Subject: Post-game statement
From: Dan Schwerin <[email-masked]>
To: Jake Sullivan <[email-masked]>, Cheryl Mills <[email-masked]>, Jennifer Palmieri <[email-masked]>, John Podesta <[email-masked]>, Philippe Reines <[email-masked]>, Brian Fallon <[email-masked]>, Phil Schiliro <[email-masked]>, Huma Abedin <[email-masked]>, "Kendall, David" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:48:18 -0400

What do folks think about this as a post-game statement she could make to
press?

• I came here today to honor the service of four Americans killed in the
line of duty and to contribute in every way I could to learning the lessons
of Benghazi and better protecting our people in the field.  That’s why I
answered every question the Committee asked for X hours.

• As I said at the outset, I hoped we would put aside partisanship and
reach for statesmanship.  After all, our country has a long history of
bipartisan cooperation on national security.  And to sustain our leadership
around the world, we need responsible leadership here at home.

• Unfortunately, that’s not what we saw today.  I’m disappointed that the
Committee wasted so much time on questions with little or no relevance to
the attacks in Benghazi or improvements we should make going forward.
Coming on the heels of seven previous Congressional investigations and a
non-partisan Accountability Review Board, it’s hard to see how today’s
hearing added anything to our understanding of these important issues.

• As this eighth investigation now comes to a close, I think we can all
agree we’ve seen enough political theater.  It’s time for Congress to step
up and work with the administration to provide the resources and reforms we
need to better protect our diplomats and ensure the United States can
continue to be represented in dangerous places.

• I am going to continue making the case for smart American leadership in
the world and I will always be an advocate for the brave men and women who
serve our country.