The Death of Osama Bin Laden

“The death of Osama Bin Laden is a seminal moment in American history and a great victory for the causes of freedom and justice. Osama Bin Laden was directly responsible for the death of nearly 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001 and he proudly led a campaign of terrorist attacks over the last two decades that killed thousands of other innocent civilians across the globe. He has met his well deserved fate. Justice has indeed been rightfully served.
 
I know all citizens join me in thanking the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, intelligence community, and law enforcement who have worked tirelessly for more than a decade to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden. These heroes, and their families, have made tremendous sacrifices in defense of our country and we are all indebted to them for their courageous service.
 
While Osama Bin Laden’s death is a major victory in the war against terrorism, America still faces lethal enemies who continue to target our citizens and our allies. We must remain vigilant in our efforts to keep America safe and secure and continue to support our fellow Americans who serve on the front lines against this determined enemy.”