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Keating's Response to the Death of Osama Bin Laden

Statement

Date: May 2, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

Below please find Rep. Bill Keating's statement in response to the President's announcement that Osama Bin Laden has been killed in Pakistan.

"For the past decade, our lives in this country have been defined by the cowardly and despicable act that occurred on 9/11. Tonight, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families of that attack as justice has been achieved.

"I think I join all US citizens in thanking our military and counterterrorism professionals who heroically worked to keep all Americans safe.

"We must remember, however, that the threats against our country do not die with Bin Laden. Our national security remains of the utmost importance, and we must continue to cultivate critical partnerships in the region in order to protect ourselves from threats beyond our border."

Rep. Keating is a member of the House's Homeland Security committee and Ranking Member of its Oversight, Investigation and Management Subcommittee, as well as a member of the House's Foreign Affairs Committee.


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