President Barack Obama Describes Attack On US Consolate As ''OUTRAGEOUS''.(Read His Statement Here).

President Barack Obama issued a statement early Wednesday morning confirming the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, and condemning “the outrageous attacks” on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

“I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens,” Mr. Obama said. “I have directed my administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our personnel in Libya, and to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe.”

The violence in Libya puts foreign policy at the center of the presidential campaign for a second consecutive day this week. On Tuesday, tensions between Mr. Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated over the two leaders approaches to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Republican nominee Mitt Romney who has had a close relationship with Mr. Netanyahu for years, has been a consistent critic of Mr. Obama’s Iran policy and handling of Israel.

Mr. Obama’s statement on Libya, issued shortly before 7:30 a.m., follows one sent late Monday night by Mr. Romney his challenging the administration’s response to the violent protests at U.S. diplomatic facilities in Libya and Egypt.

Below is a statement by U.S. President Barack Obama on the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya:

I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America’s commitment to freedom, justice, and partnership with nations and people around the globe, and stand in stark contrast to those who callously took their lives.

I have directed my Administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our personnel in Libya, and to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe. While the United States rejects efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, we must all unequivocally oppose the kind of senseless violence that took the lives of these public servants.

On a personal note, Chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States. Throughout the Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at our mission in Benghazi. As Ambassador in Tripoli, he has supported Libya’s transition to democracy. His legacy will endure wherever human beings reach for liberty and justice. I am profoundly grateful for his service to my Administration, and deeply saddened by this loss.

The brave Americans we lost represent the extraordinary service and sacrifices that our civilians make every day around the globe. As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.

Source Wall Street Journal.