WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reacted to the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and commented on what it means for the fight against terrorism.
“On a sunny September 11, 2001, our nation learned of Osama bin Laden and the organization he led which killed 3,000 innocent people on that fateful day. His death is a symbolic victory and a significant achievement in the war against terror, but it isn’t an end,” Grassley said. “Al Qaeda and radical terrorists around the globe remain a grave threat to our country and its people. We must remain vigilant in our fight to maintain the security of the United States. As the memories of 9/11 come flooding back with the death of Osama bin Laden, we remember and honor the families of those who lost their lives that day, and we pay special tribute to the men and women of our military and national security teams who continue to protect this nation and have led the effort over the last 10 years to bring justice. More work remains, and we must remain vigilant against possible retaliatory attacks.”