What difference does it make? Eric Nordstrom fights back tears during opening Benghazi statement: ‘It matters’

Now speaking: Eric Nordstrom, Diplomatic Security Officer & fmr Regional Security Officer in Libya #BenghaziHearing

— the eye (@ShannonPoe) May 8, 2013

Witness Nordstrom thnx cmte for investigating "ALL the details" prior, during & after attack. "IT MATTERS" – rejoinder to Hillary. #benghazi

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) May 8, 2013

Whistleblower Eric Nordstrom: (through tears) "It matters" – Hillary Clinton: "What difference does it make"

— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) May 8, 2013

Nordstrom choking back emotion as he talks about "what difference it makes" and why it matters #benghazi

— EJ Haust (@erinhaust) May 8, 2013

Nordstrom moved to tears during his opening statement. Go ahead smear machine. TRY and make his testimony something else. #Benghazi

— Melissia (@ProudoftheUSA) May 8, 2013

Eric Nordstrom gets emotional during his opening statement. #benghazi

— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) May 8, 2013

Eric Nordstrom, third witness at Benghazi hearing, becoming emotional in opening statement discussing significance of the hearing.

— Mike O'Brien (@mpoindc) May 8, 2013

RT @guypbenson: Whistleblower Nordstrom chokes up talking about the truth. "It matters." #Benghazi | "What difference does it make?"

— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) May 8, 2013

State Dept. official Eric Nordstrom gets emotional, fights back tears as he says "it matters" at Benghazi hearing. (@JaredHalpern)

— FOX News Radio (@foxnewsradio) May 8, 2013

Humility & courage on display. Mr. Nordstrom fights tears #benghazi

— Marie (@mariestroughter) May 8, 2013

What's notable about the men testifying today at the Benghazi hearing is that, up until what happened in Libya, they loved their jobs.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) May 8, 2013

And that can be seen now more than ever, as Eric Nordstrom, a former regional security officer in Libya, chokes up in his opening statement.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) May 8, 2013

Hillary,I believe Eric Nordstrom just answered your question.#WhatDifferenceDoesItMake#Benghazi

— Holly Renee (@_Holly_Renee) May 8, 2013