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Tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together. We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
And so we went to war against al Qaeda to protect our citizens, our friends, and our allies.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
The American people did not choose this fight. It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.
Remarks on death of Osama bin Laden (2011)