Today, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the conviction of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on all charges related to his role in carrying out 2013 Boston Marathon bombings:
Chairman McCaul: "The swift verdict on all counts in the Boston Marathon bombing case closes a tragic chapter for the city of Boston and for our country, and shows that Americans do not tolerate terror attacks in the homeland. As we move forward, this verdict is another step toward closure for our country, for the families of those killed and wounded that day, and for the courageous first responders who rushed into the danger zone and saved many lives. The brave men and women protecting this country from attacks like the marathon bombing work tirelessly day and night to keep America safe. It is crucial to fully analyze the connections and motives of these terrorists to better understand the process of Islamic radicalization and ultimately prevent an attack like this from ever happening again."