Chairman Cleaver’s Statement on the Death of Osama bin Laden

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2011
Communications Director:  Stephanie L. Young o:  c: 

 

Chairman Cleaver’s Statement on the Death of Osama bin Laden

 

Washington, DC – Today Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement on the capture and death of Osama bin Laden:

“Almost ten years after the devastating attacks on September 11, we will forever have that painful memory etched in our hearts, and today I remember the thousands of Americans who were killed. As a former member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I was informed about the diligent work of the Department of Homeland Security, the intelligence community, armed forces, and many other critical partners in the overall fight against terrorism.

“I want to commend our men and women in uniform for successfully developing and executing the plans to capture al Qaeda founder and leader, Osama bin Laden. His death marks the end of a treacherous and tumultuous time in our world’s history.  The Obama Administration is to be commended for one of the most significant achievements in our nation’s efforts to combat terrorism worldwide.

“Although we recognize this victory as a new day in our in our nation’s efforts against global terrorism, we do recognize that the threat of terrorism still exists and we must remain vigilant.”

- Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II

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