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

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

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

— Jim Geraghty (@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

Amen.

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Twitchy will continue to monitor the hearing and update with further developments.