Prior to Benghazi, were there 13 attacks on embassies and 60 deaths under President George W. Bush?
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Garamendi said that "during the George W. Bush period, there were 13 attacks on various embassies and consulates around the world. Sixty people died." There are actually different ways to count the number of attacks, especially when considering attacks on ambassadors and embassy personnel who were traveling to or from embassy property.
Overall, we found Garamendi slightly understated the number of deadly attacks and total fatalities, even using a strict definition. Garamendi’s claim is accurate but needs clarification or additional information, so we rate it Mostly True.
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Prior to Benghazi, were there 13 attacks on embassies and 60 deaths under President George W. Bush?
Yet there were zero investigations and zero outrage from Republicans. Why?