Lee Statement on Attack in Libya

September 12, 2012

WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding the killing of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Ambassador Chris Stevens and the three other embassy staff members who were killed in the outrageous attacks on the U.S. facility in Libya.  Ambassador Stevens served his country faithfully and bravely in one of the most dangerous parts of the world.  I strongly condemn the violence that led to the unnecessary deaths of these American Foreign Service officers and pray that the remaining staff members will be safe.”