DELAURO ON THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in reaction to President Obama's announcement that Osama bin Laden has been killed by American forces.

"The death of Osama bin Laden is a significant achievement, and provides a great sense of satisfaction for America. I have a tremendous appreciation for our troops and the President for this act of justice. It has been nearly 10 years since that horrible day in September 2001, and I hope that the many families who lost loved ones in Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington, D.C., and in other al Qaeda-led terrorist attacks can find some comfort in today's action.

"I commend the members of our Armed Services and intelligence community who carried out this operation, and who have been and continue to operate in Afghanistan and around the world since 9/11. I was in Afghanistan recently and was able to speak with some of these brave men and women, and I know and deeply appreciate the sacrifices they and their families are making for our country. We should honor and pray for them every day. I also applaud President Obama and his national security team for making this a priority and for their steadfast commitment to the mission as part of the U.S. effort against al Qaeda."