Dent, Toomey Talk About Bin Laden's Killing

Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey's statement today on Sunday's killing of al Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden by U.S. Navy Seals in Pakistan.

“Osama bin Laden’s death is heartening news and an important event for our nation and the war on terror. I commend the president, his national security team and our military forces for this successful operation. I also want to thank the U.S. intelligence community and its operatives who have spent years hunting down this terrorist. Osama bin Laden is responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent lives, and his death is a testimony that America will not tolerate brutal acts of terror on its people.”

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, the Republican congressman who represents the Lehigh Valley, said the following:

“The death of Osama Bin Laden represents a major victory in the global war on terror. I am extremely proud of our military and intelligence communities, whose unswerving determination and perseverance led to this important achievement.

“Thousands of innocent Americans lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks orchestrated by Osama Bin Laden, and many more sacrificed life and limb in the years following 9/11 working to bring the world’s most dangerous terrorist to justice. Today, we pay tribute to these individuals and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the security of the American people.

“While the death of Osama Bin Laden is certainly a major step forward in international efforts to dismantle terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda, it does not signal an end to the global war on terror. We must remain dedicated to combating extremism and vigilant in working to prevent terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad.”