ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — President Obama paid tribute to Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others killed in the assault on the US Embassy in Libya, calling them patriots who served America's ideals -- and laid down their lives for others.
Obama took part in a transfer of remains ceremony in a hangar at Andrews Air Force Base, joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
After meeting with families of the victims, Obama watched as flag-draped cases containing the remains were carried off of a transport plane and loaded into four black hearses.
Obama vowed to bring those responsible to justice -- and "stand fast" against attacks on US embassies.
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