For Release: Sunday, May 1, 2011
Contact: David Gillies, 202-225-5661

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) tonight issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement that Osama bin Laden is dead, and that the United States is in possession of his body:

“The death of Osama bin Laden is an extremely important and historic milestone in our fight against global terrorism. Nearly 10 years after the 9/11 attacks, this accomplishment is first and foremost a testament to the dedicated service of the men and women of our armed forces and intelligence agencies. Their determined and unflagging efforts have made this day possible, and I commend them all. However, while bin Laden’s death is a significant victory and gives us some sense of closure, this is not the end of al Qaeda and we must not let this great achievement in any way lessen our resolve to combat terrorism. We must maintain the same level of vigilance moving forward.”

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