Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in anticipation of a vote in the House of Representatives on H. Res. 567, a resolution that would create a new select committee to investigate the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. This select committee would consolidate House oversight into the events of September 11th, 2012 and the investigations thereafter.

“The Obama Administration has yet to tell the truth about the attacks on September 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya when the U.S. Ambassador and three other Americans were killed by terrorists.  As we witnessed just last week, the Administration hasn’t been forthcoming with information regarding the attack. It’s unfortunate we’re spending time searching for answers from our own elected leaders, rather than rallying around the unique brand of American justice for those who wish to do us harm,” Rogers stated.

Rogers added, “As the Administration continues to stonewall on the events of that day, I am pleased to see the House of Representatives take this important step of establishing a new select committee to investigate Benghazi. The American people deserve the truth, and the lives lost that night deserve justice.”

            Rogers is also a co-sponsor of H. Res. 36, a resolution introduced by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) to establish a select committee to investigate the events of September 11th, 2012.

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