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Questions about did she bear direct personal responsibility to address concerns raised by ambassador stevens about needs for more security. she made a compelling argument that it would not be appropriate for the figure head of a department, a secretary of state to get in the weeds about specific security decisions. that she felt was better in the hands of people who do diplomatic security at all times. every way they asked that question that was her response. she was very comfortable pushing back on that. i think the hardest thing we watched her deal with happened a few minutes ago and kind of...

Help me and help the american public and congress understand what happened. so, they had unfettered access to everyone. and they spoke to the people who they thought were involved in making the security decisions. that, you know, they believed were unfortunately inadequate for what we faced. at the same time, they made very clear that there was no authority within our current law. remember, this group was set up under existing american law. that you could not hold somebody accountable for a mistake. you know, there is a difference between getting it wrong and committing wrong. and what i asked...

Lives including ambassador chris stevens someone she personally picked for the position. >> when ydid you miss the momen to stop this from happening? >> no. but i think as the independent board that investigated ever i aspect of this including all of the cables included there was a lack of appreciation and response to the level of press. >> not you. >> that was never brought to me. i take responsibility but i was not making security decisions. i think it would be a mistake for a secretary of state to sit and say let's go through all 270 posts and let me decide what is to be done. >> do you thi...

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