If you missed the president’s speech a short time ago or want to see it again, here’s the video.
We’ve got a reporter down at the White House where a boisterous and jubilant crowd has come together celebrating the demise of Osama bin Laden. As Brian Williams just noted on MSNBC, there must be similar spontaneous celebrations around the country. What are you seeing where you live? What are you seeing in local media? Send us emails to our comments line at the upper right of the site.
A short time ago former President George W. Bush released a statement congratulated the president and the United States armed forces and intelligence community. Here’s our report.
Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda network that attacked America on September 11, 2001. I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to this mission. They have our everlasting gratitude. This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done.
Running details from president’s speech …
President said he was first briefed on possible lead about bin Laden’s location in August of 2010.
President says he authorized operation last week. Operation took place today.
US forces engaged in firefight, killed bin Laden, took possession of his body.
No US personnel killed in raid.
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