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

Lori Ziganto | 12:32 PM on May 08, 2013

What difference does it make, Hillary? Whistleblower Eric Nordstrom answered that question during his opening statement during today’s congressional hearing on Benghazi. Mr. Nordstrom visibly choked back tears and said, “It matters.”

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

— ?? (@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

Heartbreaking.

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