Kansas Congressman Asks Clinton Why No One Fired Over Benghazi

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This story originally aired Thursday during All Things Considered.

Republican Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo had some pointed questions for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday. The exchange came at hearing focused on the 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Pompeo questioned Clinton on her response.

“Why didn’t you fire someone? In Kansas, I get asked constantly, 'Why has no one been held accountable?' Why has no person lost a single paycheck?” Pompeo asked.

Clinton responded that a review found four people who had not adequately carried out their responsibilities, but it wasn’t to the level of a breach of duty. Clinton said they did take action. The four staffers in question were reassigned or left the agency.

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Stephen Koranda is the managing editor of the Kansas News Service, based at KCUR. He has nearly 20 years of experience in public media as a reporter and editor.
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