RICHMOND STATEMENT ON OSAMA BIN LADEN DEATH

Washington, DC – Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA), member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement confirming that Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, has been killed:

“Almost a decade after the malicious attack on our homeland and on our countrymen, the mastermind of that attack, Osama bin Laden, has met justice. This is a historic moment in the world’s repudiation of terrorism and moves us towards a more peaceful and just world.

“At this time, my thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones during 9/11. This announcement brings us back to that Fall day in 2001.

“I applaud President Obama, our intelligence agents, and CIA Director Panetta. I also applaud the men and women in the armed services. From all backgrounds, they all came together for this shared sacrifice and this common mission. This day of justice is a result of their dogged determination and courage. All of America is grateful. 

“It is their continued perseverance and strategy that will continue to root out terrorism and keep America safe.”     

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