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Been a mistake. but what he we had also tried to do behind the scenes, chris, is try to answer the questions of the families, to try to soothe their grief, and to be honest with them and give them answers about what had happened. there is still does not seem to be a commitment by this white house to be honest about what had happened. and im not just talking in this case about the ongoing military investigation in niger. i think that the johnson family is also in a situation where they deserve an...

>> tonight three u.s. officials briefed in the matter tell nbc news an emerging theory is that the soldiers were ambushed in niger and set up by isis-linked militants who were tipped off in advance about a meeting in a village sympathetic to the local isis affiliates. democrat from congress, one of the women from the congressional black caucus who wrote a letter demanding an apology from john kelly for his comments last week. let me start with that why do you think an apology is needed here? >> ...

Wilson told a lie. excuse me. he told a lie. and it was really unconscionable to hear him, to see him and what he called her. and i have to say congresswoman wilson is a respected member of congress. she has a life of fulfillment in terms of making sure that young people have access to opportunities. her integrity is impeccable. and so why would he lie on her? this is just disgusting. and he should apologize. and i think that the members of the congressional black caucus, the african american wo...

What actually happened. we had some stories that said our soldiers actually engaged in a battle that actually pursued them. we had others that said no, they actually attacked us. >> americans should know what is going on in niger. >> yes. >> should know what caused the deaths of four brave young americans. one of the fights im having right now with the administration is that armed services committee is not getting enough information. >> today the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff general jos...

Her family last week after he faced almost two weeks of questions about why he hadnt said anything about those military deaths. myeshia johnson confirmed that what had been previously described by a family friend and congresswoman frederica wilson has become a major target of the president and chief of staff for her role in this matter, myeshia johnson today, sergeant la david johnsons widow, confirmed today that what the congressman said was true. the president did make remarks in his condolenc...

Responded publicly for the first time to reports she felt disrespected by a phone call from the president last week. >> what he said was -- >> the president? >> yes, the president. he said that he knew what he signed up for, but it hurts anyways. and i was -- it made me cry because i was very angry at the tone of his voice and how he said it. he couldnt remember my husband name. and that were hurting me the most. because if my husband is out here fighting for our country and he risks his life fo...

We have seen these images of her embracing her husbands casket, both upon it being returned to the united states and at his funeral this weekend in florida. myeshia johnson explained today that abc that part of her has doubts that her husband is even in that casket because she says she was denied permission not just to see his face but to see any part of his body. >> i want to know why it took them 48 hours to find my husband. why couldnt i see my husband? every time i asked to see my husband th...

Causing this to rise the way it is. >> i also just kept thinking about -- i kept thinking about the intensity of ms. johnsons words about the name, that he couldnt seem to remember the name that maybe shes recalling that in a way through the refracted through the presidential brief. >> sure. >> but lets say thats the case. thats like the most basic thing in the universe. its also something mark knoller long time white house correspondent said has been a problem nor president. which made scratch ...

Trying to remember my husbands name. and that is what hurt me the most because if my husband is out here fighting for our country, and he risks his life for our country, why cant you remember his name. >> so the president responded to that, just minutes later, and heres what the president writes. lets pull it on the screen for you. i had a very respectful conversation with the widow of sergeant la david johnson and spoke his name from the beginning without hesitation. so hes saying what she said...

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