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måndag, maj 02, 2011

Reacting to death of Osama bin Laden

Former president Bill Clinton, who was in office during the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center, issued a statement. "I congratulate the President, the National Security team and the members of our armed forces on bringing Osama bin Laden to justice after more than a decade of murderous al-Qaeda attacks."


"This is a profoundly important moment not just for the families of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and in al-Qaeda's other attacks but for people all over the world who want to build a common future of peace, freedom, and cooperation for our children."

From House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio:

"This is great news for the security of the American people and a victory in our continued fight against al-Qaeda and radical extremism around the world. ... We continue to face a complex and evolving terrorist threat, and it is important that we remain vigilant in our efforts to confront and defeat the terrorist enemy and protect the American people.

Former president George W. Bush:

"This momentous achievement marks a victory for America for people who seek peace around the world and for all those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2011. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: no matter how long it takes, justice will be done."

Randell Larsen, a homeland security expert and former chairman of military strategy and operations at the National War College, is among the specialists who warn that the threat of terrorism is not over just because bin Laden is dead.

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