Remember how in the 2nd presidential debate that, with the help of Candy Crowley, Obama boasted that he had indeed referred to the Benghazi attack as a terrorist action in the Rose Garden? Sure, we all remember that.

Well CBS has been sitting on 60 MINUTES footage taken the day after the attacks, hours after Obama’s Rose Garden appearance, that directly contradicts Obama’s boast that he had called it a terrorist attack. Sure, CBS released a smidgen of it before, but now they are releasing the entire cut which reveals that Obama refuses to call it a terrorist attack even when pressed on it (via Bret Baier):

KROFT: Mr. President, this morning you went out of your way to avoid the use of the word terrorism in connection with the Libya Attack, do you believe that this was a terrorism attack?

OBAMA: Well it’s too early to tell exactly how this came about, what group was involved, but obviously it was an attack on Americans. And we are going to be working with the Libyan government to make sure that we bring these folks to justice, one way or the other.

KROFT: It’s been described as a mob action, but there are reports that they were very heavily armed with grenades, that doesn’t sound like your normal demonstration.

OBAMA: As I said, we’re still investigating exactly what happened, I don’t want to jump the gun on this. But your right that this is not a situation that was exactly the same as what happened in Egypt. And my suspicion is there are folks involved in this. Who were looking to target Americans from the start. So we’re gonna make sure that our first priority is to get our folks out safe, make sure our embassies are secured around the world and then we are going to go after those folks who carried this out.

KROFT: There have been reports, obviously this isn’t the first time…there have been attacks on the consulate before. There was an attack against the British ambassador. Do you…this occurred on Sept. 11. Can you tell me why the ambassador was in Benghazi yesterday? Was it to evaluate security at the consulate?

OBAMA: Well keep in mind Chris Stevens is somebody that was one of the first Americans on the ground when we were in the process of saving Benghazi and providing the opportunity for Libyans to create their own democracy. So this is somebody who had been courageous, had been on the ground, had helped to advise me and Secretary Clinton when we were taking our actions against Muammar Qaddafi. And is somebody who is very familiar with the train. He was doing the work that he does as a diplomat helping to shape our policies in the region at a time when things are still fairly fragile. But I think it’s important to note that we have a Libyan government in place that is fully cooperative, that sees the United States as a friend that recognizes we played an important role in liberating Libya and providing the Libyan people an opportunity to forge their own destiny. And in fact we had Libyans who helped protect our diplomats when they were under attack. But this is a country that is still rebuilding in the aftermath of Qaddafi. They don’t necessarily always have the same capabilities that countries with more established governments might have in helping to provide protection to our folks. But beyond that, what I want to do is make sure that we know exactly what happened, how it happened, who perpetrated this action, then we’ll act accordingly.”

Once again a news agency is protecting the president. But there is no media bias just like there isn’t voter fraud. None. Nothing to see here. Just move along.




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AndyFrightbart
AndyFrightbart

So in bizarro world this doesn't mean he's looking to find out which group is responsible for this attack and that he's ruled out terror groups altogether? Jesus, learn English:

"And my suspicion is there are folks involved in this. Who were looking to target Americans from the start. So we’re gonna make sure that our first priority is to get our folks out safe, make sure our embassies are secured around the world and then we are going to go after those folks who carried this out."

RonnieMay
RonnieMay

Hey Obama, where are the terrorists that you and al-qaida murdered our Americans?  You're a muslim loving freak who loves terrorists that murder Americans. You're a downlow baby murdering fraud. And that Clinton alcoholic wino whore is no better. Where are the terrorist you said you would go after? Another filthy lie, huh osaama? 

NCHokie02
NCHokie02

What a shame. Not surprising though. I honestly have no idea how Obama can look himself in the mirror everyday or sleep peacefully in his bed. I suppose when you don't care about those kind of things (Benghazi) it doesn't bother you. I couldn't handle lying like that and acting like nothing was wrong.

Malkiel_kol_hakavod_la_el
Malkiel_kol_hakavod_la_el

Yet another reason this criminal Barack Hussein Obama must go------------>

Breaking: Obama Administration Hid Secret Meetings With Iran From Israel and Congress......

Malkiel_kol_hakavod_la_el
Malkiel_kol_hakavod_la_el

"Democrats" ----> But... But.... He said act of terror.... LOL.......... When we all know and the transcripts state ACTS of Terror...... These people are criminal and that is what it is....

Charles B.
Charles B.

Fox, AP, and the WSJ, falsely reported that the film was made and financed by Jews in America. Terrorist said they killed an Israeli soldier because of the movie.

http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=286042

Should Fox, AP, and the WSJ, apologize?

Malkiel_kol_hakavod_la_el
Malkiel_kol_hakavod_la_el

There was no mention of Fox - AP - WSJ in the Reuters story at the Jpost.. Please include a link to the Fox story where that comment was made so I/We can respond to this question........ And terrorist say they killed anything because of anything......

Charles B.
Charles B.

It's not that complicated. The video sparked violence in several countries including Libya, Libyans in Benghazi told reporters the video sparked the attacks. NBC Fox, AP, the WSJ, the New York Times, Reuters, and Al Jazerra reported this back on Sept. 12th and 13th. No one claimed any of the newspapers, were lying, or covering up. Why not?

Susan Rice goes on TV on 16th basically says the video might have caused the attacks in Libya, but we have to wait for the investigation to be completed. She's immediately accused of lies, and cover up. Why? Political hatred and distortions, generated by Fox, probably bordering on treason.

Here you can read distortions promoted by Fox and what Susan Rice actually said.

http://mediamatters.org/research/2012/10/11/fox-news-reimagines-amb-susan-rices-remarks-on/190539

Even Juan Williams called out Fox.

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http://mediamatters.org/blog/2012/10/22/deliberate-misinformation-fox-host-juan-william/190827

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http://mediamatters.org/research/2012/10/26/foxs-new-low-accusing-obama-admin-of-abandoning/190948

fox-military-analyst-counters-rest-of-network

http://mediamatters.org/video/2012/10/25/fox-military-analyst-counters-rest-of-network-d/190932

Charles B.
Charles B.

Wow this guy starts off lying. The phrase in question was during the debate was "act of terror." The President did in fact use that phrase, the morning after the attack, and in speechs in Nevada, and Colorado, the next two days, and the word terrorist on Letterman a few days later. The reality is some but not all the people involved in the attack belong to a terrorist grouped. Some of the people were unarmed.

SaraPFan
SaraPFan

It appears Kroft seems like he's apologetic about challenging Obama's responses. He's gives the most hesitant rebuttals I've ever seen!!! I'm sure he has his questions written down. Why are his follow up questions so hard to spit out? Kroft's facial composure looks like, "I'm sorry to ask this question Mr President, oh please, I'm very, very sorry".

TJinNJ
TJinNJ

Just remember all the Traitors...List keeps growing...

Holly Stowe
Holly Stowe

The problem is we haven't secured our embassies nor our consulates even after earlier attacks on the Benghazi consulate and after multiple requests for security. This was a systematic failure of the Obama administration. Period.

Jazzee
Jazzee

nice job CBS you idiots you are not journalists but liars like obama

how dare you insult all of us??? DO YOUR *&^% JOB ....losers all of them

bye bye obama and even if you are elected you will never be my president ever!

Marridge
Marridge

If reelected this should dog him to his dying days. We will NEVER let up about is. NEVER.

mike3e4r7
mike3e4r7

The mainstream media is a disgrace. They're doing some CYA now as they see the handwritting on the wall.

On a seperate note, am I the only one who will be relieved to not have to listen to Obama whistle every time he pronounces his S's? I'd rather hear finger nails on a chalkboard (which I hate) then to hear that. It physically makes me cringe.

Libertyship46
Libertyship46

Obama is lying, and badly too. He just doesn't want to admit that his entire policy is a failure in Libya and that the situation, in many ways, is WORSE than when Gaddafi was in power. At least Gaddafi smacked-down the al Qaeda Islamists, but now those same Islamists probably control about half the country. Obama and Clinton will never admit that what they did actually made things worse. And now we have four dead Americans and nobody to answer for them. Well, after this election Obama, Clinton, and their minions will be held accountable for this. Too much has happened and too many lies have been told to America. Somebody has to pay and it WILL land on Obama's doorstep. The only question is if he's going to take Hillary down with him. Trust me, he will.

Orangeone
Orangeone

Like the emails, CBS sat on this even though their person, Bob Schieffer, moderated the last debate, topic: foreign policy. They should be prosecuted for accessories after the fact.

Susitna
Susitna

Baraka Hussein Obama doesn't want to offend the Muslim World and this is why he doesn't like the word terrorism. Fort Hood was called by this traitor "violence at a working place". Baraka doesn't even deserve to run and to be in any ballot!!!!

LiveFreeOrDieTryin
LiveFreeOrDieTryin

WHY DIDNT THEY RELEASE THIS RIGHT AFTER THE DEBATE??? !! Grrrrr!

I hate the MSM , they are the real threat to America

NYGino
NYGino

I'm surprised he doesn't say how "offended" he is that he would be asked such questions.

And notice "the look". The intense, intimidating look that is supposed to stop the questioning in its tracks. It almost says "I have the IRS as a tool, do you really want to proceed?"

Sober_Thinking
Sober_Thinking

Obama has blood on his hands... pure and simple. And media blockades or even re-election (God forbid) won't wash that blood off. The truth will get out eventually and questions will be answered. And he will pay politically.

Too bad this doesn't get out before the election though... I'm sure some lemmings will vote for him anyway. Obama is a traitor to this nation several times over.

lalavz
lalavz

BHO:"So we’re gonna make sure that our first priority is to get our folks out safe, make sure our embassies are secured around the world and then we are going to go after those folks who carried this out."

Yeah and how long has this person been in custody and you have not even lifted a finger to have him questions. Republicans had to negotiate for the FBI to get access NOT you....ugh. It makes me so mad every time he says he's first priority it to catch the "folks" that did this. Liar!!

Chris
Chris

October 16, 2012

Date of the 2nd debate, with Candy Crowley moderating, when Romney and Obama sparred about whether he leveled with the American people since Sept. 12, whether the President told us that this was a terrorist attack.

November 5, 2012

CBS releases full tape of interview one day before the election clarifying the matter in Romney's favor....

The Difference = 2 weeks, 6 days

CBS, 60 Minutes, and Steve Kroft,

I do believe you have some 'splainin' to do...

kong1967
kong1967

Is it just me or does Kroft look like a shifty character? His eyes....I don't know.

This has been so obvious that the MSM looked pretty rididulous scrambling to protect Obama. Everyone could see the administration making false claims for a long while even after it was obvious to everyone it was a lie. How do you look someone in the face after you tell such blatantly obvious lies? I couldn't do it, but...then again....I don't lie like that.

iHeartLife
iHeartLife

He gives me the creeps. Especially with the dead look in his eyes...I wish he'd be kicked out of the WH with NOTHING BUT SHAME AND HUMILIATION for how he has grossly mismanaged the U.S of A.

I guess I'll have to settle for the former.

3D 81
3D 81

He keeps on referring to these terrorist as "folkes".

They're not your buddies pal...oh wait...never mind.

Marridge
Marridge

He allowed the four Americans to be killed. Let there be no doubt that if you end up in similar circumstances, barack hussein obama will feed you to the jihadis. lefties are you paying attention? You guys are not getting bonus points, okay?

TeeJaw
TeeJaw

I guess it was a bunch of “folks” that did it.

2besusie
2besusie

Boy, Obama sure does use a lot of words not to answer a question.

Orangeone
Orangeone

That's what they teach you in law school. Talk around and never respond.

actionsspeaklouder
actionsspeaklouder

Yes, after he's voted out, he can always get a job filibustering.

kong1967
kong1967

That's what he does when the line of questioning heads in a direction he doesn't like. They are on a time limit, so all he has to to is talk without saying anything to run out the time. "YES or NO, Mr. President!"...lol.

Amjean
Amjean

From what I have read my opinion is that Ambassador Stevens was

running guns left over from the Libyan conflict (that Obama took part in,

led, whatever, without the consent of Congress)in order to help overthrow

Asyad (sp) in Syria and give control of that country to his buddies,

the muslim brotherhood. Obama had to do this under the table because

Russia supports Syria. The muslim brotherhood has visited the white house many times during Obama's thug regime....Obama is a thug....connect the dots!

My question is why was the gentleman from Turkey visiting with Ambassador

Stevens directly prior to the attack? Why was he allowed to leave the

meeting unharmed when the compound was surrounded by whatever terrorist militia stormed the compound a short time later? And where is this

gentleman from Turkey? What does he have to say about this situation?

Rumour is that Turkey was the go between.

And where are the 30+ people the CIA agents rescued? What is their

story?

Still more questions than answers. I hope the floodgates of info on

this explode open after the election, hopefully, prayfully, when Obama

is defeated.

Foxies Doxies
Foxies Doxies

One more for your list, Amjean - Why wasn't our ally Turkey asked to help if we supposedly didn't have the means (as they claim), they had officials there at the time. Or the Brits, they too had action teams available then and there.

Amjean
Amjean

Good points! We citizens have to make sure this event isn't swept under the rug after Romney is elected.

Romney, not my first choice, although I am praying he is elected,

has always appeared to me to be a compromiser, an appeaser, a

Chamberlein vs. Churchill, if you will. This country needs a

Churchill right now. The evil must be purged in a public way

so others will think twice.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

Treason. And the lamestream propaganda press is complicant.

The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

Psalm 37:12,13

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

I realize that we want smaller government. But the first thing that Romney should do on day two (day one being reserved for repealing Obamacare and kicking Holder out on his keister) is put together a group that will investigate the voter fraud issue and the Media complicity issue. It would be a monumental task.

I want that job.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

If I was in his cabinet, I'd hire you immediately Nukefriend. You'd be awesome!

StandingGround
StandingGround

Hey ABic - I've been blocked from FB. At first I could not post; now I can't get back in. Will you email me?

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

If you were in his cabinet, I'd work for you in a heartbeat. I think we can use all of TRS as our posse.

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

Yeah, we don't want any write-ins this late in the game, lol.

And he might have a fight on his hands if he tries to take 2016 away from Col West. :)

Orangeone
Orangeone

I would like to join you by bringing my skills to the table.

kong1967
kong1967

Why doesn't the media give some of that water they're carrying for Obama to the hurricane victims? :)

nibblesyble
nibblesyble

If I was doing the wrong thing..I would not want you after me Nuke...they better run and hide!

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

:)

I would use all these great Scoopsters as my source of info.

free4now
free4now

Let Romney know, in all seriousness, let him know.