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VIDEO: President Obama's Statement On The Attack In Libya

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Flanked by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the President spoke on Wednesday from the White House condemning the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi.

Update 10:12 a.m.: Here's a profile of the slain ambassador, Chris Stevens.

Update 9:14 a.m.: Video of the President's remarks from the White House.

http://youtu.be/3Nu6VZ9DeVc

Update 8:58 a.m.: Video is available of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statement on the attack in Libya.

http://youtu.be/FKf9ucqGYeg

Update 8:52 a.m.: The statement was streamed live, we'll have video uploaded once it is available. Earlier this morning: U.S. Ambassador To Libya, Three Other Americans, Killed In Benghazi Attack

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Text of statement provided by the White House.

I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America's commitment to freedom, justice, and partnership with nations and people around the globe, and stand in stark contrast to those who callously took their lives.

I have directed my Administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our personnel in Libya, and to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe. While the United States rejects efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, we must all unequivocally oppose the kind of senseless violence that took the lives of these public servants.

On a personal note, Chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States. Throughout the Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at our mission in Benghazi. As Ambassador in Tripoli, he has supported Libya's transition to democracy. His legacy will endure wherever human beings reach for liberty and justice. I am profoundly grateful for his service to my Administration, and deeply saddened by this loss.

The brave Americans we lost represent the extraordinary service and sacrifices that our civilians make every day around the globe. As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.

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