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DeSantis Statement on Capture of Abu Khattala

Statement

Date: June 17, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

Today it was reported that U.S. forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattala, the alleged ringleader of the 9/11/2012 Benghazi terror attack, over the weekend. Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06) issued the following statement:

"I applaud U.S. Special Operations forces for capturing the terrorist Abu Khattala, one of the ringleaders of the Benghazi terrorist attack on 9/11/2012. The United States must acquire intelligence from him about Ansar Al-Sharia and the other perpetrators of the attack so that justice can be done."


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