In light of the news Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden has been killed by U.S. forces, the following statement was issued by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.):
"Osama bin Laden's death is a major victory for America. This development is the culmination of the sacrifices and dedication from our brave troops and intelligence professionals. After nearly a decade, it also brings a great measure of justice and closure for all Americans who lost loved ones as a result of the brutal attacks against our nation on 9/11. While this does not mean the end of our fight against global terrorism, bin Laden's death is a major blow to al-Qaeda and the terrorist organizations that he financed." - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.)
Note: Senator Blunt is a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations; and the U.S. Senate National Security Working Group.