Rokita Statement on Selection of Gowdy to Lead Benghazi Investigation

Statement

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today released the following statement in regards to the announcement that Speaker Boehner would form a Select Committee to expand the investigation into the Benghazi terrorist attacks on the diplomatic outposts in Libya that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens. Representative Trey Gowdy (R-SC) has been selected to serve as chairman of the committee.

"I fully support Speaker Boehner's decision to convene a Select Committee and his appointment of my good friend, Trey Gowdy, to serve as Chairman. Having been in private practice, and in serving with Trey on the Education and Workforce Committee, I can say he is an exceptional litigator and a talented leader who will give this important matter the attention it deserves. There are few in Congress whom I spend more time with in Washington than Trey Gowdy, and now a lot more of America will witness the service to country that he brings. He will ensure that the memories of the four slain Americans are respected and that the facts of the matter will be realized," said Rokita.

To date, several House committees have conducted investigations on the Benghazi attacks as it relates to their specific jurisdiction. The select committee will centralize all aspects into one committee. The Speaker made the announcement in response to a court-ordered release of White House emails regarding the attacks that the White House failed to disclose to congressional committees requested via subpoena.

Rokita was a cosponsor of legislation, H.Res. 36, that would schedule a floor vote to create the select committee.

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