[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6473]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT OBAMA ON OSAMA EXECUTION

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, this upcoming September 11 will mark the 10th 
anniversary of the most horrific act of terrorism, executed under the 
leadership of the now deceased Osama bin Laden.
  We will never forget the images of burning buildings, crashing 
planes, and Americans running for their lives. Three thousand people 
never came back home that Tuesday, and families will again remember the 
last time they hugged their loved ones good-bye. What will be different 
this September 11 is that Osama bin Laden will no longer be able to 
celebrate the destruction he caused and the lives he destroyed.
  President Obama, we thank you for a superb operation. Thank you for 
having the courage to make the decision so many would have backed away 
from.
  Because of President Obama's team of experts, this risky mission was 
backed by sound information, solid facts, and accurate calculations. 
His goal was clear: Get Osama bin Laden. And that is exactly what 
happened. This is truly a mission accomplished.
  I commend our Commander in Chief, Barack Obama, for his intelligent 
execution. This is not a celebration of death; this is a celebration of 
justice, courage, sacrifice, and democracy. And this is a celebration 
of leadership.
  Mr. President, your 40-minute operation has helped bring closure to 
so many Americans for a lifetime.

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