deported AmbusadoL
I wouJd liU to apteaa my deepest coodolonceo ODd rept to your respected
govetnment, the resperted &milies of the victima and the esteemed Americ:an
peo"le. I condemn in the strongest of apres,iODS this crimioal tct which bu DO
jUJti6cotion, and which violates conecpts of freedom of apression ODd the right
ID p,.".fui protesL
I dc:eply appreciate the distinguished words of your . briefing. which wu

welcomed greatly throughout differu>t circles ill Libyo. I nIued your
,,,,"menta, which ..Beet & deep comptebeosion, deu view, and aiDcere desire
to '''ppolt the people of Libya in achieving democracy and cooperatioo with
countries and natio", throughout the world.
I "",Wd liU to "SUte your excellency that the reIevaot authodties in LJbya are
deteJ<mined to take the D....'a%)' measures to arrest the, offenders and briog
thea, to justice. There will be more active efforts to eogoge with the secwity
simstioa IDd we are cumntly exerting exceptional effOItS to sttengtben the
security measures, which are needed for the diplomatic misaino. in Libya. and
specilically, the diplomatic mission of your esteemed country,
We look forward to further stteugtbeoing of relatiODS betweeo our twO
COIlDtries and we believe that the WJfortunate events tIut took place will bolster
out cootioued cooperation or the murual bene5t of our two COWItries.
With respect IDd &ppreciation,
Aab."" Bin Kbayal
Minioter of Foreign Aff.ainI and Intematlooal CoopenltlOD
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Sept.mho.- 20, 2012
His I:"'cellenct} Abd.urrahlm EJ Kelh

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l1anlljOU for ':lOW condolences for tile tragic Joss of Am},..,s.sador Chris
Slevew and U.s. per.,nuel Se..su Smith. Tqroue Wocxh. and. Glen Dobertq, in tbe
attadon OW' mt.,ion In Benghad. Jappreciate your public coademnelion 01 the
ottadt and the ellorb ljour govenunent has made to eJt.S\UQ our embA.sslJ in Trlpo!i
aDd Us stalf ate adequatel" protected.. (would al., lilte to express mil
oppltecieUoa for ub'l4" cooperation witb tbe US. FBI iavestigatlon Into the
attac:k.
Ple4SeCOflvell mlj tb.anb to the LtbIJaD people/or lbeir demol1S'trations
ol support not onl l} in the peace/uldemoastratiOll.lin T"POlio but o1:.oot the

men:tOrial service lJour government Iw3ted lor Am.bassodor Stevens. W. must DOt
let this attack 4rtd the acti.OI1S al a handful of violent extrembb cou.w us to miss
the fmportant oppartunfty we have to huild Go sttO~ bilateral relaUOIlshtp 1a:secl
on m:utual intm'e3h aDd~ared democtatlcvalues. [understand fbt the mtljorHlJ
of Lb Ydnsdeslre pedce aod st~ilitlJ, and the United States will continue tosi<lDd
~ 'lour g~mment aDd the l...iblJaD peopledS Jongas ljOU temain committed to
pursuinademoetacy aDdcounterina violence. The UnUedSt4tes remains
steadfdSt in our decltca.tion tosuppotf Lil:,,~e at this pivotal point ill Us bistol'1j.aud
wewdlcoolinue to urf!p out pcrtnersto work with the UN Support Mission in
L~a to coordinate internatioDal assistance. I urea you to take lull advanta6e 01
tb~:! international tesOurce3 duriD6 fhis critical Umein ~as demoetatic
tran:ritioD.
With solemn appreci.4tlon,lalll

Sincereh.l 'lours,
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i.aadt 00 :rout COWltzis ~ in the city oflkngbni, wb.ich, to out deep soD:ow, toOk
the ",eo of four of our Ame""" 6:i.cods doiat! their job. wirh bo""" and prefessionalism,
00. of whoa> .... Ambusado< Ouistopber S....... Sinu!be glom... ....,Jutiou of Feb
17, AtMa ...dor S",...,. hu bad grett impact in I.ibrt arooqpt !he peopk and !he
gom""""", and bas _ktd IirdeaIy ID aeom: relad... between lib,. and the Uoi....
Swa., with ctisdngui.shcd efforts to sm:ngthco ooopuatioa bet..uo. our COUOtDes in vadous
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the ..apoct<d &miliea of !he victims and the good peopk of !he UoiIEd Sco,... I e&pr<&Ilbe
deepe.t eoodemnadoo of this atnintI act whJcb an have 00 pouibk ju.tifiadoo in ooy
way or aan, and we uptcs. USUWlCC dat thU let In 00 waJ n:prUCOtl the people: o( I..ibfa
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I hi&l>1y..rued lb. bdeIingJ ofboth Unlted SIS... P...xIent Me. Bus. Ohama &lid yow.eIf,
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bddU'8I ..... welcomed 00 wide sca(e Ihrougbout...aou....wm of lihY'.
I """,Id tike to &aaUtt your &ceIkaq that the ..,..... Lih1'o .uthoIia.. "" de1umined to
take title oec:awy metsurtmeQtI to arrest the crimina). and bziog them to jUJticc. We will
wotk l:owudi secu.rc envirollIlJeOl to create safety of aD. aM will nndutake larger e~tts to
- . . ., !he occea_."........ to protzct all dlplonwic "';uloo. in libya, and sped6cally !he
dipkmr.tic mission of JOW' esteemed a:n.muy.

We look forwud to CVCD ,trooget ties between out twO c:.ountcies IOd ate c:onfident that the
tarp: tt.:tults of t:biI enot will increae our detcaninatioo to eootinue 9Oiliog t:ogetber fOr
thc mutual bcoc6.t of both of our couoaies.
With IIppredatioo and tupect.
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September 17, 2012
The Embassy of Libya presents Its compliments to the United States Department of
State a,nd has the honor to present enclosed a letter to Seaetary of State.lier Excellency
Hillary Rodham Clinton from Abd AI Raheem AI Keeb. Prime Minister ofWbyo released on
Thursday, September 13th ,
The Embassy of Ubya avaUs itself of this opportUnity to renew to the Department of
State the assurances of its highest conSid~
United Srates Department or State

Washington, DC
2606 Vlrlin;. Ave., N.W, Sui", 70S, Wahinll(IO, D.C. 20017' Tel: (202) 944-9601 fu; (202) 944-9606
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WASHINGTON
October 2. 2012
HI. E.,,,,lle.cq Me.eel Monould

Presld".t 01 tho Tu.wa Repu],hc
Tunb
o-r Mr.Pr..td",,1;
Tha.l gou lor expresstng gour co.doleDcos OD thetraglc loss 01 lour U.s.
personnel, induding Am1::..o.ssador Outs Stevena, dUring the 4ttacks on the US
miulon in Be.aahmi, ~a. I appreciate \lOW' puhlic condemnation of this 4SS4ult
and \}Qout ~eDt's eorb to protect our dJ:plomatk huild.t.ng.s and ataH
10l!OW;inglheallacl. o. our ~ t. TUDt~ aodlo preclude the posslhutlg 01
add! tlcmal 4ttocka on our petlODDel4lld la.cilUies.
We will continue tohulld Upoll our strongbt.1alerdl relationahlp. which. we

musl "'01 allow 10 be disrupted hg tIw aUacl. aod the aclioo. 01 a haodlul 01
crimin,ltls and violent ex.itemists. I wgelJow government to arrest and prosecute
those resp0D3lh1e lor the allacl. aDd 10 work steadl....ug loestahlish securilg aDd
rule 01 law throughout thecouatrq so thAt goo ma\j preserve tbeg.ains TUDWo. has
made ~Iince the revolution. and continue on the toad to demcx:racg.
With the UDdemaodiogthol the majorilg 01 TuDisI..... wish lor peace aod
S~ft'Jl the United States will continue to nand bq the Tunisian govemmeat
GIld people,as 1011641 lJOU remain committed topwsuin.g democtdcq and
countedng violence. Io.sk tkt ~ou l4ke eve.rq

01 the U.s. pr....ce 1D Tu.tsl...
pos.sihle nep to ensure the securlhj
With solemn appreciation, I am
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American _ _ to Libya ChrlsIopher .srm-a and tIt700 other
diplomatt, duril1g _
by . . . - and anned ~ Illho stonned
till! lInited states Consulate on 11 September In the CIty OfBenghD2i.
O!t thio frr1gjc e"",,, J would Ilks to 0fJnIJ<J1I my most IiinctmJ
" ' _ and 4eopat sympathy II> the American I'I>cplB and II> the
f t - o/the /are IIidims.
7lmIBia strletly retifftrms Its amnce "!JfliM1 tern>rism and calls

or"'" again the intemaIionaI "'1JIIIIIUIitJI II> add1a5 the S<OaDiIiI ptOb/Bm
In the 18(1iDn of StWd and Sahara In otfkJr to curb all po$$fbIe ~
1It.- II> _
"""'"""'" and """"""" 811III(JfJIJng.
Allow me to _
this OP~-1iI II> tIoank /IfJU for 1M >nIinued
SLrpport /IfJU "'" granting to the <femoautic prtJCBIJa in '1luIisi4.
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EMaASSY Of' TUNISIA
15 15 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W.

WASHINGTON. O . C . 20005
TEL (20Z) 852-1850 FAX (202) &62-1'856
The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia presents Its ccmpliments to

the Department of State and, following the tragic attack in Benghazi, has
the regret to convey, hereWith, a message of condolences from His
ExCE,liency Dr. Mohamed Moncef Marzouki, President of The Republic of
Tunisia, to Her Excellency Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of
Stat<~
of the United States of America

The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia avails Hself of this
Department of State the assurances of its
Washington. D.C . September 12.2012
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WASHINGTON
Octobe, 2, 2012
l1i. &cell..cy [),. R..iik AIxIessaIem

Minut", 01 Fore;a. AH41" 01 the Tuni.ian Republic
;:~~t--n,4l1k qou f"'qour leHOToI conclolenceondl1Jmpe.thq following tlut4tt4ck

In Bengluul, LtJ.qa tlutt led 10 tli. death 01 AmJ.o....J.". Steve.. and Ike. other US
penonn"L ! app'eclote qour publtc condemnaHon 01 tht. col.. trop!.. ond the .Horts
'Jour go-ernmeat b.aa mo.de to emute tb.at our diplomatic hulldiD&i and stall ore
...Iequotelq protected following the attock on OW'.mi...sq In Tunis, 4nd 10 p,edude

the _1.11'19 oI...!dtuoo..J 41t4cks
o/. mwt not let this altadeand the adlon, of a haocUul ol criminals GDd
violent e~tremtm CClUJe us to mi5IJ the importa.nt opportuntlq we have tohudd UpoD
our strong hdo.terol relationship. Topreserve the e&ns TUDUfa has m&:Je. siDOEt tb@
revoluUOI1 and coDtlnueoa the road todemoc:r4~, Iurge 'Jout ~eat toonesl
GDd pl'OIeeute those responsible for the att4ck I1I1d towork .d eadlastllJ to est4hlis.b.
...:urllq ondnJeoi Low thzouahoul thecouolrq.
_ce
l ..."dem. .d th41 the M4jorllq 01 Tunlsl ... deme

4.d .t"J,tltlq. The
United Sto.teswill CODtinue to stand hll 'Jour govemmentdDd the Turilslan peopleOJ
lol1t141 '1ou remoinCOllUl1itted to pumd.DgdemocroCI:I and countering violeDce, 4l1d
1aIa.ev<mj possthle.lep 10 """""Ihesecurllq 01 the US p,esence In Tunw..
With ademn 4W'e041i0D,! =
SIDcere11:lIJoun.
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SUBJECT: Turkmenistan : President Offers Condolences for Benghazi

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1, (SBU) Foreign Minister Meredov convened the Ambassador and DCM
September 13 on very short notice in order to convey President

Berdimuhamedov's condolences for the loss of life in the Benghazi
attacks. Men~dov said that the President condemned the attacks,
which Meredov called "inexcusable: The President had asked that
his condolences be conveyed to President Obama and the Secretary.
2. (SBU) Ambassador asked that the Foreign Minister pass the U.S,
government's gratitude for the expression of sympathy. He thanked

the Govemment as well for having provided additional security
around the Embassy and other facilities on September 11.
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AmEmbassl' Managua; REASON : 1,4(B), (D)
1. (U) On S"ptember 12. Ambassador Powers received calls from First
Lady Rosarilo Murillo and Foreign Minister Samuel Santos expressing

their condolEmces to officials at Embassy Managua and at the
Department for the tragic deaths of our colleagues in Benghazi.
Murillo also offered condolences on the part of President Daniel
Ortega and asked that the message be conveyed to porus and the
Secretary. Asked by the Ambassador ~ the GON would make a public
statement, Murillo stated she would make a statement In her rote as

government spokesperson during her daily message to the nation.
Within an hour of speaking with the Ambassador, Murillo made a
lengthy statement on national radio and television expressing the
condolences of her govemment to the families of those lost in
Libya and noling the solidarity of President Ortega with the people
of the United States. Shortly thereafter the MFA sent the Embassy
a copy of an ofncial note (attached) condemning the "terrorist

acts" in BenHhaz; and noling that Ortega has been emphatic in
denouncing "'all acts of terrorism that target civilization and
justice in any part of the world ." The note also reiterates the
GON's "cate'gorlcal defense of the inviolability of diplomatic
installations," a possible reference to the GON's support for the
Government of Ecuador in its dispute with Great Britain over Julian
Assange seE!king asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy.
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Secfetsll)' of State
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I have learnt with great sorrow about the shocking criminal attack on the
American Consulate In Benghazi on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, which led to the
death ,of H. E. the Ambassador of the Un~ed States of America In Tripoli as well as
three "'merican officials, In addition to major damage to the Consulate.
t would like to extend to you, on this sad occasion. my sincere condolences and
sympatJhy and express fun solidarity with the friendly American people.
While retterating its attachment to the values of toleranoe, understanding and
dialogule between religions and civilizations, Tunisia strongly condemns irresponsible
attempts by extremists and fanatics to defame divine religions and hurt muslim. and all
believers' religious feelings and sacred symbols all over the world. Tunisia calls for
confronting such violations so that the values of love, fraternity and peace could prevail
In the wand.
'Iotwithstanding ~s keen interest in protecting sacred religious symbols, the
Republic of Tunisia does not see any Justification whatsoever for Violence. n strongly
rejects all forms of destrucl10n and Incitement to kill and undeliines that the 8thi"" of
lslam and international agreements and covenants prohibit muslims from aggressing
foreign d iplomatic and consular missions for whatever reason .
Dr. Rafik Abdessalem
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia
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condolences from His Excellency Dr. Rafik Abdessalem, Minister of
Fomign Affairs of The Republic of Tunisia to Her Excellency Honorable
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Dear Hillary.
I am deeply shocked by the tragic death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens
and hii. colleagues. Please, convey the words of sincere sympathy to their families
and oiends.
We decisively condemn this act of criJ1le that reiterates the necessity of joint
efforts by our countries. and the international community. in fighting the scourge of
tenorism of all kinds.
Sergey V. Lavrov
TIlE HONORABLE
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
1JNITiEDSTATES SECRETARY OF STATE

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1Ihank ~ou lor e.preuing ~ou< condolences on the ungtc I.,.. olio... U.s.
p"'som,eL including AmM ... dor Chris Steve.~ during the attacks 0. the u.s. mUsion
in Be"l!ik>t.lib~...
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01her US officers In Ubya were IItctlms of an attack In Benchazl. On behaW of the
P..........e Govemment and on my persollll apaclly, I would like to _
to
you my heartfelt condolenteS and profound sympathy. I kindly ask you to
.,cpress this m....'. to the families of the Ylctims.

PoItUpI condemns In the strorcest terms the attad< that caused this
shocid"l and absolutely unacceptable I... of life and uttar disrespect for
diplomatic representatives. We stand, side by side, with the Un~ed States In this
sadmement.
I 8yall myself of th~ opportunity to renow, Your Exoellency. the
U5Uf'ances of my hllhest consideration,

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Minister of Sta~ and ForaIrn Affairs of Portu..1

~Exa!1kncy
Mrs HlKary anton

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penom,el,iDdudIng Amb.,>4dorChm Steven., during the otl4choo the Us. miulo
~jhad. lJbg ..
am.. along with Sea.. Smith, Tgrene WOod., ODd Gle. Doherlq,dedicated their
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.Dear colleague,
~ have learnt with shock and deep sorrow that ),our distinguished ambassador to Libya
nod three other American personnel were killed in a mob attack on your consulate in
Benghazi yesterday.
Norway condemns this atta!;k in the slrunge;llcnns.
Ambassador Stevens was highly regarded for his personal qualities and lor his
professional competence. His in-depth knowledge of Ijby~ was If great value in the
c:hallenging tragsition process that Libya is now going through . J know thal many 01 my
diplqmals held bim in high
re~rd .
He will be sorely missed.
Please accept my sint:ere condolences on the tragic deaths DC Amoos...ador Sle.vens and
his colleagues and please convey our deepest condolences to their families.
With my deepest reb'Tcts
The Hon. ffillary Rodham Clinton

Secretary of Stare
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lhank qou l~ expressing qour condolences 011 the tragic 10M ollour Us.
pefSODDel. indudJ"ll Amb...ador Chr.. Stevens,duriag the attacks au the U.s. .......on
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development experts, securl~. and other personnel who stOl1d 011 th.elront Imes e'Vet1:J
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thaI resulted in the death of United siatea' Ambassador to LIbya. J.
(lu:Istopher Stevens and three embassy stafFmombem.
Pl.... ac<ept our ,sincere IJId heartfelt coadolences to )'Our
l:ood self; the C""""""ent and Peop1e of the United States of
America, and the bereaved Ilunllies. W. ,hare )'OUr d<q> grief. and
"'It Ihougbts and prayers..., with you.
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It.s Exo.uenC\l Guido WeslerweUe

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Dear Laurent.
.n....k 'Pllo.. ""Pressing your """dol.Dces DO the Iroatc I"" of lour

po""""eL 'Ddudlog Ambo ....dor Chris Stevem,duriD6 the attock. CD the
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lives to 4ClvoJ1ctag AmerlOCUl volues OJld lateresb Mound tbe 'WOrld. While in pursuit 01.
helpiD8 thel.ihyan people bwld a .lroD/!M louo<iauCD lor a Dew, /zoe Datio.. they ....de
the ulUmotesacrillce. In t1::a.eir memOnj,and in bonorol. thucounUe.s.s diplotttats.
developmeat experta:.MCUrlh;l. Olld otherpersonoel wbo st4nd on the froat lines ever\j
&1:1.WE' must ooa.lluue to help ~4 reach lor." .better. mot. peaoeful, secure. dUd
hopeIU:lluluze.
I'b....k you I", your .upport .... d.oli<iarlty with the Ameri= people duriua tbis
cliIIIcul t time.
'WUb. solemn appreciation, Iam
Slncerelg ~oun,
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Celt avec bcaucoup d'bnotioft que j'ai appria l'attaquc inquaJifiablc dont ~ "objet
t'imp_.. dipJanwique am!rkoln. , IIaIpui to 11 _ I n , duron.laqueUe_
"",to du 0Ip0r0:ment d'&" ... . . - " ' . _ 1 0 ............. 1'--.."" ....

~......unJs eo Libyo. M_l. Chrifiopha-_
... fl'lDCO coodamac eel. -* barbare et l1ehe el exprime a compl6te .,lidacit6 awe Ics
~.u.;. Cle _le ...!ricoiD lice' ceo _ _ dnmaIiqua.
A blre pClSONHll 6plemem, jo __ ICMlbaiCo 1'OU& e:xprimer toute ma SJIUPIIhio d moo

1O\Ilien. Ie. WUI priG de bi~ vouJoir trmImetIn mel tri:I IiJdtes condotances lUX
flftlllla de WI coJllbonlcun; motU daM J'exen:ice counplX do IeurJ I"oocd~ cC mcs
vent de r6tIhlia:craent' c:eu:t d'cntre eux qui ont '" bleu6a.
Naill avans imm6diatt:mcnt pris 10 con*' del autorita libycMel poW' Jeur demandrz de
IOUleI lea meaurca ~ , 1& .uri~ dCl reaortiuantl ~gm el des
implcnltiona diplomatiqua CD Libyc. Le Praid=t do I. R6pubUque ct moi..mbno '\'OrIS
la ip quo hlmiln toil taiCc Iln' Ies circonst&ncel do ceuo II1IqUo et que lei raponsabJes
IlOlaJt poumiYia pour Ie crime atroce qu'iJI oat c:ommn.
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!Noi dwx pa)'l, 10 Ie aair, ru,talt d6termin6a , pourtWvro conmblo Ie combat pour II
liNmocnde lit 1a llabilitC CD La"bye et dIDI Ja r6sion. VOUJ OlIllO' connai.uons t't:tcellcnte
ICDltabontion del diplolnalea de nos dcuz pl)'I. ea Ubye comme ulloura, ciani J. tunc
l::oonh Ie tenoriame, lea au6mianet eI POIU' J. libert:~ c:t 1l1kuri16..
-_....
Jo
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prio de croire, Madame 11 Secrillire d'Et.. , I'ap_ion de mcs homrnap
Modamc .HlIIay RODHAM CLJNTOl'I

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n.....J. qou lot _...u.a qour condolences on the Irogic loa oilOW' Us.
pencmne!. ...dud!naAmb. ... dorChruSteve... duringthe.ttacbontheU.s._
... Boaab.zt. Uhq..
Chru, oIong -.;thSean Smith. Tq'ODe Woods,and GleD Doherl~, dedicaled theu
lives 10 edvanclDg American volues and l.t.,..1s = d the wwld. While I. punult 01
b.el~~ the Ubq4l1 people huild is. stroneer foundation for CI Dew, &_ Dation. theq IJl4de.
the ultim.te ...ctihce. the!z momo"1. and In ho.o",! the COWlll... ellplomats.
development experts, securltq, and oth.r pe"""".1 who stand on thalrcDt ltnesOVOnj
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ThE' Minister of Foreign Affairs
September 12, 2012
I am deeply troubled and profoundly saddened by the

death of Ambassador Chris Stevens and members of bis
staff after the horrendous attack on the U.S. Embassy io
Bengasi. Please accept my most sincere condolences, also
on bebalf of the Government of Italy, wbicb I also ask
that you kindly convey to tbe families of the victims.
During these past months, we had tbe opportunity to
recognize Ambassador Stevens' great professionalism and
bumanity, baving established a strong and fruitful
collaboration with bim from the very outset of the Libyan
criuis. Because of his sensitivity and deep familiarity
with the realities of Libya and the Maghreb, he was able
to contribute significantly to the success of the revolt
agalinst Gaddafi's regime and the process of democratic
stabilization in the new Libya.
In this tragic circumstance, please be assured that we
intend to insist with the Authorities in Tripoli and, if need
be, to contribute however we can to bringing the facts of
the incident fully out in the open and identifying those
resJPonsible for this crimioaJ atrocity against the U.S.
Embassy in Bengasi so that they can be brought to justice.
Giulio Terzi
The Honorable Hillary CLINTON

Secretary of State
Washington, DC
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Deidt Mr.Minister.
Thank \jOU lor ezpressing \jour condolences on the tragic loss oi {our U.s.
pe,,,,,,,,el. i.d.dina Amha.... dor Cbru Stev,"",d.rlog the .tt.ek. on the US.
Ce,uI I. Be.ah<ut. Lib~...
Chr!~..Joog with Sean Smith. Tyro.e WoocLo,,,,,d Glen Doberly,ded;CDled
th~~it l~ve, tOAdvancmgAmeriCdll values tu1d interests around the world. While in
pursuit oj helplD.g the lib'J411 people build a stronger toundatiOlJ for a new, {tee
naUon. the1:J made thl!' ulUma.te Sdcri:lice. In their mem0l'lj. and La honor of the
countless diplomats, development experla, .securltq. and other pet'$OJ1nel wbo st4nd on
tho front lines eY'er'9 de.\j, we mUit continue to help Lb\j4 reach for 4 bette r, mOre
pe.celul.secu,e, ""d hope!uI luture.
Tknk you lor your .upport ..d soIldaiihj with the AmerlCDn people durlog
thI. dihcult lime.
With $Olemn 4ppreclo.Uon, 14m

Sincerelll ljours,
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Your Bxcelleney,
It Is with profound sorrow that I reeeilled th. news of t he
tragic death of the Ameriean personnel in Benghazi. Including the
U.s. Ambasoadorto Libya ChrIs St........
On behalf of the GovemtDent of Ukraine I would like to
extend our heartfelt condolencea to tru~ families
at the victims, a.
well .. to alI colleagues at the U.S. diplomatic seMce.
8inc:erely
YOU".
't::~GRYSHCHBNKO
'lb. Honorable HIUuy Rodham Clinton

Sec:rebU')' of State
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Thank ':Iou Jar expressing \jour condolences on the traeic loss of foUl U.s.
pers()nnel. includiDeAm.ba.ss.:.dor Chris Stevens, dUring the attdcks OD the Us.
"
Conll\Jate in BenaliO%i, L.bljd.
Chru,along Wttbs....Smlth, T~ro.e Wooch, ...dGlen Dohert~, ded.lc.ted

their hves to CdVdDctna AmeriCOD values and interests around the world. While in
pursuit of helping the l.i.h\jon people build a strander {oundaUon for 0 new, free
notic)D, they mede the ultimate 5tltocrdice. In tbeir memorq, and in honor of the
countless diplomats, development experis,securit\j,ond other peraonnel who stendon
the flront lines everq &'1. we must continue to belp ublJo teach for 4 hetter, more
pe.scehJ, secure, and hopeful future.
Thank \jou lor lJour 3upport and .sol.ldorihj with the Americon people dUring
fhis djElicult time.
Wi th solemn appreciotion,I om
Sincefel~ qours.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs
Her Excellency
Ms Hillary Clinton
US Secretary of State
WASHINGTON D_C.
On behal f of the Swedish Government. I wish to express my sincere

condolences on the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi that
resulted in the death of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and several

other people.
Let me also convey my deepest sympathy to the f::tmiJics of the victims.
Carl Bildt
Smckhoirn., 13 September 2012
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Thank ~OD 10, _ ....ID/! ~our co.dole.ces o. the !'ogle loss 01 Iou. US
peno.nel.l. clud'.gAmh.. ... do,CIuI; Steve.~dDrlng the.tI.cluo. the US
Con.uit.te In Be.gh.u,. lib~D-
Ch". DloD/! with Sen. Smith, T~,o.e Wood. nnd Gle. Doherl~. dedi""ted
their lives to aclvo.ncingAmeriC4ll values 4nd interests around theWOt'Id. WhIlein
pursuit 01 helping thelib~nn people huild .. '!=llerloundouo.lo, ew.l,ee
Dation. tbel:J mAde the ulUmate sacrifice. In their memo~l4nd in hODor ol the
coWl.tl,~ diplomats, development experts, securihJ, and otherpersotulel wbostand ot3
the fro:nt liues everq daq. we must continue to help l.J.bqd reach for 4 hetter, more
penceluil. secu,. nnd hopeluilluture.

Thallk tjou lor \Jour support a.ad50hclarthj
with tlteAmerican peopledutl.D8
thJ.ddlicult time.
With soletrUI appreciation, I am.
Sincerelq qoUJ'S,
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The !Honorable Hillary Clinton

Secretary of State
oftbe United Staces of America
Dear Secretary Clinlon,
sorrow
It is with deep
that I have learnt of the killing of the United StaleS Ambassador
Chri!>1opher Stevens and three personnel in a heinous attack in Benghazi.
I SIlODgly condemn this despicable attack targeling the officials who try to perform their
duties abroad.
Turk-e:y stands side by side with the United Slates in its fight against torrorism.
On this very sad occasion, I would like to extend my condolences to you and the people ofthc
Unit(:d States of America, as well as my heartfelt sympathies to the l?ereaved families of the
deceased officials.
Atunct OavutoAlu
Minister of Foreign Affairs

. Cthe Republic . CTurkey
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Mr_ M.J.moud Abhu

P,esld".i oIlhe Polesll"la" Authorilq
Dea, P'rea,d.,,1 Abbas,

Tb4lllc 'lOU for expresaln6lJour coodolence5 on the tragic loss of lour US
penoo.nel,l"dudi.g Amba=do, Chris Steve,,~ dUri.g the altadu 00 Ihe US
Coosu]"te I. Benghmi,l.ihy ...
Chru. olo.g with s.... Smith. Ty,one W ~ aod Glen Doherty, dedicoled
their Itves to advdDcingAmerlCdD valuesond interestlMound the world. While in
punult 01 helping the l.ihyao people budd a .!ro.ge, loundatlon lor a .ew,
uee
notion, the\j made the ulHmate sacrilice. In their memo",. Gnd in bODor oi the
countk~ diplomats. development experts,securlilj.and otber personnel wbo3tal1d oa
the kont hnes eYenJ dolj. we must continue to help I.JblJ4 reocb. for /!II better. more
"..,celuLsecuxe, and hopelul lulure.

Tknk you 101 you, .upporlaod soltdaribj will. the America" people duri.g
this di1:hcult time.
With solemn appreciatiOll. lam

Sincerel,:! 'Jours.
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D..Solam Fayyad
Prime Minister and Minbter of Finance
ol the PaI ..Unt... Authonhj
Thauk ~Ol\ JOt expressing qourcondolences On the traeic loss 01 four U.s.
penoOl.eL InducltngAm.ba""do, ChnsStev.ns,durmg the attacks 0. tbe u.s.

Co."JaI. In Benghan, Ubya.
Cbri~a1ong witbSeo.Smttb, Ty,o.e Woocls, ...dGlen Doberiy,decltcoted
their lives toodvanctng AmerlC&l values and interests cround the WOJ'ld.. While in
purru.iit o JhelpUta the libqaD people huild a stro~er louncU.tioD lor 4 new, tree
natiotl, tb.~ made the ultimate socrilice. In their memorl:l. and fa honor ol the
countlle3S diplomab, development experts, !eCUfiil}. and other penonnel who danJ on
the lront hoe, evetlJ claqwe must continue to help I.J.hqa reach for a hetter, more
peacelul, seen,.,...d hopelullult....
Thaa1c \lou JOf ljOUr support andsolidarit':J with theAmeriCdD people d.uriJ16
Ibis cltHtcult.Ume.
With solemn appredation. I am
Sincerelll1:lOUrs,
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Hillary Clinton
Secretary of State - WASHINGHTON D.C.
Dear secretary Clinton
J~t
this sad hour, allow me to express to you and through you to President
Barak Obama and the American people my deepest condolences and those
clf the Palestinian people, on the tragic loss of Ambassador Christopher
Stevens and his colleagues at the American consulate in B~nghali.
I knew Ambassador Stevens very closely when he served in the American
c:onsulate in Jerusalem. Please do convoy my warm sympathies to his
family, friends and colleagues.

Madame Secretary
We condemn
with
the strongest possible terms. the vicious criminal murder
Ambassador Stevens and his colleagues. It is an act of ugly terror that

targeted those who were trying to rebuild libya.
We will stay the course in our policy of zero tolerance to "all acts of terror,
which will not deter us from continuing our joint endeavour to achieve
peace and democracy in our rejoin.
()f
Sincerely yours
Ramllilah: September 12.]:012
fil'l.:thm
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(he Exccu fh/l! COlllllliuct' Qfthc r.L...O
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Sectttary of Stlte:
The Onited States of Ame:Oc::t
It wa.'S with pt sadaeu sod bott9" that we watched the disturbing images of dcstrucrioa
and L::III of life caused by the attack on the United Stile Coasulate ill Benghv;i. l'bctt is
OC\"CI" justification for such acts of ruthless violeuce. Ow: IOa'OW became cval deeper aod
more pcf3OOA1 when ~ 1euncd that Ambasudor Cbmtophcz: Stcvms was amoog the dead.
Chri. was good fi:icDd and great coUcaguc to many here .i:d ~ when he wodttd at
the (~te in Jerualcm few yean ago. His cnctgy. knowJedge. in.tr and iDdc:tibIe
smile ende:a.z:cd him to so many people here. He will be missed..
Our ham. thoughts and pt::lyen go OUt to ChristDpba"1 family and

lost }c",cd o.acs in tbiI unspeUable tragedy.
P1eu~ accept
to
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tny sinccteSt coodolcDc:cs.
SU>ca.Jy,
/"')...A..v.... ~
Salam Fa)'Y3d
Prime Minister
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'Thank \jOU lor expressing vour condolences on the tragic 10M 01. lour U.s.
per,,,,,,,.I. lududing AmJ,.,..dorChr;., Sleven, duri"ll the 4tt4du on Ih. US
Co..n.Jat. tD Be"lll""i, w,q ..
Out,.,}0"ll with SeuDS.,tth, T~ron. Wood..,4Dd GleD Dob.erlq,dedJc41ed
theIr Uves to o.clvandpS American vo.lues and interests around the world. While in
pursuit dhelpJag the!.ib\)Cln people huild a. stronger louud.auon lot 4 newtltee
nalicln, thell mode the ultimatE> Sdcrdice. In their memOnJ. and fa hanOI ol the
COUDtI~ dIplomats. development experis,3eCwit'l. and other personnel who stand 0t:1
the '~ont linesewl1:J d4g. we must contiouetohelpUhqa tE!<Ocb for a. beUer, more
pe4Oelul.:oecure, dUd h_lullulUl'e.
n.....Jc qou lor qour ,upport ""d aoItdarll~ with IheAmericdU people d"'lug
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W Ub lOlemn appreciation, I dJ11
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Dear Madame SecretaIy,
I am deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the
passing of Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith and
two other colleagues. We want to convey our deepest
sympathies to their families and to their friends and colleagues.
We condemn this horrific act of violence.
On behalf of the Japanese government and the people
of Japan, we extend our heartfelt condolences.
The
,Ambassador and his colleagues are in our thoughts and prayers.
lcruro Fujisaki
AJnbassadorofJapan
TIle Honorable
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, DC
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I mtefved wlth greatest sadness and rearet the news of the kmll'\l 01 Ambassador
OtttlSlOpher Stew"S and three of hls colleilUe5 who were staffed ilt the Embassy of the
Unfted States or America.n Ubya the eYen,", of the 11111 of September 2012 in an abhorrent
afmlnalaa.
I take ttlls opportUnity to present to your ExceUenc:y the sh'lateSt of condolences and words
01 a ...' .... In hopes 01 COnveyf", tI10 condollnea 01 YO.' frl.nds In .... Kf",dom of Saudi
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Assistant Mtnlster of IrrteriDr for Securtly Affairs

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Woshll\cton D_C
september 14"',2012
Dear M;odame Olnton:
Nemah and I are shocked at the tragic death of our friend Chris Stevens. who we
knew very well as famlly_
The Ulty murder of Chris and his colleques, reaffirms the importance and need to
contlnu,e our joint work to achieve democracy and peace through and the Mlddl.,.
East rel:lon.
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and
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persc....eL ...duclu.a Amb.u..clorOuu Stev_ durl-a the .ttacla au the U.s.
Consulate In Be..gh..l.lIbyo.
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penoeIuL secure, and bopelulluture.
TIwdt you lor your support and ooIlderily with the American people durl-a
this dlllicult time.
With oo1e"", appredalion, I am
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helpi~i the LlbljdD people build 4 manset Oua&UOD lor a new,!tee nation. th~ made
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01 the R.>pu.bltc 01 Polond
W4n4v.r
Tha.n.k 'Jou l.orexpl'esslnS 1JoutcondalencesoD the tragic loss 01 lout Us.

po"""n,el, indudint\ Amba...dor a.n. St"""ns,durint\ the attacks on the US mfsslon
In Be"tllluw. Lthq,,Cluls,alODt\ with Seen Smith, Tqrone Woods. and Glen Doherlq,declioated their
lives tondvo.nciJ:lS AmerlC4l1 values and intetesb dl'ound the world. While in pursuit of
helpintl the Lthqan people build a slroDt\er loundallon lor a .ew, Ir.. nallon, theq made
theultitIl4teMcriice. In their memon}.411dfn honotof thecount1ess diplomats.
development ~rts,securlty.4Ild other personnel who stand on the front lines evetl:J
do\l. we must continue to help ~4 reach. jor d better, morepeacelul, secure, and
hopelulluture.
Thank qoulor qounupporl and,olidarilq with the American peopleduriDt\ this
dJllicult time.
With so1emn apprec:i4tfon, lam
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o! State o! the United States
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hor.o:u to :'!:ansldt the !ollovbg oessage
from the Minister of Foreign Affairs ot the Republic of

the Honourable Redoalaw
S~ko:skl
Po~and
to the secretary of State , the
Honourable Hila ry Cl! r.tor..
The Honorable
Hllfa(y Radhom CllnlDn
SrtruryafSl:ote
Was/III1I/.", D.C
Decr Madam SlCTetaf)'.
It Is with deep SOfl'tJw thot we learned In Poland th, shocldng neWs of the murder 0/ u.s.
Ambc....dor ID Ubya J. ChrislDpher S/WVIS and tIr",. otlrer membo~ Of u.s. diplomatic
strJlf.
PO/omrs dlplomoa had th, utmost privilqJI 0{ working with Ambassador j. Christopher
.SImIns In 0 rcYIvIl1I/ Ubyo fo"DWfI1l/ tire collapse of tire Qoddafi reglm .. As a dlplomo~
Amlxwador SllIIWns mad, outstorrdlng contributions. CD supporting UbyQ's d,mocrotic
uans.formadon; that Is how we sholl we r~emb.r him.
It Is mdly symbol1c that the Ambassador and occompanyfng dlplomots wwe Idllad on the
tragl.c annhlarstllY a/S~ptem,,*r 11, ond have bom~ lfr~ms~lW$ vfctlms a/rile terror that
otuntpts eo stop theg/abol prtJUSS ofdemocrotJc tTansldon.

As 01'1 Sep/:4mber 11, lW join th~ AnwrlCQI1 nation In somw ond pain. The Polish ~pJ~
ond Poland', diplomatic urvla utend our deepm sympathy and solidariljy to the
Amel'iCfln authorities and the/Dmlliti o/the t:rrJgiCflIIy deceased. May th~ sacrifice a/their
llvu strengthen our common faith in th~ universal WJlues a/freedom and human dignity.
Radoslow Sikorski
Irf/nlJrtrtr a/Foreign Affolrs a/the Republic of Poland
Th. oep.rtc.nt of State
of the United State3 of America

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tilah IRep......nl4liw 01 the Euwpe<m Union
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n.....k ~ou lor expre88lng 90"" concioleaces on the tragic I"" 011"", Us.
pe"",..eL tndUdme Amb. ... d'" Clui. Stevens, dUring theatl4cks on the U.s. mWlon
In Ile,.gh.w. Lth'J'L
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lives b:t adv4Dd.u.g Amerlcaa valu~ dDd Interests around. the world. WhIle in pursuit o
help",~ th"l.Jb9on people budd. stroll/ler lounciouon lor .. Dew,
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the ulftimate aacri.&.ce. In thett memorq. and in bonot of th.. oounUess cliploJl1du,
development ezperta,securlhj.a.nd other personnel who stondoc the ~t lines even,)
do.l}. we must continue to help ~o reo.ch lor 0. better, more peacd~&eeu.re, and
hope/ulluture.
.n.....k 90U lor 90ur support <lDci solld.orihj with the Americau people during this
dIHicuJ t lime.
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on tbe killing of US officials in Libya
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HlaJ>,RopraaIIaIM: of tile EIIropean Unton for F...lgn Aft'airs and SecurIty PoHcy and Vice
President of tile Ccmmissioa Issued tho foJlowina .........,. today.

"I ... d .-pIy.MeW by lIN tWp/CDbI. and 011 lhe US ConsuJat. In 8.ngMz/, whkh IdIl1fovr
US J1IIblh: .rWWJ1tb. Utdlldbtz USAmhtu.rot/Of' Christophw SrCWftl_I conde",,. tlwu attacb lit 1M
ItrongUl po&S1bfc lums.
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rrry d..pul sympathy 10 the famill .. of tire 1rlcIi"" and the US autlrorllJu. I
ar// ... L/byo",""," aII_u.ary "'''''..... w/lhord rlelO)l to prot"" tire l/vu ofall dlp/orroatl and
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Mi.ister 01 F",e;g. AUClin 01 the Repuhllc 01 Ugauda
Kampala
Tb.a.nl.. 'lOU for expressing lJour condolences on the tragic lou 01. four U.s.
penon,], IndudI.ngAmb. ....dor Chrl. Stevens, during the attacks o. the Us. mission
tn Bengha2l,Uhq...
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bves to G,dvdDcingAmerica.n values and interests 4tOlmd the world. While in putsult o
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the ultln... te sacrilloe. In theil memOllJ. and tn ho.or 01 the countl ... diplomats,
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TI.....Jo qon {'" ~our supporland.olidarihj with theAmerican people duriDg this
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'Ilu.nk you lor ""P'...log qour ccndolcw on tJ.e tragic loss 01 lour
personnel,lndudins Amb.,ssodor Ch.rt" SIeveD', durlng the attadu OD the US miAloD
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the ultimateS4c:ri.&ce. In their mem0l"l). 4DcI in hODoral the countless diplomat..
dewlOJoment experts, secutihJ. and other personnel who stand on the front lines eve~
daqWEI mUlf: continue to help ~4 reecb.lor oS heUer, more peaceul, secure, o..acl
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dlIIlcui t time,
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Senator (Mrs.) Hillary Rodham Clinton,

Secretary of siate of the United States,
Department of State,
Washington D.C.
United States of America.
LETIER OF CONDOLENCE
I have received, with rude shock and sadness, the unfortunate attack on
the United States Consulate in Benghazi, libya, in which the US Ambassador,
H.E. Christopher Stevens was killed alongside three other Embassy peroonnel.
2. The attack on the Consulate of the US cannot be justified on any ground,
most E,speclally, in the [,ght of the huge contributions of the US to the restoration
of peace and stability in Libya. The Govemment of Nigeria.strongly condemns
this dastardly act of wanton attack on US diplomats whose sanctity end rIVes
were so cruelly violated. OUr hearts go out to the families of the deceased as
we P"I)' for the repose of their souls.
3. The people and govemment of Nigeria stand with you In our joint efforts to
combat temllism and extremlsm In all their man~estations. I am confident that
the values of democracy, tolerance and peaceful ~xisten~ shared by our two
friendly countries will triumph over those of evB and terrorism in no distant future.
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behalf, I wish to commiserate with you, the Govemment and good people of the
United Slates of America on this sad occasion.
5. P10ase accept. Dear Sena\cr and Secrelary of Slate, the assurances of
my h/ghe~ consideration and esteem.
Ambassador Olugbenga A. Alhlru, MFR

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helptag the w,~ .. people build e ,troager /ouadotlOD lor e DOW. free De!ion, t~ made
the ulu..et ....crillce. In their ..eD>Qt9. ead iD hooor 01 the couatlen cltplo..,t.,
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dalJ. ~ :mUlt COIltiaue tohelp l..ib\}4 tedd& lor 4 better, more peecelul,secure, end
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the ultfll04te sa.crilloe. In the1l' memol'1J. 4.Dd in honor o the countleN dipl0lD4b,
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MEA/P/5"3B1(to<>MT)
Honouraible Hilary Rodham Ointon
Secreta,), of State
Oepartm'E!nt of State
Washington D.C.
USA
Honourable Secretary of State,
We have leamt with great regret, the unfortunate attack on the Consulate of the
United States of America In Benghazi, libya which resulted In the brutal assassination
of Amba!.sador Chrt~opher Stevens and three other American officials.
This attack Is not only against the United States of America, but is also directed at all
peace alld loving nations.. and Is meant to ferment discord amongst those of us who
believe fn tolerance and peaceful co-existence. The attack is outrageous and the
kallng of the Ambassador and the other officials must be condemned not only as a
barbaric act, but one that Is at variance with the tenets of Islam and indeed the
Abr.Jhamlc. religions. The Ambassador at trrty..two years of age was at the peak of his
dfplomatfc career, and It Is sad that he has been killed in North Africa, a region he has
served In his youth both as Peace Corps Volunteer and a teacher.
The GoYe~rnment of The Gambia would like to condemn in the strongest terms this
heinous (let which Is Inimical to the search of world peace and understanding. We
th..refore: call on all peace . loving people irrespective of religion and culture to
exercise restraint in all their actions and reactions and to desist from acts and
l,ft1.eranCE~s that tend to fuel religious passions.
(jlven YO'Jr declared mission to bridge the religious divide and foster peace and
understanding in the world, I wish to offef" you, the active support and
encouragement of the Government of The Gambia.
At this m.oment of grief, W1! also declare our solidarity with the Government and
people of the lInited States of AmeriCa and convey our deepest condolences to the
bereaved famitles of the Amencan Diplomats who have died In the line of duty .
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Please .accept, Honourable Secretary of State, the assurance of my highest
consideration.
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MINISTER
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The tionorahIv Bob Carr

Minl.ster'lor ForeJgD A/loln 01 Austr.Ji..
Canher,'4
'!k..lt 900 lor expressing 9W condolences on the tragic I"" 01 lour U.s.
penonnel.indudlng Ambc.....dor Chm St""""" during the 4tl4clu on the U.s. ml$slon
in Bengl>ad, Uhq ...
Clui~..Jong wtths..." SmttJ.. T9rone W~""d Glen Doherl9.declJceted the"
lives totJ.d v411dngAmerfccn values and Interests around tbeworld. While in pursuit of
helpiD8 Ilhe ~1:I4ll people build a .trotteer iOUlu:lotiOD for 4 new, free no.ti0i2, the1} made
the ultlnl4te sacrillce. r" thetr memo'9. ""d in honor 01 the countless dlplom4~
development ex:peris.leCurihj. dUd other personnel wlloatand on thelront lines everq
&9. we must coatlnue to help W,94reach lor 4 better. more peacelul.secure, and
hopelulluture.
n,....Jc 9U IOr90w ,upporlandoolidatlt9 wtth the American peopledurtn8 thlo

diHicult time.
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McOaniei, S. Tovan
Wednesday, September 12. 2012 9:33 PM
Abbaszadeh, Nlma; S_Sf>ecl._ts
Kagan, Edgard D; Latsen, Dan J; Atkinson, DavId R
RE: Condolences from AustrBIian Foreign MInister Bob carr
1mg-913052023.pdf
Nlma, further til my e--mail this morning. please find attached a letter of condolence from Australian Charge
Graham Fletcher, as well as a press release by Foreign Minister Bob Carr (below). With best regards, Tovan
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Se n ator the Hon. Bob Carr
September1S, 2012
ATTACK ON US CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI

Foreign Minister Bob carr today condemned the attack of the Uni1ed States COnsulate in Benghazi, Ubya and
the I<Illng of US Ambessador Christopher Stevens and his colleagues.
"ThIs was a barbaric attack and it deserves the strongest condemnation, Senator Carr said.
"Ambassador Chris stevans was a friend to Australia.
'\'Vhen we were trying to exert pressure to get Melinda Taylor freed, Chris Stevens was one of the people on
the ground In Libya who made representations on our behalf and for her release.
.
"And he was a diplomat doing his job for his naHon - seeking to build bridges between Am8lica and the people
ofUbya.
"There's a very irnportant principia In this - that diplomats should be protected and should be Immune from this
sort 01 atIack.
'"They are unannled and they are easy targets but ttie international system is based on the work they do.
Senator carr said condolences for Ambassador Stevens' death had been passed on to US Secretary of State
Hillary Clinlon, and US ambassador in Australia Mr Jeffrey Bleich.
-rNa attack from the poUtical sideHn&s ls a reminder that the pofitics of Ubya are complex and traaile, ~ Senator
GarrsaJd.
-Ubya is a counu:v finding Its way out of the wreckage of decades of dictatorship, and struggling with the
chanenges of rog... mliltla and Gaddafi sympathisers.
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"The pe!\l81I3tOl1l 01 this attack must be broughllO justice. And Pfesldent Magaria' and hIa Government
deserve our support 81 they seek to do so.
The US C.....rJoC. iI Benghazi was attacked and set alight laCe on Seplamber 11 (Benghazi lime).
Ambassador~....... and other diplomats wo"' kWed while ovOBeelng tile evacuation of other aIafl'. The
deaths were eonfirmed by1l1e US stale Oe~al.pprtIldmalely 10.3Opm Seplember12 AEST.
MInI_a Offlce: 0435 6S8 623
FnNa: Abtet'Meh, HIma
sent: _ I ) ', 5eplI!mber 12, ZOU 9:03 AM
10. Mc1lanIeI, S. Tovan; S..sPedIt_
0:: Kagan. t:dgard D; AlI<I-., DavId R

SUbject: RE: Cencl.lellees fi'om _ _ foIefgn MInISter Bob 0Irr
ThInks, lOVln.
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Sont: _ y , Sellle",ber 12, ZOU 8:58 AM
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c:c Kagan. <Igoo-d Do AlI<I-., DIMd R
5Ubjoct: CondoIenas from _ _ Fon!Ign MInIster Bob C>IT
Goad moml",. 1110 Cl18'1!f ofth. Au_llan EmblSSY In DC, Graham F1et<her, caUecl this mom"" and'- that we
CIM'/ to tho Sacm.r(sofflce
.........Ion ForeIIn Mlnlstor Bob CalT's deepen condolences _rdl", the loss of U.$.1lves In Ubya. He said tNt
Minister CifT pial. to send I letter to the secretary soon. Wfth best reprds, Tovan
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dis de Irfflf contra el consulado de Estades Unidos en fa cIudad do Bengasl
(Ubia) en eI qua han perecldo cuatro per.tOIlas, lnC/uldo eI Emba)ador de
Estados Unldes en Ubla, Sr. Christopher stevens.
EI Gobiemo da Espaiia desea IrasIadtir un mensaje proIundo Y sen1Ido de

soIIdaridad Y apoyo aI Goblamo de Eslados Unidos Y al pueblo
norteamarlcano en !islos lrigloos momenlos da dolor, ast oomo a los
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penoouellodudlns Amb"...dorCbrlsSI"""... duri"l! the.tI4clu OD the U.s. ",WIoD
... BeogLad,l.!1qa.
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lives to j,dvaadugAmeriC4D values and iDteresu Mound the wotld. Wlille tu pursuit 01
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cLsq. we must coatfa\le to help L1bq" reach for 4 better. more pectce.ful. sec:ute. dUd
bopelulluture.
ThaDk qou lor qour .rupporl""d .ollderlllj with Ibe AmerieaD people dUri"l! thlo
dlllicull tuue.
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Madame S:ecretazy,
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I am deeply shocked to learn of the deaths of Ambassador Christopher
Stevens lllid three other American officials as a result of an attack by militants on the
United SIlI,tes Consulate in Benghaz~ Libya on 12 September 2012. On behalf Qfthe
Government and people of Thailand, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and
condolences, through you, to the Government and people of the United States of
America o:n this senseless tragedy.
Thailand stands with the international community in condemning suCh
acts of violence, made the more deplorable as it had been directed at a diplomatic
Head of Mission and members of the diplomatic community. We support the efforts
of the Government of Libya to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.
In this time of sadness and bereavement, allow me to extend to 'Your
Excellenc~' and, through you, to the families and friends of Ambassalior Stevens and
the three American officials, my most sincere condolences on tliis immeasurable
loss.
Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest
considerati,on.
_5./7 72~l./.
(Surapon~ Thvichakcbaikul)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kipgdom of Thailand
The Honou18ble
HiUOI)' lRodham Clinton,
Secmtazy of State of the United States of America,
WASHINGTON. D.C.
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Thank ~ou lor ~ ~our condoI....""" oa the uogle loa 01 lour U.s.
pe,aoo"ellodudi..g Amb.u dm Chrl. Steve.., dur!njj the .tt.cIa CD th. US _au
to B.Q(!luw.I.Jh~ ..
Chriuloog with Sean Smtth. Tq,ooe Woocl.o, and Gleo Doherlq, dedtCGted Ihei'
bves to advaucil1(\AmerlC4D values and llltel'esb o.tO\U!Id the world. While iD J,lursuit 01
helpiQ(\ th.l.Jhqan peopl. build 0 ,I,oogo, 10UDdoUo.lo, 0 new, I,ee .0Hou. theq mode
th. ulUmalesacrilice. In their memorq, and In hoootol the countle.. cltplo.... '"
development expert.s,.securttq.a.nd other peac:.tDel who stand 00 the front l1nes evef\1
cLuJ, we mUll coutlDue to help l.ihga reo.eb for 0. hetter. more perGCeful, secure.4Dd
hopeIullulura
Jhool< ~ou /0' qour support and dtdorii1! with lhe American people during tht.
cltUtculIUm.
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enrlicr COday I isIlled. statement condemnin, the killingsof Ambassador Stevens and otbc1' US
pcnonneJ in
8cnJhazJ ovemipc.
On. pcnonaJ level, act me also c:xptCSS my shock and outrtp at this thcso .tracks. bc1anci sUnds wab
~ peoplo oftbo United States and particularfy with tho families of the bere8vod!l' this raomen1 of
profound ",dand loss. Tbosc who ~ killed WU1I sema, tbe ClUH of peacI and democnq in
Libya and ram ccr1aln th.II tbofrlepcy and contn"'burion wiD cncture through the r-in ofthcsc cIayJ.
J hope thai tboso rcsporulble c:an be speedily .pptdtcndcd and hekS to acc:ounl ror those tcm"ble
erimes.
Elmcm Oilmore T.O.

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Minisaer for Foreian AfT.i" a. Trade
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Thank '1ou for expressing IJOtU' condolences 00 the tragic loss o! tour U.s.
personnel, incl udills Ambassador ChrLs StevellS. durlng the attdck OD the Us.
Co.ul.le;n Benghou,Lb~ ..
Clu1s,oloDg with Sean Smith, T~ rODe WoocIs,aad Glen Oohe"9, ded;Cdled
tbeit lives to advClncingAmerictlD values dIld interests oround the world. While in
pursuit ol helping the l..ibqan people build oS stronger foundation lor a new, tree
Do!Ition, theq made the ultimate sacrifice. In their lnemo~ . Clnd in honor of the
co\ultiess diplomtl~ development experts, security, o.ndother personnel who stand on
the J!ront hnes everq do.'1. we must COQtinue to helpLbIJd reach for d better, more
_,:dul,secure, .Dd bopelullulure.

Thank \jou lor l3ur support and $o.lida.ri~ with tbe AmeriCo!lD people during
tbi.dllliculilime.
With ""iemn 4ppreciation, I am

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Madam Secretary.
The news about the assassination of the US ambassador and his

three colleagues in Libya were disturbing.
Whal happened is an inloleranl act which defies any human

principle.
May God bless their
~:ouls
ilnd pruvidc their familil!s with the
ner:essary strength to sustain their pain.
On behalf of the Lebanese govemnlcnl. please accept my sincere

condulences.
Sincerely.
. Najib Mikatl
Her Excellency Mrs. Hillary Clinton

Secretary of State
United Slates of America
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Mil:liater of foreian Ai",lrs ol Denmark
Copenhage.
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Tho.nk you 101' expressing !Jour condolences OD the tr46ic loss of. four U.s
personnel. including Amh.usador Chris Stevens. dUring the atta.ck.s on the U.s.
Co"sulate In Ber.abw,w,qa.
Chri~along with s....Smith. Tq rooe Wood..,and Gle. Doherl~,dediCDted
their lives tOddvGndng American valueso.nd interests around the world. 'While lD
fat a new, lree
nation. the\} m",de the ultimate Sdcrdice. In theit memotl:J, and in honored the
countless diplomats, development experts, security, dad other pef500nel who stand an
pUr'Suit of belplng tbelihtjdD people build a stronger foun&Uon
the Iront linesevertj dcal}, wemuri continue to help libtjd reach for a hetter, more
peo.celuI,,,,,,,,re, DOd hopelulluture.

Thank 'Jou for \jour support And solid.:uihj
t.hts dilfieu.lt time,
with the AmeriCdb people during
Wit.l:uolema appreciation, I am
Sincerelq \lours,
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PleaSt. accept my most sincere condolences in connection with the
outtage~us attack on yout diplomatic representation in Benghazi
yesterday taking the lives of four of yow staff members. including your
ambusulor to Libya.
Ambassador Stevens was highly esteemed as a close: colleague and friend
by .U Danish diplomats woddng in l.Jbya
Allow me to express my deepest sympathy
:lnd friends of the victims.
fOI
the relatives, colleagues
Yours sincete1y;
~1!6
'.
Vi1Iy Sevndal
The Hononble
Hillary Rodham ClintOn

Seact1ry of State of
The Uoited SC2tt:S of America

Washington, DC
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Deu MIt. Minuter.
'1'b....k qou lor expr...u.g qout """doleaces 0<1 the tragic lOIS cd lour US
p"tIOU".L toducl!ua Ambo ....do.- Chtt. St""""" durlO(! the attadcs CD the US mI5sIoa
10 Be"l!than, Lhq ...
Chris, a100a with Seao Smtth, Tqtolle Woods, ...d GleD Doherlq,declicated their
It... toadv...ciO(!Americao value. and taterestsaround the world. WhlIe 10 punult ol
helping the 1.J.b':l1lD people build a stronger foundation lot a new, ree D",tion, ~ made
the ultIJlD4teso.crtlice. In their memolV, aDd in hODor ol the countless dlplomou,

development experts. securihJ. and other personnel who stand On the front lines evet'9
&\1, we must continue to help l.ih\14 teach for 4 hetter. more peaceful. secure, and
hopelullulute.
lknJ.: qou lor qoutlUpport ...d .olidarilq with th.Amarican peopI.duriO(! thu
difficulHtD1&
Wtthoole= appreciation, I 4tO
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SUBJECT: Greece: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Convey

Condolences After Benghazi Attacl<
1. (SBUl Prime Minister Antonis Samaras called the
Ambassador on September 13 to convey his deepest condolences for
the attack on the U.S . Consulate in Benghazi and for the death of
Ambassador Stevens and other U.S. diplomatic personnel. The Greek

prime minister added his assessment that the people responsible for
such an attack are "crazy."
2 . (SBU) Separately, Foreign Minister Oimitrios Avramopoulos
also called the Ambassador on September 13 to offer his personal
condolences. He offered any possible assistance. His Chief of
Staff shared with the Ambassador the text of Avramopoulos'
September -12 condolence lener to the Secretary. the text 01 which
follows :
Begin Text
We express our deepeSt condolences for the tragic loss of the U.S.
Ambassador and the Members 01 the staff of the U.S. Embassy and
Consulate in Libya, following an armed attack against the premises
of the US Mission in Benghazi. Our thoughts go to the fam ilies and
the State Department colleagues of these civilian victims who fell
in the line of the duty.
We strongly condemn this heinous attack which cannot find any
justification. Its perpetrators should be held accountable by the
Libyan authorities.
Freedom of religion and expression are indeed fundamental rights.

to which all democracies. new and ~Id, adhere.
Concurring with your assessment, we believe that the exercise of
these rights by definition excludes the denigration of religious
beliefs of others.
While libya is on her demanding path tOYlards democracy and the rule
of law such extremist acts should not undermine the process. which
we all support.
End Text
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Mtm.t". ol Fore!aD AHaIn 01 the Repuhltc 01 Finl...d
Hel.lnId
n.....Jc goo lor ""Pressing gour condolences on the trog;c loss of lour US
personnel, Induclt"l\ Ambosaodor a"" S'even~ duri"l\ the attacks on the US mission
In Be"!!l=t.lJbqo.
Chrts,olong wtthSe... Smtth, T~rone Woocls,ond Glen Doherlq,decltcotecl thett

lives to adV4Dd.Dg AmerlCdD values and IDteresb Mound the world. Wlule ill pUrsuit ol
helpiD,!\ the LtL94D people build a .tronger loundntton for n new,/ree DOHon, theg mode
the ulttmote socriIice. In their memo~, and In honor 01 theOOWltl... cltplomots,
development ""erts, securilq, and other pelSOllDel who stand on the Iront lin.. ev~
d.o'9.we must continue to help IJ];,'g4 J'edch iOt'" hetter, more peaceful, secure, dud
hope!ullulure.
lknJ" ~oo Ior~our support ondsolldnrilq with theAmericon people duri"l! tbts
cltHtculft time.
Wul:a solelDlloppredatiol1, I Am
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Her ExceQency
Mrs . Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington. DC
Your ExceUency.
It is \Nilh deep
sorrow I have received the news of the violent attack on the U.S.
Diplomatic Consulate In Benghaz/,' libya. four u.s. nationals. members of the U,S.
consulate in Benghasi and U.S. Ambassador to Ubya, Christopher Stevens lost their
lives.
We strongly condemn these violent acts and demand that the Government of Ubya
~ the persons responsible to justice. Also we will demand the Government of
libya 10 enhanoe their efforts to prated OiplofT\atic Persqnnel and Foreign Nationals
from these lI!egal acts of violence in their country.
'Nil!
During his career, Ambassador Stevens'is efton, to bring peace and stability to Libya
as welt as throughout Ule world were noted by his colleagues and friends. His tireles,!L.
efforts In LIbya are deeply appreciated in Finland. We wrll always remember he
it;
diplomatic skills, his pragmatie and resultoriented approach and his determination
solving the ctlses in these troubled areas.
~
I would like 10 eXPfess my most slOcere and heartfelt condolences to you.
families of the victims and to all those who are touched by this tragedy.
to t~
Yours SIncerely.
Erkki Tuomloja
Minister fof Foreign Affairs of Finland
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0..., Mr. Minuter.
Thonk qou lor expr"""'6 ~our condolences oa the b'ogic losa 01 lour U.s.
pe""""eI, "'duding~CI.risSt...,.~clurlog the.tl4c1aOD the U.s. mlsslOD
'" Beogkrl,lJI,q ...
am..
along withSee. Smith, TqrODe WocxIs. ""cl GleD Oo1erlq, decltcotecl their
lives tooc!v""dogAmeric... val ... ""cl iDtereJtserouncl thewoo-lcI. WhileiD punult 01
help,,",3 the w,_ peoplebudcl. stronger 10undoHOD lor ew,lr_n.lioD, t.b.eq ....cle
the u1timatesocnice. 10 their ..e..orq, ""cl iD honor 01 the countl ... diplo.... b.
clevel~pm.. t ezpe<b,aecurilq,""cloth.rpefl"'....! whost""clOD thelront I"'oseverq
d.a1:J1""'t mud continue to help Lil:nJ4 re.scb for 4 better, more peecelul.secure,lIlDd
hopeIul lulure.
Th..k qou lor qour rupporl""d.dldorilq with the Ametic... peopleclurlng tlu.
dillicult 11....
With soleDll2 a.ppredation,l am
SincerellJ ':JOW'S,
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Her Excellency Hillary Rodhmt! Clinton

secretary ofState
United Statu ofAmerica
Your Excellency,
I was appalled. shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the barlxri::
attock. on the American ~ and US dplomaJic stoff in Benghazi. which
resulted in the deaths of/llS Excelletr:y MY. OrUtcpher.\l'ewtI; the Uni1d States
Am/JasD;b-1D libya and _
otherdtdkou!demployees ofthe US Embassy.
Latvia mourns such a heavy loss of lives by the US diplomatic personnel.
This horrible al/acle. preceded by another attack on the US Embossy in
Cairo, clearly testifies that evolution towards civic SOCiety and lhe
formation of democratic values in the Arab world is still extremely

crucial for fighting various forms of religiOUS extremism and
manijeslDJions ofthe ideology ofhatred
O'n behalfofthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs ofthe Republic of LaMa and
myself personally. please extend our deepest condolences to the families

a,.dfriends ofthose who died while performing their official duties.
Sincerely Yours,
Edgars Rinkivif.r
Minister ofForeign Affairs
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His E.ooeUeacq Zlatko Logumduja

Miuiabet o f'ore!gJ> AHaIn 01 &min ...d HeneSOVlna
Sara)....,
Tho.nk lJOUfor uptessmg \jow condolencesOll the tragic 105S ol four U.s.
penoanel, IndudingAmb.. ....do<
in Bonghod, ~...
am. Steve.... dUring the attacks on the US mUsion
Clm.,along with Senn Smith. Tgrone Wocxla,nnd Glen Doherhj,decI;onted their

lives to adv...clngAmerlcan value< ...d inter.. ts around the world. While In pursuit o
helJ'lnl1 the w,,,,,,, people buIld a "rona loundnuon lor a new, hoo nation, th"'j made .
theulU_teS4Crillce. In their memorg,nnd inbonor o thecountl... diplomat..
development experts.sec:uri~. and otherpetsODDel who d4nd on the lroat lines evetlJ
. &\j, WI' must cooUnue to help ~a reach for a better. more pec.ceful.JeCU.te, and
bopeIulluture.
.n.....J,; gou 10< your support and soilclc.rlhj with the American people durtng thts
cIilltcuit Hme.
With tolelDl14ppredatiOo. I dID

SincerellJ gOuts.
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Dear Madam Secretary,

11 is with. c:oDSter1Ytioo I b.~ leaml of the aUactl on the US facilities in
Lib,. and EcYpc. I Slronst, condemft the IItIlCIcs. paniculuty tbe one oame US
ConsulllC ill. 8engha! whlcb CIU.Ied C8$I4lties and suttmna. Thc.re ls no jllSllncation for
:suca an IUd and tbe app;UitJa deaJb of lUi O ,islopJ)eJ Steven5Oll, Ambassador of lhc
USA 10 Libya &tid Ihru Olher US offJCiaJs.
AUew me. ExceHeaey. to Dpre;ss 10 you and the!ritJxDy pcopk of the
USA. 011 bch.ICo(lhe Minlsuy ofFoR:ip AUaltsoC Bosllia and Herzegovina and my
own. oar sincere coDdoJeDCtS attd ')'mpllby for the loss of ilUlOCtDllives.
OurthousftlS.nd amdoImca ate ....ilb lJle.ir families and all colltapes I(
~S~C~L
Ple.se 1CCepC. Excellency, 1M: lSSunUICZS of my highesl oonsidenJUon.
Srajevo, 9.11. 2012.
MINISTER,
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of the R.'PubJic of Cr""tla
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penoo...Lincluding Amhass..dor ChnSSteveDS, durlaa the etl4cks on the U.s.lDission
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helpinS the I..ihqan people build." stronger {oUn&tioD for a Dew, free nation, thelJ 1:I:14de
the ultiJlll4te sacrilice. In their memory, and in honor oJ. the countless diplomat&,
development experts, JeCUrltq. 4lld other personnel who stud on the front lines everq
dalj.we :mwt contioue to help lihqa reach lOt a better. mote peaceu1. secure, and
hopeIullulure.
Tb.uk 90U I.. 90ur support endsolJderit9 wfth the Amer!= people during thir
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Estados Unidos de America y liene el honor de remitirte 81 siguienle mensaje de
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Hilary Rodham Clinton, con motivo de la muerte del Embajador Chris Stevens e~
un atlentado terrorista en la ciudad de Bengazi. Ubia.
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"A stu EXCELENCIA

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON,
SECI~ETARIA DE ESTAOO DE
LOS ESTAOOS UNIOOS DE AMERICA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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LAMENTO PROFUNDAMENTE EL FALLECIMIENTO DEL EMBAJAOOR

DE l.OS ESTAOOS UNIOOS DE AMERICA EN LIBIA JOHN CHRISTOPHER
STEVENS Y TRES FUNCIONARIOS MAs. VICTIMAS DEL VIL Y TRACIONERO
ATAClUE E INCENDIO DEL CONSULADO DE su pAIS EN LA CIUDAD DE
BENGAZI, UBIA, PERPETRAOO A SANGRE FRIA Y CON MANIFIESTA
PREMEDITACI6N.
EN PANAMA REPUDIAMOS TODO ACTO DE ' TERRORISMO EN
CUAlLQUIER PARTE DEL MUNDO Y EN PARTICULR .RECHAZAMOS ESTE
TIPO DE OPERACI6N MALVADA QUE VA EN CONTRA PRESISAMENTE DE
LA POLlTICA DE PAZ Y ESTABILIDAD INSTITUCIONAL QUE SE PROPONE
LLEVAR A CABO EL GOBIERNO ESTADOUNIDENSE EN AQUEL PAiS.
LE RUEGO mANSMITIR NUESTRO PESAR A SU GOBIERNO, AL
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Dear H,. federal Councillor.
Tknlc. you lor expressing 'Jour condolences on the trogic loss ollout US
person:oel, induding Am}.,.,$$6dor Chris Stevens, during the atUlicks on the Us. miSSiOD
in Be.,y,..,;, W"J"Chri~ alone withSe..n Smith, Tqrone Woods, and Glen Doheriq, ckdlcoted thei,
lives ta.advdncingAmeriC&l values dOd Interests around the world.. While in pursuit of
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dalj. we must continue to help lib':ltl reachEor a hetter, more pea.ceul, secure, and
hopelu! luture.
'T1a.nlc \jOU lor qour lIupporl 4ndsolidOritq with tbeAmerican people during this
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With solemo cppreciatioIl,lcm

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persoJ:LDel. induding Ambassador Chris Stevens, dUring the attacks OD the U.s. mission
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14 September 2012
Tbe Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Department of State
Dear Secretary Clinton

I am deeply saddened to hear of the attacks on the United States
Missioos in Cairo and Benghazi that led to the tnIglc deaths of the United States
Ambassador to Libya Christopher Steveos and his colleagues.
I share your conviction that there can be no justification for these
a11a<ks. Singapore stands fumIy alongside the United. States in condemning
such despicable acts of violence and terrorism.
My colleagues and I share the grief that these distinguished officers

have given their lives in the service of their nation and the world.
Yours sincerely,
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Xarici i~l,r Naziri
Minister of Foreign Affair.;

of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Sej)lcmber 12. 2012
Dear Madame Secretary,

With the deep sorrow I have learned about the killings of the US
Ambassador. Christopher StevemJand Embassy staff as a result of attack on
the. US mission in Benghazi. Libya.
On behalf of the Azerbaijani govl:mment and myself, I would like to extend
my deepest condolences to you and the families of victims. Our thoughts and
prnyers are with those who have Il)st loved ones in this tragedy.
Elmar Mammadyarov
ThE: Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secretary of State
Washington, DC
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'l'buJc \JOU lor eJq)les:Ji.Dg 'Jour C'Ol:ldolences on ~e tragic loss of lour US,
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hopelullulure.
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dillicult time.
With solem.n appred4tion,1 am

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Se.:retary 01 State
It ';s with shock and great sadness Ihat I received the news about
the tragic death 01 your envoy 10 Ubya, Ambassador J. Christopher
Stevens, and three other United States personnel In Benghazi. I condemn
thIs. barbaric attack.
Our thoughts are with the lamilles of the four vlcHms and the otherstafl
members Injured during the assault. Together. wifh the European UnIOn.
BelgIum will conHnue 10 support the Ubyan people In theIr quest lor
pec]ce. security and democracy.
DIdIer Reynders
Deputy Prime MInIster and MInIster 01 ForeIgn AHal.. of the KIngdom 01
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Than.k ljOUf01exptessing '9ourcondolences OD the tragic loss 01 foW'

pe"""D.~ ;"ducllug Ambo...dorChru Stevens, durlug the .!tacks on the U.s. mission
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Cbris,a1oug with Soan Smith, TqroDO Wood.., d Glen Doheriq,decl;ccted theIr
lives tc,adVo.nc1ngAmeriCdll values dJ3d interests d10UDd the world. While in punuit ol
helpinS the lib'l4D people build a stronger foundation for a new,lree DOtiOn, the\} ma.de
the ultimate ...crWce. In their memorq, and;" hODo, 01 the countl... cllplornab,
development experis.aecurltq.4ndother pet$ODDel who ri4Dd OD the rout lines evel'l:l
clo:g. W1e must conUnue to help ~4 feod:l lor c .better. morepeacelul.secure. 4Dd
hopeI,J future.
Thank qouJor qour .upport ""dsoliclaritq with theAmet!C4D _ I e durin/! this
cW!tcUlt time.
With solemn dppredcdioD. I4ID

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lives to o.dvandng AmeriCdD values ond interests around tbe world.. While in pursuit ol
helping the I...ih'JdD people huIld a .stronger fOUDdation for a new, free notio~ theq made
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the ultimaleaactdice.
hOp',lulluture.
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The lIomrable
HlIlaty Rodham Clinton
Sccrewy of State
WiSlIllli\on, D.C. 20520
t>ear Madam Secretary,

Whh llfC6l shock, 5Onow, &IIod s.adness we have (ollowed the tncK development in the
Middlt Eut.t this rime o(the commemor&licm oftbe events ofS4!prembcr.
JD plrtiCc.llll, we are dismayed by me senselt5s" loss of human life of individuals who
have dedite\d their lives to better relatioll$ amonc nations and the improvement of
socielie~ in our region.
Ambassadof Stcvet'lS WL\ a 9CfUInai friend and a tesp:ted friend of the Palestinian
people during his tbur yean servinS in the Jerusa!<:m Consulate. He hlld the reputation of
a quttt man with an ~te",per 'Who ~ore1\iIly listened to our voices. We m ' bener off
for having known him in Jerusalem. and wt ate cmaio th&l the people ofUbya a%1: better"
oCT frw his servi<:c to thc:1r country durinS lhill difficult period i:n 1hcir sWHle for
democratic .... Iues. Our heatl 8()C.$ out to his wife and children. P'use c.xptess our
deCPCSI sympathy to them. No less do we ft:el sympathy COT th!; other vktims of this
trag:cdy whott n~lIncs arc not yet even known. Dill' prIl)'tn are with .n of lhem as also
the tnIlIY who were wcnnJed, botk physically and eMotkmally by this ordeal.
We alto condemn aU actions thai ttnatcn lite and show disrespect for the others. Wr.
appeal to aur Christian brother.; and ;iSlen 10 reach oul to tI'liose ofthc Muslim faith with
.. rcs~tful and understanding attitude a1'Ci to c:.rIti~iu ~ who 'NOuld defune Muslims
and misreprtsenl theit beliefs. At the s.rne time we dep'orc ,II flCtli of viol~ that are
taking place llround emblwies in ft5pOnSe to insensitive and offensive depictions of
1$1 ..",. As Mahatma Gandhi saicl, "I object to violence because when it appears. to do
good, the good.5 only ternporny: the evil it docs is pemwntn~"
It is tim for religious leaders of all faiths and gO'lemment leads of aU MUON to join
hancls 10 comb$t every fonn of Cllttternism that dividcc rather th,n unite$: us. It is time ror
\d so to nurture a culture of diatop thot vtluts tho divCZ1C siRs .of othclts. It Is time fot
us \0 seek common ground to bring huling to
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broken world,
May God give you 5tn1ngth and eoUnJgc 10 provide tbis kind oflcadenhip thlt help$ us
transcend such momen" of destruction and to build. better world,
Yellin n'nclfrtly.
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11.....1< 9"" lor expr...u.g 90ur condolences on the Ir"lllc I"" of lour U.s.
pe""nl1eL Including Ambo_dar Ct.ru SI"""... dUring the ottock. on the U.s. ml"'o.
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11"", 10 odvGOdng AmeriC4. volu.. GOd Iolerest. omund theworld. While 10 punult of
h.lpi~1 the ~"" people build 0 .tronger loundouao lor 0 .ew.lree nGllo the.] made
theulUID4tel4Crllice. In thelrmemQr9. ""d in 1.000< oi the countl... diplomot.,
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REPUBUC OF BUlGARIA
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFfAIRS
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H.E. MRS. H1UARY IIODHAM QJNYON
US :5EtllETARY OF STATE
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Pleiase accept my deepest c:cmpasslon wtth the famines of Ambassador Qr1stoph... Stevens,
and other Amerk:an diplomats and military personnel, IdIled fn the recent attadt on the us
con:5Ulate In Benahazl.
While uneQutvoaUy condemnln, thls barbaric act. which caused enonnous outrale and
IndtsnotJon In Bulpf1o. I would 1IIce, II this
dlfflcu~
moment fer you .nd the Amer1an
people. to reiterate our soIldarftywtth the strug1e aplnst aU forms of terrorism.

Onee apln, please convey my condolences to the bereaVed families and my
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penoDJ,e~ IDducling Ambo_cIor Chn. St"""""dunng the attacks OD the U.s. mialOD
ID Be"ljhazi,~CL
Cbrt.,along wfthSe....Smtth, TqloDe WoocIs,,,,,d Glen Doherlq,dedJCXlted their
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September 13,2012
Tb,e Honorable Hillary Rodbam Clinton

S..,retary of State of tbe United States of America
Ma.dame Secretary,
I followed, with a great deal of sorrow aod outrage, the news of
the criminal and cowardly attack that claimed the life of the
Ambassador of th. Untied States to Libya and tbree other U.S.
Embassy personnel at tbe hands ofa gang ofterrorisls.
The State of Kuwait expresses its strongest condemnation of

tbis heinous criminal act, which violates noble humanitarian values
andl tontnlditls Islam'. tolenlnt values. We also regret tbe loss of a

bigl.ly distinguished diplomat, renowned for his stauds in support of
tbe rigbt to freedom and dignity.
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eve'nt as well as our sincerest condolences 10 Your Excellency and to

tbe families of the victims. We ask the Almighty to accept tbem in His
g~ces,
and grant tbe United States of America and its dear people
abundant peace and security.
Accept Your EIcellency the assurances of my bigbest
coDlsideration.
Sabab Khaled AI-Hamad AI-Sabab

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
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T'h4Dk 'lOU for expressing 'lour condolences on the tr461c lou of fout U.s.
Indu~ Ambo....,jor Chris Steven., during the attacks on the U.s. mission
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Honorable Hiliai)' Clinton

Suaetary of State
State Department
Washington DC
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September 15 2012
Ol~ar
Secretary Clinton.
The recent news of the brutal murder of Ambassador Chris Stevens and his
CCl,lleagues was received with lIery deep dismay, Please accept our heartfett
collldolences. We abhor the murder as a crime against humanItarian values_
PlleaS8 be assured that the loved ones of those, who have lost their lives are
In our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
YCKJrs In sorrow,
(
Y<lIUSuf bin Alawt bin Abdullah
Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs
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belp"'lJ the l.tbqnn people build. sIroo./!et' loundalton lor. new, Iree DOI100, theq m4e1e
the ultimate sacrWce. In their m.em0llJ. and, in honor ol the countless d.ipJomo.~
development expetb. securl~. o.ndother personael who3t4ndoa the front 110es evell:J
<149. WE' must contiuue to help l...ib1)4 reach lor G beUer, mcwepeac:eful. secure. and
hopolul luture.
'Ih.u.k qcu lor qour .upporlnnd sol;clnrihj with the Arnerieen people during W.
cltUlcuh lime.
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Allow me to express my deepest sympathy followina the despicable attack on the
u.s. COI13UIat. in Benghazi. Ubya, and lb. appaIting deaths of Ambowodor Steven,
and his staff. I condemn and deplOre this outrqeous anack in the most definite IeImS.
The road 10 fn:edom is long and torturous. However, Ihis attIck. will not dissuade us
from standing together with the Libyan people, offering our support in thc1r
continuing efforts to achieve &ccdom and human dignity in their own country.
Kindly convey my condolences to the families of Ambassador Stevens.oo bis staft'.
Please accept. Excellency, the assurances or my highest esteem and considcralion.
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H.E. Mr1.. Hilary Rodbam Clinton.
Sec..wy or Slat
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.lJ,...,I,; 9011 lotexptessiug qOut condole .,., OD the trugic I"" 01 lour Us.
po"o.uel, lDdudiugAmb.SSAJorClub Stevea~duriug theat14d.s OD the Us. mWio.
lD~Ihan.~...
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1;... to advaactugAmetiCAD volu.. AlId I.teteslramuad thewotlcl. WhilelD put$Ultoi
heipiDg the Lth_ people huild a rltoDgedoUDdatioa lot a Dew. free Dati"", ~ m..de
the ullim4tesacrilice. la thelrmem0t9...,d1. hoaotol thecouatl.... dtplomalr,
developme.t experts. secut111j, ...d oth.t po",,"1who 5I4Dd CD the Iroat 1;... """"l
daq. ,.., must conUaue to help Lihqa reach lor a hettet. more peaceful. SOCW'e. and
hope!uI!future.
lib",,", 9011 jor ~suppori ...doolldarillj with theAmetfCAD people durlDg this
dtlliculi lime.
With soIema appreciation, I Am
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ICELAND
Her Excellency Mrs. Hillary Clinton

United States Secretai)' of St.te
Reykjavik, 13 September 2012
Allo.w me to express the heartfelt sympathy of the Government and people of Iceland on the
OC<:aISion of the heinous attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi on t2 September
and the killing aftbe Uniled Stales Ambassador in Libya.
This attack., and the subsequent anacks on other U.S. diplomatic missions, is a barbaric
violation of all civilized norms in international relations. These are inhumane and cowardly
acts perpetrated by individuals and groups who do not have an argument to put forward.
We would like to convey our sincdere feeling of sympathy and solidariry to the families oflhe
victims. They, 8lld the American people as a whole, can be proud of those fine men and
women who give their lives while striving to promote understanding between civilizations.
We udmire and suppon your efforts.
Respectfully.
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. SoeretOflj General 01 the Or~lioo lor
SecurH9 ...dCooperoUon '" Europe
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Jbo"k qou lor expressiD6 9W conclole.CES oO,the t,"IlIc I... allow U.s.
pencm.eI, I.duchn& Amb.,,,,dor Chris Steven., durlng the attacb CD the U.s. ......0.
to Be.,sI=.. W,9"-
Cbn..a1ong with Se... S... th, Tq .... Wocxls. ...d GleD [).,I,ert., dedIceted their
Ii_ to ocIvoodngAmeriCOD valuer ODd 1.lerer!! ","oUDd the wooold. W!uI.. ", punuital
helping the~... people builde atronger 1000&ltoa lor e .ew, free Dati.... the9 ..ade
the u1ti=te",crtlice. In ihelr merDDr9, oocI '" hOOor 01 the COUDtless diplomat.,
developmeDt expert., recurt", aodother pe.....el who stood CD th.lroollioer""""'l
c:laq. wn must continue to heJp lJb\l4 reach {or 0. better, more peace:ul. secure, 4Ild
h~llutuz..
'Jbo"k _lor qouz .upport oocI roliclatt" with the Amerlce. people during this
cIIH.tcu!.t 11m..
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Your EueUency.
It was with shock md deep sorrow that I learned oftbe senseless act of violence in Benghazi
whk:h resulted .in the 1d.1ling:s of four Amcric:ao per$OfUlOl. incJudin& the US Ambassador to
Ublya Chris Stevens.

Please allow me to oft'er my siDccR coDdolc::ncn. [p these painful momems our thou&hts cd.
J)'IIlpa\byan: with tho famiUes of the victims, as well., with the people oCme United. States.
VICllettt e:xtremiSrD and lmorism in the regions aeigb.bourina the oseB continue to pose
&
seri.ous threat to tU accurity aDd. wellbeiDa otme citizcm ot allaar participldina Sta1eS. In
lbis:
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of soaow, we rcmaio united lD our commitmCf!t to address these challenges
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PlellSe eecept, Excd.lCDCY. the assurance of mY'bfgbcst consideration.
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Unit.d Nell"'" !ilgh Repreoeotetive
lor th" All"",,,,, oJ CtvdJZAtiO"
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0-, Mr.!ilgh Rept.....!4t!VE<
11.ank ~ou lor """,...ing q= coadole."", CD the treg;c I"", oJ lour U.s.
"",,,,,,,,el indudtngAm1essedor Chru St....D~ durtng theet!4ck. CD the u.s. missioo
inBe,~~..
Chris,.J0DI! with Seen Smith, TqroD' W~ ...d GI.D Doh.erlq. dedicated their
lives to advandD8 AmetiC4l1 valuel4nd interests around the WOtld.. Wlule in pursuit 01.
helpi"l! the I.Jhq... people build. stronger loundation lor" Dew. Iree Uon, theq ....de
the uiff....t...crilc.. In th.um.mol1J ....dinbooc.-oJ thecountI.ra diplomelo,
developme"t aperlo, oecurIty. ""d other ponca.eI whoote.nd CD the lront lines""""l
d.a1J. ~-e must coatiaue to help ~4 reach for 41 better. morepedcelul..secure. 4Dd
hopelullutur.
11.ank _ lor qour ,upport ...d ooIldarit~ with the Americ"" people during tIw
d.illicui t t1rDe.
With sole... epp.-eciotion, I ...

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l:Jccellency.
(>ear Ms ClInton
I would like to express my Imre condolences on the shodcirc death of four Amerlan
personnel. Irtdudfroc United States Ambusador to Uby., Olrls Stevens and Forel&n Service
(>ffit. Sean Smith foUowI,. the bl'\JUlI ilttlCk of the US Consulate In 8@f11hazl. My thoualrts
;;lrle with their families and cotJeagues ilt the Stare Department as well as with those Injured.
~;"dt
an attack shoukt be
strOf18tr condemned, and Its perpetratOB and Instiaators identl~
lind prosecuted WIthIn the Nle of law as there is never any justlliQtion ,fOf" violent ilCIS of the
Idnd In iI democratlc State.
lhe persistence of .. dlmate of Intolerance and the alarming Increase In acts of Intolerance.
dllscrimlrmion and violmce bas~ on re'icion or belief In many parts of the workf are of ,reat
conc:em. It should te.d the International ~mmunlty to engage further In dlalOILII! and
cooperation alona the linn of the Rt$OIution 16/18 idopted by the: Homan Rights Council on
combatlnglntoleranc:e and Incitement to vtole~ against persons based on r@liglon or belief.
recoanlted In thIS Resolutton, "worklrc together to enhance Implementation of elllstins
h!&ll regimes that protect IndMduals agaInst dfscrlml~tlon ilnd hate crimes, Inause
lnterf.tith and inten::uttunl efforts. and to elIpand human ri&hts education are Impo~t first
S'teps In eombatlnl'nddents of Intolerance and related vfoIence-. This 15 why I woutd like to
c;aU upon . 11 Staw to take bold action 10 strengthen Intematlo~1 efforts to foster ilobal
dlal08u@forthepromotlonofacuttureoftoleranceand peace at all levels.
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Wls Hillary Rodham Olnlon
5f~etary of State - US
Washington, DC
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His&oelI""ClJ Dr. E.ver HoxhaJ

Minister aI fore;gn AHol" 01 the Republic aI Ko.ovo
Pri&tina
tlumk 'lOU lot expressma 1JOur condolenCE!$ OD the trag,ic lass aE foUl U.s.
penonneLincluding Ambo...,dar Chri. St........,during the ..'!ada on the U.s. missiOn
In Be.,shnn, !J],'JOChri~.Jong withSeo.n Smith, Tqrone Wood., ...d GI.. Doherlq,dedico.ted their
livea tC'4dvddcina American values and in leresis 4I'OUDd the world. While in purauit 01.
helpln,B the!J],_ people buJId .. rlronger/oundnUon lor .. new,/ree nollon, theq mode
the ultimate sacrilice. In their me1l1ol1j. and in honor ol the countless diplomab,
development experts, securltq. and otber personnel whottand on the ront lines everg
d4'l. WI;! mwt continue to help li.bqa reachEer a better, morepeacelul.secure, 4ltd
hopeIuJ/uture.
Tho"k qou lor~out supportond",lidorilq with theAmericon people during tbJ.

dJIIicull lime.
With sol@mnapptedation,I4D1
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On bl:haIf 01 tt. Government and the Ptop~ 01 the Republic 01 Ko5ovo allow me to express our
deepen a.ndoIU1Cft to the Ciowrnmmt and the People 01 the Unitltd States 01 America fot 1M
loll 01 AlrltMaador Chris S~mJ and Fomgn St'rviI:e InfOl'1Ntion MaMaemt:nt CIfficer. Sean
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w. than the tentimmts 01 sadrtess and sorrow ~t at thr bs 01 such eminent figures whose
entire areas were devoted to the .avice 01 their rounby and their people. Plene C'Or1Wy our.
Jinctlt a:mdoIencet and syttlJ)lthiel to the btruved familiet:.
W. Itrongly condemn the violmt .ttack apinlt the US Embusy in Uby;I and all kind 01
crimil!aal action:I 'Sllinst innocent people. 'J'het .ttkb aft a ~ violation of Dnnoc:ncy and
thteut III P-... and Security in the world. We remain confidmt that the luthars of this IIction
wW b~ brousht before justice 10 rec:eive the deterved punishmenl Moreover. we continue to
.upport the policy 01, the u.s. Department cl St.te In its undertaking to Oght .U kinds of.
crimir1.1 actioN and mrnrism.
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The H".o<ahl. N.boj... Kaluderovic

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6teg",l1"" of Montenegro
Podgo.rico
De.t Mr.Muwsler.
1hanIt vou lor expressing vour condoleD"'" on the tragic loss of lour US
pe""".eLiDdudingAmb..... dor CIuu 51""""" during the attacIc. "" u... US ml.ufo.
I. Be",!!I=t.Llhq4.
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Ii... IOedvencingAmericen velu.. end interest. around thewor-lcl. WJuleln pursuit of
helplDJ3 the Llhqen people build a &tronger loundallo.lor a .ew,free .all"", thev "",de
theultJ:mete ...crillca. 6 their memorq,..d i. honor 01 th.countl... dlplO<Dab,
developmerll expetb.IeCIltiIlj, e.nd otherpe""""el who &tend on the Itout It... everq
da 9, we mu&t conllnue to belp Llhq. reach lOla better, mO<e peeoelul. secure, end
bopelulluture.
'l'henk qou lor qout suppot!end sollderillj with the American people during tim
dtIIiculI time.
With sol.... appreciell"",1 em
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Moist.rol Foreign AH4In 01 t1e Republicol HUD8<1r1J
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funlc l;lOU foJ' expressing your coadolencesoD. the tragic loss ol low Us.
J>Ol"',neL indudiuaAmbo..ado. ChrlsSt....... duriua the attock"" the US mlsoion
In Be,~l.iby...
Chm,olone withs-. Smith. Tyrone WoocJ..and Gle. Doherty,dedicated their
lives to advandDS American values411d interests ~d tbe wotld. Wlnle in pursuit c1.
helping the l.ihyan people build a strouaer Jou.dntlon Jor a 'ew, Jree nation, they made
theultimabtS4Crifice. In their memol"l:l,andiD hODorof thecou.a.tless diplomats,
devellcpmeD.t experts, securihj.and other perSOl1Dei whostaadon the froad liDes eve1\]
dag."18 mUltoontioue to help llhg4 reo.ch lor 4 better. more peaoeful.$8CUl'eo and
h~ulluture-
Thank you Jor youuupporl and .olidnrihj with t1e Amerioon people duthJg thJ.
dtJJJc,J t time.
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TbI! Honorable Hillary AodhIm Clinton

Secretary of State
U.s. Department of SUtl!

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Se9ternw 12, lOU
Dea, Secrnary almon,

PteIISt allow me to convt"f to you the deepest condolences and sympathies of the GOVI!!mment and
tlte ~~ 0' Htlnpry on the occukln of the hor~ tr.lpdy thilt befeM the American Consulate In
BttWlul dllm~ the Hft!: of foor u.s. dtiztnllnduclina that of Ambassadof ChrIstophel SteYrns.
OUI thouahts and PfIYNS 10 out to the filmillH. friend$. and colle~ of the: victims ofthls trliledy.
There Is not and CoIn never be any justification for heinous and cowardly leu: such as the attack on
the cflplomatk mission of the United States In 8eORhlzl

No words can brtna comfort in tM bee of this tl!tTlble loss but I woukl rare to assure you t~t the
Huna1ry stands topther with you In this dart hour. We remain committed to the
ultjr"ate loal of .. stable, democratic. .nd prosperous Ubyll that we haw been purw1na In iI joint
effoft wtth the United Statu: and other allies. Our Embusy in Tripoli Is rudy to .ssIst the Amerlan
mfuron In <In., possJb~ way and form.
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ID Be..gJ.m.~..
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lives to adVADda.gAmeriC4n values and interests around the world. Whtle ia punuit oi.
helplag the lib9aa people build a .troager found.lI"" for. DOW. hoe DatiOD, ~ mad.
the ultimate..."ll;co. 10 their memo"!. aad Ia hOD'" 01 the count!... cbplomab,
developmeDt "'P"ra,securthj,aodotherper""'Del who riaadOD th.hoat II ..... evenJ
&9. we must cxmtbl\1.8 to help Ub94 reach lex 4 :better, mote ~ secure, 4Dd
hopeIuJ lutwe.
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I have leamed with great sadness of the despicable a!tad< on the American
M~"ion In Benghazi, and I would like to extend my deepest and most sincere
rondolences for the death of fotJr US personnel, among them the US Ambassador to
UI>Ja, Chris Stevens.
We are cio.. to the families of the victims and to the American people in this new
terTible test that strengthens our convnitment to continue the light against te""rism, to
further our support for the democratic processes in the region . for whose edification
Ambassador Chris Stevens and his colleagues sacrificed their lives. Romania and the
United States che<ish and respect the freedom of faith and religion. as long as ~ does
not afleet human lives.

Romania asks the new Ubyan authorities to quickly and nesoIutely apprehend
and bring to justice those responsible for this gruesome act The intemational
community shoUld not tolerate such attacks against diplomatic personnel on mission
abrcaad, which are also taking a toll on the entire international system.
Reasserting our strong condemnation for sud'! abominabfe acts, I assure you,
Madam Secretary, of my most sincere sympathy for the victims and their bereaved
famj'l ies.
Yours sincerely,
TItus Cortl..... n
The lionorabla Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secn.tary of State
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penoa,.el, Iadudtng Amba ....dor Chrt.. SI_ during the attacks oa the U.s. missioo
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Than\: ~"" lor expi...u.g ~our condolences On the tr06lc I"" o! lour US
peroou.ei, Ind..d!..a Ambo ... do, CIms Stevens, during the attack. on the US ......oo
In Be.ghau,~...
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heip1D8 th.lJh~ea people huild .. sI<OD/IOr I_dation lor a new, lreo nation, theq ....da
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dalj, Wi9 mwt CODtillue to belp l.ihqa reach for '" hetter, more peaceful. secu.te. aDd
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append below the condolence message from Hon 'ble Foreign Mini ster Dr, Oipu Moni. MP to
Secretary Qf Siale H.E. Mrs. Hillary Rodham Cl inton on the brutal l.;illing of the USA
Ambassador 10 Libya H.E. Mr. Chrislopher Stevens and other officials.
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HI!T Excellency
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary ofSI31e
Excellency,
We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attack in Btnghazi Ihal
killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and olher officials. Bangladesh
rejccts such cowardice and mindless killings in tne name oC religion
or any otner cause or ideology. and denounces terrorism in all its
forms and'manifestations. We express our deepest sympathies to It\e
bereaved families of Ambassador Stevens and his colleagues.
Dr. Dipu Moni, MP

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ill..u,k you lor~our support andsoliclarity with theAmertcan peopIedwiDg this
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With solemn appreciation, I em

SiDcerelq ljowt.
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I am shockE!d at the tragic death of U.S. Ambassador Stevens and of
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We forcefully condemn th is terroristic attack. which once again

pOinted the international community to the necessity to apply joint
efforts against intemattonal terrorism .
I would like to request you to convey my sympathy and words of
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Regretfully,
Ertan Abdyldaev
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'iba.k ~ou lor ~ your ooudoIeDCeS= the !logic loss 0I. lour US
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hopeuJ future.
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Dear Secretary ClintOD,
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W,IS
stunned by terrible news on tragj,c death of Ambassador Christopber
Stevens and Ulree American personnel in Benghazi, Libya. I knew Amb.Stevens as

man of great courage, patriotism and exceptional wplo.matic skills. His coo.tribution
to the process of peace promotion in Libya is priceless and he will always be

considered by colleagues and friends as a perfect -example of personal professionalism
and adherence to principles of democracy aud international cooperation.

Today we aU mourn tbe death Amb.Stevens but we also hope that his untimely
departu," is never going to undermine establishment oC full stability in Libya a.1ld will
of Ameri(:aD government to help this African nation. I believe that heritage of
Amb .Stevcns shall be remembered and supported by his successors. Please accept my
deepesc condolences on the demise of one of the brightest American diplomats.
,
Mikbail Marge!ov
Chairman
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Special Representative
of the P(esident of tile Russian Federalion
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H.E. HIlIa'Y Rodhom Clinton

Secretarl of State of the United State:\ of .a.mcrlca
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Dear Honorable Secretary alnton.

I expres'Ji fnV dee!) cc."dulences and 'eellne~ of compassion on the outnl&~OUS attack on th~
Unlteti States Consulate 'n 8en::;Mzi, ljbya. which tr.:lglcally resulted Tn the loss of U.S.
Amt-asSOl-Oor Chris Ste\lc:ns and '~ree U.S. personnel.
We join you In this time of grief and (t)ndem" this ruthless and barbaric act In the strongest '
,)onlbte t erms. Our thovA:hts arlO \' , ilh the famllles .. nd relatly~s of Late Ambassador Stevens
Md additional vi C\ i m~ . AmbasSiJJor Stevens hilS leCi" a lasting ler:acywlth his courageous 3nd
determined efforts to help lfbviI, .n a most critiQI juncture. to commence on a new era of
freedom, peace, and prosperity. We are confiden, Ihat every effort will be made to ensure
those responsible for this heinous :.ttaclt will be brcught to justice.
I al~o W01Jld like to take the ODPO(\llnlty to send my wishes on the recen~ commemoration of
lhe 11ih Year 4:lniver:o;ary of tht" lIiI(!ic 9-'1 attacks. The remembrance of the thousands of
livE'S that were 100t un that day ~tm~) uur !ommitment to defeat -:errorlsl networks and
protect olJr homelands. We stand togt!t hcr ;r ou: shared nlues to advance freedom and
prosDerlty In t.f~ha"lstan, the Un:-:-(:d Statt~ and the world.

Fle a ~~ aclt~pt the t1 ssuranl; ~
vi mv highest consldf'(;;tion.
Sincerely,
Dr. Abduli',lh Ahd. lIa l>

Chairma n - Not ional Coalition of Afghanistan
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penonn.~ Indudmg Amba,.. dor Cbris Stev.... durlng theottoc:lu co the U.s. m1ssIon
In Bengbozi,!Jh\jo.
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lives to t.dv4lldngAmeriCdD vo.lues and iDtetesb 4tOUDd the world. Wlill. ill purauit of
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Everyone working for the Ideals of democracy, human rights and dignity In the wake of
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hideous attack will not prewtt the libyan people from advandng _arels democrac:y,
and the International community from further assisting this endeavour.
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lives to advdllctn.S Americo.n volues and interest, around the WQl'1d. While in putsu.Jt of
helping the Libg.n people build. sll'OD/ler foundalion for. new, free n..lion, thog _de
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Madam Secretary,
It is with profound sadness and shock that I learned about the senseless act of
violence perpetrated yesterday. September 111h, 2012, against the U.S. Embassy
in Benghazi, Lybia that claimed the lives of Ambassador Chris Steven along with
three 13) other Americons.
On behalf of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, the Government and the People of
Gabon, I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to the families~ friends
and colleagues of those who perished.
I understand the magnitude of the sudden loss of distinguished servants of the
U,S
J~dministratjon
and strongly condemn this act of terrorism against American
Foreign service officers wh ich brings us even closer as a global diplomatic

community. This reminds us that Diplomats and Foreign Service personnel are
permanently on the frontline.
Gabon's history has demonstrated that the country has always strived for the
values of Freedom, Justice, Peace and Security all around the world and will
always stand against those who spread the culture of hate, tyranny and violence
in general and in the name of religion in particular.
President All 80ngo
Ondimba 's leadership allows the country to continue to playa strategiC role in
pursuing Gabon's legacy in promoting peace and security in the Central African
subrE!gion and around the world.
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und"rstand now the enormous implications of what it means to be a Diplomat. a
representative of my dear Nation. We are mandated not only to carry out our
country's political, social and economic agenda in the host country but more
Importantly. we ought to advance the very same values we believe In which

brings about risks and sacrifice that could be lethal.
Our heartS and prayers go out to the families of the deceased. May They All Rest
in Peace.
Sincerely,
Michael Moussa-Adamo
Gabon Ambassador E & P. to the U.S
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\0 1leo.6l=I.l.lbq..
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liveI tel adv4llcin.g American valUM 4llcilnterests aroUDd the world.. Wlule In punuJt oi
belpiD;S the lthy. . people build a "rooger /oundotiOD lor a .ew, /r.., ..liOD, th"'l made
theult....tesocrilice. In their memory, ..d \0 hODorol the = t l... dlplomob,
deveiopmeat expert.. -=urlhj,..d other personnel Who.t..dOD the /lOUt liD.. evet'lJ
doq,wn must conttoWt to belp ~a teach for a hetter. more pea.oeuI. secure. ADd
hope/ul/utuae.
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c:ondolences on the tnciC de.th of ttt. UnIted Statts Ambimdor lO Ubya. Ambassador
r.:htiJ 5te\4nJ and thrH u.s EmbuJy otfc.rs in Bel'lllhul, L.ibya..
It Is W1UIall'elt sense of shock tNt thl! South African Emtwsy ttarm of [he ttqk duth of
.Amba5Ador Chris 'Sttwns 100 thrt. U.s officllls In Bllnahilll Ubyt. The South Afrfan
frnb.lSSV conveys Its hHrtfatt condolena:s tit the United Smts Govtmrntnt. the flmJl ies
_net the next of kin of dI. btrd'lld. 1M Soudt Air1an Govtmment ~d by PraJkfent Jacob
Zuma recmnmits to pamw the Unitld SIIw: Government In brlnCfna about Intlnc PIlat in
North Africa Middle .tft
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to renN to the United StItes Oeptrtment of StltIi lIM IUIJI1In(.U of Its ~est
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livet to isdv4DcittSAmeriC4Jl values and Intere:!udl'ound th.eworld. WhileiD pursuit 01.
helpiag the lthyan people build .. "roager !oundotioa!.. a aew, It.. ootioa, the.j mode
the ultuaole soaillce. la their memo,,!, and ia hoaer 01 thocoun1l... diploma..,
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da9t we must ccmtinue to help l.ihlJd reach lOt 4. better, more peaceful. secure, 4Ild
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on
yemrdar' brutal .tmek on tI1c U.s. Emba..y in Ilcoghszi. Lihy<.

The tragic los. of Ambasndor Chris SteVens and three Amcrian
penooncl is shared deeply by tI1c people of Imel. Ambas"dor Stevens SC<VUI
his country with di.tinaion. and.be: leaves behind a legacy of commiImem to

democracy ond &.edam.
Pleue .cccpt our profound sympothies I I .... stand wtth you iD mourning
during this difficult time.
Dr. Michlcl B. 0....
Ambassador of Israel to the United Ststes
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libank ~ou lorexpr...ing ~our condoleDc" on the lroaJcloos 01 four US

petsoonc:d. indudJng Amhnssodor Cb.ri, Stevens, during the attdda 011 the U.s. ntiasiOD
i. Be.a!uuJ. l.Ih~ ..
elms, oloog with s..... Smi!h. T~ro.e Wood.. and GleD Doherty, dediCAted theit
lives to a.d vancl..g AmerlCdD v41ues and interests 4J'ound the world. "While in pursuit ol
helpiDS 'the l.Jh\}aD people build a .stronger foundation lor a new,free D4UOn, theq IDdde
the ultiluate sacri.&oe. lD their memOl'l}. and in honorof the countless diplomats.
developuaen t experts. securi hJl and other petsODoel who 'tand OD the fton t lines every
da qwe I:lnu t coatiDue to help Ubqa reach lor a hette:r, mont peacelul. secure. dDd
hopeful Jlulure
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cWilcult Hme_
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Luxenohow-g
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Thank 'JOU forexprer.siD81Jour condolences OD the tr4gic 1051 of lour Us.
""",,,on.l. lDducllng Am!..,,,,do, CIui,Sleve... during the etUscks 0 ' the Us. misslo.
I. Be.~I. l.ihy..
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lives tC) 4dv4Ddng Amerloon valuesond iDteresU41'Ol'..Dd the world. While in pursuit ol
.belpiD~ !be Libyan people build 4 $tr0n8er fOUlldatiOD lor a new, free nation, thet:J made
the uJl:imate so.critce. In the[r meDlot\J.and ia honor 01 the countle$S diplomats,
deve1c!pment experts, secur1tg. and other per.,annel who stond OD the Erottt lines even;
dd1j. we m\Ut conUnue to help l..ibga reach lor '" hetter. more peoceful. .secure, dUd
hopel,J lulu,,,
!h.ok you 10' your 'uppo,t end ,olidarlty with the Ameticeo people duting thi>
cll//icul t tlOle.
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Dear Madam Scc.reIary,

I was deeply shocked by the tragic events that have occurred in Benghnzi. Such
attacks can find no justification and I hope that their perpetrators will be brought to justice.
'nle Government of Luxembourg expresses its deepest sympathies to the United
Stau:s. My thoughts go to the famiLies of the deceased, Ambassador Stevens and his
coll~agucs.
Please accept, Madam Secretary, the assurance of my highest considcmtion.
Sincerely yours,
l1le Honourable Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Th.ank qOl,l for expre$.Sing gour condolences OD the bogie loss of four US
p9rson.neJ..lndudine Amh.,ssodor Clms Stevens, dUJ'ing the att4du on the U.s. mwioD
in Benghcn. W,9"Cbrio, cIong with Seen Smith, T910ne Woods, ... d Glen Dobert~. clediccled tbeir
h.... Icdv...clngAmerlccn volu.....d Inle,esbcround Ibeworlcl. While in pursuit 01
halpin.s the Lil:nJM people build Cl stronger foundation for4 new,lree Dation, the\j made
the ultimate sccrt1tce. In their memo~, and in honor 01 the countless diplom4U:,
development experts, JeCUribj. and other persoonel who .stand on the front lines averq
cUuJ. Wle must cootiaue to help ~4 read:. for Cl better, more peacelul. secure, and
bopel,J lulure.
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EMIlASSY IN THE UNITD STATES
NON -OFFICIAL TRANSLATION

Santiago, 14 de Septiembre de 2012
The Honorable
Hillary Hodham Clinton
Secretary of State
U.S. Depal'tament of State
Washington, D.C.
Deal' Mr:s. Secretary,

It was with gz'e'8t sadness that llem.:ned of the mUl'dcl' of American Ambassador to
Libya, Christopher Stevens and three Embassy officials, on behalf of the Chilean
government and people, I express my deepest sympathy and condolences on this
immeaslIIrabte 10s8
His Excellency, Pl'esident Sebastilin PUlera bas requested thut I extend to you aod
the victims' families his sincere condolences.
The Ministry J leud issued a press release strongly condemning the event, calling it
n terrorint attack. It reiterates that we condemn and reject all acts of violence.
As Your Excellency is aware, the United States and Chile have a lon b history of
shared p,cinciples and values, which we will continue derending and promoting, despite
today's unfortunate occurrences that we condemn,
With the nssurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration.
Alfredo Moreno Chru'me

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Santiago, 14 de Septiembre de 2012
Excentis:ima Senora
Secretaria de Estado
Departamento de Estado
Washington, D.C.
Estitllsdn Senora Secretaria:

Con mucho peSO I' me impuse de 1u noticia del asesinato del Embaiador de los
Estndos Unidos de America en Libia, J. Christophel' Stevens, y tres {uncionarios de ea8
Embajada, POl' 10 cua} quisiera manifestarle en nom bra del Gobiemo y del pueblo de Chile,
nuestros sentimient05 de pesar y solidaridad ante tan irreparable perdido.
$11 ExceJenciu el Preaidcnte de la Rcpublicb, Sr. Seoostian Pinera E. me ha:
solicitad" transmitirle sus condolencias. las que ruego hacer lJegar a los familiaros deJas
vlcti ntas.
El. Ministcl'io a mi cargo emitio opol'tunnmente un comunicado de pl'cnsa deplol'sndo

emh-gicamcnte el hecho, catificundolo como un atentado terrorista. Sc reitera en el misUlo
nuestl'a condena y rechazo a toda form a de violcncia,
Como Vue&tra Excelellcia sa be, Estados Unidos y Chile compsl'tim08 principios y

valores que traSClcnden en eJ tiempo, en cuya defensa y promoci6n no cJaudicaremos, no
obstante est.os lumenta bles hechos que boy condena lUos.
Finalmente, hago pl'Opicia la oportunidad parn reitcrarle a Vuestra Excclcncia las
scguridadcs de mi mas alta y rustinguida consicle racion .
Alfredo Moreno Chn r me

Ministro de ReJaciones Exteriores
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po"""oel...dudiag AmbaSMdor ChrIs St.".,...duriag the .tt.c:Ia Cd the Us. mission
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helpin.s the l.d)\:loO people build a. stronger foundauon for a new, free nation., the1:J made
the ulUmate sacrifice. In their memo~, dad ID bonor 01. the countless d.iplolZ14u,
development experts, securihj. &1d other personnel who stand on ilie front lines evet\j
dal).Wl~ must continue to help lJbqa reach for a better, more peaceful, secure, and
hopel.J luture_
Theok qou lor qoux support eodsolidertty with theAmeriCAO peopledurtag this
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Hugo Martinez
Minister
San Salvador. September 12, 2012
MADAM" SECRETARY:
It is with the deepest regret that I address Your Excellency to express, on behalf of
the people and government of the Republic of El Salvador and on my own behalf. our solidarity and
condolences to the people and govemmentofthe United States of American on occasion of the
tragedy CllCCUrred on Tuesday, September 11 at the United States Consulate in the city of Bengasi.
Libya.
These feelings of grief are extensive to all the families affected by this most
unforturtate event that has caused worldwide consternation.
I renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest and distinguished
consldemtlon.
YOUR EX'C ELLENCY

MRS. HlLLARY RODHAM CLINTON
SECRETARY OP STATE
OF TIlE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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THE PRESIDENT
Jerusa le m. September 12.2012
Dear Mr. President,

I was deeply shocked by the sad news of loday's brutal attack. on [he
American e mbassy in Benghazi. The loss of four American lives, among

lhem Ambassador Christopher Stevens, is a pain which is shared by your
friend" around the world.
By lJpholdjng America's values of freedom and democracy, Ambassador'
Slo\'ens and his team have brought honor to the cause which they served
until the very last moment. This admirable dedication only strengthens
Is rad's esteem for America's enduring com mitment to
~preading
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!;ecurity around Ihe world .
On behalf of lhe people of Israel and myself, I eXlend to You r ExceJJency,

the famili!!s of the. vict ims, and Ihe people of the United $hHes of America,
()ur heartfeh condolences.
Please accepl the expression of my profound 5y mpathy in (his dirticull hour,
as well as (he assurances or my highest consideration.
Shimon Peres
His Excellency
MI. Samek H. Obama
The President of the United Stales of All1crica
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I wi.sh to express my profound indlgnatlon and sorrow regarding yesterda(s

attack on the US Consulale In Benghatl. wtlicl1 resull:ed In the death 01 fout uS
public servants, Including Ambassador Chrfstopher Stevens. l1le Govemment
and the peopla 01 the Republic 01 Cyprus scrongty condemn this shameful and
deplorAbls act of vJQlence.

AI. this time of mourning. I wi6h to convey to you. the Government and the people
ell the United States of .America my deep'" condolences for lhls uagedy and
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Ouattara to President Obama
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Obama on September 14 (see-para 3 for unofficiallranslation) to
express hiH condolences regarding the death of Ambassador John
Christopher Stevens.
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Abidjan, s"ptember 14, 2012
Dear Mister President
It is with great consternation that I learned the deeply moving
news of thE~ bloody attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi by
demonstrators which caused the death of four American diplomats

including U.S. Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, on
Tuesday, September 11 , 2012, while the brave American people were

marking thl! eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on
September 11,2001 .
In these painful circumstances, on behalf of the people and

Government of Cote d'ivoire and on my own behalf, I would like to
convey to ~'our Excellency, the American people and Govemment. as
well as to the families of the victims, our most sincere and sad
condolenCE!s.
Ambassador Christopher Stevens, an experienced diplomat. who risked

his life as Special Envoy of the U.S. Government to the Libyan
Transitional National Council (TNC) , was a peace builder and a
friend of libya_ He met his death in Benghazi, this martyr city he
had e.xpended all his energy in saving. at the time when the country
he was so devoted to is gradualty returning 10 peace.
The Ivorian Government condemns with the utmost firmness this
attack against persons protected by international conventions.
Please accept, Mister President, the assurance of my highest

consideration .
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De,r Mr. President
It Is With lveal sadness that I learned the news of the tragk: death of the Ambassador of the United States of
AmerlGl to Ubya along with three of his colleagues after the attadl this September 11. 2012. by armed men on your
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Faced wiith tnls heinous act that I strongly condemn. I would like to express, on behalf of the Togalese people.
ils gOVernment and on my own behalf, feelings of deep compassion.
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Please, CllCcept. Mr. President the renewal of my highest consideration.
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Faure ES501lmna GHAS$ING8E
His Excellency
Barack 08AMA
President of the lInlted States of America

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Monsieuir Ie President,
C' est avec beaucoup de peine que j'ai appris la nouvelle de la tragique
disparition de l'ambassadeUir des Etats-Unis d' Amerique en Libye
ainsi qUt~ de trois de ses collaborateurs suite II I'attaque perpetn!e ce
11 septe:mbre 2012, par des bommes armes contre votre consula! II
Benghazi_
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exprimeJr, au nom du peuple togolais, de son gouvemement et en mon
nom personnel, mes sentiments de profonde compassion_
Je vous prie egalement de bien vouloir transmettre avec I'expression
de ma sympathie attristee, mes sinceres condoleances aux families et
awe procbes des victimes.
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The news of the September 11 attM;k on the US embassy in Benghazf, lIbya,

which caused the death of US ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other
American personnel, has shocked me profoundly. We have learned with sadness

that one 01 the victims Is Sean Smith, who served In The Hague and leaves
behind a wire and two children who stili live In the Netherlands. Sean was known
to numerous Dutch govemment officials whO worked with him.
The Netherlands strongly condemns this appalling and cowardly act and hOpes
that tOOse responsibfe will be brought to Justice.

In our peace building efforts In Ubya, our Ilations stand together. We can only be
successful in these efforts through committed and dedicated personnel like those
who tragkaUy lost their lives In this attack. When an event like this occurs, It
Impctcts on all of us who are committed to bringing peace and seoJrlty In the
regIOn.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, on behalf of the Dutch govemment and
the Dutch people. My thoughts and pnllyers are with tne victims and with their
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The news on terrorist attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi on September II. 2012, that
claimed lives or the US diplomatic persoMcl. including the United States Ambassador to Libya
OW Stevcru, shocked me and lht entire population of Kazakhstan.
We lab this outrageous act not onJy as the one taken against the US, but lIS an act of terror
against the whole intemarional community. I hope those responsible for this act ofviolcnce wiD
be identified and brought to justjce.
On 'bcbalf of the Kazakb people and me personally, J Qpres$ our deepest and sincerest
condolences to You. 10 the family membcn oIthe victims, and to the entire US nation.
With. deep sotTOW,
Nanaltu Naurbayev
Mr. Barnck Obama

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Mr. PWC$idclll:
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With much rC~'Tct J ;uu writing II) l'.\:prc.~s to Your ~~\,<"'1:I!CI\(:)' 1111 hehalf LIn.: pCI)I,lc tutll
or the ReJlublic or El S"h~c\dor im" Iny 0\'11. our sympalhy ,lIut {:ond<lkm:l's 10 Lhc
[)Copl!! ;U111 gQvcnUl\CIl\ or LI lt: ( Illited ~lHlcs of .'\JncriGl, 011 IIIl: occasioll or tilt! lr.l,I;cdy UI;"", 1,-;lsl
g:OVCfTIIIlCU[
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Sl't>lcllIbcr 11 . at the 1!.S. CUIISlJlalC ill the city or Bcll,1lh...... i. l.ih)~l. where .'\1I11><L."sadnr
Chriswphcr SIC\'ClIS iUld three lUul'c'uOici..15 of this diploll1auc missiun were killed.
government of l.-J Sruwujur. cxtCl1tl\ iu condnlc:m:cs

(,'nme, which has causee! illicm'ltioH;J consternation.
')1It:
to UIC
l;ulIilics aJlcl'lcd lIy this
I avail myself of this opportunity 10 n:ncw the ;lSSllnUlCCS i,f Illy spcci;u ami highesr
<.:uns.idcr.ttion.
His E,Ia:cllcllcy
Bamek Oh.una
Prcsid,cnl of I.he t lnitcd .';l..II,.'S
or Amcnc;1
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Panama, 13 de septiembre de 2012
Senor PreSidente:
En nombre del pueblo panameno. de mi Gobiemo, y en 81 mio propio,

deseo expresar a Su Excelencia mi mas profunda pesar y constemaci6n, con
motive del tragico faltecimiento del Embajador de su pais en libia. Christopher
Slevens, y tres funcionarios mas de la mlsi6n diplomatica. victimas de un ataque
pt:'!rpetrado por un grupo de extremislas religlosos, en la ciudad de Bengazi, eJ
pi:!sado 11 de septlembre, techa en que S8 conmemoraba el unde-elmo aniversario
dl31 atentado contra las Torres Gemetas en la ciudad de Nueva Yod< .
EI gobiemo de Panama repud!a energfcamente el asesinato y la violencia

homicida, asumidas como formas de dirimir direrencias politicas 0 de expresar
Inconformtdades reli"giosas. De igual manera. condenamos energtcamente todo
acto 0 manifestaciOn criminal que atenle contra Ia paz. la seguridad y la estabilidad
en cualquier parte del mundo.
Le mego que reciba nuestras condolencias y que las haga extensivas al
ra hacer votos por su
gran pueblo estadounidense. Aprovecho la 0 rtun' ad
VElntura personal y relterar1e ij;s seguridades
ml as rqfundo respeto.
RIC R 0
Presidente d la
AI Excelentislmo Senor
BJIRACK OBAMA.
Presidente de los
Estados Unidos de America

La Casa Blanca
Washington, D.C.
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Australian Islamic Cultural Centre
20 Septi!mber 2012
Th e Hon. 8.aoo Obama

The Presld.ent
United $ta'tes of AmerlQ
Out Mr. President.
On behalf of The Australian IsiMiIe Curtu'ill Centre and Al-fiIIlYl College, I would like to' express our deepest
condolences to the fMlllifl of the Yktlms who were killed during the violent actions that occurred over th.
world.
As Australian MusJlms we sttonltv condemn all kinds of 'IioIena! that Is happenln, l" the world.
The tra&1C series of events lhilt started In libya, follDWf:d by EsvPt, Sudan, Tunisia, lebanon, Australia and
other counrtries Is devastatIng is much for Muslims as Il ls for others. These acts should not have happened. As
Muslims. we believe that all rellgklns c01.Itd play I vital and constructive role in the society. They could
promote the common soodness and recolnl:se the Importance of good relationships among p~ple. Thus
rellgJons stlOYld b. respected and freedom to humiliate ilnd Insult others shoold not be us~ .
We strong"" condemn the film thilt Insulted the Prophet Mohammild, however, there ts no justlflcatk>n for
these actions of ~e . There are other ways; of conveyinl the message that this film Is baseless wtth no true
roundiltion .
We could expr~s our Itlews throulh dialogue to show our respect and Dre for others. Dialogue helps in
bridging the gap and establishes iI system of justIce and righteousness In social relationships. Our main
purpose Is to IIlte side by side with othen In pellce and harmony. We are all different but we hilve something
to contribute to the world.
We will reach our best when we commit ourselves to work together and trulV believe thitt ~ can make a
differenc:e.
Islam Is; a neD8fon of pe"e. We pray that peace ilnd justice wHl prtvilil in the whole world. We should pledge
ourselves tlO work for moral values and mutual respect.
y~;cerely
(jJ1/JJ!JiVl
'Mr.
l~ .
Shaflq A. Khan
Chairman - Australian lsJ.mk: Cultural Centre
Milnaging Dlrector - AI-Faisal Collese
149-Auburo Road, Auburn, Sydney, N.S.W. 2144, Australia

Phone: (02) 9646 1222 / (02) 9646 1777 Fax.: (02) 9646 1011
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WHA
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Octobe. 9, 2012
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Hu E"""UenClj l'Ierre-Rickrd Cwmlz
Minlde. aI Foreign A1141n and Religious A1141rs
aI th"Repuhlicall14iH
Port.au-Prlnce
lhanlc ~ou 10. eKpfesamg qour ooocloleaces o. the tr<l6lc I"", 01 lour Us.
pe""...e~ I.cluding Ambo""do. Chri. SIevva, durtag the altaclu "" the Us.
miJd.:m in Bengb,,'d.~4.
Chrt.,aloagwlthSeanSmtth. T~ro.e Woods,andGlea Doherhj,dedicated

their lives to advancing American values and lnteJ'esU: 4toUJu:l theworld. 'Wlule in
pumlil alhelplng the Lthqan peoplehuilda .lroagerlouadaHoalo. a aew,hee

DO-tiOn. thelj made the ultimate 54CrlfJce. In their mem0fl:J.4Dd 1n hanOI" ol the
couall... diplom.~ developmenl experI,securil1j, ODd other personael who dead aD
the bont lines evetlJ Ml}.we must continue to help LdnJ4 reach lor a better, more
peao.lul. secure, ODd hopelullulure.
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lhanlc qou lor ~OU. rowort aad IOlidaril1j with the AmerlCOD people during
this d~lIlcul t Hme.
With solemn appredatiOD,Iam
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Madame'iI Secreta Ire d'Etat,
C'est a\tec beaucoup de consternation qUI! j'al appris raete barbare qui a coute I...
vie
11 l'A,mbassadeur Chrtstopher 1. Stevens amS1 que trois (3) autres diplomates americalns,
suitt! a I'attaque du Consulat des EtilU-Unis d'AmMque 1I Benghazi, en libye dans la soiree du
mardi 11 septembre 2012.

En cette douloureuse wconstance, je vous adresse en mon nom personnel et en
celu! du gouvernement de la Republique nos plus sinceres et profondes sympathies que nous
etendons tout sptkialement aUl< membres des ramilles arrectl:'!l!s par tene horrible tragedic,
Je reste convaincu que Ie peuple ilmcricaln fort moralemcnt trouvera 1.1 forc.e
ntke~isaire pour pouvolr surmonter ces moments diffkiles,
En VOU5 t ransme ttant Ie temoign\lgc de solidaritc el de fraternite du peuple et
du gouvernement, Je VOU5 pne, Madame lit Secretllire d'Etat. d'accepter I 'ex p~ssion de ma plus
haut(~ consideration
... .
Son Excellence Madame Hilary CUNTON

Secr e~ai re
d'Etat des Etats-Unis d' Amerique.
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Mmhun Secretary of Siale,

It is with great dismay that I learned of the barbaric act that claimed the lives of
Ambassador Christopher J. Stevens and three other stan" members, after the attack on tne
U.S. Consulate in Benghnzi, Libya, on the evening on Tuesday. September 11 ,1012.
On this sad occasion, on behalr of the Government of the Republic afHoiti and my
own, r extend to you and to the families affected by this horrible tragedy our most sincere
and profound symphaties.
I remain convinced that the American people will find the necessary strength to
overcome these di fficult times.
Accept, Madam Secretary or Stale, with the testimony of solidarity from the
Government and People of Haiti, the expression of my highest consideration.
Pierre-Richard Casimir
Minister
Her Excellency
Mrs. lijillry Clinton
Secrel.ary of State ofUniled Slates
or Amenca
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October 9, 2O!1I1 SEP - 0 P 3: 08

Hu E,.",.neDCIj
Anloaio de A8u14r P..triolA
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01 theF.dmollve RepublJc 01 Br4til
Braalli..
lho.alt ~oulorexpr...u.g ~ourcoadoleDce. OD the Iroglclooaollour U.s.

penoaaeL IaducllngAmb. ....do. OUUSt........ Jurlug th.... llAcks au the U.s.
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Ia Bvugha",l.ih.J...
(::J.ru. aloug with s.... Smtth, Tgroae Wood.. 40.1 G1eD Dohe~, JeclJcoled
their 11'.... 10 oclv...dug Amerlco.a vo.!ues 40.1 iDler..ta MOODJ theworJd. WhIle in
puuuil ,00helptug thel.ih.J... peopIebutlJ .. strougerlouadalloa lor 0 Dew,/ree
Datioo, /theq made the ultimate .sacrifice.
ID thefr memorq,4Dd In hooor a the
couDtle .. cliplomab, d.evelopmeDI """,rio, oecuri~, ...J other penonDel wbo 11....1 OD
theIroDllia.. """J .10.9 , we mu.d coallaue 10 help l.lbg.. ......chlor "betler, more
peacelul, secure, ...J hopeluJ future.
lrhou1c 9oulor~our rupporl40d",l!dort~ with the AmeriC4D people Jurlug

thiaclilliculilime.
W ith aoIemu "pprectolioa, [am
Sincerel~ ~oun,
(!;\l
Hillarg
Cl!alau .
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Lw;,tu-.,t~.;e."
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Bmnia, Seplanber 12, 2012.
Her Excellency
Hillary Rodbam ClinlOn
S~ofSlat.
Madam Secrefmy.
This morning. 1 learned with great distress of the tragic death of a

group of Americans in Benghazi, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. I
understand several others are severely wounded. The attack.<; against US
missions in Egypl and Libya are unacceptable acl, and OIusl l>e thoroughly
investigated.
During lasl year's conflict in Libya. Ambassadcr Slevens'
assistance in the evacuation of Brazilian citizens from Benghazi was

particularly appreciated. Please coovey our heartfelt condolences 10 the
victims' families. In this moment of indignation and grief, let me assure you of
my sincere solidarity.
Yours faithfuJly,
~..>i. ~
7"'TtI-'W~9:r
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12 September 201.2
HOrlOrabJe Hillary Radham Clinton

Secretary of Stale
220 I C Street. NW
WashinglOn, DC 20520
United Stales of America
Dear Madam Secretary ofStato,
On behalf of the Iranian Resistance and myself, I would like 10 e.xprt:s.s s incere condolencc.s
to you and through you 10 lhl! victims' families und the American people on the loss of the
live:; of Ambassador John Christopher Stevens and the other three U.S. diplomaL'!. who were
kilkd during a terrorist attack on the US, COl1sulute in Benghazi.
As repeatedly lIIlderscl'rco by you and olher U.S. leaders. the religious and fundamentalist
dictatorship mling Iran is the main sUtle-sponsor and the banker of terrorism in the current
world and so long as it exists as the source. \vc will continue to witness such violent acts in
the world.
It is hoped that with a democratic Imn freed from fundamentalism nod misogyny. peace and
siability will be achieved Ul our world and our region.
I wish you success in fulfilling the critic"l responsibility you bear 00 your s houlder.
Yours Sincerely.
=1
Maryam RDjavi
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01 the RepublIc 01 the fIullppines
MantL.
TIu.nk ~ou l", exp,...t~ ~our coDdoleDcos OD the trogic loss 01 lour US
penoo",e1. tnducli~ Ambo.s.odor Chru SteveD~ du"~ the'elleclu OD the US mlmoD
ID Be.~d. Uhga.
CJ,rt" oIo~ with Se..D Smith. T~roD. W~endGI.n Dohertv.decliceted theb

While in pur.uit 01
helping the 1.Jh1:l4l:l people huild a stronger 1,)unciatioD lor (I new', free DatIoD. they made
h~ t() advandD8 American v41ues o.nd. iaieresb around the world.
the ull:lmaie5llcrWce. lD their memot\J.CUldta hODorol the couatles:s cliplol:Ddta,

develc!pmeut experts. securltq, and other perSODDei who st411d OD the iront lines everlJ
de1J1 we must continue to help ~a reach lor a better, more peacelul, secure, and
hopelullulure.
Tkolt goo l"'gour support end sollderitg with th.Americen peopl.dud~ tIw
dillicult time.
WIih..tOlemn appreciation, I4.I:D
Slncerel1j yours,
l!t\\~QintoD
HtII."l
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THE SECRETARY OF FORBGN AffAIRS

REPUBlIC Of THE P+lUPPlNES
13 September 2012
Excellency,
I was saddened to hear the untimely demise of Ambassador Christopher

Ste'vens and three other Americans after a dastardly aHack on the US Consulate In
Benghazi.
The Philippines stands with the United States in condemning this act of
senseless violence. No better bibute could be given Ambassador Stevens than for
the world to act in concert in defeating terrorist groups and religious extremism.
Please extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased, to the
Govemment of the United States and to the American people.
?Sease accept. Excellency. the assurances of my highest esteem.
ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO
Her ExceUency
HILLARY RODHAM CUNTON
:Se<:retary of State
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The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines presents ils compliments

to the Department of State and has the honor to convey a letter from Secretary
of Foreign Affairs Albert F. Del Rosario addressed to Secrelary of Slate Hillary R.

Clinton expressing sympathies on the untimely demise of Ambassador
Christopher Stevens and three other Americans as a result of an attack on the
US Consulate in Libya.
The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines avails itself of this

opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurances of its highest
consideration.
01 October 2012
Washington O.C.
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peno"nel, indudingAmb..554do,CIm.,Steven~durlng the ott4c:ks OD the US, """io"
ill Be.gI..w,lJhqo.
Chru,..Io.g wtthSe..nS""th, Tqto.e W~ODd Gle. Doh.erty. dedtcoted thelt
lives to advo.nciugAmerlCdD valueso.nd interests Ground thewotld. Wlule i.1l pursuit cd
h.elPlJ1!1 the lJhyOD people buJId 0 .ttong., fou.doUo. fo, 0 .ew.!ree .0Uo. they mode
the ulUm4te a4crl.ice. In their memot1j, ond in bODor of the countless dtplomo.t..
development experta, secwitlj. and other personnel who stand OD the! lront hnes everq
day.we m\\st continue to help ~ te6eh for 4 beHer, more peaceful. aecure, and
h.ope!ul fulute.
'fk..nk 900 fOt you, support ond solidotlt1j with the Amerlcon people dUting this
clt!ltcul t time,
'Withdemn 4))predatiOll. I am
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U.S. DepartmeDt .fState
Beirut, September 14, 201l
Desir Madam Secretary,

I 8m writing to condemn, in the strongest tenns, the cowardly attacks on US
diplomatic missions that have left several innocent people dead, injured or
traumatized. In particular, the death of the Os Ambassador to Libya John
Christopher Stevens has left us, Arabs and Muslims, in shock, in particular in light
of tllIe crucial role that the late Mr. Stevens played in assisting the success of the
Libyan revolution, and also his overall stance supporting the Arab cause of
freedom and dignity.
Madlam Secretary,
Thes:e atrocities are unjustifiable under any circumstances. In fact they represent
not just barbaric acts against American or even Arab interests, they are a violation
of l!:ilamic prUJciples. I llIh I'e[tarin~ here tv ihc holly Qtlt~l Surah Maida!! 5:32:
On that account: We ordained for the Children a/ Israel thai if any one slew a
person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be
as if he slew lhe whole people: and if any one saved a life, il would be as if he
saved the life 0/ the whole people. This is a clear underlining of the concept of a
crime against humanity. which we believe these atrocities amount to.
Leb.noo. Btinn. 5_1 Sln:~ . Sad&1 Tow~ Tel : (~I I SOun) (9151 I 8OIU7)- Fax : (961 I 801576) .INIII: fuadliniora@l'uadiaion..eom
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Madam Secretary,
The ,orchestrated response against American interests and the professional attacks
that were c8cried on against U.S. diplomatic missions leave us with many questions
regarding the perpetuators of these atrocities. In fact. the stance that the United
States has taken in support of the Arab Spring movement, in support of freedom
and dignity, in support of the people against the ruthless leaders. is a historic
stanc:e. It is a position that has surely annoyed and embarrassed several extremists
frcr.\ vc.;jous :;ides who t!;.; ....e on th~ messages of division and hatred and
intal,erance. That is why. it is imperative that we moderates from all sides of the
land continue to work together for a more peaceful accepting and inclusive world.
In fillCt, if you think about it, those who perpetuated these acts have aimed to
compromise both the American-Arab relations which have seen under your renn
great improvements, as wen .as the Arab Spring movements. Lndeed Madam
Secn:tary. the real target is not just the innocent American and Arab blood that has
been wasted on the streets of Benghazi. Cairo, Sanaa, or Tripoli and the North here
in Le:banon. The target is the Arab Spring itself. and the Arab fight for freedom and
.dignity that is still ongoing, in particular in Syria. I can tell you that at least here in
Lebanon.., early indications show that a number of professional extremists groups
with regional tie!; seem to be behind the outrage that we have witnessed in the
North over the last couple of days. I hope Madam Secretary. and J have fuJi faith
that under your leadership, the U.S. foreign policy will never compromise on the
real values that we all cherish. and that the SuppoJ1 for Arab democracy and
progliess will remain a pillar of American policy regarding the region.
Please accept, Madam Secretary, in the name of the millions of Arabs and Muslims
that r represent, my deep condolences. lor the death of innocent civilians; and my
assurance of our finn standing against the voices of intolerance. from whichever
side
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please accept our he.l!ifelt condolences I'or the loss of (\lllbassndor J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith,
Glen DohcJ:'ty, alld Tyrone Woorls who were killed itllhe bru!nl,ltluck on the U.S. consulate in Libya. A.~
longtime n,=ighbors of the U.S. CkpnJ1ment of Stille, we feel a special kinship, as Ws very possible we
unknowingly shared:m clt-valot' with them ill some poinl ill the I:lsi few years. Our hearts go Qui to the
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pursuit ol helpiDII the w,q.. people budd ~ slrooger loundeuCD lor a .ew,lree
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peaceful, secure, ..d hopelul luture.
Tb.enIt qou lor qour rupporl ..d .ohderltq with the America.a people duriD/!
tbtsdJJ:llcult time.
With aoJ~DlD appreciation, I4lD
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ADow me to convey my profound shock at the attack against your consulate In

Benghazi, l.J:Iya.
I wisr, to 8Xpfe$S my sincere condolences to the Department of State fOllowing tl'Ie
death of Ambassador ChristOpher Slevens, Information Management Officer Sean

Smitt'l as well ., the two Seeurity Personnel Tyrone: S. Woods and
GIen .A. Doherty. Please convey to their famines and colleagues my heartfelt
sympathy and thoughts.
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The Honoutable Hilary Rodham Clinton

Secretaty of State
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GABORONE
THE STATE PRESIDENT
13 th September .2012
PPO 23/16 III (54)
Your Excellency,
It was wit~ deep shock and abhorrence that I learnt of the tragic death
of your envoy to Libya, Ambassador Christopher Stevens, and three
other American officials following cowardly attacks on the United States
of America Diplomatic Compounds In Benghazi, Libya and in Cairo,
Egypt.
Such contemptible acts should serve to reinforce global efforts to
eradicate all forms of destructive extremism.
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of

Botswana, and Indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey to you, and
through you, to the Government and people of the United States of
America, our heartfelt condolences and sympathies.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the bereaved families.
Please accept, Your Excellency I the renewed assurances of my highest
consideration and esteem.
Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

PR!;SIPENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
His Excellency Mr Barack Obama

The White House
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Hl!p ubliqlle D e1tlocrat iqll e rill
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Kinshasa, Ie 13 septembre 2012

Mons:ieur Ie President,
C'est avec une vive emotion et une grande consternation que J'ai appris
la mort de quatre diplomates americains, dont l'Ambassadeur
CHRISfOPHER STEVENS, lors de I'attaque perpetree Ie mardi 11
septembre 2012 contre Ie Consulat de Votre pays Benghazi, en Ubye.
En ce moment de dure epreuve, Ie Gouvernement et Ie peuple congolais

se jOignent Moi pour exprimer notre compassion et notre solidarite au
peup~e americain et Vous-meme.
Tout en Vous demandant de bien vouloir transmettre aux families des

victirnes les condoleances les plus attristees ainsi que les
encouragements de la Republique Democratique du Congo, Je forme Ie
vceu de voir les auteurs de ce crime ignoble repondre de leur acte.
Daigne Ie Tres-Haut accueillir dans son royaume celeste les ames des
disparus.
Je VClUS prie d'agreer, Monsieur Ie President, les assurances de Ma tres
haute consideration.
- -A Son Excellence Monsieur BARACK OBAMA

President des Etats-Unis d'Amerique
WASHINGTON
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Francophonie de la Repubtlque Democratique du Congo presente ses
compl.iments
l ' Ambassade des Etats Unis d' Amerique
Kinshasa et a
l'honneur de lui faire parvenir pour transmission
Son Excellence
Monsi'eur BARACK OBAMA, President des Etats Un;s d' Amerique, la lettre
des condoleances que lui adresse Son Excellence Monsieur Joseph KABILA
KABAINGE, President de la Republique Democratique du Congo, la suite
du d~ces de quatre diplomates america ins aBenghazi, en Ubye.
Le Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Cooperation lnternationale et

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remercie
I' Ambassade des Etats Unis d' Amerique a Kinshasa pour sa franche
collaboration et saisit cette occasion pour lui renouveler les assurances
de sa haute consideration."
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a Kinshasa, Ie
2 1 SEP 1011
A L' AIllBASSADE DES ETATS UNIS

D'AMERIQUE
A KINSHASAIGOMBE
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Libreville, September 17th. 2012
0.,., Mr. _iden~
It is with sincere emotion that 1 have received from the international community the sad
ntows ofthc attack on September II~ 2012 against the U,g, Consulate in the city of Benghazi,
L11'>'a. in which four American diplomats, including his Excellency Christopher John Stevens
mit the local employees of the Consulate lost their lives.
In this particularly painful time for your country. I would like:, on behalf of tho OaOOncse
people. the Government of me Republic, the ftrst lady of Gabon and in my personalnatnC, to
pmsent you with our sincere condolences and our deepest compassion over this heinous act
Gabon adds its voice to that of the international community in condemning with the
wnos( fumness the unspeakable attack that dishonors their cn:ators.
I would ask you also to convey to the bereaved families all our sympathy and full
5O.lidarity in this difficult time.
In avowing our deepest condolences, please accept, Mr. President, the assurances efmy
hil:Mst consideration..
Ali Bongo Ondimba
HI.!; Excellency Mr. Barack Obama.

President of the United States or America,
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Monsieur Ie President,
C'est avec une ,eolle emotion que j'ai appris ~ I'instar de la Gommunaute
Intemationale la triste nouvelle de I'attentat perpetre Ie 11 septembre 2012 contre Ie
Consulat des Etals-Unis dans la ville de Benghazi en Libye el dans lequel quatre
diplomates americains, dont I'Ambassadeur Christopher John Stevens, ainsi que
des employes libyens du Consulal onl perdu leur vie.
En cette circonstance particulierement douloureuse pour votre pays, je voudrais, au

nom clu Peuple gabonais, du Gouvememenl de la Republique, de la Premiere Dame
du Gc:lbon et en mon nom personnel, IIOUS presenter nos sinceres condolt3ances et
notre profonde compassion face eet acte odieux.
Le Ga,bon associe sa voix a celie de la Communaute Intemationale pour condamner

avec la plus grande fermete cette attaque inqualifiable qui n'honore point leurs
auteurs.
Je vous prierai de bien vouleir egalement transmettre aux families endeuillees toute
notre sympathie et notre entiere solidarite dans cette difficile epreuve.
En vous renouvelant nos condoleances emues. je vous prie de croire. Monsieur JEt
President, en I'assurance de rna tres haute consideration.
Son Excel"""" Monsieur Barock OBAMA

President des Etats-Unis d'Amerique
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The President
5do Tom~, Sept~mbe, 13, 2011
It was with great comtematlon that I learned of the brutal terrorist attock that rook place in
8enghtJ1z/, which killed the U.s. Ambassador accredited In Libya, as well as three of his
employees, on oct which dese~ our totol rejtIon and condemnation.
In this hour of sorrow and mourning for the Americans, Iwant to express to Your Excellency, and
through You to the Govemment and the American People, the testimony of our sympathy and
solldority, begging Your special pleading good functions In order to convey to the bereaved
famllle~t the our heartfelt condolences.
Excelkncy, the testimony 0/ my solidarity with the assurance of my hlohest and
te$pectful considerotlon.
PI~ o~Pt
MANUEL PINTO DA COSTA

PRESIDENT Of THE DEMOCRA nc
REPUBUC Of SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
HIS EXCEllENCY
BARAGK OMMA
PRESlO,ENTOf THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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o Presidente
S Tome, 13 de Setembro de 2012
Excelencia,
Foi com imensa conslernor;iio que lomei cunhecimento do brutal
alenlado lerror;sla ocorrido em Bengasi. que vitimou
Embaixador
Americano acredilado na Libia, bem como lres dos seus

colaboradores. Cic/O que merece 0 nosso tOIL;! repudio e condenac;iio.
Nesta hora de dol' e de Itllo para os Americanos, quero expressar a
Vossa Excelencia, e, por Sell illlermedi.., ao Governo e Povo
Americano, 0 teslemlinho do nosso pesor e solidariedade, rogando
SeIlS especiais bons ojicios no sentido de transmitir as familias
enluladas, as nassas sentidas condolcncias.
Queira aceilar,. Exce/{mcia, 0 lestemllnho d" minha solidariedade com
os proteslos do minha ele"ada e deferente considera9iio,
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Pi&-SJDENTF. DA REPUBLICA
DEMOCRliTlCj DE SAO TOME E PJUNCfPE
SUA EXCELNCIA
BARACK OBAMA
PIIESLDENTE DOS ESTADOS UNlDOS DA AMi,IIICA

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The Embllssy of the Republic of Rwanda presents its compliments to the Department of State
and has tllle hODOr to CODVey our deepest condolences over the death of H.E Ambassador Chris
Stevens U.S Ambassador to Ubya aDd Officer Sean Smith from the brutal Rocket attack that left
inoocent IlleOple dead.
Our Prayen and thoughts IlI'C with you during this time of Mourning. May their families and
friends find the fortitude to bear this ineparablc loss.
The Embuss)' of the Republic or Rwanda avails itself or this opportWlity to renew 10 (he
Department of Swe the assurances orits highest consideration.
WubiDgtoo, D.C. SepL 12, 2012
TIle U.S. J}cpartmeo' of state

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The HonmabJe Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Ointon
United States Department of State
2201 C street NW
Washington DC
Dear Secretary Clinton,

On behaGf of the Georgian people, I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences on the death of four
Americans. among them Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. after a cruel and senseless attack on the
U,S. diplomatic post In Benghazi. This tragedy has shocked our embassy representatives and the citizens
of Georg,ia, who know full-welt the vital role that such courageous American diplomats can serve in
some of OUt darkest hours.
As a colleague of the late Ambassador, I find it heartbreaking that diplomats who proudly serve their
countries can become victims of violence and terrorism. He has inspired many to hope that when faced
with a similar decision to wade into tne fray. we wlll place the possibility of changing the course of a
nation above potentIal risks to ourselves. The Ambassador's death is a great 1055 for the American and
libyan PE!Opie alike.
Our thoughts are with you, your colleagues at the State Department. and their families. and I assure you
that my country and I will always stand with the American people.
Yours Sincerely.
Temuri Yakobashvill
Ambassador
2209 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Washington, DC 20008;

Oa~iTcl.: 202-3&1-2390; 'O.:::.jhnlFax: 2023810864; ~'TI(.,u6.v'E-mail:embgeo.usa@mfa.gov.ge
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lives t,o o.dv4DciDgAmerlCdD vcJ.ues aDd interests around the world. While in pursuit ol
helphlS the Ublj4n people huild 4 sb-onger loundatioD for a new, free ao.tlOl1, theq made
the ul tlm.ate aacrt..Uce. In tbelr memorg,dnd In hODor al the countless diplomats.
development expert.. securt~, cad other peracoaei who stead OD the lronl lines """"l
claVI we must OlDtlDue to help i.Jbl1 d reach for 0. better, more peaceful, aecute, and
hopeful future.
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profound regrel nnd heortfeh sorrow 10 Ihe U.S . Departmenl of Siale for Ihe
tragic: developments last night at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. Libya. [hat
look the Ii fe of four American diplonltllS.
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Diplomatic oAiees.
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of th is opportunity to renew'to the U.S. Depal1menr of State, the assurancescfits highest considcr.nion.
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Dear Madame Secretary:
On behalf of the Government and people of EI Salvador and on

my own, I would like to express our most heartfelt condolences on the
tragic death of H.E. J. Christopher Stevens, Ambassador of the United
Stoltes to Ubya and three members of his staff, occurred yesterday in
the, city of Benghazi, libya. Please extend our sympathies to the
Ambassador and staff members' families. Our prayers are with them
during these difficult times.
The Government of EI Salvador condemns these violent attacks
to innocent people and wishes that the perpetrators be brought to

justice.
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dc:libc:ta Itt of inciDtmmt.
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Toe Honorable
Hillary Rodham Gimon
U.s. Secretary of State

Depa'tment of State
Washington, D.C.
Dear Madame Secretary:
On behalf of the Government and tne people of Chile. and my

own I would like to express to you my deepest condolences for
the despicable attack that caused the tragIc IOS5 of His Excellency
J. ChrIstopher Stevens. Ambassador of the United States to Ubya.
and ttlree members of his stan.
As Madame Secretary Is aware. my Government condemns and

repudiates the path of violence as a mechanism of political
expression.
r will appredate. Madame Secretary. to convey my sentiments of
grief tl:J Ambassador Stevens and the other three victims' rammes.
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1knk you fot expreso!ag 90U1cocdol.nceo oa the tragic 100$ 01. four U.s.
peno"""eI, tacludlng Aml-"s.dar C!w Stevm.. durlag the .ttack. "" the U.s. mlaIoa
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help!06 tho~.... people hu!ld. meager foundation fo<. new, free nation, ~ made
the ultfm.te",criIlce. In their memory. and In han", 01 the conntle."bplomob,
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hopelul fuhue.
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The Honorable Hiliill)' Rodham Clinton,
1"., United States Socnotary of State,
2201 C StreoI, NW, Washington, D.C.
Dear Madam Secretary of State,
Pi .... accepI my sincere condolences for the tragic loS! of U.S.

Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three American Diplomats ..
,he result of violent anack on U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.
I kindly ask you, Your Excellency, to pass on my sincere
condolences to their family members and friends at the State DepartmenL
Sincerely,
IJhom Nematoy
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a.ru.a100gwlths.- Smith. T9rone Wood.....dGlen Doiu.rI9,dedlC<lted their
lives to advaJld.D.S American values ODd interests 4tOWld theworlcl. 'Wlille in pnnuit a!
help"'l! the W,9on people build a .lrooger loundation lor a .ew,free .aUon, th"'l "",de
the uIlimatesacrtlJce. In thetrmelllOt>j,and .. hoooral the COWItI.... dJpl0m4!s,
dev.lopment aport., secur!hj, and otherpersonnel who stand on the front Ii... evetIJ
da9, WI. mwt coalin"" 10 h"lp W,90 reach lor. belter, more _celuI, secure,and
hopeIuJ future.
Thank 9"" lor IjOUt iupport and soIfdarihj wfth the AmeriCOD people dwiDg this
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Wuh aolemn apprecioocm, IAID
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It is wtth profound sadness that I learned the news of the deaths of Ambassador
Christopher Stavens, of InformaUon officer Sean Smith and two other members of the
American ConsuCSte in Benghazi. They lost their rives in defense of the values that are
so dear to the free WOf1d.
The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs immediately issued 8 statement of condolenoe
and ''''I/darity.
This embassy had the privilege to inlenl:ct personally with Ambassador Stevens before
he left Washington for Ubya; we will remember his passion for diplomacy and his
professional commitment to service.
Our thoughts go out to ell the innocent victims of the attacks and their families.
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helping the lJhg.... people huild a strong';' lound..lloo lor a new,!ree nallon, theq "",de
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Unit.d SIaIOI Depanmant of SlIIhI
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De.. Madam SecretaI'(.
I recl!\ved with plofound sa<Jr.ess and shOd the news aooullhe tragic attack on
the U.S. diplomatic post In Bengf'tazl. thai took the life of four Americans. 111e1uding
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opportunity to renew to the State Department, the assurances of its highest
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The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinlon
Secrersry of State
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Washington, D.C.
September 12, 2012
Dear Sec::rerary Clinton,

It WfIS wid! deep sadness and profound outrage that I have learned about the violent dealh
of the. U.S. Ambassador to Libya. A.E. John Christopher Stevens, and three other U.S.
embassy staff'. Please accept, on behalf of the Embassy of Hungary in Washington, DC,
as well as my Government,. our sincere sympathies for lhe loss of four outstanding and
dedic:ated diplomats.
Hungary, the former protecting power for the United States during the Libyan uprising,
against the Kodhafi regime, has been fo llowing events in Libya and elsewhere in the
regi(l,n with increasing alann as the genie of intolerance has been allowed to escape.
The promise of the Arab Spring was always about bringing democracy to peoples who
had long suffered under bMaJ dlcwOBhips. I still think that we are on the right historic
track in fostering democratic freedoms and insticutions in these countries. And as we
inevitably encounter setbacks - sometimes heart-breaking - on this road. please be
assured that Hungary wi ll continue to stand with the United States.
An often under-appreciated aspect of our job as diplomats is the danger we face when we
OpertllC in 8 hostile environment. It takes dedication and courage to answer Ihe call of
duty in such cases, and Ambassador Stevens, as well as his three colleagues, have shown
the ntrest of dedication and courage. Please know that our Embassy in Libya stands ready
to assist U.S. diplomats in the country in any J>C?SSible way.
Sincerely.
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I.dueling Amh.wador O>ri. Steve... during Ib...tI.. cks on the U.s. mission
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The Honorable
Secretary
US Department of State
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DearSecretary Clinton:
It is with great sorrow that I write to extend Marathon 011 Corporation's $incerest condolences
for t~~ loss of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and members of his consulate staff. As you are
awarE~. Marathon Oil has been a friend and neighbor to the people of libya sInce we entered the
nation in 1957, and we have had the privilege to work with many US government officials during
our te'nure. Ambassador Stevens was one of your very best! He not only had the respect of our
emplclyees who worted ctosely With him, but he became a personal friend to so many. As a
result, there ate heavy hearts at Marathon Oil over his tragic toss, not only for what he meant to
them personally, but also for the loss of such a great diplomat for the United States and in
partkular, the loss for the Libyan people, whom he cared for deeply.
Madame Secretary, we t hank you for recognizing Chris' unique talents and skills by naming him
as the US Ambassador to Libya earlier this year. There was never any doubt by those who knew
Chris and worked closely with him that his dedication to the libyan people, and his desire to
help t.he country get beyond the brutal civil uprising and 40 years of tyranny, would be so
beneficial for Libya and for US-libya relations. And while his great work was tragically cut short,
the mark he has already left after working in libya for so many years will continue to be a bright
memclry for the libyan people, as well as for all who were.so privileged to know him.
Chris will be missed, and his devotion to public service - and his representation as the very best
of America -will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched. And it is in this spirit that
we will continue to work with the US and Libyan governments to achieve the dream Chris had
for a peaceful and prosperous Ubya in the years ahead.
Sincerely yours,
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Shared Values
September 15", 2012

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you and those who lost loved ones during
the recerllt heinous attacks in LIbya. to the United States Government. to American people
and especially to your office under whom Ambassador Cbrlstopher Stevens and his staff
have been serving. I share their pain In my beart and pray for the fast recovery of those
who werle Injured.
On this sad occaston Jreiterate my condemnation of all forms of terror regardless of its
perpetrators and the purposes for which it is carried out Consorting to violence and
targeting, human Ufe for protest constitute a betrayal of the soul of the very Islamic
tradition that many of these protestors seemtngly claim to defend.
Thank Y(lIU for your leadership in expressing the U.s. government's rejection of the contents
and message of the offensive video, and your personal reprehensIon despIte potential
critidsm.. 1.5 you rightfully suggested, violence cannot be the proper response to such a
form of expression despite Its apparent purpose of denigrating a great'religion and provoke
rage.
Sincerely',
FethuUah Gulen
Honora", Chairman
Alliance for Shared Values, Sutte 601, S3S Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10017
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occasion of the murders of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and his
colleagues in Benghazi.
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of the Middle East. They lived to make a bener, freer life for those who had
suftered so long under a brutal dictatorship. Despite this dark moment, their
hope for the Libyans and their future will live on in the work we do together
to bring peace. reconciliation, and opportunity to the region.
We in AMAR have had the privilege of working with American
diplomats in Iraq, Lebanon: and Yemen. We have the very highest
admiration for their dedication, courage, and the way they live the values we
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September 14,2012
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Dear Hi1l3lY,
I am writing to express my most sincere condolence to you for the tragic deaths ofCheis
Stevens, oLlr Ambassador in Libya, and other American colleagues. During these difficult
and tumul~"ous times in the region, your leadership has been steady and reassuring to the
American people.
I wanted you 10 know that we are thinking about you and the State Department employees
wbo put th"msel yes on the front lines to serve our country with dignity and honor.
With respecl and sympathy,
Dan Abraham
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..dille "",",U.s . idlmo ofyestdoy'.1ItICk ill BmaI>''; W. hove !wi tho priviIop af'l\'Odciogwitb
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~"" with Ubya tIItauah bb 011100 brieft...... u Ambusador. Ho w.. OOIIlIIIitted '" boJping tbc people
of Libya realizt, the opportm:dti8l1im m&8Pmont with Amcdca would briII,s U1d. as you DOted in yaur: nmwb this
momin.& & true Amem. ho:ro.
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diploaiab face lU they stIDd for American;priDcip1ca and values IItOUrld the world. Thak yoa for' all that yOtJ and
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On behalf of the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Ch urch, localed in Sil~r
Spring, Maryland, I want to share with you our deep sadness regarding the assassination oflhe
US Amb.llssador to Libya, Christopher Stevens; Foreign Service Information Management

Officer, Sean Smith; and the two other Americans who were killed in a rocket atUlck outside the
AmericaJl Consulate in BenghaziJ libya. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those
who died.
As you know, Madam Secretary, our Church, which is"prescnt in 209 COlUltries, is very much
involved in the: promotion and defense of religious freedom for all. But religious belief can never
be an excuse for violence and oppression. We look forward to the day when religious conviction
is not used by some as an excuse to hann their fellow humans. As you said in your speech, we
believe Ihat "as long as there those who would take innocent life in the name of God, the world
will never know a true: and lasting peace."
We proy for the family ofAmbassador Stevens and the families oflhose who died with him
sharing the same noble cause. We also pray for you, Madam Secretary. May God bless your
effons to make this challenging ","'Orld a better place for all.
Sincerel;-,
Dr John Graz, Director

Public Affairs and Religious Uberty
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On behalf of myself and my family. we extent the sincerest condolences on the passiag of Ambassador Chris
Stevens and his three colleagues in Libya.

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personnel and members of the axmed forces. and J remain forever gratefu] to the US for saving my people. ',00
offer myeondolences to the families on this time of hardship. I wililceep them in my prayen; .
May God Bl~1 their Souls!
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Schroeder. Addie B
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FW: eM Statement on the Loss of American Diplomats In Ubya
CR friends,
One of the many condolence notes on last week's attacks, forwarding for the record.
Thanks,
Addie Schroeder
Executive Secretariat (S/E~S)
u .s . Dept of State
202.47-5288
From: carolyn Gretzinger [maflto:c;arotyn@americanambassador$,orn}

S<~ 13. 2012 10:22 AM
To: Sdlroedef, Adelle B
Subjec.t: CAA Stab~t on the loss of American Diplomats In Ubya
sent: lhursday,
Dear Addie,
The Council of AJmerican Ambassadors issued 8 statement yesterday in the wake of the toss of OUf diplomats in
Libya. We would be most grateful if you could forward Ambassador Chorba's email to Secretary of State
Clinton.
Thank you.
Best '"!lards,
Carolyn
Carolyn M. Gretziinger
Executive Director
Council of Ameril:art Ambassadors
888 17th Street, NIW
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Washington, DC 20006-3312
Phone: 202,296.3:757
Fax: 202,296,0926
Email: caroJyn@armricanambassadors.org
From: Presktent of the Coundl of American Ambassadors (mallto:pres!dentt8Jamer1canambassadoCi,pra]
Sent: Thursday, 5ep1ember 13, 201210:06 AM
To: CQuncfl@amedc;anarnbassadors.org
Subject: eM statement on !he Loss of Amer1can Diplomats In Ubya
The Council of Arlnerican Ambassadors issued the following statement yesterday in the wake of the loss oru ,s .
Ambassador John Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith and two
additional AmericlUlS who were killed in Tuesday's attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, L~bya.
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Ambasudor lobD Christopber SteveDS, Foniga Service Information Maoagemeot Off"lCer Sao Smidt
lad two additioul ADlerian penoDDei ill Uby_
The Council of American Ambassadors mourns the loss of United States Ambassador John Christopher
Stevens. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith and two additional Americans Who were
killed in yesterday's anack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
The Council condemns the violenee thet led to their deaths and stands in solidarity with the President, the
Secretary of Slatc~ and our colleagues at the United States Depanment of State and at U.S. embassies around the
world at this sad time.
Our diplomats 8J1C at constant risk. and the Council joins all Americans in expressing its gratitude for the
dediClled service that they render in the national interest
The Council of American Ambassadors is a nonprofit and nonpartisan association comprised of more than 230
fonner and incwnbent non-career U.S. ambassadors who have served presidents of both political parties. The
Council supports the Department of State and its Chiefs of Mission. provides orientation for newly appointed
American ambassadors. sponsors Fellowships to develop young leaders for careers in public diplomacy and
international aU'2urs, and educates the public about foreign policy issues affecting the national interest. The
Council presents conferences, convenes roundtable discussions with members of the Washington Diplomatic
Corps, conducts 4)Verseas fact.finding missions, publishes a bi-annualjournal, The Ambassadors REVIEW, and
administers Ambassadors Perspectives, an online forum for commentary on current world issues.
Council of American Ambassadors

888 17th Street, NW, #306
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Phone: 202.296.3757
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Wuhington DC
Gn:etit'lgl Madame: SccreWY.

On behalf of the Gencml Delegarioo of the PW to the United S~tes, I waOt to
cxtl:nd our deepest condolences on the mgK doth of Ambusador Chris Stevcos and the
thtI:e ache! American officers in Benghazi.. Libya.
I bad the p~ of working with Ambassador Stcvent Inck when he was PoliDcaJ
Sec::tioo Chid' at the US Conmbte in Juusakm. I rec:aO noting Chris's exceptional ability to
tmpathizc with me people.round him. His tempeatc demeanor and his realism struck me
I I clualicies bcfiriiog career diplomAt. It is ttue misfortune mat thU Cal'CU has been cut
SMIre. His departure ia tragic lou to.U those who knew him.
Our Iioccre coodokncet to his &mily ,ad the families of the other American officca wbo
LoR their lives.
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petJalUIeL ,.dudiagAmb. ..c-lor Chru St""".~ dUl'lag the .tt.ck. on the U.s. mI"'on
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Chris, oloag wlth Sean Smith, Tgro.e Woed.....d Glen Del.eriq, dedicated their
Ii... to .dv""c:iDS AmeriC<U1 voluet ...d IAterest. dround the world. WIule punult ol
helptag, thelthq... people huild troager loundellon lor c oew, free Hon, theq =de
the ultiJlJ34t.l4Cdllce. ID their memOnj,and mhonotol the countless dJplomats,
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developm.ot experts, securllq, ced other per_.el wlw.tend on thelront Ii... eve<1j
d41j. we-moat continue to help l..ih1:l4 reach lor is. better, more peaceful. secwe. aDd
lwpe/ul! lutw..
Thenlt gou lor gaur .uppori ...d .ol!d.ritg wlth theAmerlC<U1 people dUriag tlu.
dJllicul t time.
'w1th weD1D apprecla.tion. I am

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The HOinorable Hillary Rodham Clinton

The Secretary of State
Department of State
Washin:gton, D.C.
Dear Madam Secretary,'

Uke all Americans, I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the killing
of Ambassador Chris Stevens in Benghazi last night. I came to know Chris during his
tenure ciS US Ambassador, as Special Representative in Benghazi and as OeM in
Tripoli, "md he always reflected the nobility, courage and leadership that are the
hallmarl(s of our Foreign Service.
)!\fter I established a small company called CEVA. Chris was a staunch advocate
of our program to assist the new Ubyan government in developing its naUonal health
system and in providing the Libyan people with expanded and modem healthcare.
Through the Department of Commerce's Advocacy Program, Chris wor1<ed tirelessly to
hamess, the power of the US private sector in the heallhcare field, and he was the
leader in bringing our Rapid Response Hospital program to fruition within libya.
PIS a former Chief of Staff of the US Army and now as the Chairman of the Board
of CEVJ~ , I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of Foreign Service officers
in locathons aU around the wor1d. Chris Stevens Was the epitome of what we as
AmeriCC:lns atways seek in those who represent us In foreign lands: he was
compassionate, visionary and deeply committed to all that our nation holds dear.
He will be missed.
Sincereny,
Cart E. Vuono
General
United States Anny (Retired)
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Dear Mr. DirectorGeoor..J:
Th.u.k qou forexpresstJog gourooadoleocesoa thetragle I""ol lour Us.

pe"o....e\,laeh"J;"6Am),., ...dor CIuu Steve".. durtrrg the attAcks 00 the Us. mlui""
to Be.,lhan,w,1jG.
c:::l1rl., el0"6 wtthSeor. Smith. TgtoDe Wood.,....,d G1eD Doh..tg. d..diooted their
lives to adVdnc:btSAmerlC4D values ADd inter~b 41'OUDd the world. Wlule in punuIt oi
lrelplD,j the lthg.... peopI. budd a s!r0"6er louadolioD lor a Dew. Iree Dation, tlreg .....de
the ultimdteaacrWc::a. In their memof9, and In hoaot o! the oountle$S diploD1ota.
.Je."lopmeot expe.... sec:urilg ....,d oth.r penooo.1 who.taad CD tire itoDt Ito.. everg
da'l. Wit must oolltinue tohelp ~A reach fot 4 heUer, morepeacelul. $eCUte, cmd
Iwpe/ullutun.
Th.u.k gou lorgouuupport aad.olidorilg wttlr theAmeri= peopIeduri"6 tIrts

dJilJeult ttme.
With aolemn appreciation, Ie..m

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belpi.agllbe w,q.... people build" stronger louncl..tion lor" new, ree notlon, IhIllJ m<>de
the ultia14teaACrihce. fa theirmeJDOJ'l,J.a.nd in honored theCOlU2ltleudiplomo.ts,
d...!op,nent experll, securllq, and other personnel who .tand o. the Iro.t Itn.. ""'"'J
clag.we IDUlt contiau. tohelp lib'YA reoch.lcx a. heHer. mOl'e peaceful..cure.a..a.d
hopeluI luture.
11!.ank qou lor qour supporl ...d ooIld..ri1q with the Am.dean people during this
dtllicult time.
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September 13, 2012.
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secre"tary of State
Department of State
Washington, DC
Dear~on,.kc~ J,
" There are no words to express my profound sadness and dismay regarding the
outra~leous attack agaInst the US Consulate in Benghazi which led to the tragic loss of
Ambassador Christopher Slevens and of three members of his team.
Mexico strongly condemns this heinous and premeditated attack and stands side
by side with the Uniled States and our coUeagues and friends in the State Department
No cause or grievance can justify attacks on diplomatic personnel al"ld premises.
Notwithstanding this unacceptable situation in Benghazi, it is fUndamental that Ihe

new Libya and the rest of the Arab countries conlinue their path towards a democratic
and peaceful future. Mexico will be a strong partner wilh the US In seeking to ensure
this olJtcome.
Madam Secretary, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of
Ambassador Stevens and his staff. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of
those who lost their Uves.
I would like to take this opportunity to convey to you t!'le assurances of my high
esteem and consideration.
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the ulUa:lateaacrWce. In their memOl'lJ, anella honor ol the counUess diplomats.
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bopeIuI.luture.
lives toedv4J1CiJ:lgAmerJ.coD vtJues AlJdlnterests A1'ou.ad the world.
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dtlltcult Hmo.
With roIemn ow,octoUOD, I om

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I am honored to convey a message addressed to you
by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republ ic,
Oiulio
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r.egarding
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IIssassination of Ambassador Chris Stevens in Bengasi and

three other American citizens.
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Madam Secretary,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of Ambassador John
Foreign Service offi..,. yesterday in Benghazi.
Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.
Chris.opher Stevens and _
The United States bas lost so outstanding diploma~ and we have los. a
parmer in OUI joint efforts to belp Libya in its transition
great colleague and

.oward democraey.
As you have seen, President Hollande and Foreiga Minister Fabius

immediately condemned the attack and caUed on the Libyan authorities to
identify the peIJJetntors and bring them 10 justice_
Rest assured of France's fUll solidarity with the Urtited States and its
determination to continue working band in band in Libya and throughout the
Middle East.
Yours Sincerely.
Fran~is
Delattre
Th<, Honorable Hillary D. Rodbam Clinton

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I was deqJly shocked by the It:rrible news of the heinous:lU."lCk on the American
consubtc in Benghazi on Seplember 11, 2012. and the de.uh oftbc Americ:an
lunbassador to Libya. Chri~OfIhlt!' Stevens. as well M three other cmbusy and cooswate
employees.
My thoqbts are with dle families and friends of the v;cnms and with aU coUeagues oftbe
U.S. diplomatic service. These kiods of attscks are attacks against us a1l and the values
ti-JI" which we stand.
OD behalt of my eounrry and all German Embassy staffin Wa.Wngton, 1 would like to
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my sincere condolences 10 the SUl'Yjving family members of the vic.tims and to
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pe..onnel, lndudlng Ambo_do, Chris Ste...n.. during the .tt.cIa CO tho Us. mbol""
In Bo.ogha.i.l.lhgo.
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September 13, 2012
Hon. Hi lIary Clinton.

Secreta ry of State.
Department of State,
Washington. D.C.
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7Letter Qf Condolence
I received with great shock. the news of the tragic inddent in Benghazi.
Libya whicb claimed the lives of one of your most distinguished Ambassadors.
Chris Steve and three other officers of your Mission in Libya.
2.
The Government and people of Nigeria are saddened by this
unfortunate inddent considering the fact that the deceased toiled tirelessly in
the struggle to enthrone democracy and freedom in Libya.
3.
On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I wish to express my
heart-r"lt condolences and sympathy to the United States Government and the
families of those who lost their loved ones in the line of duty.
4.
I fervently pray that the Almighty" God will give you and the US
Government the fortitude to bear the losses.
Prof. de Adefuye
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0..., Mr.Amb...."J"r.
11001< you lor oxpr...tog your condolenceo on the trogIc I"", 01 low U.s.
per5ODI]el, incluchna Amhassadm- Chri. Stevens, during the aUaela on the US mission
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Club, oIona wtth s..." Smith. Tyrone Wood., and Glen Doherty, dodtcoted their
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helpl"ll the Lthyon people build stronger loundauon lor new, /rea noUon, they ... de
the uitim4tesacrllce. b tbeirmemot\j, and In honor ol tbecountless diplomols.
development esperls, security, dDd other personnel who stand on the root hnes eveftJ
da'9. WEt muat contl.aue to help ~ recch lor 01 better. mOtepeacelul. secure. and
lives to advandng AmeriCAn values and intere3ts Ground the world.
hopelul lulure.
ilb.ok 1JOU lo. gnus support and .ohclorUg wtth the American people dUring this
dtlhcult time.
WlIh solemn oppreciatlon, I...,

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II is with h~'avy hcnn and 1Y't;Il/kspair that I wish 10 ":,'I;(end \0 }'OU my condolences. Oillxh.M of
the pt.'Oph: and Govemml'Jll or tile Islamic R.:public of AfW1:lOisllln. lor the unjustili..:d 31\4.1
unforgivnblc .:vcrit IhaliOOk pl{lCc in Libya yesterdoy,
The: world as we kl10lV it has grown mort,: c()nr~ted lIulI (It any l'lnint in hi!OlOty bdort:. As Qur
diverse (:uhurts and ideologies mee1. lI1isullder.;tanding$. ill!iCllliilivili~. :md olli!n~ive
illlerllCliolls are,. unfQrJun3tclY. hound \0 occur. Howtver. no nalion nor Ilf()UP of P'-'OJl1..: !Should
ever be jlu.I!:,'Cd 0)' ils ,worst ami non-represcm31ivc dements. E:.cdkncy:ns ::J rcliyious M,lIslirn
m)'s.:1I: I too lind lhe video in queslion \0 be on alfronllo my beliefs. I belicv.: in Ihl! rit::hl 1(1 be
oITcllded nnd ~t. but I hcli.:vc thol I~ solution li":5 in dialogue. education. :InJ other means of
~ul lurnt intcr.u:tion. In no ease wh:1\socvcr is violence on acccptable response for any M\lslim.
E.\"cclkncy. while the killing of IIny hutn.1n. p3nieulllrly of any I!ilizen of ,}ur allied 51 .. ,..'5. is
\:ause fot remorse. the luss of I LE. Ambassador John Christopher $I,:vl'ns \VaS" an alrronl to the
cmOOdinl~:nl oj" diplomacy of the Unitl!J States. tire dTom lhat Your Itnble nalion has dOll!! lOr
Libya nnd the rest of the world. r 3m I!,.-nain thlll the ci\i1.l!n5 of Lib)'3 lin: grJleful lilt the
liberntion thai the Unitw Silltes broul,;hl to th..'fl1. as life thc people of my natioll. Irnq. KuwlIit.
and other Ist:Jmic nations. Unlilrtunatdy. just ;IS the produl!crs of the olTt:nsive video do oot
~pN:'s.:nt ~he United Stnfcs. tileS(! I!riminilis do nO! rcprl!scnt Istnm. r om s.,ddencd. as I 11m Sllre
the people of Libya nrc. that terrorists anti murdl;:rcr.luse the nome afoor retigioo inapproprjately
lind unacceptably to further their own pcl"Yersc agendas. r. along with all trut Muslims_ I!ondcmn
Ihi., scn::u;l'ess ad , W~ cannOL undo this trngeJy. but \vc must tkdic:atl' ~tlon~. in tUlIIor of H.E.
Amh:lSsaJQf Stevens. 10 increase mutu"r understanding ilnd sensiti vi ty. :lIId to $top Ihe ahility of
those who wish 10 cause othc~ hnnn. under :my ballner or motivation. to I)c able It) do so,
tn dosing. allow me once again 10 ~ Xpre$S my deepest (,ondolenc..-s. My prny..-rs ;Ire with Ih.:
. nunity of H.E. AmbassadOf Stcvens. as well :1." wilh all I\llIen(il/ls.
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'Thank '}ou lor exp!'emnS 'Jour condolences OD the basic loa: ol.lour Us.
penon"el, mdudlng AmM ...dorChris SteveD~ during th ttadu OD the U.s. mission
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lives to advandD8 Amerloan values and interests around the world. Whlle in pursuit ol
help1~~ th.l.ih\j4D people hudd a atroa.ger foundation lor a new, free D4tJOD, the1J m4~
th. ultimate aaailice. Ia their mettlOl1:l. 4Ild la hODor 01 the counUesJ dJplomats.
cleve10pmnt experts. aecurlhJ,and other penoanel who.toDdotL thelront liaesevet'\J
cIa'),~! must continue to help UbIJ4 reach. lor 4 better, more peaceful, secure, aDd
hopelul Iulure.
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Dear Madam Sec;n:c
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It is with deep ,nndw

I learned "boul the tragic death uf tbe four Amedcan
diplomals, including
Ambassador, Mr. Christopher Stevens, who were killed in
a v~olent altack on Ih,jU.~ . diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya .
This terrijbb.~le~:.::t:!~.::~j:~:t.:~~'~:~~ of the Republic of Moldova who join the Americ:\n

nallon in c
violence against peace and security in the region .
IWI condolences 10 the grieving families of lhose killed.
May I convey our d ..
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THE HONORABl.t~t~~;ROOIiAM CLINTON

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condemnation of the attacks. noting Turkey'S voice
carries weight .i.n the region. Oavutoglu said Turkish
officials would continue making these statements of
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~cl9ar provocat:ion,~ but added that wise people should
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address tb '
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had created a monit.oring grouE on Middle East !;![ctests
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a meeting of SYl~ian opposition the week of September 17
and a Core Group meeting to prepare for a Friends of
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European Unlon t:o host a development meeting on Syria on
the margins of ONGA .
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USG Outreach and Engagement Post Benghazi Attack l

1. Domestic Religious/Community Group Statements and Actions
Arab and Muslim American Groups. NSS/GE, WH/OPE. and State (NEA, ORl, Ole) reached out to
numerous community contacts resulting in it number of positive statement including from nearly all
major Muslim American groups. Copies of the statements are attached in the accompanying
document. Next Steps: We need to leverage these statements for o....erseas communication and
follow-up with key issuing organizations to encourage additional actions and possible press
appearances.
StatE~ments
from other Faith and Ethnic Communities.
WH/OFBNP helped mobilize the domestic faith community after the Benghazi attacks. Groups
from the World Evangelical Alliance, the American Baptist Churches, the Religious Action Center
Reform Judaism and many others issued positive statements. NSS/GE reached out to the Sikh
imd Pakistani American communities. who also issued positive statements. Copies of the
statements are attached in the accompanying document. Next Steps: same as above.
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State DRL. IRF, and the AAl for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cqok reached
out to approximately 35 domestic Muslim and Christian organizations with whom they have
regular contact. including the Coptic Christian community in the United States. Special Envoy to
Monitor and Combat AnH..Semitism Hannah Rosenthal and team spoke with domestic Jewish
1:roups. DRLcontinued to reach out to international human rights activists and organizations,
Including Coptic activists and others in Egypt. State encouraged the groups to condemn the
attack that killed Ambassador Stevens and others In Ubya In the strongest possible terms.
Interfaith Press, Conference . Following DNSA McDonough's cali, WH/OPE and Special Envoy to the
OIC Bashad Hussain further engaged Imam Magid (Islamic Society of North America), who held a
pres: conference with Rabbi David Sapperstein ( Union for Reform Judaism). Reverend Weldon
Gaddy (In terfaith Alliance), and Ambassador Auja l; of libya. After making statements condemning
the both the violence and the video, these and other leaders spoke to foreign press, including In
Arabic and Dari. State/PA recorded these interviews. The footage was subsequently distributed to
our Embassies overseas and also sent via satellite directly to media in Muslim majority countries.
2. Diplc)matic Outreach
Following Special Envoy Hussain's engagement, the 01( issued a strong statement condemning the
film and the attacks. Special Envoy Hussain also spoke with the Saudi Ambassador to communkate
the import~nce of a constructive response from the Kingdom, which is home to Islam's two holiest
mosques.
NSS/Europe engaged the Turkish government, which issued a statement condemning the violence.
A number of other countries have issued condemnations.
I This document specificallV captures USG efforts to engage outside voices to encourage publicstatement5 that (1)
denounCI! the attac~ and/or (2) make it clear that the anti-Muslim film does not reflect American. This list does
not captu re the lotalitv of the USG's engagement and public affairs efforts following the attack in Benghazi.
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Bishops at Catholic University of America where he commended positive state from CCB and urged
other faith leaders to speak out against haleful and divisive messages.
4.
Cong,ressionaIOutreach. Representative Keilh Ellison issued a strong statement and a YouTube

video . Newt Step: both these items need to be disseminated overseas.
5.
International Religious/Community leader EngCllement
SpeCi al Envoy Hussain engaged Shaykh Hamza Xusuf (US) and Shaykh Abudullah Binbayyah
(MaLlritania) who condemned the violence and are working on responses. Both leaders have strong
connections throughout the Muslim World, with whom they are engaging.
NSS/GE and State PO officers in NEA, SCA, and EUR discussed steps PO officers at posts can take to
engage local religious and community contacts. NSS/GE has provided State talking points 10 support
this engagement. Next Steps: State PO officers will engage overseas contacts to encourage issuance
of positive statements and media appearances.
Embassy Kabul and ISAF released a joint statement tailored to the Afghan audience that caUed for
calm and reiterated our commitment to tolerance along with our condemnation of all violence.
6. Statl! Department Eld R@ception. On September 13, Secretary Clinton and a few guests will speak
at the previously scheduled Eid event. State/PA will interview selected guests, encouraging them to
make positive statements that can be used overseas.
7.
State Dtoparttne.nt Public Diplomacy Efforts
StatE!/PA is sending out an ALOAC with the text of the Secretary's remarks for their use and
ampnification, which addresses religious tolerance: "Some have sought to justify this vicious
beha,vior, along with the protest that took place at our Embassy in Cairo yesterday, as a response 10
inflammatory material posted on the internet. America's commitment to religious tolerance goes
back 10 the very beginning of our nation . But lei me be clear - there is no justification for thiS,
none. VIOlence like this is no way to honor religion or faith, And as long as there are those who
would take innocent life in the name of God, the world will never know a true and lasting peace ,"
cseC's digital outreach team has done 18 engagements. All of them have been on the events in
Ben!:hazi and have relied in their entirety on the President's remarks, the Secretary's remarks and
the c:ondolences by the President of libya. These are: Arabic: 4 engagements; Somali: 6
engagements; Urdu: 8 engagements.
State is also pushing out video footage in highly politiciied. often anti-American sites and is looking
for additional footage that may amplify our desired message (for example. there are stories of
supposed solidarity marches in Ubya in support of our murdered folks but State hasn' l seen any
actual footage which could be used or that confirms that they have already occurred) and that could
be u:sed in new video messaging as appropriate.
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USA
Dear President Barack Husse in Obama,
Islamic Relief USA would like 10 extend our deepest condolences over the
death of your Ambassador to Libya , Mr. Chris Slevens and his fellow
American diplomats . The Holy Quran states Ihat the taking of even one
human life unjustly is the equivalent 10 killing all of humanily. Our thoughts
and our prayers extend to the families and colleagues of these individuals.
We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your statement today,
condemning the individuals responsible for perpetualing religious hatred and
intolerance. It is our belief that tltis goes against the very principles of
religious freedom upon which tbis great country was founded.
We stand strong with you in your continued efforts to champion religious

tolerance and freedom and 10 build bridges across the world .
Sincerely,
Abed Ayoub
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American Baptist Churches USA

American Baptist Churches USA Gcnc:r.d Si:creL'lry Rev. Dr. A Roy Medley issued the following statement On
September 12. 2012. following the violence in Ubya and CaiN) lhalled to the death of a U.S. Ambassador and three
others:
As American Baptists we have been ill the forefront of building bridges of understanding belwctn Christians and
Muslims.. We abhor all forms of violence carried out in the name of faith. He~ we jOin wilh other voices in stating
our abhorrence at the recent violence in Libya. Because of our finn staoce throughout our history on issues of
religious liberty, we are also repelled by mischaracterizations of the faith of others and their raith leaders. We join our
hearts and prdyers with OIhers for all who commiltheir lives to worlcing for just pcace and the common good.
Baptist Churches USA is one of the most diw:rse Christian denomirwtinns today, wilh 5,500 locat
congregations cOlllprbed of I J million member.f, Geron Ihe United States lInd Puerto Niet), aIJ engaged m God's
ml$$ion arOrJnd the world.
Am~rican
A merican1slDmic Congrtss
WASHINGTON. Sept. 12, 2012 - 1lte American Islamic Congress (Alq expr6Ses its deeptst condolences 10 the
families of four fellow American.<; killed in Btnghni, L. .bya yesterday. including U.s. Ambassador to Ubya John
(]uistopher Stevens, Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith, and two other civilians yet to be named by the U,S.
Department of State.
Ale joins the nation in moulning the tragic loss of life and in expressing our sympathies to the families, frie nds and
colleagues {If these bmve Americans who were in libya to serve out country. Ale, in the strongest of terms,
uncquivucaMy condemns these attacks ..gainst our diplomatic missions in Benghazi and Cairo. The talUng ofthesc
innocent lives is not justifiable for any reason. While details continue 10 emerge about yesterday's deplorable
incidents, AIC is more determined than ever to continue working on the ground in this region to encourage the
growth of civil society and promote respect for buman and civil rights, including free speech and religious freedom.
AtC also encourages responsible leaders to tea)8lti.z.e that they carry the burden of confronting extremism and
protecting the lives of civilians.. AlC (www.aicongress.org)isa501(c)3organization wilh offices in Cairo, Tunis,
Basrah, Ba!~d. Boslon lind headquarters in Washington, D.C. Ale, which was founded just after the 9/11 terrorist
attaCks, is dedicated to religious understanding, civil rights and tile strengthening of civil society throughout the world_
World Evangelical Alliance

WEA Condemns Defamatory Video and Violent Reaction in lJbya New York, NY - September 12, 2012
The World Evangtlical Alliance (WEA) joins others in condemning the violence in which tile US ambassador to libya
sod others bave been killed in protest against an obscure and primitive video thaI defames Islam. The WEA is
convinced thai there am never be any justification for such violence. In this case it has cost the life of a diplomat -and
the WEA sees the diplomatic communily as crucial 10 the task of building mutual understanding in imernational
relationships.
The WEA also totally condemns the defamatory and insulting video. MWe completely denounce the practice 01
Insulting and slandering adherents of other religions or their founders. Such inflammalory statements invariably arouse
SuspiCiOn and confusion". says Dr. GeoffTunnkJiffe, Secretary General of the WEA.
MWe stand shoulder to shoulder with our Christian brothers and sisters in countries with Mu~lim majority populalions
10 condemning both the video and the violence that has fo llowed its publication .~
The WEA calls on Christians and Muslims to pre.o;s for calm in this currenl highly-chafged Iltmosphere.
Rccognizin,g that there are many radical differeoces between wwodd views WEA believes Ihal aU people of every
faith need t., continue to build mechanisms fur peaceful co-existencc. 1lte WEA is very commiued to deepening
retationsh~ with those who see lt1e world differently, as pan ofWEA's eontribution 10 solving tensions around the
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Muslim A.merican Citiz.ens CoaliJion and P,wlic Affairs Council

The Directors and members of the Muslim American Citizens Coaliti on and Public Affairs Council (MACCPAC) are
shocked Imd incensed by the senseless events in Cairo and Benghazi, and the murder of Ambassador Chris Stevens
and three U.S. Diplomatic staff. This is no t only a violation of ln tematio nal Law, but an action that violates every
le net of thf: Islamic faith, and of all, human d ignity and decency. No words can adequately express our revulsion, and
how much we condemn these acts, and those who perpetrated them. We pray that lhese vicious criminals will be
brought to justice swiftly Bnd surely.
We I1re especially saddened to know thaI the brutal groups which provoked Ihis v iolence d id so in the name of
Islam. [I sl~ould be clear that they are merely using o ur faith to justify acls thaI Muslims arou nd the world muSI
repudiate and vehe mently condemn. No one capable of the wanton murder of innocent victims., especially those who
have dedicated their lives to helping Muslims in countries like Lib ya and Egypt.., can legitima!!!ly call himself a
Muslim. This is a sin of the greates! magnitude, which we believe can never be forgi\'(: n by the Almighty.
We are equally troub led 10 learn these events lIL3y have been abetted by a misguided group in America that produced
an unfottunate film sccmingly designed 10 provoke inte n~ reactions. While MACCPAC will always support Free
Speech, we: certainly hope lila! all people of sincere goodwill and faith, will refrai n [rom actions akin to crying "fire" in
a cfQWded movie theater. But even such imprude nt actions lik.e Ihis HIm can n(:ver justify violence against anyone,
whic h is unreserved1y condemned by the teachings o f the Quran and th e Prophet Mohammed (phllh) himse lf. We
pray for In.~ victims of Ihis and of all horrific acts of violence. and of any provocations designed 10 incite such violence
Muslim JPublic Affairs Council

(Washington, DC 9112112) .. The Muslim Public Affairs Council today strongly condemns the attacks
on the U.S. Embassies in Cairo and Benghazi, Ubya, and we grieve along with the rest of our Miioll over
the deaths of four Americans, including U.s. Ambassador Qlristophc[ Stevens. These aUacks were nOI
just an aU:.ck: o n our embassies but on our nation as a whole.
SPEClAL NOTE: Today. MPAC is holding a preSS conference (4988 N. Figueroa St. los Angeles, CA
900(2) at 11 a.m. PST in Lns Angeles with interfaith and Libyan spokespeople.
The altacks c:ome after a low-budget movie on YouTube called " Muhammad" incited anger by depicting
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in a de meaning and degrnding ma nner. MPACcondemns the
film and its desecration of leligious symbols.
''This
IS a sad day for America as we mourn the deaths offour citizens who wer(: liVing. in a country to
help Libyans achieve freedom," said Salam AI-Marayati, MPAC Presidenl. " It is deplorable and
unfortunate that such an irrelevant film has succeeded in ils objectives of causing violence and death in
Egypt and Libya."
Ea rlier today, President Barack Ohama and ~retary of State Hillary Clintol) held a press conference al
Ihe White Huuse abOut the attacks.
"No aCls oflerror wl1l ever shake the resolve of this greal nalion," he said. " Make no mistake: Justice will
be done to those rtSponsib le for this attack."
We ca ll for thc protection or all U.S. personnel throughout the world. We look to our Muslim leadership
10 reflect on 'how we have reached such an extreme point in our communit y.
Join the conversation on Twitter by following Hno!Qviolence.
Fou nded in 1988. MPAC is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy
by serving as a trusted resource to decis ion makers in governme nt. media and policy institutions. MPAC
is a lso cOmrD.iucd to developing leaders with the purpose o r en hancing Ihe poli tical and civic panicipalion
o f American Muslims.
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Council on Americpn Islnmic Relations (CAlR)

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAlR) loday condemned the ~ disgraccful killings of
American diplomats in libya Ilnd said thai extremists must 1I0t be allowed to control the political and
religious discourse worldwide.
CAlR. H
Wasl~ington based
Muslim civil rights and advOClIcy organization, made that statement at
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noon
news conference today On Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. at which representatives of CAIR and other
Muslim orgar.lizalions condemned both the killings of the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other
diplomats in thai nation and the attack on the American embassy in Egypt.
,NOTE: Other organizations represenlcd at the news conference included the Islamic Circle or NortlJ
America (IO'tJA). Muslim AmericaD Society - Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (MAS-PACE).
tlte Council of Muslim OrganizHtions or the Greater Washington, D.C., Area (CMO), the LibyaD
Emergency Task Force, and Oar AI.Hijnlh (slamie Center.]
In his prepared statement, CAJR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said :~ We condemn the
disgraceful killin&s of the Ameriean diplomats in Ubya in the slTongest terms possible. We also condemn
the attack on ,Jur nation's diplomatic facilities in libya and Egypt. The actions of the altackers are totally
inexcusable and un Islamic.
~ We agree with Secretary ainto~, who sajd that 'violence like this is no way to honor religion or faith.'
The extremis!.S who carried out these attacks deserve punishment. and the extremists who produced and
promoted lin i ntenlionally inflllJllm.lllory film deserve condemnation. "Islamic traditions include a number
of instaoces in whieh the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had the OpportWllty to retaliate against
those who abused him, but refrained from doing so.
One tradition,. or haditn, slates: 'You [Muhammadl do not do evil to those who do evil to you, bul you deal
with lhem wir.h forgiveness and kindness.' (Sahih AIBukhaflJ
"Muslims are also taught the tradition ofthc woman who would regularly throw trash on the prophet as he
walked down a particular path. The prophet ncver responded in kind to the woman's abuse. Inslead, when
she one day failed to altack him, he went \0 her home 10 inquire aboul her condition.
"In anolher tr.adition, lhe prophet was offered the opportunity 10 have God punish the people of a town
near Mecca \Iolho refused the message of Islam and altacked him with stones. Again, the propl\et did nol
choose to respond in kind to the ahuse. ~We muSI not leI extremists control the political or religious
discourse. That means that people of all beliefs should repudiate lhose who wouJd commit acts of violence
in response to intentional provocations and repudiate those whose only goal is offending religious
sentiments.~ CAIR yesterday called on Muslims in the Middle East to i!!oore.lhe distribulion or the
"trashy' anti Islam film. clips of which are circulating online, thai resulted in Ihe attacks in Libya and
Egypt.
Frederick Counly Muslim Council (Maryland)

We urge tllll\ this ignorant attempt to provoke the religious feelings of Muslims in the Arnbic-spealting
world be ignc'red and thai ils extremist producers nOI be given the cheap publicity they so despenucly
seek. Those who created this trashy film do not represent the people of America or the Christian faith.
MWe condemn the attack on the American eO}bassy and killing Of the American Ambassador and three
other diplornuts, which had nothing to do with the production of this intentionally inflammatory film.
The freedom of speech was practiced by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is the cornerstone of Ihe US
Constitution but this intentionally inflammatory film should not provoke Killing of innocent people. Allah
says very cleClrly j,. Qura,. (A/MQidQh. 5:31) "He who kills for murder or for causing disorde.r and
corrup.ion O,J the earlh will be as if he had IciUed aU hmt1lmKind; and he who saves a life will be us if he
had saved Ihl'li~s of all humank.ind. " We urged the Muslims in Middle EaSt and mher pans of the world
to show restmillt and work towards establishing tnle essence or Islam.
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World Muslim Congress

Dallas, Texas September 12. 2012
Mike Ghouse in behalf of the World Muslim Congress, a think lank and a discussion forum, condClJUled the killing of
OUt Ambassador Christopher Stephens in Ben Ghazi. Libya. Ihis is not acceptable and the criminals must be hunt down
and punished.
Secondly, the violence that has erupted from the traileroflhc film Mohammad is abhorrent and condemned by Muslims
without a reserve.
As a society we can view these incidents !rom two different perspectives. and consider two different solutions.
Blaming lsloltl is the useless things to do, Islam did not authorize them do the wrong they have done. They have done iI
on their own. lEach one or the 3 12 Million Americans follows the same criminals laws. 99% of us obey it where as the
1% don't- We don',' blame our laws for thai, we blame the bad guys and incarcerate them.
The bad guys went crazy upon the trailer of the film Mohammad , did Prophet Muhammad authorize it? Did Quraan
authorize it? Absolutely nol, on Ihe contrary Qurnan is absolutely clear - ifsomeone insulrs you, don't carry on the
con~rsations with them and adds, if you insult othe~ they will insult you.
The criminals arc always good in passing the buck to someone else. in this case Islam. and we should not be gullible ICI
buy their .rgumcnt and start bar~ng at religion instead of the criminals.
Quraan is absolutely clear - Killing one person islikc killing the whole humanity, and saving one life is like saving the
wholt: humanity. Neilher Islam. nor Allah, nor Quraan authorized these rogues 10 do what thcy have done. We need to
get them and nOI others. Why should a religion be responsible for )'Our bad aCllI?
Prophet Muhammad had sald, "if you are unjust tO.ll fellow being. a nOfl.Muslim. by God on the Day o[JlJdgmen!. f will
stand against your and stand up with the victim." Thai was a strong warning tha! these criminals did not heed.
The bully in us, wanlS 10 bomb and annihilate the whole country orUby we pcobably can do thal, but remember r:wo
outcomes from it - i) Our violence generates more violence. and will make us vulnerable wherever we go, that is nol the
kind of life W(: want, we are a Cree people and must preserve our freedom through wisdom, and lhe destruction of others
will destroy Ul; and our economy as we are living it now.

Freedom of speech and expression is the most sacred value of civilizations, and at no cost we need ICI compromise on
them. What the dumb men did not realize is tbalthey are actuaUy promoting the movie by their violence. Had they
chosen to rollr)w the guidance of Quraan, to walk away from it, none of this would have happened.
There is a plura]istic solution to every issue, indeed a cost-effective solution that I intend to offer in a day, or tonight on
Hannity Soow'. a part of the solution is taped by Bud Gillette of C BS neW! in Dallas for the e~ning News.
URL - hllp:/hvorldmustimwngress,blogspor.coml2012/09/mwlimswMemnkllling-o!-4mbassador.html
Interfaith AI/ianu
Washington. O.C.- lnterCaith Alliance president Rey. Dr, C. Welton Gaddy issued the following statement today
following ne .... 'S of uprisings in Libya and Egypt that resulted in the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya and three
members of hiS saff.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family, co-workers and friends of U.S. Ambassador to libya Christopher Stcyens
and his three (lOlleagues. The tragic news of their killing in connection to the uprising that took place yesterday in Libya
IS a sad end 10 what was by aU accounts an exemplary career. Thai this happened on September 11 only compounds the
tragedy.
Violence cannot be the basis tor dill.l9gue between the U.S. and lhe Arab world. and improved relations will be difficult
unttl thai IS ullidersl00d. At the same lime, the anti-Muslim bigotry Ihat has become aU 100 pervaSI\/e in the Uniled Stales
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fesI of the world and runs the risk of being perceived as the view of all Americans.
Thai mi!a)nceplM>n IS then used by (bose who seek 10 target Americans a5 a means of stirring up hatred arDOng their
Collowtrs.
The haleful film used IS justiftcalK>n for this violcru ts of Iiule relevance to the vast majority of Americans and
certainly docs not represent the views of the U.S. government. It is no excuse for yesterday's violence, but Libya is a
nalion that is emerging Crom years of dictatorship where the mere existence of a film can be mistakenly underssood 10
have the endor5Cl11cnt of the Siale in which it was created. Those respOl15ible for these deaths must be. brought 10 justice.
and going forward anger should be. expressed through means thai lead 10 productive dialogue.
The interfaith< Alliance celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protCCt
both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices 10 challenge extremism. Founded In 1994, the Interfaith
Alliance. has 185,000 members across the country from 75 faith traditions as well as those without a faith tradition. For
more information visit www.interfailhallianq.oD!.
Islamic Networks Group

Islamic Networks Group (ING) &. ilS Affiliates across the nation condemn in the strongesl possible tenns the o:tremis(
atlacn on U.S. diplocnatic compounds in Libya and Egypt on Tuesday, September 11m, one of whIch killed U.S.
ambassador to Libya Christopher Stephens along with three of his staff members. The parties responsible for these
CVf;nlS in bolh nations claimed 10 be reacting to an online film considered offensive 10 Islam.
As with previous instances of the Danish canoons or Qur'an burning.. it is important to emphasize that it is a greater
defamation of me teachings of me Prophet Muhammad and the Qur' an to react with violence and murder of innocent
people- one of ltIe g:raleSl sins in Islam--ltIan any claimed insuh from an Islamophobic film. Those who respolKlcd in
such a manner should instead study the Prophet Muhammad's example in lhe faceofharDl. On a daily basis, Muhammad
was exposed to demeaning abuse for 13 yeats during the early years of his mission. His response was 00110 return insult
for Insult or h.url for hurt, bullo pray for his persecutors and oVf;rlook their insults. In a ramous Islamic tradition, he
sl3ted: ~It is not allowed 10 cause harm 10 OIhers or 10 return harm ror harm
It is also an Islamic pOncJple that one does not blame or punish anolher for the crimes of another. The employees at the
embassies were in no way responsible r01 the actions of either Terry Jones or the producers of the film. Such extreme
responses, in fact, can onJy help Tstamophobic interests. Such "Cllons and reactions ate but a useless cycle. of hate chal
benefit no OM and as occurred yesterday, can be potentially dangerous and even deadly.
INO and its affiliates lire committed to upholding the right to freedom of expression and unconditionally condemn any
use of v;olel)(;e a5 a means to protest offensive or hateful speech. In the United Slates, Ihis fundamental. inalienable right
is protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The ilf\swer 10 specch we lind deeply orrensive is more
speech . Sj':lC.."Ch that tells Ihe lrue story of Islam - oot censorship or violence. Acts of violerx:e carried oul in Ihe name
o Islam are 81 greater offense against Islam lhan the contCnt of any film or speech.
[NO President Maha Eigenaidi urges bod\ fellow Muslims and fellow Americans 10 "Work together ror a more peaceful
world and take this opportunity 10 ~ouble efforts towards peace lind harmony through increased outreach, dialogut!., and
understand;n!I"
For addi!)onal insighl$ 0lI the topic of provocative speech and reactions 10 it. sec: Muslim Scholars' Statement on Danish
Cartoons Controversy
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ISNA
Presidl~nl
Condemns Killing or us Ambassador
(Washingto n, DC - Scp 12, '2012) In a statement this morning, TSNA Presidentltnam Mohamed Magid said:
"The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) unequivocally condemns the killing of U.S. Ambassador to Libya
Christopher Stevens, and his 5\aff. and condemns Ihe attack On the US Embassy in Cairo. Reports indicate that lOOse who
killed them did so as a reaction 10 a video depicting Ihe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in a protane
manner. Although we believe that this vjdeo is hateful and bigoted. this could never be an excuse to commit any acts of
vioieoce wh::usoevcr. The Prophet (peace be upon him) is loved and respected by hundreds of millions of people IICross
the world, and nO ont can take Ihl5 from our !\tarts. No o ne should fall into the trap of those who wish to incite
anger, The P~"Ophet (peace be upon him) sholJld be OIJr example in everything we do, 3nd even though he was attacked
and insulted lmany time.'I throughoul his life, he always reacted with compassion and forgiveness., never with revenge or
violence.~
ISNA Statemlenl on Profane Video of Prophet Mubammad

Special Announcement
(WaShington. DC - Sept 12, 20'12) The Islamic Society of North America (ISN A) is deeply disturbed to learn about an
online video being circulated by anti-Muslim bate grOlJPS that depicts the Prophet Muhammad (peace: be upon him) in a
very profane Illanner. The making of this video presents an extremely false narrative of American society and of
American val uc:s. It does not represent (he: views of the American publiC as a whole, nor does it represent Jews,
Chnstians, or people of any other (8ilh, We co ndemn the creation of such a hateful video, and we also call for an end to
support for such mechanisms of haued and bigotry. It is inexcusable to propagale such hateful media, and to lend a
helping hand to those who would do this, knowing full weU that it may incite some to violence.
ISNA continuieS 10 work with communities of a U faiths to respond to bigouy and hatred against Muslims. When issues of
anti-MusUm bigotry arise, many peop(e of gOOdwill sland shoulder-la-shoulder with us to condemn them and to work for
a beUer societ), for aU people. Prominent Jewish and Oristian leaders across America are among the first to suppor! OUT
communi ty, with the perspective thlr.t 10 allack. one religion is, in effect, to attack all religions. We work with them day in
Bnd day out, Llnited in a common purpose of peace and mutual respec.t. and we Irnow tha t the messages in this video stand
in starkcontmst with their moral and religious values. We are confident thai they will continue 10 stand with us in
condemnatiOfl of tbis video and in suppon of Muslim communilies a'l we face the many challenges ahead. We urge all
religious communities to publicly condemn Ihis act and help make clear that we arc united against haired, rcgardh:ss of
circumstance.
As horrific and offensive as th e video might be, nolhingjustifies the sort of violent acts we have heard reported in Egypt
and Libya. Already four innocent people have losllheir lives in Libya, including U.S. Ambassador Q\risto pher Stevens,
who was a gmat friend and ally of the Libyan people. As we mourn the loss of these individuals, we call on Muslims
across the world not to pay any attention to the vo ices of extremists such as the ones thai created this video. These
individuals do not represent our Amcrican government - in fact, many of them crudely insult our President more
regularly than. they insult Muslims~, and they do not represent the vast majority of Americans. Our great country
guar.mtees all of its citizens the right to freedom of speech, and unfortunately some use this simply to perpetr.lte bigotry
and hatred. 'Tl~e words of these individuals are intended only to create tension and 10 solicit violent reactions (rom
Muslims and people of other faiths around the world. It is criticallhat no one aid them in this task.. As American
Muslims, we can state wilh confidence Ihat lhese individuals hold views which remain on the fringes of our society. The
vasl majority of Americans and American news outlets completely disregard them. and we urge all people arou nd Ihe
world to do the same.
A.'I ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid sillted, As MusLims. we love o ur Prophet (peace be upon him) dellrl~ . In Ihe
Holy Qur'an, AJlah (may He be glorified and el{'8;lted) has praised the Prophct (pe!lce be upon him). No video could
impact his status in our hearts."
Muslim American Sociely

Washington, DC - September 12.2012) American Muslimsjoin President Obama in condemning the horrific act o(
killing ChrislOphtr Stevens, U.S, AmbassadOllo Ubya and three other Americans in a mob attack in Benghazi today.
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The Muslim American Society (MAS) stands with people of conscience and sends its condolent;es 10 the families of the
victims,
"We firmly believe this was a cowardly act totally contradicling Ih~ teachings of Islam.~ said Oussam3 Jammal,
chairman of MAS PACE. -If people had objections 10 a film aboullhe Prophet Muhammad, they should exemplify his
character of pc:acc, mercy Ind forgiveness instead of resorling to murder.~ "Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance and
respects the freedom of expression" Oussaroa Jammal emphasized.
AI this point ill lime, wken the world is mOOog strides going forward in the realms of democracy and freedom. such acts
take us several steps bade... MAS hopes that the perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly and thai ailihose servil18 the
United States al OOt:lre and abroad can fulfill their dutic!!i safely and freely.
New Ellangelico/ Partnership f or the Commo" GoodJ article by Steven D. Marlin

Ne~ Ihis morning of the murder of Ambassador Christopher Stevens invokes a greal deal of e.motion, both ange.r lowud
the individuals who 1I1~ktd his car and the. three cov.'Orkers with him, and toward those ..... ho deliberately worked to
provoke violence. AI the center of this once again is the infamous Florida pastor. Terry Jones. who incitec.l violence in
2010 by his thrc.a\ 10 bum copies of the Quran.
I have no sympathy rOt anyone who ~Id assassinate a U.S. ambassador. Bull have even less sympathy for fihnmakers
who spread haU'ed and for pastors who knowingly incite violence. Jones. and his love of the limelight. needs 00 further
introduction. This latest incident seems 10 have been sparked by his promotion of a $5 million rum produced and
directed by Sam Bacile. a filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Being bolh a filmmaker and a pastor. I can relate 10 the
reSpOnsibility both offices carry.
In 201U I had a first' person look It the power oflove and saw illriumph over hate. II was September when Jones first
received hiS notoriety. The national press was giving him a 24n pulpit to proclaim his message Ihat ~ I slam is of lhe
Devil" and to threaten to deface copies of the holy .scripture of 1.5 billiOn human beings. His motivation was. in his
mind, a religious obligation. 11le real religious leadership of America saw it differently, and voices like Rabbi David
Saperstein. Rev. Richard Cizik and Theodore Cardinal McCarrick gathered at the National Press Club to voice their
solidarity with Muslims in America and around the world. It was a beautiful. inspiring moment Ihalset the national
discourse in a more generous. positive dircction.
Rev. Cizik and I talked after the event We agreed thaI the only person Jones might listen to would be another Quistian
evangelical. If we could find someone who Jones could respect. perhaps he might listen to reason and drop bis threats.
lillie did we know that God was prcparingjust suc.h a peNOn to cany OUI this mission.
In a film I prepared after these evcnts entitled. ~ Islam in Americ.l : Tilt.! Christian Tn!th." Rev. Rob Schenck, a
a>ntroversial pastor serving a ministry in Washington, D.C, describes his ena>unter with Jones as he traveled 10
Gainesville, F11!. Schenck, one of the founders of \.he anti-abortion group Operation Rescue, told me that he took
seriously the hiblical notion that when it is within your power to do good, DO IT: Schenck obtained an agreement rrom
Jones to nol bum the: Quran. something not evcn President Obama or General Pelrauscould obtain. Fearing t~t Jones
mig.ht renege on his promise. Schenck look Joncs' copie:s of the: Ouran to. warehouse in northern Virginia, where he
distributes tnc,m to Christians who wish to have positive. meaningful engagement with their local Muslim communities..
Whieh is the tItle story of America? Is it that of hatred that Siokes violence or of friends who join hands across religious
lines 10 work for the good of all? lltose who attacked Amb. Stevens, thanks to sociopathS like Teny Jones IIDd
filmmaker Sa.m Sadie. believe we are a'violent people benl on domination. Sadly. there is some truth to that perception.
Bul through the example or Rev. Schenck and others who have so effectively bridged the gap that often exists bt!lween
persons of different religious views, I believe that goodness and love is the true story of America, Ind ccnainly of the
evangelical community. Goodness and love. however, 13rely make good news. It's time that they do.
Schenck was able to slop Jones in 2010 because they shared a similar language. Their common biblica1language is so
full of the language of love. compassion and forgiveness that the few who twist its meaning Ihllt Jones had to take note.
Regrettably. Christian evangelicals have a reputation of standing on the side of excepllOnalism and even bigotry. It's high
time Ihal we E~ ...anselicals liSlen 10 the command of Jesus 10 love our neighbors, even our enemies, and thai those. of us
who strive to follow this command gel out and speak. in the spirit of love, 10 those who sow seeds of feat Ind hate.
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National Council of Churches

The following ~alement ab(lUI the deaths of Amba!i'i3dor Oristopher Slevens and other U,S. embassy slaU in Ubya is
issued by National Council of o,urches President Kathryn Lohre, and Dr. AnlOnios Kireopoulos. NCC :u;sociate gcncral
sa;1clary,lnletbilh Re.latioM:
Persons of faith and good will everywhere are deeply distressed by reports that U.S. Ambassador Orislopher Stevens
and Ihree of his suff were killed in an altack Tuesday on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya.
The attack. has been appropriately condemned by both the U.S. and Libya governments. Member communions of the
National Coundl ot Chulches USA denounce lJLis mindless violence liS a travesty and mindless rejection of lIlc historic
precepts of Isl:am, Judaism and Christianity. which arc based on God's love and 3 peaceful regard for all God' s people.
Our hearts and pn.yen SO out lor the I'unWes and loved ones of Mr. Stevens and the other vicltmS of the attack.. Weare
sadly aware that this attack took place on the l Ith anniversary of the lenor attacks of Sep\e.mber 11, 2001. We reiterate a
statement we Inade we made then and ask all people to abide by its call: "We assert the vision of community, tolerance.
compassion,justice. and the sacredness of buman life. which lies af the heart of all of our religious traditions."
NETWOR.K: A Catholic Social Justice Lobby

Wa.dli/tgton DC: In rcsponse to the deaths of U.S. Ambassador to LIbya, J. Christopher Stevens, and Ihlee U.S.
Consulate Slaff members, Ihis statement was released by Sister Simone Campbell. Executive Dircetor of NETWORK:
"My heart is always broken when a violent act occurs, but those who claim thaI they kill in defense of religion cause a
special Ic:ind of pain. The bUin&, of Ambassador OIristopher Stevens and Onee other U.S. Embassy statr are deplorable,
no INlter what their ITIOlivation, and their f1lmilies and friends have a special place in my hun and prayers during this
lragic time."
NETWORK. A National Catholic Sociof JuS/ice Lobby, also re/t!OSCd me follOWing state/Plt!lll:
We are deepl)~ saddened lOday because of the heartbreaking deaths of Ambassador Stevens and three U.S. staff members
in the U.S. Co nsulate in eastern ubya. Initial reports arc that Ubyan extremists used the existence of .. film meant to
demean Islam as an excuse 10 encourage people to allack the consulate.
While 11 is not clear if the extremists' intentions wen:: motiyated by religion or politics, there is no excuse for the violence
they created. We deplore the killings.
As Catholics. we also objetl to altacks on religious traditions - whether they represent Christian, Jewish, IslamLc or other
faiths. The existence ot the mm in question is very disrespeclful. and we lamenlthat as well.
At this time. we send oor deepest condolences and prayers 10 aU who haYe been persoMlIy affecled by these terrible
killings.
Religious A coon Ctnterof Reform Judaism

In response to the recent violence in Egypt and libya, and the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and thrte other
colleagues, RJlbbi David Saperstein. Director of the Rcligiuus Action Center of Rerorm JUdaism, issued the following
statement:
~I am appalled and so deeply saddened Ihis morning to learn of tbe deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other
colleagues at the U.S.consulate in Benghazi. On behalf of the Reform Jewish Movement in North America, the largest
scgnu:nluf North American Jewry. I o[fet our deepest condolences and sympathies to the rami/ies of those killed. This
.ct otviolenc:e, and the violent protests lit the: U.S. Embassy in Cairo, muSl be coodemned unequ\Vucally. While the
actual kil1ings.of 4 dipJomalS seem to have come from a group looking for an opportunity 10 target the U.S. on 9/11, t11e
1os:i of life in this manner is an affront 10 the yalues oC humanity and tolerance tlaal are althc core of Judaism,
OIristianity and Islam.
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I also stand hclI'c today to col)(li:mn the video (hat apparenHy spurred protests in Libya and Egypt. While we defend the
right to cngagf: in free speech, even rcpugnanlspcech. such antiMuslim Inlernet postill&S are clearly crafted to provoke.
\0 offerKI, and to eVOke outf'll.gc. The denigration of religion. the mocking of religious figures and the intentional framing
of religious lems and tenets in Ihis manner musllikcwisc: be repudiated by all religious leaders.
The video and lhe vie'WS it espouses do DOl reflcct the vieW! of lhe overwhelming majority of Americans and people of
faith. It is, purely and simply. a creation of those on the fringes of American society whether they are Orislians or Jews
or Muslims. Two years ago. it was Evangc.licalleaders who persuaded Rev. Terry Jones from burning the Koran. And iI
was the leaders of all the major religions in America that expressed universal coooemnalion of such religious haired 4 '"
thai case as now, anti4Muslim hatred. I appeal to the religious leaders and to Inc media in the Muslim world 10 denounce
violence in the: name of their religion to make clear to Ihe citi7.eM of their nation and (heir aHcligionisls the wall 4to-.wall
condemnation of America's religious leaders of rcligious hate speech, and thereby help to bring an cnd to Ihe violence
before fureher U'agedy OCCUl'$.
We must all oppose efforts to divide people 4 in the UnilecJ Stalcs, in Egypt, libya and around the world 4 along religious
lines. Small violent groups of extremists, no m.'itter their rcligious ideillity, cannot be allowed 10 define their religions or
lheir nations. Instead. let us lift up those who appeal to the best in humanily. those who seek 10 build bridges over
longstandi ng divides, and those who speak the language or peace and tolerance.."
United Sikhs
UN ITED SIKHS strongly condemns Ihe attacks on the American Consulates in Benghazi, Ubya and Egypt, resulting In
Ihe death of Ihe U.S. Ambassador 10 Libya. Christopher Su!phens, along with thrcc members of his staff. Once again,
American lives were lost on September 11 , 2012 due to senseless violence, widespread haired and a lad: of
understanding. The reported cause for these horrific ilttacks was an cxtremist response to an online video In which
Prophet Muhammad was defamed.
Harpreet Singh, Lcgi.slstive PGlicy Director said. "UN ITED SIKHS team expresses its condemnation for such acts of
violence and sl8Ilds with the families in grief"
President Samek Obama in Washington condemned the attack. in the Mstrongest possible tcnns-, saying that the V.S.
will work with the Libyan govcmmenllo bring the perpetrators orthe attack 10 justice. "Right now. the American people
have the famil ics of those we lost in our thoUghts and prayers.. They exemplified America's commhmentto freedom.
justice, and p21rtncrship with nations and people around the globe, Bnd stand in st:1rk contrast to tOose who
callously look their IivC5," the President said in his press release.
The attacks in Libya and Egypt. as weU as the reant Wisconsin shooting, arc examples of very specific, violent acu of
haIred thaI unfortunately result in the loss of innocent lives. UNITED SIKHS calls for solidarity and education in these
unfortunate wnes. and fot all Americans to unite and stand together.
UNITED SIKHS volunteers will visit schools 10 talk about b.ultying and increase awareness of who Ike Sikhs are. To
have a UNITED SIKHS representative visit your school, please write 10 sikhawarenq.slWuni!eilstklt5,org. If you intend [0
visit the scho()1 yoursclflo conduct an awareness training, we request you 10 allend an "AwarellC~ Traming Session" by
writing to ~lawareDrulm.jni"l@Unj!edsikhs,Qrg.
UNITED SIKHS also asks all Sikhs to practice their faith fearlessly and report any racially bia.sct.l incidents 10 them. If
you feel you have been .. t.rgct of a bias based crimel incident, please repon il ~
United Stales Conference o/Cat/rolic Bishops

WASHlNGTON-Cardinal Tnoolhy Dolan of New York, president of tke U.S, Conference of Calholic Bishops
(USCCB), reacted to the September 11 death of U.S. ambassador to Libya, 1. Christopher Stevens and members or Ihe
embassy staf.
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~Yes!erdl!;y 's events in Ubya Ind Egypt point 10 what is al slake. We need to be respectful of other religious uaditions at
the same lime thaI we unequivocally proclaim that violence in the name of religion is wrong.~ said Cardinal Dolan.
Cardinal Dola_" prayed especially for the diplomatic community and their sensitive work toward world peace. Cardinal
Dolan was slar-cd to address the overlU qUe!ilion of religious libert)' as part of his opening addrtss of the symposium
International Religious Freedom: An Imperative fOr Peace and the Common Good, co-sponsored by USCCB, Catholic
Relief Services (CRS). and CUA's lnstitute (or Policy Research and Catholic Studies.
Amb American /nstiJute

The auack on u.s. diplomatic missions in Egypt and Libya is an oulrageoos and horrible tragedy. The film that the
demonstrators claim to be protesting might be deplorable, but it is no excuse for the wanton murder of innocent
diplOmats. This was an act of murder. plain and simple. We wholeheartedly support the strong and clear position
expressed Ihis morning by Scc.rctary of Stale Hillary Ointon, lind as we reflect on this irdgedy, we need lO remember that
it was earrir;d out by a !lmall mob that in no way characterizes the opinions and altitudes of people in the region.
It is good that the Ubyan government has condemned this act, bul now they must take immediate steps to hunt down
those who committed ll'Iis crime and bring them to justice. If they are to be a government, lJIey must EIl.1like Onto
If the Ubyllns do not act quickly.tnere will be no doubt be seven: political consequences for their country,
/I. final note about Ambassador Chris Stevens: Ambassador Slevens was a model diplomat who served his country wilh
graoe, dignity. and the utmost respect for boll! the United States and those to whom he represented it. His career in the
foreign service spanned the region, including posts in Jerusalem. Damascus, and Riyadh. Before being appointed
Ambassador to Libya, he served as Deputy Cheif of Mission when the United Stales reopened its Ubyan embassy in
2007 and later as Special Representative to the National Transitional Council. The United Slales has Ios\ a kind, brilliant,
and empathclic public scrvant.
American Arab anriD;scrim;nation Committee

The AmericanArab AntiDiscrimination Commitl.eC (ADC) strongly condemns the brutal attaCk on the U.S, Consul:tte
In the L"byan city of Benghazi that erupted doring PfOlests last night. Four Americans were killed In the allack, among
them Ihe U.S. Envoy to Libya, Amba~dof J OIristopher Stevens.
This sensele."Is act of violence occurred amidst angry protests decrying an antiIslamic film produced in the U.S. thai
appeared on YouTube.. Thousands of Egyptiaos also protestcd the. film II tbe U,S. Embassy in Cairo yesterday. The film
is highly insufting to Ihe rc.ligious sentiments of Muslims.
WhIle ADC is committed 10 the nghl enshrined in our nation's Constitullon of free speech, there ill no question Inat the
purposeful pmV0C3lion of any religioos group is divisive and reprehensible. However, rltSpondiQg with violence only
plays inlo the hands of those who seek to divide us and inevitably leads 10 painful 1055.
ADC extends its deepesl condolences to tbe family, friends, and colleagues of those killed; and urges Muslim AmericartS
and Muslims around the world 10 always react with reason, DOt anger, against any ignorant allaele on Islam.
American Task Forct on Palestine

The American Task Force on Palestme strongly condemns Ihe heiO()lJs anacle thai claimed !.he lives of Ambassador
Chris Stev!!ns and three other Americans in Benghazi yesterday, and extends its deepest condolences 10 Ihe famities of
Ambassador Stevens and his colleagues.
Ambassador Stevens was an exceptional diplomat wko mixed impeccable professionalism with genuine passion and
caring. With his tragic death, the United States has lost a patriot who tirelessly punued Amerita' s '"terests., while the
Arab Yourld has lost:a friend who was pw.;onaUy invested in a beller future (or the Al3b world and in stronger Arab
American relations.
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Association of Pakistani Physicians/or Justice and Democracy

On behalf of J~ssodalion of Pakistani American Physicians for Justit:e and Democracy. we mourn the tragic death o(
Ambassador Stevens who played a crucial role in !he liberation of Libya from the tyrannical rule of Qaddafi. We
condemn also the violence perpetrated in the name of Islam and ask for bringing toose responsible to justice by Libyan
Government. We also hope that Libyan Government and other Islamic countries to curb the tide of rellgiolls extremism
by providing speedy justice within the (rune work: of a democratic rule and independent jUdiciary. In the absence of
theses pillars of a (ree llOCiely, extremist ideologies flourish and threaten the very fabric of lbe society thai allows them to
spread the me;sage of hatred. or course there is 00 religious basis for the actions of lbesc criminals and we ask the full
and unequivocal condemnation by the leaders of Muslim communities Kross the globe. This should be a wake-up call
for the leaders of Arab spring that anarchists and fascist elements should not take over in the guise of religion.
Egyptian American Professionals Society

The Egyptian American Professionals Society condemns in the stron&est possible terms, the attacks on the American
Embassies in Egypt and Libya. The horrible assassinations of the US Ambassador to Libya. Oris Stevens and three of
his staff can only be considered as cold blooded murders by the extreme elements in Libya. who do not represent the
Libyan people at large.
The mob attacks and the desecration of the American Flag at the American Embaso;y in Cairo, Egypt. is also condemned.
The inability of the Egyptian Government and the Security forces to prevent such attacks is deplorable.
We are gravely concerned aboutlhe security of minorities and of foreigners in Egypt. and urge the Egyptian government
to give the pft1lcction of diplomatic interests in the country its highest priority.
Libyan American Association oj Ohio

The Libyan American Association orOhia (L\AO) is deeply distraught and irritaled by the temllie attack on the U.s.
Consulate in Benghazi on September 11,2012 and the kiUing of the Honorable Ambassador J. Oristopher Stevens and
his staff. Our lhough15 and prayers go out to their families, lhe U.S. goVernment and the American people for their loss.
Ambassador Stevens was admired and lilo:ed by Libyans for his humbleness, courage and suppon of the Libyan people in
their struggle for freedom. He was in Benghazi from the first few weeks of the tevolution looking for ways to help
Ubyan peoplt: and rallying the support for their revolution. He walked the streets of Tripoli. ate at popular food stands
and shared rnf;als with Libyan families. He will be missed dearly.
The few criminals who committed this terrorist aCland betrayal do not represent in any way the values of Islam. the
lAAO, Ihe Libyan-American community or the majority of the Libyan people. The LAAO demands the Ubyan General
National Conference and Transitional Government to take Immediat~ and strong actions to bring those criminals to
justice and restore security and order in the country.
We will never forget Ute cour.I8CQUs stand that the American government and people took with the Ubyan people: during
the February 17'" Revolution and in particular the night of the genocide attempt on Benghazi by Kaddafi army on March
19,2011.
This tragic i.nddent is a reminder to all of us that the situation in libya is stjJ1 highly volatile. We need to stand together
to help during this transitional phase and raise awareness of the shared values between the Libyan and the American
people.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the Honorable Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and his StaU.
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Libyan American Organization

Se-ptember 12, ZOll
The libyan American Organization (LAO) is deeply saddened and outraged by the horrifie allaet. on the U.s.
Consulate ill Benghazi on September 11, 2012 and tbe kiUing of the Honorable Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens
and his failen colleagues_ Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families. the U.S. government and the American
people for their loss..
Ambassador Stevens was admired lind liked by many Libyans for his humbleness, courage and support of the libyan
people in their struggle for freedom. He walked the streets of Tripoli, ate sandwiches at popular food stands and shared
meals with Libyan families. He will be missed dearly.
The few criminals who committed this alwanlly act ofviQlence and beu-ayal do not represent in any way the values of
the lAO, the Libyan.American community or the majority of the Libyan people. The lAO urges the Libyan General
NationaJ Conference and TrunsitionaJ Government to take immediate .1.00 strong action 10 bring (host criminals to
justice and restore security and order in lhe country.
llIe Liby-.ln-American community slands in solidarity with the U.S. government and the resl of tnc American people
during this difficuil time and pray thai such a tragedy is never repeated again. And we will neo."cr forget the COIJrageous
Sland that the American government and people look with the Libylln people during the February 1jf' Revolution.
This tragic incident is a reminder to .1.1/ of us thallhe situation in Libya is slill highly vohttile and we need lo stand
tugether to help during this lrolnsitional phase and raise awarenef;S of lIIe shared values between the Libyan and
American peoples.
About the Ubyan America. Organization (LAO)

The Libyan American OrganlziJlion (L4,O) ita Mn-Profil, civil wci~ty organizarion based in me United Slates of
Amt'rfco, The organization 's board was eiee:ted by members ofthe Libyan community during Q con/ucltce held in
Washingtoll, DC on 18 Febnlary 2012. Our or8anization 's mission is to serve the needs rind ;nteresu ofthe Libyan
communiry in the USA and help Libya.
Rumi Forum! Mid~ArlDnlic Federation of TurldkAmerican Associations

The Rumi Forum oC Washington DC condemns in the strongest terms the abborrenl attacks on the US embassy in l.Ibya.
We are deeply saddened atlhis grave tragedy and at the loss of life of US Ambassador ChriSlopher Stevens and three US
diplomats. TIle religion of Islam asserts thai laking the life of one innocent human being is as if taking the lives of all
humanity. Islam holds human dignity. freedom and justice at the highesc degree. Our prayers and hearts arc with the
vic1ims and their fami lies of these tragic events.
Our Mparent- organization. the Mid-Atlantic Federation ofTurkic American Associations. issued lhe following:
/u American:s were remembering the victims of the World Trade Center attacks on its 11 110 anniversary it is sad to add.
yet another tragic memory to this day. On behalf of Turkish Americans. MAFI'AA rundemns tht:.se vicious attacks in
Benghazi, libya on US diplomats. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the victims' families and loved ones. The world
will recognize the US Ambassador Chris Stevens, and the three embassy staff members 11$ ~roes of peace and rreedom.
It is the lack (I f educatIon aoo tolerance, which leads lo actions of ignorance and tragedy. As MAfT AA. we condemn
any kind ofaUack 10 the name of any religion. May tbey all rest in heavenly peace.
Assembly of Turkish American Associations
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The Assembly of Turlrish American Associations (ATAA) sU"Ongly condemns the tCfll)rist atlack against the US
Consulate in Benghazi, libya, le.5lJiting in the deatb of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and his three sUiff members.
Turkey and the United Slates are in close eoopemtion to ~op terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice. The United
Stales provid,::,s substantial funds and fCSQurces to protect Turkish diplomats from terrorism in the United States,
particularly from the Armenian leftwing ASALA and Oashnak right-~ns Justice Commandos Against Armenian
Genocide (JCAG) terrorist groups.
Since 1973. Armenian militant groups committed 239 acts involving terrorjsm which lrilled at least 70. including
42Turkish diplomats and wounded 524 innocent people. Armenian terrorists look 105 hostages.. executing 12, one or
whom was an American.
Since 1984, U'le KurdL~t.ao Worker's Porty (PKK) has caused the deaths or over 35.000 people, including Americans. The
PKK has caused billions of doUals of property damage. in Turkey and other couOlries. The PKK claims to represcnl
Kurds. but inc:ludes a sliver of roughly 5000 radicals and militants. PKK terroriSt anacks still continue in Turkey.
As our molbtr country Turkey was al!l() subjt:cled to years of terror by PKK, ASALA and JeAG, we lrUly understand
and share tht: grid of the American people and offer our deepest condolences 10 the families and friends of Ambassador
Stevcns and slaff members who lost their lives while serving their country.
JSPAK FeJ'lmdatWn
'he USPAK Foundation strongly condemns the VIOLence againSlthe US Embassies in Libya and Egypt
,ver Scp'ember 11th, 2012. The Foundation is deqHy disturbed lbat the violt:nt attackli resulted in the
teath Qf U.S, Ambassador to Ubya Christopher Stevens and thru more American officials.
\mbassador Stevens was a longtime supporter of the Ubyan people and helped citizens of Benghazi in
chieving fre()(fom from the KIIddafi regime.
"'he attacks RIC a mob-reaction to a low-budget. amateur, anti-Muslim film. a trailer of which is posted
the in/erne'. The Foundation ulges aU Muslims world-wide to refrain from violence., and to ignore
his deliberntt attempt 10 provoke II reaction as this win only provide additional publicity to the makers
,r the film. ll.e Foundalion especiaUy urges the cessation of this eXlIemc Violence fol1hwith, Using the
i1m 10 justify lllis violence runs munler to Islamic teachings as practiced by the.lll3jority of the 1.62
lillion Muslillls worldwide. We ask wvernmc:nlS of Muslim countries to like concrete measures to
void loss of innocent livci.
In
\tthis UnC8S)' time we must be reminded of the saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ~The ink o!,he
cholar is holier dUJII ,lie blood 0{ the marry'". We urge American Muslims 10 participtlle in active
Jiscu.ssion on this issue in their local and nalional media, and ask for praclice of responsible journalism
ather than scllsaliooaiism.lt this lime.
JSPAK Foundation respects the right of freedom of speech; however we must remain cognizant of the
merican values of respect and sensitivity of other!. Time a nd again movies, cartoons, or
\ocumentariCl;, void of facts or any scholarly value hav/! been made that have hurt the feelings of
Auslims; Ihe)' only promote and ignite haIred of each other. We ask Western Governments to
Jiscoumge producers from making such movies and not to Ict them hide behind lhe veil of rreedom of
peech.
We also ask the Go~ments of Muslims countries to stan "Centers of Islamic Understanding"
hrooghout tlw:: world to educa~ others about the true elements of Islam.
lie USPAK Foundation seeks to promote the aspirations of PalriSl8ni Americans. The Foundation
ceks to promote values of mutual respect, especially in mulureligious and multi-ethnic societies such
.s the United States,
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I am deeply disturbed by the attacks on our diplomatic: missions in libya and Egypt. Four Americans have now been
killed, includiJng U.S, Ambassador lO libya Chris Steven:;. My heart goes Otlt to their families. TIlcy wert brave public.
servants working lirele.~sly to improve relations with Egypt. Libya. and the rest of the world. This is a tragic loss..
The amateurish and stupid video thai sparked these riots was deeply offensive not only to Muslims but also to anyone
who respectS the faith of olners. It was designed to provoke. and sadly, the provocateurs sUcc:e58fully induced some
people to take the bai!.lnstead of ignoring or peacefully condemning the film.lhey rcsoned 10 violence and mayhem.
Yes. the film's crealOlS hatefully attacked what so many people hold roost dear: their reialJonship wilh the Divine. Bul
responding with violence is never justified. And those who think they are doing so in the name or Islam are wrong and ill
informed . The. abuse of Cree speech rights, 110 matter how offensive. does not give license Cor senseless acts of violence.
People need 10 understand that the Uniled Slates government had no role in ereating this film. In faci. the government
has condemned it and Ole American people have rejected il; il lIio[ales the American value of religious tolerance. The
lIast majority Q{Cbristians. Muslims. Jews and people ornlher failhs live in peace and harmony in the United Slate.s,. and
reject the hateful expressions in the film. No one should confuse lhe tiny group who made Ihis disrespectful and
deliberately provocative film with lhe American people or the U.S. government. The. United Stales ConstitutiO(J plOlccts
religious freedom, but iI also prohibits lhe government from silencing misguided individuals who abuse their free speech
rights.
Hateful provocateun will always try to Stir the pot. but it's up to us to remain calm and not lei it boH over. Now innocent
public sel"lanlS who dedicated their lives to building bridges between people are dead. What we need is more
u~erstanding. and tolerance.. not conflict and bloodshed.
The Ole Co ndemns Violent Acts at American Missions in Cairo and Benghazi
The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu strongly condemned the
tragic killing of the US Ambassador to llbya along with three other Gonsulale omaals in Benghazi. In a satement
issued in Jcddah today, lhe ole Secretary General said tl1al he was shocked by tbe reprehensible act which could not be
condoned on !lily grounds. He also expressed grave coocem attack at lhe US Embassy in Cairo. He said the vio~nce that
had emanated (rom emotions aroused by II production of II film had hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims. The two
incidents demonstra=-d serious repercussions of abuse of freedom of expressiol} that Ole had consistently becn warning
against. The Ole Secretary Generalldded that while the liIm was a deplorable IICt of incitement. resorting to violence
resulting In loss of innocenllives could not be condoned. The ole Secretary General called for restraint and urged the
concerncd law enforcing officials to take aU necessary measures 10 bring the situation under control. He added that the
international (:ommunity could not be held hostage to the acts of exuemists on either side. The SecreUHY Gem:.ral
believed thai the sohuion could only be found by addressing the issues pertaining to the freedom of religion 0100 freedom
of expression through Structured international engagement and referred 10 Ihe ole initialillc embodied in UN Human
Rights Counc:il Resolution 16118 lind tl1e Istanbul Process for its consensual implementation which provide with the
avcnues for such engagement.
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Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthociox CIIIlrch

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church issued a statemenl after its meeting on Wednesday September 12,2012,
condemning t he funding and production of the film that insulted Islam and it's prophet saying its release at Ihls specific
time is part of a malicious campaign targeting defamation of religions. aiming to divide the people. most notably the
Egyptian peo;ple.
The Holy Synod sald that before Ihis film, several western films have insulted Jesus Christ and Christianity in general. II
is with deep s:orrow felt before by such grievances that the Coptic Church is appalled at such abuse of Islam arn1 Muslims
inside and outside of Egypt. It is with great shared pain thai the Holy Synod isslled the following wonts:
First, the defMlation of religion, its symbols and teachings is incompatible with Christian values, the teaChing of Jesus
Christ and Iht: apostles as is demonstrated in the Bible, so ll10se who participate in such a production. display or
promotion of such a films should be held fully accountable for operating outside of Christian principles and church laws.
Second, the defamation of any religion and ils symbols is a crime against a\l humans and should be prevented and
addressed by everyone alike.
Third, those present during the meeting know that Coptic Christians living abroad and belonging 10 Ihe church have
expressed a deep dissatisfaction with this abusive film.
Fourth, those prescnt during the meeting firmly believe what is mentioned in the statement;s a sincere cKpression of Ihe
feelings of all. Copts in Egypt and abroad and we strongly rejeCl such offenses. Islam, and Muslims in general. are
panners in ou r nation and humanity.
Fifth. it is the unity of the Egyptian people - Muslims and OIristians -thai will enllble us to overcome this ordeal with a
common expression al allleve1.s to rejecl this unfortunate event.
Sixth, this statement is an official media release, communicated to President Mursi and the Sheikh of AJ-Az.bar, Dr.
Ahmed A1-Tflyeb.
SUltement IrJ/ Abdalla Bassouni, Tripoli

Greetinss to all from Free Tripoli,
What should've been 2 days of celebrating democracy, with the election of a new Prime Minister and a peaceful
transition of fM)wer, in the new Libya were marred by the killingof Ambassador Stevens in Benghazi. Ambassador
StevenS had been a great advocate for ubya, its revolution. and for Arabs in general. There was extreme sadness, anger
and frustration in the (aces of most ubyans here, especially the leadership i saw while visiting the Prime Minister's
offices today. I was especially saddened that this cowardly act took place in MY beloved city and so close to my own
neighborhood. Regardless of the details this was a senseless act by the forces of darkness that is a threat to Libya and all
Muslims: I saw, heard and felt conscientious determination to confront and eliminate this threat 10 Our people. our infant
democracy, and to the world. Many libyans launched spontaneous demonstrations in Benghazi and Tripoli against this
senseless acl and the extremiSt and supporting the US. Probably a first. I was talking to a few Libyan Amencans and we
are trying to plan a visit to the US Embassy to pay our respect. As Mr. Slevens was from the Bay Area In Northern
California, the Libyan community there is coordinating to hold a vigil and to relay condolences to Mr. Seven's family.
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from: Moore, Anna W (SlEW)

Sent: Wednesday, Septembe, 12, 2012 6:26 AM

FOR INTERNAL BRIEFING ONLY

I n addition to the deceased L

\-I_~~________-.J~ere flown from Benghazi to TripolI. The Injured were taken to

IWil1reportedly be medevaced from to TMpoli (likely t o Ramstein).

ho were in Benghazi are now in Tripoli.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: Archie

Tuesday, September 11,20129:49 PM

Re: UPDATE: American killed in US consulate attack In Benghazi: official (M? )

From: Blumenfeld, Joshua R

From: Macmanus, Joseph E (5)

From: OosNewsTKiker@state,goy [mailto:OosNewsTlcker@state,goyl

UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No.

Doc No. C05693227 Date: 05/29/2015

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He could not say if the dead man was a diplomat

NewsT/Qlc.-s IJS9ft MI'I.i;lr

omo"s 10 brelklttg news.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:38 AM

From: Macmanus, Joseph E (5)

From: Randolph, lawref'lQ! M

Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 1:39 AM

[is wheels-up from Benghazi crt

BenghaziUpdate@state.gov; Ops Targeted Alerts CA DL@state.gov; COffice@State.gov;

To: MilnerCE@:itate.gov. SES DutyDeputies@State.gov; S SpecialAssistants@state.gov; D-B@State.gov; 0N@State.gov~

pClffice@State.gov;Ops Targeted Alerts R DL@state.gov; PAFOGroup@State.gov;

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From: Adams, Davkt S

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Nuland, Victoria J; DIbble, Elizabeth L; Ventrell, Patrick H

Ben Is good with these and is on with Jake now too.

Erom: Nuland, Vlcb)1ia J [mallto:nulandy1@state,goy)

We are holding for Rhodes clearance. BMM. pIs advise asap.

Sent: TUesday, September 11, 2012 6:15 PM

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grounds earlier tod.ay.

We have no information regarding a connection between these incidents.

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from: Sullivan, Jacob J

Tell Mehdl we'll have the team there.

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