President Bush Speaks About Bin Laden’s Death

Well GW, it was your idea, so what do you have to say about the death of Osama Bin Laden after a successful mission orchestrated by President Obama.

The Former Presidents Bush and Clinton were both briefed by President Obama of the news before his press conference to the nation, and Bush shortly released the following statement of his own.

“This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done.”
Clinton, who had originally started the Bin Laden search back in the early 90′s had this to say,
“This is a profoundly important moment not just for the families of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and in al-Qaida’s other attacks but for people all over the world who want to build a common future of peace, freedom, and cooperation for our children. I congratulate the President, the National Security team and the members of our armed forces on bringing Osama bin Laden to justice after more than a decade of murderous al-Qaida attacks.”

During his address to the nation, Obama said, “Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity. Justice has been served.”

by Charley Been

Osama bin Laden Dead: President Obama Statement VIDEO

President Barack Obama addressed the nation late Sunday evening to report that Osama bin Laden was killed by a group of U.S. Navy Seals and buried at sea.

U.S. forces killed the al-Qaeda leader on Sunday at his compound in Pakistan where he had been hiding since last summer.  The 54-year-old led a self declared war against the United States as head of one of the most ruthless terrorist networks in history.

The world’s most wanted man, with a $25 million bounty for his capture, dead or alive, was able to elude a massive manhunt for nearly ten years.  He reached the end of the line on May Day 2011, when a small group of highly trained Navy Seals stormed his mansion hideout and shot him in the head.

The compound was “custom built for someone of significance” in 2005.  Physical security included 12 to 18 foot walls and restricted access by two security gates.  U.S. intelligence analysts concluded in mid-March that it could be where bin Laden was living with family members.

Obama, working with only a small group of our own government people, gave the go-ahead on Friday to begin the helicopter operation.  No Americans were injured during the 40 minute raid.   Their mission order was to kill, not capture.  Bin Laden reportedly exchanged gun fire with the Navy Seals and died of a gunshot to the head in the early minutes of the U.S. operation.

The President was able to watch the events as they unfolded in ‘real time’ via live video feed from his vantage point in the White House Situation Room.  It is expected that that historic footage will be released.
Bin Laden shaped and financed the plot to hijack U.S. airliners and fly them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 – photo gallery.  That act of terror prompted President George W. Bush to galvanize U.S. forces against him in the “first war of the 21st century.”

President Obama told the nation: “Justice has been done.  The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al-Qaeda.”

View a photo of the team that conferred with the President prior to the operation.  We’ve also included video from the compound where bin Laden was killed, followed by the full Obama statement below:

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