Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 5 May 2011 — Page 19

The Muncie Times • May 5, 2011 • Page 19

continued from page 3 make us who we are. And on nights like this one, we can say to those families who have lost loved ones to al Qaeda’s terror: Justice has been done. Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice. We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day. Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores. And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. I know that it has, at times, frayed. Yet today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people. The cause of securing our country is not complete. But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history,

whether it’s the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who

presidency was dominated by the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, said in a statement that President Obama called him to inform him of bin Laden’s death. Bush called the operation a “momentous achievement”. “I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelli-

the twin bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi and in Tanzania's main city Dar es Salaam in 1998. Kenyan security services are now on high alert in case of revenge attacks. Even radio host Rush Limbaugh, who is notorious for his unrelenting attack against Obama, this

we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. May God bless you. And may God bless the United States of America." Former presidents Clinton and Bush reacted positively to the killing of bin Laden by American forces. In a written statement, Clinton, who was in office for the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993, said: "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." Bush, whose entire

gence communities who devoted their lives to this mission. They have our everlasting gratitude. “The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done.” According to the BBC News, leaders of African countries where al-Qaeda has staged attacks, such as Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Mali, have welcomed the killing by U.S. forces in Pakistan of Osama Bin Laden. Kenya President Mwai Kibaki said it brought justice for al-Qaeda's victims. Some 224 people, mostly Kenyans, were killed in

time had something nice to say about the president. He congratulated him over bin Laden's death. U.S. media reacted in different ways to bin Laden's death. Everywhere, the death was front page news or the lead story on the Internet, radio and television news. * Fox News had a very embarrassing moment when one of its headlines read: Share this post x Share on Tumblr Email this post "As if you have any lingering doubts, let them now be put to rest — as Fox News can confrim

[sic] with 100% certainty that Usama Bin Landen is dead." [Fox News] * Other headlines ran the gamut, from the Washington Post, whose headline was straight forward: U.S. forces kill Osama bin Laden; Obama: Justice has been done, to the New York Daily News, whose stark headline, next to bin Laden's photo, read: ROT IN HELL. Others were in between. * The New York Times: BIN LADEN KILLED BY U.S. FORCES IN PAKISTAN, OBAMA SAYS, DECLARING JUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE *The Miami Herald: HE'S DEAD * THE ST. PETERSBURG (FLA.) TIMES: DEAD * Los Angeles Times: U.S. Kills bin Laden *San Diego Union Tribune: KILLED * New York Post: GOT HIM! Vengeance at last! US nails the bastard! * Philadelphia Daily News: WE GOT THE BASTARD Overall, the killing of bin Laden made front page or was the lead story in newspapers, television and radio stations and on the Internet, around the world.

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