Congressman Steve Stockman

Representing the 36th District of Texas

Stockman Benghazi discharge petition pays off, but Committee may be used to whitewash tragedy

May 2, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Stockman released the following statement Friday regarding a possible House vote on investigating the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist killing of four Americans in Benghazi:

“I am pleased to see Speaker Boehner move ahead on a vote to appoint a Select Committee to investigate the government’s handling of the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist killing of four Americans in Benghazi.  I began my push for this vote last July when I filed a discharge petition on the matter.

“This is just the first step toward securing justice for those killed.  We must discover the whole truth and hold those responsible accountable.  Unfortunately, congressional hearings are often used to bury or defuse politically damaging information.  There will be tremendous pressure to use this committee to whitewash the matter before the 2016 election.

“We must be more vigilant than ever.  The Obama administration, Democrats in Congress, and even some Republicans, will work to thwart and undermine the committee.  Those seeking justice may be outnumbered on this committee.  We must not allow this Select Committee to engage in an incomplete or biased investigation.

“I urge Speaker Boehner to make it clear the Select Committee must exercise its full subpoena powers and hold all responsible accountable to the fullest letter of the law.  The Select Committee should serve the interest of justice and not the desires of the political elite.”

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