Perry: Death of Awlaki An ‘Important Victory In The War On Terror’

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Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) released a statement on Friday congratulating the US military, intelligence community and even President Obama on the killing of al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki.

“The death of American-raised al Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki is an important victory in the war on terror,” Perry wrote.

“We must remain vigilant, and make sure we bring every resource and tool to bear in the fight to keep Americans safe,” he concludes.

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