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Hillary Rodham Clinton stands by her “What difference, at this point, does it make” comment // And she should.

Clinton: The majority of the panelists in both the House and the Senate, I thought, were very constructive, asked sensible questions that deserved answers, but when someone tries to put it into a partisan lens, when they focus, not on the fact that we had such a terrible event happening with four dead Americans but instead what did somebody say on a Sunday morning talk show, that to me is not in keeping with the seriousness of the issue and the obligation we all have as public servants.

McFadden: Do you regret “what difference at this point does it make?” It has been so analyzed in the moment since you said it.

Clinton: No, because I think asking questions about talking points for a Sunday morning talk show is really missing the point. The accountability review board, chaired by Ambassador [Thomas] Pickering and Admiral [Michael] Mullen didn’t pay any attention to that. They looked at what we could have done, what we have to do in order to prevent this in the future and remember, there have only been two of these accountability review boards for the time since 1988 ever made public. All the others have been made classified. I believe in transparency. I said, “let the chips fall where they may, put it all out there,” and I don’t want that to be politicized. I want it to serve as a framework for working together between the administration and the congress to keep our people safe.

McFadden: So you stand by what you said?

Clinton: Absolutely.

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I certainly did not know of any reports that contradicted the IC [Intelligence Community] talking points at the time that Ambassador Rice went on the TV shows. And you know I just want to say that people have accused Ambassador Rice and the administration of misleading Americans. I can say trying to be in the middle of this and understanding what was going on, nothing could be further from the truth. Was information developing? Was the situation fluid? Would we reach conclusions later that weren’t reached initially? Of course.

— Hillary Rodham Clinton on what difference does it make what Ambassador Rice said on the Sunday morning talk shows

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Any clear-eyed examination of this matter must begin with this sobering fact: Since 1988, there have been 19 Accountability Review Boards investigating attacks on American diplomats and their facilities. Benghazi joins a long list of tragedies, for our Department and for other agencies: hostages taken in Tehran in 1979, our embassy and Marine barracks bombed in Beirut in 1983, Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 1996, our embassies in East Africa in 1998, consulate staff murdered in Jeddah in 2004, the Khost attack in 2009, and too many others. Of course, the list of attacks foiled, crises averted, and lives saved is even longer. We should never forget that our security professionals get it right 99 percent of the time, against difficult odds all over the world. That’s why, like my predecessors, I trust them with my life. Let’s also remember that administrations of both parties, in partnership with Congress, have made concerted and good faith efforts to learn from the tragedies that have occurred, to implement recommendations from the Review Boards, to seek necessary resources, and to better protect our people from constantly evolving threats. That’s what the men and women who serve our country deserve. And it’s what we are doing again now, with your help.

— Hillary Rodham Clinton on Benghazi

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Republicans are frightened to death of Hillary in 2016

The reason Republicans are politicizing Benghazi is because that is the only thing they can use against Hillary Clinton. But let us remember:

1. More Americans died from Embassy attacks during Bush’s Administration

2. The non-partisan Accountability Review Board did NOT find Hillary responsible for what happened in Benghazi

3. We have had numerous Accountability Review Boards throughout our history because security overseas is never 100%

4. Hillary implemented all of the recommendations the Accountability Review Board set forth

5. The biggest security failure, 9/11, happened under a Republican Administration

6. Republicans cut millions in funding for “EMBASSY SECURITY”

The bottom line is: those who decide to pursue careers in diplomatic work know the risks. Obviously we try to do everything we can to make sure our Embassy’s are secure, but Embassy security is NEVER 100%.

Hillary Clinton was not found responsible for the Benghazi attacks according to the non-partasian Accountability Review Board, and she implemented all of their recommendations. This is not the first, nor the last, Embassy attack that will result in the death of American lives. Remember — we had more Americans die in Embassy attacks during Bush’s Administration.

It’s truly sickening that Republicans are playing politics with a tragedy like this. They must really be scared of Hillary in 2016.

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“Every moment wasted looking back keeps us from moving forward. Life is too short, time is too precious, and the stakes are too high to dwell on what might have been.” -Hillary Clinton
“I really don’t spend a lot of time worrying about what people think about me…I would be totally paralyzed. How could you get up in the morning if you worried about some poll or what somebody said about you? That’s giving up power over your life to somebody else, and I don’t intend to do that.” -Hillary Clinton

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New York Times: The Idled Young Americans“The jobs slump will not end without a large dose of optimism.”
Often times, I’m asked why I’m so passionate about Hillary Rodham Clinton becoming our next President. And although I could go through all of her accomplishments, point to her resilience and perseverance in the face of defeat, say how intelligent she is, or how much of a trailblazer she has been throughout her life, it all seems so futile when I read articles like the one above.
To me, it all boils down to one thing: hope. Hillary Clinton gives me hope because I feel as though my future as an American will be brighter under her leadership.
In a time where many young American like myself are struggling, and in a time where the world is rapidly changing, Hillary Clinton gives me hope. I trust her to lead myself and my country towards a better, more prosperous future.
So as the article states, we are going to need a bit of optimism to get us through these next few years. And the thought of Hillary Clinton leading myself and my country makes me optimistic about my future. And *THAT* is what any President, or leader, should evoke from their people.

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I don’t even engage with people who bash Hillary Clinton.

Haters gonna hate. Can’t beat flawless.

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Hillary wishes you a Happy St. Patrick's Day from Clinton Country

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Hey, I’m actually glad Justin Bieber gave a shout-out to our girl Hillary. It just signals to me that Hillary is finally breaking through to the younger generation, which she lacked in 2008. I’m only 23, but I feel as though this will help introduce Hillary to a lot of teens who will be eligible to vote in 2016. I’m sure tons of teens who had never really thought about Hillary decided to google her after Justin’s appearance on SNL.

Who knows. Maybe a few more teenage girls are now inspired to change the world :)

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Ladies and gentleman, I present to you: The next President of the United States of America.

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Hillary. RODHAM. Clinton.

It just sounds powerful when you yell it.

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Historical context — Security overseas is NEVER 100%

2002- U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan attacked. 10 killed.
2004- U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan bombed. 2 killed, 9 injured.
2004- U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia stormed. 8 killed.
2006- U.S. Embassy in Syria attacked. 1 killed.
2007- U. S Embassy in Athens takes a grenade.
2008 - U.S Embassy in Serbia set fire.
2008- U.S. Embassy in Yemen bombed. 10 killed.

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An independent panel she convened to look into the incident was scathing in its criticism of the State Department and singled out four officials for serious management and leadership failures. But it also determined that there was no guarantee that extra personnel could have prevented the deaths of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, and three other Americans. Clinton herself was not blamed, although she has said she accepted responsibility for the situation.

“I was so unhappy with the way that some people refused to accept the facts, refused to accept the findings of an independent Accountability Review Board, politicized everything about this terrible attack,” she said. “My job is to admit that we have to make improvements and we’re going to.”

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