‘Subject Due-Out trom HPSCI Cotte Canr@sonel ors For the Committee: 1) "White Paper" on press guidance (OPA, OGC, Ol, NE) “We've already spoken to OPA who will be cording with the WH 2s well 2) Paper on motivations for Green on Bive violerice (OSA) 3} Contact State Leg! Affsirs for questions.on document destruction at consulate (OCA) For. DCIA: 1).Cablef) tof warning of protects inked tothe fim and response (NE) 2) Cable(s}to station's on 9/11 security (DS; NCS) Please send Committee responses to QCA for Tih floor coord: Please send OCIA responsesto ODCIA. ‘Thank you! Classiina Classification- CONFIDENTHAt Classified By: 2. 09/14/2012 03:19:00 PM Cee Date: 2 oP Subject: Ras Looping OONCS —Re: Fw: FLASH coordination — whita papor for HPSC! Per OCIA Request Classification "CONFIDENTIAL Good point that it could be interpreted this way ~ periaps better stated that we know they participated in the protests. We do-not know who was responsible forthe deaths. TF Director, Office of Terrorism Analysis: secure: L_ pen: [CTETE TT] Classification CONPIDENTIAL Classified By: 2 9914/2012 03:16:33 PM. From: Te: ce ater ‘og/tar0T2 Oo Subject: ‘Re: Looping OONCS — Re: Fw: FLASH coordination — white paper foc HPSCI Per DCIA Request Classification? CONFIDENTIAL_ kee) given the CT angle, coed esto tro (Added in OGC and OPA.as well as FYI), ‘Second tick says we know extremists with lies to AQ participated in the attack, which implies complicity in the deaths of the American officers. Do we know this? 09/14/2012 02: 57 PM L (_] Clessinestion CORFIDENTINECiassified By: From: - Res To: ce + a ew era FRCS W. PresiowSTFIAGENCY@WMA Date carraraoTe o2S2 PAT Subject Re: Looping OONCS ~ Re: Fw: FLASH coordination — ite paper for HPSCI Per OCIA Request Clossification- CONFIDENTIAL — ‘Second tick seys we know extremists with Hes to AQ participated in the attack, which implies complicity in the deaths of the American officers. Do we know this? (ke Classification’ CONFIDENTIAL Ciassified By: 2... = ro 7 “ Sr ——_—} —= a (09/14/2012 02:38:49 PM Date: ‘OBrTaRD1z OFS PH ‘Subject: Looping ODNCS — Res Fuc FLASH zoojdinition — while paper for HPSCI Per DCIA Request Classification" CONFIDENTIAL—[£77 INE coords onthe below paper, o include the earlier ets. ‘We have looped in ODNCS and others.to ensure everyone has a chiance to review given the urgency at which this:is being requested, For ODNCS - at this moming HPSCI coffee with DCIA, HPSCI members:eagerty sought some sort of "white paper’ they could use to reply to numerous media requests asking for comments ‘on other inflammatory press articles regarding the Benghazi attacks. HPSCIhas asked lor unclassified paints immedistely that they can.use in tating to the media. have ‘b90n asked to provide bit on responsibilty. NE is puling lagether the final product. In addition to other topics, NE will add meferial about wamings we gave o Cairo prior to the demonstrations, s well as ‘material en wamings we issued prior to S/T) anniversary. Please take 2 quick look to see if you believe (that this is A) accurate and 8) unciass. For eT Chagall 7 steal | send this to you and anybody you think needs to 306 in OGC to nat Roding We are-saying here fs likely to impact any potential future legal prosecution . Thanks (Zi) © We believe based on currently available information that the attacks ix Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in.Caio and evolved into a direct assauit against the US Consulate and subsequently iis annex. This assessment may change as additonal information is ‘collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be evaluated. © The crow almost certeiny was a mix of individuals fom across many sectors of Libyan society. That being said, we do know that Islamic extremists with tes to al-Oaida participated in the attack. (© Initial press reporting linked the attack fo Ansar al-Sharia. The group has since released a statement ‘that the its leadership did not order the attacks, but dd not deny that some of is members were ‘involved. Ansar al-Sharia's facebook page aims fo spread sharia in Libya and emphasizes the need ‘for tad to counter what it views as false interpretations of Islam, according to an open source study. © The wide availability of weépans and experienced fighters in Libya simost certainly contributed to the lethality ofthe attacks. © Since Apri, thore have Geen at least fve other attécks sgaiist foreign jiterests in Benghazi by Uunidentifed assailants, including the June attack against the Brilish Ambassador's convoy. We ‘cannot rule out that individuals had previously surveiled ihe US facilties , also contributing to the effeacy of the attacks. © We are working with Libyan authorties and inteligence partners in an effort to help bring to justice those responsible or the deaths of US citizens. Ch ort ‘Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Classified By: 2 (09/14/2012 02:27:18 PM‘deniazor2 0227 Pia Fc FLASH coordination — white paper for HPSCI Sony, sontothewona{—]- cree Director, Ofia of Terrorism Analysis, secure: open —Forwanted jon oarr4/2012.02:27 PM — From: [ears Ter Date: ‘reermmpicey——— Subject: Fu: FLASH coordination — white paper for HPSCL Classification CONFIDENTIAL: | didet ask NE/INT. Just CTCMINT. ‘Please see the one suggested addition fam OGC. Let me know if you need anything else. Also, please be sure that DI FO gets.a copy. ce Tor Dikector, Ofice oF Terarsm Analysis secure: open —] —Forwerdied CG osit4rzot2 12:47 PM—Date: ———————— Subjoct: Re: FLASH coorainatlon white paper for HPSCt Classification: CONFIDENTIAL i=, } ve consulted with colleagues and the only statement that might have implications for future prosecution is the first buliet. recommend adding the text indicated to add some insulation. please let me know if you have any questions. thanks, 09/14/2012 11:15:24 AM. Date: OprlaDOT2 11S Alt Subject: FLASH coordination ~ white paper for HPSCI Classification: CONFIDENTIAL HPSC! has asked for unclassified points Immediatoly that they can use in talking to the medi, | have ‘bean 2sked to provide a bit on responsibly. NE is pulling together the final product. In addition to other topics, NE will add material about warnings we gave to Cairo prior to the demonstrations, as well as ‘material on wamings we issued priar fo 9/11 anniversary. Please take a quick ook to see if you believe that this is A) accurate and B).unclass. For CTC/Legal,—/57—Jesked that ! send this to you and anybody you think needs to see in OGC to ‘make sure that nothing We are saying here is likely o Impact any potential future legal prosecution . Thanks. © We believe based on currently avaliable infétmation that the altacks in-Benghazl were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into det assault against the US. Consulate and subsequently ts annex. This assessment may change as additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be'evaluated.“CONFIDENTEAL- ©, The crowd almost certainly was a mix of individuals from across many sectors of Libyan society . That bing 521d, we do know that Islamic extremists with ies to el-Cualda participated inthe attack. ‘© Intial press reporting linked the attack to-Arisaral-Sharia. The group has since released a statement thatthe ts leadership did not order the attacks, but did not deny that some of its members were Involved, Ansar al-Sharia's facebook page aims to spread siaia in Libya and emphasizes the need for jhad to counter what i views 2s fase interpretations of Islam, according ta.2 open source study. ‘© The wide availablity of weapons shd experienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed to the: lethalty of the attacks. ‘© Since April there have been at least five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi by Unidentified assailants, Including tha June attack against the Brish Ambassador's convoy. Wo cannot rule out that individuals had previously survelied the. US facilities, also contributing to the ‘efficacy ofthe atacks. (© Weare working with Libyan authorities and inteligence partners ian efforto help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens. tor, Office of Terrorism Analysis, 7 /Caray Friday, September 14, 2012 11:17 AM Vietor Tommy Ze hodes, Benjamin di[__V 3 = TS Subject: ‘Congressional talking pins. en route for coor Tommy: Echoing my voicemalto you: ‘You should be seeing some “White Paper” talking points froim ds'thisafternaon for coordination. They are for Congressional use, per their request, re Benghaal issues. Thanks, ‘Ghief, Media Relations14,20123:00 PM, ied HSC! TPs Anachments: CleanedHPSC! Talking Pols for Us withthe Media.docHPSCI Telking Points for Use with the Media 14 September 2012 We believe based on currently. available. information that the attacks in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its. annex. This assessment may change’as additional information is collected-and analyzed and currently available information continues to be evaluated. 1e crowd almost certainly was a mix of individuals from across many sectors of Libyan society. That being said, we do know that. islamic extremists with ties to al- Qa‘ida participated in the attack. Initial pross reporting linked the attack to Ansar al-Sharia. The group has since oleased a statement that the its leadership did not order the attacks, but did not deny that some of its members were involved. Ansar al-Shatia's facebook page.aims to spread sharia in Libya and emphasizas the need for jihad to counter what it views 4s false-interpretations of Isiam, according to an open source study. ‘The wide evailabiity of weapons and experienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of the attacks.- Since Apri, there have been at least five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi by unidentified assailants, including the Juné attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out that individuals had previously survellled the US facilities, also contributing to the efficacy of the attacks. We are working with Libyan authorities and intelligence partners in an offort to help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US:citizeris.a] Friday, September 14, 2012 3:04 PM eo Mitr. Tommy. hodes, Benjamin [7 ce a Subject: [HSC ialking pois Tr review. Colleagues: HPSCI has requested talking points from the DCIA for use with'the media, Please review the below.and respond with your comments ASAP. Thaiiks very much, Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs LHPSCI Talking Points for Use withthe Me 14 September 2012 We beliéve based on currently available Information that the attacks in Benghazi were spontaneously Inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a drect assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment may change 2s additlonaf Information is collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be evaluated: “The crowd almost certainly was 2 mix oF individuals froth across many sectors of Libyan society. That being sald, we cdo know that Islamic extremists with ties to al-Oa'ida participated inthe attack. Ansar al Sharia. The group has since released a statement that its id not deny that some of its members were involved. 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We cannot rule out that individuals to the efficacy ofthe attacks. ‘2 Since April, there have been atleast assailants, including the June attack had previously survalled the US facilities, also contributing 9* We are working with Libyan authorities and intalligence partners in an effort.to help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens.Colleagues: We stllhave a number of components coordinating here on these points and we will have further edits, We are multi- tasking due to the time constraints. {send you an updated version around 1600 today. Thanks, (ay Prom{_/ 1 2.) Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 3:04PM. To: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin J.;[ 7USS 7 eelor dc. talking points for review Colleagues: LHPSCI has requested talking points from the DCIA for use with the media. Please review the below and respond with your comments ASAP. . ‘Thanks very much, Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs LHPSCI Talking Points for Use with the'Media 14 September 2012 © We believe based on currently avalable information that the attacks in Benghazi were spontaneously Inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved Into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment may change 2s additional information is collected and analyzed and cutrentty available Information continues to be evaluated. © The crowd almost certalnly was a mbxofilviduals from atross many sectors of Libyan society. That being said, we do know that Islamic extremists with ties toal-Qa'ida participated in the attack.Subject: Re: Looping ODNCS — Re: Fi: FLASH coorinston — ‘white paper for HPSCi Per OCIA Request [} 1% e;, ~ This message is cigtally signed Folks, | know there [s @ hury to get this out, but wo need-o hold’ long enough to ascertain whether providing t conficts with express instructions from NSS /DOJ/FB! that, in ight ofthe eniminal investigation, We are not to generate statements with ‘aso who did this, etc. even internally, not to mention for public release. am copying] =A Fi who may be more familar with those instructions and the tasking arising from the HPSCI coffee. Za Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Classified By: 2 (99/14/2012 03:23:32 PM From: See To: ce Date: ‘oriaroora 0328 PR : Subject. Fe Looping OONCS — Re: Fw: FLASH coordination — white paper for HPSC! Per OCIA Request Classification: CONFIDENTIAL OGC coords. on the TPs, including the change to the-second tick noted by |, tin heel; nub atari nd ema aud cay tho cone (Alcona a ion ol spcted ithe deslienton ine unese ohare noted. CONPEDENTIAL—UNCLASSIFIED From|_Z 277 | Subject: HPSCI White Paper Talking Points for review before Chief, Media Reieions Branch White House Office of Public Atal Fo: % te: a/1472012 04:42PM HPSCI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media 14 September 2012 ‘=The currently available information suggests that the demonstrations in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. ‘This assessment may change as additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be. evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media reports calling for a demonstration in front of the Embassy and that jihadists were threatening to break into the Embassy. ‘The crowd almost certainly was a mixof individuals ftom across many sectors of Libyan society... The investigation is on-going as to whois responsible. That being said, we do know that Isiamic extremists participated in the violent demonstrations . «initial press reporting linked the attack to Ansar el-Sharia. The group has since reledsed a statement that its leadership did not order the attacks , but did not deny that sore of its members were involved. Ansar al-Shatia's Facebook page alms to spread sharia in Libya and emphasizes the need for jihad to counter what it views as false interpretations of Islam , according to an open source study. The wide availability of weapons and experienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of the attacks. . . UNCLASSIFIEDUNCLASSIFIED »The Agency has produced numerous pieces on thie threat of extremists linked to al-Qaeda in Benghazi and eastem Libya. These noted that, since Apri, there have been at least five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi by unidentified assailants, including the June attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out that individuals had previously surveilled the US facilities. also contributing to the efficacy of the attacks ‘The US Governiment is working with Libyan autfiojities and intelligence partners in an effort to help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens . Cert Chi Relations Branch, Office of Putiic Affairs UNCLASSIFIED,Vietor, Hera Se ayant Vietor@who.ecp.gov) ri Se dae _ Modes, Sanemin dal USS ESS = ng por oro Subject: [22s there an updated version ofthis can circulate intérnaly? WD 3227 PH Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin }.;[ ss pa hy as 1 ing polnts for review ‘We sti have a number of components esordinating here on these points and we will have further edits, We are multi- tasking due tothe time constraints. ‘Tl send you an updated version around 1600 today: ‘Thanks, Sent: Fay, September 14, 2012 3:04 PM. ‘To: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin [Ss 75 95a ce: lh ct: HPSCI talking points for review: Colleagues: HPSCI has requested talking points from the DCIA foruse with the media, tease review the below and respond with your comments ASAP. ‘Thanks very much, ‘Chief, Media IA Office of Public Affairs -HPSCI Talking Points for Use with the Media 14 September 2012fy, September 14,2012 5:04 PM \Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin. Subject: RET HSC taking por for review Very sorry for the delay, We've been steadily working on them and they are now at the final stop before coming to you soon. t'llrush them to you as soon as possible. From: Vietor, Tommy Sent dy, eptember 4, 2012457 PH Sf pine nn le TAGRS, CAG ESE 7 We stil have 3 nurtiber of components coordinating here on these points and we will have further edits. We are multi- tasking due to the time constraints. "ilsend you an updated version around 2600 today. Thanks, Sents Flday, September 14, 2012 3:04 Pil To: Veo, Tommy; Rode, Beran 5 Sete ind tang pots for review Colleagues: HPSCI has requested talking points from the DCIA for use with the media. lease review the below and respond with your comments ASAP. 1‘Subject: RE: HPSCI talking points for review Colleagues: ‘We still have a number of components cbordinating here on these points and we will have:further edits. We are multi- tasking due to the time constrafats, send you an updated version around 1600 today. Thanks, rom ‘Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 3:04 PM __ Payee Tees Rees, betes NSS Lig ei eiss Sd cal z tc a ‘Subjects HPSCI talking points for review, Colleagues: HPSCI has requested talking points from tie DCIA for use with the miedia. Please review the:below and respond with your comments ASAP. Thanks very much, Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs CE ‘HPSCITalking Points for Use with the Media ‘14 September 2012Subject: RE: HPSCt talking pont for review ‘Shouid we include Shawn Turner on the coord for the points?. 44, 2012 3:27 PM pot ; Tornmy; Rhodes, Benjamin. 1 ers ‘Subjects RE: HPSCT talking points for review Colleagues: We stil have a numberof components codrdinatig here on these points'and we wil have further edits. We are multi tasking due to the time constraints. Fllsend you an updated version around 1600 today. From: - ‘Sent: Fiday, September 14, 20123: Te: Vr Try des Bri ‘Sbjct Hct taking pnts or evew Colleagues: HPSCI has requested talking points from the OCIA for use withthe media. Please review the below and respond with your.commients,ASAP. Thanks very much, [cdsSent: ‘Fay: Wer 14, 20125:09 Pil. a ‘Mate Tame Senden Benjamin dsl Aca a a eect Subject: - HPSCI Talking Points for Review : Colleagues: Apologies far the delay. Please reviow ths revised version: ‘NPSCI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media September 2012 ©The currently avallable information suggests that the demnstrations in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy it Cairo-and evolved into a'irect assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment may change as additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available inforination continues to be evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media reports calling for 3 demonstration infront of the Embassy and that jihadists were threatening to break into the Embassy. ©The crowd almost certainly was a mixof individuals from across many sectors of Libyan soclety. The investigation is ‘on-going as to who Is responsible for the violence. That being said, we do know that Islamic extremists participated in the violent demonstrations. + Initial press reporting inked the attack to Ansaral-Sharia. ‘The group has sine released a statement that its leadership did not order the attacks, but dd not deny that some of its members were involved. Ansar al-Shara's Facebook page alms to spread shara in Libya and emphasizes the need fr jihad to counter wat it views as false interpretations of slam, according to an open source study, The wide availability of weapons and experienced fighters in Libya simast certainly.contributed to the lethality of the attacks. @ The Agency has produced numerotispleced on the threat of extremists linked'to al-Qaeda in Benghazi and eastern Libya. These noted that, since April, there have been at least five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi by unidentified assallants, Including the June attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We ¢annot rule out ‘that individuals had previously surveilied the US facilities, also contributing to.the efficacy of the attacks. @ The US Government Is working with Ubyan authoritles and intelligence:partners in an effort to help bring to justice ‘those responsible forthe deaths of US citizens. Chief, Media RelationsVietor, Te {Thomas_F._Vietor "i eo — —— sy fa 7 Rhodes, Benjenin J ces fa = $Shaivn S Tamer Subject: "HE! Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review ‘Thanks. Will vet here now. From{ Tor Benjamin; Z ‘Subject: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review Colleagues: ‘Apologies for the defzy. Please review this revised version: LHPSCI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media. 14 September 2012 ‘©The currently available friformation suggests that the deshonstrationé'in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the'US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into.a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex, This assessment may change asadditionat information is collected and analyzed and currently available Information continues to be evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media.reports calling for = demonstration infront of the Embassy and that jhadists were threatening to break into the Embassy. » The crowd almost certainly was a mix of individuals from across many sectors of Libyan society. The investigation Is on-going 2s ta wha is responsible for the violence. That being said, we do know.thatistamic extremists participated. inthe violent demonstrations. ‘© Initial press reporting linked the attack to Ansar al-Sharia. “The group has since released a statement that its leadership did not order the attacks, but did not deny that some of its memijers were involved. Ansar alSharia's Facebook page aims to-spread sharia in aya and emphasizes the need for jiiad to\counter what it views as false Interpretations.f fsa, according to.an open source study. © The wide availabilty of weapons and experienced fighters In Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of the attacks. ‘The Agency has produced numerous pieces of the threat of extremists linked to al-Qaeda in Benghazi and eastern Libya. These:noted that, since April there have been at least five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi by unidentified assailants, Including the June attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out ‘that Individuals had previously surveiled the US faclties, also contributing tothe efficacy ofthe attacks. + The US Government s working with Libyan auterities and iteligence partners inaneffertto help bring to justice those responsible forthe deaths of US citizens.From: Sent: Tor a Subject: FW: Revised HPSCI Talking Points or Review Colleagues: mM. ‘These are talking points for HPSC’s use.with the media, They asked the DCIA for them today. White House is reviewing and DN is aware. [z= Chief, Media Relations Alfairs Sent: et oo 14, 2012 5:09 Pmt ‘bt Vetor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benfamin}.j|_Zo5 2, iS SF oxr(c7 S Tuer ‘Subjects Revised HPSCI Talidng Points for Review Colleagues: Apologies for the delay. Peace review this revised version: [HPSCI White Paper Talking Poiits for Use with the Media 14 September 2012 mn suggests that the demonstrations in Senghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently tts annex. This assessment may, change 2s additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be evaluated. (On 10 September we warned of social media reports calling for 2 ‘demonstration in front of the Embassy and that jihadists were threatening to break into the Embassy. © The currently avaliable information many sectors of Libyan society. The investigation is ‘©The crowd almost certainly was a mic of individuals from across. id, we.do know that Islamic extremists participated ‘on-going 2s to who is responsible for the violence. ‘That being sa in the violent demonstrations. Initial press reporting inked the éttack to-Ansar alSharia. The group has since released a statement that its leadership did not order the attacks, but did not deny that some ofits members were involved. Ansar alShaia's 1Facebook page alms to spread sharia In Libya and emphasizes the néei for jad to counter what it views as false interpretations of islam, according to an open source study, “The tide availability of weapons and experienced fighters in Libys almost certainly contributed to.the lethality of the attacks. “The Agency has produced humerous pleces on the threat of extremists linked to al-Qaeda in Benghazt and eastern Libya. These noted that, since April, there have been at least five other attacks against forelgn Interests in Benghazi by unidentified assailants ineluding the June-attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out that individuals had previously survelld the US facilities, also contributing to the efficacy of the attacks. ‘The US Government is working with Libyan authorities ahd intelligence partnersin an effort to help bring to justice those responsibie forthe deatis of US citizens. f Media Relations CIA Office of Public AffairsAbe =< RE: Revised HPSOI Talking Points for Hevieiw Colleagues: \'m told that Chalrman Rogers intents to use these talking points on Sunday. {Kindly cespond to this note indicating that you've reviewed these talking points ASAP. Thanks, ‘Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 5:20 PM Torf FB. LUE. a ee ea leat i ‘Subject: FW: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review Colleagues: . ™. -hese are talking points for HPSCY’s use with the media. They asked the DCIA for them today. ‘White House is reviewing and DNLis aware. From: Sent: ber 14, 2012 5:09 PM To: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin}.;[___ Agus ous a as Sd Ce Shawn S Turner Revised HPSCT Talkinig Points for Review Colleagues: ‘Apologies for the delay. Please review this revised version:tS From: Vietor, Tommy [Thomas_F._Vieto Sone Pe Spanier S728) fr ——! Ter (ots Bajanin ds) 0 re Ce: “Shawn Ss “Turner. . Subject: ‘He: Hised HPSCI Talking Points for Feview [EX iknow you're trying to move these fast so heré’s an initial found of edits One small tweak in sentence 3 of bullet 1 for added ciarity. Denis would also like to make sure the hightighted portions are ful coardinated with the State Department in the.event that they get inquties. HPSCI White Paper Talking Points for'Use with the Media 14 September 2012 © The currently available infrmation suggests that the demonstrations ii Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy In Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment-may change as additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available Information continues to be evaluated: On 10 September we wamed of social media reports calling for @ demonstration in front of Embassy CAIRO and that jihadists were threatening to’break into the Embassy. ‘©The crowd almost certainly was a mixof individuals fromacross mariy sectors of Libyan society: The investigation is ‘on-going as to who is responsible for the violence. That being said, we do know that islamic extremists participated Inthe violent demonstrations. + Intiat press reporting linked the attack to-Ansar al Starla. The group has since relaased a statement that its teadership dld not order the attacks, but did not deny that some of ts members were involved. Ansar alSharia's Facebook page alms to spread shara in Libya and emphasizes the need for had to counter what it views as false Interpretations of llam, aceording to an open source study, © The wide avallabilty of weapons and experienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of ‘the attacks. ‘The Agency has produced numerous piéces on the threat of extremists linked'to al-Qaeda in Benghazi and eastern Libya, These noted that, since April, there have been at least five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazl by unidentified assailants, including the June attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out ‘that individuals had previously survetlied the US faciities, also contributing to the efficacy of the attacks. ‘The US Government Is working with Libyan‘autRritles and intelligence partners in am-effort to help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens. From| Sent: Friday, ‘To: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin 3. ‘Subject: Reviséd HPSCI Talking Points for Review Colleagues:From: Z Sent: Friday, Sopiomber 14, 2012.6:24 PM For Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin J. oe 72 shawn ST Subject: ‘eviead HPSCI Talkiig Points for Review ‘Thanks very much for your prompt response, Tammy. Will send over to STATE. From: Vielor, Tommi [maito;Thomas.F. Viet] ber 14, 2012 6:21 PH [5] know you're trying to move these fast so here’s af Initial round of edits. One small tweak in sentence 3 of bullet 1 for added clarity. Denis would alsa like to make sure the highlighted portions are full coordinated with the State Department in the event that they get inguries. HPSCI White Paper Talking Paints for Use with the Media 14September 2012 ¢ ‘The currently avaliable information suggests that the demonstrations'in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Calro and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment may change 2s additiorial information js collected and analyzed and currentiy available Information continues to be evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media ceports calling for 2 demonstration in front of Embassy CAIRO and that jihadists were threatening to break into the Embassy. ©The crowd almost certainly was @ mix of individuals from across many sectors of Libyan society. The Investigation is ‘on-going as to who is responsible forthe violence. That belng said, we do know that Islamic extremists participated ~ Inthe violent demonstrations. Initis! press reporting linked the attack to Ansar al‘Sharia. The group has since released a statement that its leadership did not order the attacks, but did not deny that some of its members were involved. Ansar at-Sharia's Facebook page aims to spread sharla in Libya and emphasizes the need for jihad to counter what it views as false Interpretations of istam, according to an open source study. © The wide availabilty of weapons and expetienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed tothe lethalty of the attacks. ‘The Agency has produced numerous pieces-on the threat of extremlits linked to al aeda in Benghae! and eastern Libya. These noted tht, since Apri there have been at least five other attacks agalnst foreign interests in Bengha by unidentified assailants, including the June attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule Out that individuals had previously surveiled the US facilites, also contributing to the efficacy of the attacks.lea de. THPSCI Talking Points for review Colleagues: : HPSCI requested thesa talkers from the DCA this morning. ‘The White House has reviewed them and wanted to ensure that you saw them — especially the portions highlighted by the White House. Kindly iridicata that you have reviewed these poiats. ‘We are planning’on transmitting them to the Hill tonight. HPSCI White Paper Taiking Points for Use with the Media ‘44 September 2012. : «© Thecurrently avallable information suggests that the demonstrations in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment may change as additional information is éollected and analyzed and currently available information continues tobe evaluated. On 10 Septarnber we wamed of social media reports calling for a demonstration in front of Embassy CAIRO and that hadiss were threatening to break into the Embassy. “The crowd almost certainly was a mix of Individuals from across many sectors of Libyan society. The investigation is ‘on-going 2s to who is responsible for the violence. That being sald, we-do know that islamic extremists pacticipated Inthe violent demonstrations. Initial press reporting linked the attack to Ansar alSharla. The group has'since rleaseda statement that its leadership did nct order the attacks, but did nat deny that some of its members were favolved. Ansar a-Sharla's Facebook page aims to spread sharla in Libya and emphasizes the need for jihad to counter what it views as false Interpretations of tslam, according to an open source study: The wie availability of weapons and expertenced fighters In Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of the attacks. The Agency has produced numerous pleces onthe treat textremit inked to a-aeda In Benghal and eastern Libya. These noted that, since Api there have been atleast five other attacks against foreign interests in Benghaz! by unidentified assailants, including the June attack‘against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out that individuals had previcusly survelied the US facilites, also contributing to the efficacy-of the attacks. 2 The US Goverment is working with Libyan authorities and intelligence partners in an effortto help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens,From: Shawn $ Tumer Sent: ber 14, 2012 6:41 PM To: Cota a 7 Rhodes; Benjamin ce fb neiah Subject: FRE: Fvised HPSOI Taking Points for Review {ve been.very careful not to say we issued a warning. Any concerns with adjusting the first highlighted line to say: © On 10 September we notified Embassy Cairo of social media reports calling for a demonstration and encouraging ihadists to break into the Embassy: From 27624 Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:24PM 2 ‘To: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin} | ss pups seve | Gc: Ftex Shawn § Turner ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review. ‘Thanks very much for your prompt response, Tommy. Will send over to STATE. ‘7. Shawn S Tumer ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review [2]! know you're trying to move these fast so here’s an intial raund of eulits-One small tweak in sentence 3 of bullet 2 for added clarity. Denis would alstlike to make Sure the highiighted portions are full coordinated with the State Department in the event that they get inquries. HPScI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media 14 September 2012 The currently available formation suggests that the demonstrations in Benghazt were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Calro and evolved into a direct assault agaist the US Corsulate and subsequently itsannex. This assessment may change as additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media reports caling fora demonstration in front of Embassy CAIRO and that jhadists were threatening to break nto the Embassy, ‘©The crowd almost certainly was a rx of individuals from acréss many sectors of Libyan society. The investigation is ‘on-going as to whois responsible for the violence. ‘That belng sald, we do know.that Islamic extremists participated Inthe violent demonstrations. Initial press reporting linked the attack to Ansar a-Sharia. The group has since released a statement that its leadership did not order the attacks, bt tid nat deny that some.of its members were involved. Ansar alSharia's iFrom: Sent: i To Subject: FRE! Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review: Looping in State. ! think that’s a good adjustment. 14, 2012 6:41 PM Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin 3.; Es #4 ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review I"ve been very careful not to say we issued a warning. Any concems with adjusting the first highlighted line to say: On 10September we notified Embassy Cairo of socal media reports caling for a demonstration and encouraging jihadists to break into the Embassy. Sor ba tn Sent: Friday, Septefier 14,2012 6:24 PM ‘To: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin J.;. Z + Ges[e7 Shown Tuer ‘Wubjéct! RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review ‘Thanks very much for your prompt response, Tommy, Will send over to STATE. 710} Rhodes, Benjamin < STumer ‘Subjjects RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review [27] phnow you're trying to move these fast so here’s an fnitial round of edits. One small tweak in sentence 3.of Dbullet 1 for added clarity. Denis would also like to makessure the highlighted portions are full coordinated with the State Department in the event that they get inqurles. HPSCI White Paper Taiking Points for Use with the Media 14 September 2012 ‘* The currently available information suggests that the demonstrations it Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently is assessment may change as additional information fs collected and analyzed and currently availablece: Kee Subject: iced HPSOL-Taking Ponts for Review. FY}, Brennan will have edit. im waiting for those. From Sent: Fiday, Sepleiber 14,2012 GABP To: Shamu sp: Hear, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin 3] ee ms ene ds Subjects RE: Revised HPSCT Taking Points for Review Looping in State. | think that's/a good adjustment. From: Shawn § Tumer Sent Fidey, September 14,2012 6:41 PA Teles r, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin Seniece Revised HPSCI Telking Points for Review I've been very careful not to say we issueit a warning. Any concerns with adjusting the frst highlighted line to say: ‘On 20 September we notified Embassy Cairo of sdctal media reports calling for a demonstration and encouraging Jihadists to break into the Embassy. ‘Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:24 PM. Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin J.;{ —— aed Shawn § Tuer Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review ‘Thanks very much for your prompt response, Tommy, Will send over to STATE, 14,2062 9H IRhodes, Benjamin ,; Deh eS, nS Tuner Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review [5 JWamow you're tying to move these fast sothire’s dn Initial round of edits. One small tweak n sentence 3 of + “built for sled cary. Denis would als keto make sue the highight portions are full coordinated with the State Department the event that they getingFrom: ‘Vietor, Tommy (Thomas_F._Vietor— Sent: day ber 14, 2013 6:52 SS (Fist See, Baroni IT ce: rain § fume Subject: | ye taiced HEC Taher Point or Beviow John’s ets are below. Mostly in bullet 2 {ike the edit Shawn sent around: ‘Sent: Friday, September 14; 2012 6:21 PM Tor[ cia 1/4) Rhodes, Benjamin Jaf 35 eel eid of Tue ‘Subject: RE: Reviéed HPSCI Talking POTS Tor Review [22 } know you're trying to move these fast36 here's an initia round of editsOne-small tweak in sentence 30f bullet 1 for added clarity. Denis would alsa like to make sure the highlighted portions are full coordinated with the State Department in the event that they get inquries, [HPSCI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media |24September 2012 +The currently avallable information suggests that the derionstrations In Benghaz! were spontaneously inspired by the protests atthe US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a’ direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex, This assessment mey chenge 2s additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available information continues tobe evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media reports caling for a demonstration in front of Embassy CAIRO and that jhadists were threatening tobreak into the Embassy. “The investigation is on-galng 2s to who Is responsible for the viblence, although the crowd almost certainly was a mix of individuals. We do know that islamic extremists participated in the violent demonstrations, Ina press reporting inked the attack to Ansar abShatia. The group has since réleased a statement thats leadership did not order the attacks, but did not ieny that some of its members were involved. Ansar al-Sharia's Facebook page slms to spreadsharia in bya and emphasies the need fr jihad to counter what It views a false Interpretations of slam, according to an open source study ; STATE PA i Nuland, Victoria 3 Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Reviews “There is massive disinformation out there, in particular with CORE™E™ “They all think it was premeditated based apncuurate assumptions or briefings. So think this is a =SpOT = to not only 2 tasking from the house intel committee but also NSC guidance that we need to brief members/press and correct the record -—-Original Messaze~ From: Sullivan, Jacob J (SulivanI@ } siday, September 14, 2012 08:40 PM Bastern Standard Time Ter Rhodes, Benjamin J. Vietor, Tommy; STATE FA Naland, Vietoria J Subjects FW: Revised HPSC1 Talking Points for Review skinaying list. 1 do not understand the nature ofthis exercise; ‘and some ofthe statements below are new by me. C2 We have a conversation before this goes Out? __—____— From: Adams, David S Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 239 PM For Nuland, Victoria J; NSC Deputy Press Secretarys «= % ea jShawnTurner@ oe ae Rhodes, Benjamin J.; WSS, WH PRESS y STATE PA +Sullvan, Jacob 3 ce: CIA cA ‘Subject: revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review fm with Toria, The last bullet especially wil read to members like we had been repeatedly warned, 1 afFrom: Nuland, Victoria J Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 7:39 PM Fo: Nuland, Victoria J; NSC Deputy Press Secretary! Cin OPA +; Shawn.Tumer@s poet 088 amiss Bertani; NSS, WH PRESS “STATE PA: Sullvan, Jacod 3; iams, De s ca CIA OCA ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review CAR DPR {just hada convo with, and I now understand that these are being prepared to give to Members of Congress to use with the media. On that basis, | have serious concerns about all the parts highlighted below, and arming members of Congress to start making assertions to the media that we ourselves are not making because we don’t want to prejudice the investigation. In same vein, why do we want Hill to be fingering Ansar al Sharia, when we aren’t doing that ourselves until we have investigation results... and the penultimate point could be abused by Members to beat the State Department for not paying attention to “Agency warnings so why do we want to feed that either? Concerned... Jake Sullivan, Dave Adams here ‘This email is UNCLASSIFIED. Friday, Septem ASC Saputy Press Secretar NSS, WH PRESS ca CIA ocA ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review xy 04 Rhodes, Benjamin 35, Are these for open or closed hearing? If open, the line about “knowing” there were extremists among the demonstrators will come back to us at podium — how do we know, who were they, etc... Soll need answers to those if we deploy that line, be. ‘This email is UNCLASSIFIED. From: Vietor, Tommy [mailte:Thomas F. Vietor@ Sent: Fridav. Seotember 14, 2012 6:48 PM To ive) Shawn Tumer@ “cya oth) Rhodes, Benjamin}; NSS PRESS, we PRESS Nuland, Victoria; STATE PA ce cia OCA Suojects RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review 2 eaFY1, Brennan will have edits. Irn waiting for those. sromts cia Oph : Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:43 PM To: Shawn.Tumer@ Cin oF» Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjarr + ~ NSS PRESS . WH PRESS i -'STATE. PA : ce CIA OCA, ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review Looping in State. { think that’s a good adjustment. awn S Turner Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:41 PM Fer eu ef; Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin 3, NSS) WH PRESS Cc: CIA OCA Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review ive been very cereful not to say we issued a warning. Any concerns with adjusting the first highlighted line to say: «OF 10 Septzimber we notified Embassy Cairo of social media reports calling for a demonstration and encouraging jihadisté to break into the Embassy. From: cin OP ‘Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:24 PM Fo: Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin J.; NSS Ce: Cia offShawn S Tumer ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review wit PRESS 4 “Thanks very much for your prompt response, Tommy: Will send over to STATE. From: Vietor, Tommy [mailtosThomas_F, Vietor@: \ Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:21 PM To: cin gen; Rhodes, Benjamin; NSS we PRESS Ce: A #PShawn S Turner ‘Subject: RE: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review «know you're trying to move these fast so here's an initial round of edits. One small tweak in sentence 3 of puller 1 for afded clarity. Denis would aso like to make sure the ‘highlighted portions are full coordinated with the state Department in the event that they get inquries. ipsci White Paper Tatking Points for Use with the Media 414 September 2012 «s-The currently avaiable information suggests thatthe demanstrasions ‘Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into-s rect assault against the US Consulate and subsequently ite aanex. This assessment may change as additional information ‘collected and analyzed and currently available information continues to be evaluated. On 10 September we warned of social media reports calling for @ 3 undemonstration in front of Embassy CAIRO and that jihadists were threatening to break into the Embassy. (this is ok as changed above...) -The crowd almost certainly was a mix of individuals from across many Sectors of Libyan society. The investigation is ‘on-going asto who is responsible for the violence. That being said, we do know that Islamic extremists participated in the violent demonstrations. Ansar aleSharign Theseroupihas since, released a statement that its one He £Somie'of Itsmembers wets involved: Agsor-alStaria's iaya‘ai Feinp aces Be head orfhad to enunter wi eviews a5talse 4s The wide availablity of weapons and experienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of the attacks ce sty. These Hotedithat, since aaptlithere have-beenat leastyive other attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi or produced numeréus pieces on the threat of extremists linked to al-Qaeda in Benghazi and eastern Hy unidentified assailants, including'thed junevattack againstithe ‘British Ambassador's convey. We cannot rale out ‘that individuals had previously sarvellied the US facilities, also contributing to the efficacy: of the attacks. ment is working with Libyan authorities and intelligence partners in an effort to help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens. un OFA Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 5:09 PM For Vietor, Tommy; Rhodes, Benjamin3.; ASS, wit PRESS ce: CIA OCA Shawn.Tumer@ Subject: Revised HPSCI Talking Points tor Review Cotleaguest Apologies forthe fay. Please review this revised version: HIPSCI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media 14 September 2012 «the currently available tnformation suggest thatthe demonstrations in Benes WSN spontaneously inspired by the protests atthe US Embassy in Caio and evolved into a direct assayit against the US Consulate and subsequently ae area as arsesement may change 2s altional information fs collected a7 analyzed and currently available its anne TMs ues tobe evaluated. On 10 September we warned f social mets reports calling for a ino at onin font of the Embassy and that jihadists were threatening ro bresk iso ‘the Embassy. «5 The crowd almost certainly was a mic of individuals from across many Sect of Libyan society. The investigation is ongoing 25 to who is responsible forthe violence. That being said, we ‘do know that Islamic extremists participated in the violent demonstrations. «intial press reporting linked the attack to Ansar abSharia. The group has She released a statement that its readership did not order the attacks, but did not deny that some of ts members were involved. Ansar al-Sharia's 4 4Facebook page aims to spread sharia in Libya and emphasizes the need for jihad to counter what it views 2s false interpretations of islam, according to an open source study. “The wide availablity of weapons and experienced fighters in Libya almost certainly contributed to the lethality of the attacks. a The Agency has produced numerous pieces on the threat of extremists linked to al-Gaeda in Benghazi and eastern Libya. These noted that, since April, there have been at east five other ‘attacks ageinst foreign interests in Benghazi by unidentified assailants, including the June attack against the British Ambassador's convoy. We cannot rule out Be individuals hed previously survellled the US faites, also contributing to the’ efficacy of the attacks. “e-The US Government is working with Libyan authorities and intelligence partners in an effort to help bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of US citizens. Thanks, Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs usts ‘Sepiomber 14, 20129:15 PM / Ravised HPSCI taking points Here's where we stand as of this hour. Everyone has submitted coordination cofhments. ‘The State Department had major reservations with much or most of the décument. We revised the decument-with their concerns in mind. The latest version is below, as sent to State. We further discussed the HPSCI talking potnts with your comments and concerns in'mind. ‘he Fatdld not have major concerns with the points and offered only a couple of minor suegestions. Here's the latest version of the points. Please let us know your thoughts ASAP; . Thanks, HPSCI White Paper Talking Points for Use with the Media 114 September 2012 ‘2 The currently available information suggests that the demonstrations in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. This assessment may change as additional information is collected and analyzed and currently available information csntinues to be evaluated. On 10 September the Agency notified Embassy Caira of social media reports calling for a demonstration and encouraging jihadists to break into the Emibassy. © The investigation is'on-going as to who ls responsible for the violence, although the crowd almost certainly ‘was 2 mix of individuals, That being said, there are indications that islamic extremists participated in the violent demonstrations.ce: Coals Subject: Fa: Revised HPSCI Talking Points for Review Just a question- but separate from the FBI concems, has DOJ, provided input? They will have to deal with the the, prosecution and related legal matters surrounding the federal investigation. fone oe Tema — ERR lies sel “Hthomas F._Vietol 4 ShavecTur rr ht - Pp Ss s = Sane. 7 barsnatco. Telen(xp) col CEA eck , Comers, Fo cea re — Per the discussion at Deputies, here are the revised TPs for HPSCI. Let me know what you think. =-The currently available information suggasts thatthe: denonstrations in Benghazi wers spontaneously inspired by the protests-at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct assault against the Us consulate and Subsequently its antex. There are indications. that extrenists participated in the violent denonstrations. <-mhis asegenent may chafige as additional infortiation is collected and analyzed and as currently available information continues to be evaluated. =the investigation ie on-going, and the US Government is working with Libyan Authorities to bring to justice those responsible for the deaths US citizens.‘UNCLASSIFIED me rom: ingls, Jona’. Subject: (AINTRE: UW. ‘Date: 29/15/2012 11:58.4M To, “Sullivan, JacdbJ', Rhodes, Bienjammin.J. Ses = ee = CUASSIFICATION: -UNCLASSIEEED NSA concurs with the coritent and cast of ‘the builets. ‘Thankts. for the chance to review. | 2 chris Inglis original ‘matt ol = Rhodes, ‘Benjamin T7 wwite® Teo for HPSCI. Let ver the discussion at Deputigey “here are: the me know what you think: : =the cureentiy available “information suggests, thatthe denonatrations in Benghazi were spontaneously iaspized by the protests at the US Enbasey if Ceizo and evolved into 2 direct assault against: the US Congulate end subsequently ite chnex. Theze are indications that satrenists participated in the violent denonitrationa. This assesenent may change, as additional infoitiation is coltected and Gnalyzed and eo. currently available information continues to be" evaluated. paramere --The investigationis on-going,, ‘and the. US “Government: i¢ working with Libyan authorities to-bring to justice those responsible for the deaths. us citizens. csCEA cca From: y September 15, 2012 12:03 PM A [ crt Fo Michael, Looks ike just about everyone has concurred. version to the committees. Tam standing by to forward the latest ve . DCA . + Original Message MICHAEDM Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:68 AN To: Robert Cardillo; Alan R Pino; Matthew G. Olsen; ‘sullivanj: Bomjheli were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in RereEnd evolved inte a direct assault against ‘the Us Consulate and care teaely ita anses. There are indications that extremists participated in the violent éesonstrations. as additional information is collected and =-this asseasment ‘may change ‘lable information continues to be evaluated. analyzed and 26 currently ava: the investigation is on-going, and the US Government is working with Libyan bie for the deaths 0S citizens. authorities to bring to justice’ those respons: UNCLASSIFIED"UNCLASSIFIED From: [CA ‘Subject: (AIN] RE: Oni ORO faszP Ty. moHAEm [Cem OPA CEA caal ce pmue[csa oes ce Fe : CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED, ‘his 4e to confirm in writing: I just spoke with.aTan on the phone. Allen said he concurred with the TPs. " 2012 12:19 PM x will bug Robert and alan. nal Menanae (een Sea” Sent; Saturday, September 15, 202.12:13 PM noee josr co erate ject RE Here's where we are with the tweake attes tweaks from Ben and duke: --the currently available information suggests that the denonstrations in Bonghas! were spontaneously inspired by the protests et the US Embassy in Caizo and svolved into a direct assault against the US diplomatic poot in Seaghasi and subsequently its annex. THere.are indications that extronists participated in the violent denonstrations. --thie asseaonent may: changé as additional inférmation ie collected and analyzed snd as currently available information continues to be evaluated, --the investigation is on-going, and the'DS:Governuent ie working with Libyen Guthorities to bring to justice those responsible for, the deaths of US citizens. UNCLASSIFIEDUNCLASSIFIED tronleshoca Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:03 PK ‘To MIECHAEDH a CAFO Michael, ‘Looks’ like just about everyone has concurred. 1X am standing by to forward the latest version Eo the conmittee: [cenaee original Message From: MICHAZIM Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:08 mii- for bert, carlo; Aim R fines yatinew & a foaldivandf ne ark gt fan cack. gil Se pce a gee amc pase Sotegtt German TTipasacrece a s[cea oce From: DAVIDHP7$ ‘Sent: ‘Saturday. ber 15, 2012 2:27 PM To: [aA och —— ce: Micwene| GR eo [opcealeos , Fo laxh -o7a (cea —0c8] Subject: RE: Hill Taking Points, No mention of the cable to Cairo, either? Frankly, I'd just as soon not use this, then... NSS's call, to be sure; however, this is certainly not what Vice: chairman RUppersberger was hoping to get for unclas use. Regardless, thx for the great work ~ -qciainal Hessage----- lest oca) “ Saturday, Septeaber 15, 2612 12:51 PM To: DAVIDHE74 Ce: MICHAEIM; [C=&-Fol(OpexA [os Fo [c=A OPA || GEA oc! Subject: Hill Talking Points. sir, Here are the Anter agency approved points for the Hill. They were worked through the DC this worning and were then shot. out for final approval. As mentioned last night, State had voiced strong concemns with the original text die to the criminal investigation. That said, T understand WSS is working an all mesbers briefing this coming week and these are a good starting point. With your concurrence we wilt get then to our oversight committees and to leadership. local . ; Robert.Cardillof «Robert. Cardillo 25 alannp® = ; matt.olsen@ j mark.giulianoiy cc: tL NR OP 7 Fo 3 ca eo . Subject: RE: This looks good. Two small edits: 1. We call it “the US mission” or the “US diplomatic post” because 3£ 4s not actually a Consulate. 2. There is a missing “of” in the third tic. Origine] Message- From: Rhodes, Benjamin 3. [mailto:Benjamin J. Rhodes Sent: Saturcay, September 15, 2012 11:12 AN To: ‘michaejng ; Robert.Cardillog ; sullivan, Jecob J; mark.giulianof ~ j icinglig CIA ofA CLK oe Subject: RE: This is goo by me. original Message----~ From: michaein@ {mail to:mi chae‘jag 1 Sent: Saturcay, September 15, 2012 11: To: Robert.Cardillof 5 alanco@ 5 sullivantia 3 mark.giuLianoé” 5 Rhodes, Benjamin 3.; jcingli@ 3 Lisa.monacod ce: Gk Oh Clk Pa FO yo OR fo Subject: cen the discussion at Deputies, here are the revised TPs for HPSCE. Let me know what you ‘think. othe currently available information suggests that the denonstrations '9 Benghazi were Spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo and evolved into a direct seemult against the US Consulate and subsequently its annex. There are indications that extremists participated in the violent demonstrations. this assessment nay change as additional information is collected and analyzed and 25 Currently available information continues to be evaluated. 1 7Government is working with Libyan authorities to =-The investigation is on-going, and the US deaths US citizens. ‘bring to justice those responsible for the W~ Original Message From: MICHAEIM Senfs fatima Cnntenbon 15 rm 32:37 eH To:| CROP GEA OCA ceil Fo] Crh Fe Subject? Rez [OCR Pveryone has coordinated. [OPA lhas captured the changes below. Please run the points Sy the Director, then get then to HPSCI. I spoke to the Director earlier about State's deep concerns about mentioning the warnings and the other work done on this, but you will want to reenphasize in your note to DCIA. Thanks. Michael z ginal Message From: |_CrAr op Sent: i, September 15, 2012 12:13 PM To:| Gem oce [AECHAEDM te: [pO Jlera Fe] subject REE Here's where we are with the tweaks after tweaks from’Bén and Jake: The currently available information suggests that the demonstrations in Benghazi were spontaneously inspired by the protests at the US Embassy in Cairo. and evolved into a direct assault against the US diplomatic postin Benghazi and subsequently its annex. There are indications that extremists participated in the violent dewonstrations. --This assessment may change as additional information is collected: and analyzed. and as currently available information continues to be evaluated. --The investigation is on-going, and the US Government is working with Libyan authorities to bring to justice. those responsible for the deaths of US citizens. Aichael,Rhodes, Benjamin J. (Benjamin_s._ Rhodes@r } Saturday, September 15, 2012 7:12 PM USUN NSC Deputy Press Secretary Re! From: SUN Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 05:59 PM To: Rhodes, Benjamin J.; Vietor, Tommy Subject: FW: Is this the final language you want to use on Benghazi? Have short window to get her something on paper soon, Original Message —— From: Sullivan, Jacab J Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 02:43 PM usUN Subject: Fw: Check out the below. You and vsenshould confirm w Ben that Susen ean deploy tomorrow, Original Message -— rom: Sullivan, Jacob 5 cent; Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:26 AM 0: Rhodes, Benjamin 1! y'michacim@ —- ; gigrp@ ; mattoben@ ;markgiuliano@ — \“marksivlino@, >; cineli@ =i ‘monaca’™ isa. > Cer: wa'oce cuz one ie FO 4 a Fo Subject: RE: ‘This looks good, Two small edits 1, We call it "the US mission" or the "US diplomatic post" because it is not actually a Consulate 2. There is a missing “of” in the third tc. Original Message-—- From: Rhodes, Benjamin J. {mailto:Benjamin_§. Rhodes Sent; Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:12 AM To:'michasjm@;Rober.Cardilo@ __jalanm@. —_: matholssn Sullivan, Jacob J, Ce: TGinoee | CLA Oth FD cor Fa Subject: RE: This is good by me. -~~-Original Message-—- ‘om: michaci@ [meiltoxnichacim@ ent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:08 AM To: Robert Cardillo@ jalamp@ —mattolsen@ 5 mark giuliano + Rhodes,