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September 20, 2012

Counterterrorism Official: Consulate Killings a "Terrorist Attack" 
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The head of the National Counterterrorism Center appeared before
Congress Wednesday to update lawmakers on the investigation into last
week's deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. Matthew Olsen
said although the perpetrators remain unknown, it's clear the assault
was a premeditated "terrorist attack."

Matthew Olsen: "Certainly on that particular question I would say, 'Yes,
they were killed in the course of a terrorist attack on our embassy.' A
number of different elements appear to have been involved in the attack,
including individuals connected to militant groups that are prevalent in
eastern Libya, particularly in the Benghazi area. As well, we are
looking at indications that individuals involved in the attack may have
had connections to al-Qaeda or al-Qaeda's affiliates, in particular
al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb."

 

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