Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Americans killed in attacks in Benghazi made “the ultimate sacrifice.” She condemned the violence that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and State Department official Sean Smith. From her statement:
All the Americans we lost in yesterday’s attacks made the ultimate sacrifice. We condemn this vicious and violent attack that took their lives, which they had committed to helping the Libyan people reach for a better future.
America’s diplomats and development experts stand on the front lines every day for our country. We are honored by the service of each and every one of the