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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today released the following statement on the death of Osama bin Laden:

“Today is a great day for our nation. Our national resolve has once again shown its mettle. Justice has been served and notice has been sent to those who wish to bring terrorism to our shores: we will abide no act of terror against Americans and we will bring to justice those who commit them.” 

“Osama bin Laden’s death illustrates that in the battle between freedom and terrorism, freedom will prevail.  His death is welcome news for all Americans, especially those who suffered great loss due to his acts of terror against our nation.

“The successful mission that resulted in the killing of this agent of terror is cause for remembering those who were murdered at bin Laden’s hand and who died in the long campaign to bring him to justice.

“This is also an occasion to thank again the many Americans who have worked tirelessly to find and bring bin Laden to justice.  We owe a debt of gratitude to our military and intelligence services for all they have done in the past 10 years to combat terrorism.  This past weekend, as a team of U.S. Navy Seals undertook this daring mission, we saw just how far those serving our nation will go to defend their homeland against terrorism—many thanks to them for their bravery, professionalism and dedication.”