Benghazi article didn’t reveal facts

On Oct. 23, The Spokesman-Review published an article about the House Benghazi committee’s interview of Hillary Clinton. Insinuating her testimony contained nothing of interest, the article’s sub-heading read “Hearing fails to elicit new revelations.” It was just the article that lacked revelation because it never divulged pertinent questions and responses. There aren’t any revelations for the public when reporters aren’t revealing significant facts.

Facts from the hearings: The State Department received over 600 requests from Ambassador Christopher Stevens and his staff for increased security, citing deteriorating social order and increased agitation and violence. Former Secretary of State Clinton testified that all these requests went to lower level officials, that she never even heard of the requests, and that security matters weren’t a part of her job or responsibility.

If the article had included these facts, it would have elicited the revelation that she is a very poor leader. As head of the State Department, her employees’ welfare was her responsibility and should have been her priority. Through negligence or incompetence, Clinton allowed or created the system that didn’t inform her. She lacked the leadership and wisdom to use her authority effectively. She would be a deplorable U.S. president.

Duncan Bean

Spokane Valley