And ambassador to one of the most complex and challenging regions of the world. Therefore as we join in recognizing ambassador stevens am myself midst a sober outpouring of praise from his family, colleagues, fellow americans and the leaders of this nation, we remember also that Chris Stevens was beloved by many libyans as well. Therefore on behalf of the residents of Northern California and our entire state, we join president barack obama, secretary of state Hillary Rodham clinton, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and expensive network of people in saluting ambassador Chris Stevens who will be remembered for his strong sense of dignity, his humility and his Generous Service to others. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and by all he served throughout the magnitude of his lifes work. Thank you for this honor. [applause] members of Christopher Stevens family, ladies and gentlemen, let me first thank Chris Stevens brothers and sisters for their warm and delightful insights into w
After the attack that the Intelligence Community knew within 24 hours that it was terrorism. The report in recounted the statements of the president and the senior officials. The fox report was the subject of a sevenchain e mail. Dennis mcdonough, the president president S National Security adviser, john brennan, the former terrorist adviser and ben broez, linked the video to benghazi were all part of the discussion. The sevenpage dialogue concerning one fox news report to me demonstrates an alarm well situation where theyre reacting to and trying to shape a response. The contents of those emails are being withheld because government lawyers told a federal court, quote, the release of this information could reasonably be expected to chill the frank deliberations that occurred when state department and other u. S. Government officials are formulating public response to address sensitive issues. Separately fox news confirmed tonight that the select committee will have 12 members, seven r
Veterans health care system. Making draft day history. Will any team make a bid on michael sam, the first openly gay Football Player . The Nigerian Government said its doing everything it can to find the missing girls being kidnapped by boko haram. Theres still no word of any progress in the search. Meanwhile, offers of International Help are increasing. The u. S. , britain, china, now france have stepped up to offer assistance. Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan who has been heavily criticized for taking action only after the International Uproar began, thanked leaders at the World Economic forum in nigerias capital today. I believe that the kidnapping of these girls will be the end of terror in nigeria. Here in the u. S. , days of protests fueled by nigerian activists bring back our Girls Movement show no signs of letting up. First Lady Michelle obama tweeted her support saying, our prayers are with the missing nigerian girls and their families. In washington today, the Muslim Comm
Axelrod good evening. Im jim axlerod. This is our western edition of the broadcast. The libyan man snatched near benghazi and suspected in the consulate that killed four americans, including ambassador chris steven, is now on american soil. Under heavy security in washington, d. C. , Ahmed Abu Khatalla made his first appearance in federal court this afternoon and pleaded not guilty to charge of conspiracy to provide support to terrorists. For the last two weeks, khatalla had been held and interrogated on a navy ship before being flown by helicopter into washington this morning. Mark albert begins our coverage. Reporter the entire hearing took just ten minutes in a heavily guarded courthouse blocks from the capitol. Flanked by u. S. Marshals, khatalla appeared in federal court in a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. He was not visibly restrained and raised his right hand to take the oath. Through an interpreter, khatalla said he understood the charge against him, a onecount indictme
Im scared too. Sharks, theyre scary. No one wants to get eaten. Oh, yeah, just when you thought it was safe to turn on your television, sharknado 2 hits the small screen in the next week and i will talk with the writer about its cult following. Hello, everyone. Its high noon in the east. 9 00 a. M. Out west. Welcome to weekends with alex witt. New details on a dramatic move by the u. S. Embassy earlier today to evacuate all personnel from the American Embassy in tripoli, libya. Secretary of state kerry spoke about it just a short time ago. So we are suspending our current diplomatic activities at the embassy, not closing, but suspending. We have moved people on ground to trunisia where they will disperse to other places. Im joined by Nbcs Kristen Welker whos covering this from the white house. This is something we were all following with great trepidation, considering the history there. What do we know about the threats that are facing people . U. S. Officials have confirmed that all 1