Rocky Mountain Leaders React to Bin Laden’s Death

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Politicians from throughout the region weigh in on Obama's Sunday night announcement.

By New West, 5-02-11

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Senators, congressmen and other leaders from throughout the Rockies took to Twitter, Facebook and email last night as President Obama announced al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had been killed in Pakistan. Here’s a sample of their reactions to the conclusion of a manhunt that continued for nearly 10 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks:

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz on Twitter: “The USA is about justice. This is justice. Thanks to the ongoing and tenacious pursuit by the US military and intelligence services!”

Colorado Senator Mark Udall on Twitter: “Remembering the 1000s of US men and women who fought and died to defeat terrorists led by bin Laden who attacked us 9/11/2001. ... Bin Laden’s death is a major milestone in U.S. fight against terror. I salute our brave service members and our president.”

Idaho Senator James Risch on his website: “Today is a day that brings some closure for the victims of the September 11th attacks, the American people and those who have suffered from terrorism around the world. For nearly 10 years capturing Osama Bin Laden has been our number one objective. The dedication and persistence the U.S. military and intelligence community have shown in accomplishing this deserves our praise and gratitude.”

Montana Senator Jon Tester on Facebook: “America’s troops and intelligence agents have sacrificed and given precious lives in the long hunt for Osama bin Laden, and tonight our forces have delivered justice to the entire world. I proudly stand with all Montanans to say thank you – and job well done – to all who have dedicated their lives to stamping out bin Laden and the absolute evil he stood for.”

Read more reactions from Utah leaders via the Salt Lake Tribune.

Read more reactions from Colorado leaders via Denver TV station KUSA.

See more reactions from Idaho leaders at the Idaho Statesman.

Read more reactions Montana leaders via KPAX TV in Missoula.

Reactions from New Mexico leaders are posted at NMPolitics.net.

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By National Detainee, 5-02-11

Globalists cartoonishly pull rabbit from hat in desperate act of misdirection.
http://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2011/05/osama-bin-laden-not-issue.html

By dave, 5-02-11

he is now fish bait.

By bearbait, 5-02-11

The moral of the Bin Laden story is not to mess with a country that has more money than you do. Osama had a shit load of dough which he used to generate more money to support his cause. Only the people he was messing with had a lot more money than he did, and after a couple of trillion dollars or more were spent, he lost. He was playing poker with a country which could call any bet and raise him on any he made. The people who are really, really thinking long and hard about the fate of Bin Laden are the Pakistanis. We cut through their crap, protection, trade craft in intelligence, military protection, and took out a guy who had purchased his safety from the Pakistani Army and most likely, highly placed politicians. All of which means any Pakistani mucky muck who is double dealing knows that a drone can put a Hellfire missile up his ass at any time, for good reason. Or Seal Team 6, unlike American physicians, does make house calls, day or night, on their time and terms. We (the US) have put a lot of money in Pakistani hands over the last decade, only to have them living with Osama Bin Laden in the middle of their military compound, officer training University, and retired military community. Don't bullshit a bullshitter, and that is what the Pakistani intelligence was trying to do, and the U.S. message is: We will get you. It might take a long time, but we will get you. It started with Clinton, and he didn't get it done. Bush was close but no cigar. Obama closed the deal. He got it done. It was a national issue, and party did not count. We elect people who will make the decision to have your head if that is what is needed.

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