Barbara Lee Statement on the Capture of Osama bin Laden
Media Contact: Joel Payne, (202) 225-2661
Washington, DC – Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement today in reaction to President Obama’s announcement last evening that U.S. forces have captured Osama bin Laden:
"I want to join millions of Americans in commending the President and those involved with planning and executing the effort to capture Osama bin Laden. While nothing can ever completely ease the pain that the families of 9/11 victims have endured, I am hopeful that the developments of the last 24 hours will bring some comfort to them.
"I am also hopeful these developments will help to accelerate an end to the war in Afghanistan and the implementation of a smart security strategy to strengthen U.S. relationships and address the root causes of terrorism around the world."
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