Osama Bin Laden Death Anniversary

On this day last year, President Obama announced that an elite Navy SEALs team had killed terrorist Osama Bin Laden. The anniversary, in the throes of a presidential election year, is fodder for the campaigns. 

Here is what each member of New Hampshire's congressional delegation said of the news May 1, 2011:

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH):

"Osama bin Laden is dead. These are words the American people have been waiting to hear for nearly ten years – since the day he brazenly attacked the United States and murdered over 3,000 innocent victims on September 11th, 2001. This is a fitting end for the face of global terrorism – an evil madman whose hatred of freedom and disregard for innocent human life knew no bounds.

"Osama bin Laden’s death is a monumental triumph for U.S. national security interests and a testament to the quality and unrelenting resolve of America’s intelligence, diplomatic, and military establishment.    

"This historic event does not end the threat of terrorism, and we must continue to stay vigilant in protecting the American people from al Qaeda and its extremist allies. Our battle against terrorism will continue, but a terrible and sad chapter in our country’s history is over."

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH):

"Nearly ten years after 9/11, Osama bin Laden is finally dead. This is a great day for our country and a major blow to al Qaeda and terrorist networks around the globe. As a singularly inspirational figure for Islamist extremists, killing bin Laden has been a top national security priority. I join all Americans in expressing profound gratitude to our brave servicemen and women, as well America's intelligence community, for ensuring that bin Laden can no longer harm our country. Killing bin Laden is news we've all been waiting for. However, Islamist extremists continue to pose grave threats to our country, and America must remain vigilant in the fight to defeat global terrorist networks."

U.S. Rep. Charlie Bass (R-NH, 2nd District):

"This is a tremendous day for our nation, and especially for our troops and the U.S. intelligence community who have brought justice to this ruthless terrorist. Almost 10 years after the horrific tragedy that struck our country, this is a key victory over al-Qaeda in the ongoing war on terrorism. Our vigilance against terrorism and evil will continue, but hopefully the Americans who lost loved ones on that fateful day can find some peace.

"I am so proud of the Navy SEALS who pulled off this heroic mission in the face of great danger, and I join all Granite Staters in remembering and thanking the brave and selfless men and women serving our nation and the fight for freedom. May God continue to bless America and those who keep our nation safe."

U.S. Rep. Frank C. Guinta (R-NH, 1st District):

"For nearly a decade, thousands of members of our armed forces, intelligence and security communities worked together to find Osama Bin Laden. Finally, they succeeded. The nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who were murdered on September 11, 2001 have been avenged.  Bin Laden’s death was not an act of revenge; it was retribution. This evil man charted his course a long time ago; now his demise has fulfilled it. This is a time for honoring the memory of all those who died so needlessly, and for also honoring the many men and women who never faltered in making certain Bin Laden received the justice he so richly deserved."