Inhofe condemns embassy attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) today responded to the embassy attacks in Cairo and Benghazi that resulted in the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya:

“We mourn the tragic murder of Ambassador John Christopher Stevens, a friend whom I met with in February of this year, and the three others.  These individuals lost their lives in service to their country, and Ambassador Stevens was a brave American who was acting to protect his fellow citizens.  Kay and I offer our prayers to their families.

“These attacks, the murder of our ambassador, and the disgraceful treatment of his body must have consequences.  The timing of this on the eleventh anniversary of 9/11 is more than just coincidence.  Sadly, America has suffered as a result of President Obama’s failure to lead and his failed foreign policy of appeasement and apology.  The world must know beyond doubt that America will not allow these types of attacks on our people.  Obama’s failed leadership is in direct contrast with the Ambassador Stevens brave leadership and effort to protect Americans at the consulate.

“There are many disturbing facts about these attacks that raise many troubling questions.  For this reason, today I am calling on Chairmen Levin and Kerry to hold hearings immediately on the lack of intelligence, security, and appropriate response.  We must have answers to these questions to prevent similar attacks in the future.”