(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/g-121230-cvr-benghazi3-9p.photoblog600.jpg)Esam Omran al-Fetori / ReutersThe U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames, Sept. 11. Armed gunmen attacked the compound, clashing with Libyan security forces before the latter withdrew as they came under heavy fire.By Sean Federico-O'Murchu, NBC News
A Congressional report on the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is highly critical of the handling of security at the mission in the Libyan city, where four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, were killed on Sept. 11 of this year.
NBC News obtained an advance copy of the report entitled “Flashing Red: A Special Report On The Terrorist Attack At Benghazi” by the Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. The report is due to be released Monday. The chairman of the committee, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, retires from the Senate on Jan. 2.
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