Capps Statement on Death of Osama Bin Laden

Statement

Rep. Lois Capps (CA-23) released the following statement on the death of Osama Bin Laden.

"My thoughts are first with our men and women in uniform, and their families, who have sacrificed so long in the struggle to keep us safe, as well as the victims of the September 11th attacks, and their families, who despite this welcome news, will never be whole again. I commend President Obama for his leadership and our military and intelligence communities for their outstanding service. While this operation was carried out by a small unit of Navy Seals, we know that the years of long work of so many men and women dedicated to keeping this country safe led up to yesterday's events. The news of Osama Bin Laden's demise is certainly a positive development in the fight against violent extremism. I hope that it, along with the dramatic changes happening throughout the Arab world, can provide an opportunity for real change. But I believe that we must remain vigilant, especially in the coming days, weeks and months, as this news sinks in."

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