McDonnell Responds to News of bin Laden's Death

By WYDaily Staff Monday, May 02, 2011

"This is a great and historic moment for America and the world. I applaud President Barack Obama, his Administration and the brave men and women of our military for this successful operation. The death of Osama Bin Laden brings final justice to the evil perpetrator of the attacks of 9/11. Justice has truly been served. While we celebrate this news, we must also remember that The War on Terror is not over. We cannot rest until our nation is secure, and all threats to our freedom and our people are eliminated.  On this day, and every day, we continue to remember those we lost on that tragic day in September 2001, the brave service men and women who have died defending our nation in the years following that attack, and the family and friends they have left behind. We will never forget."

U.S. military bases and government offices around the world were reported to be on heightened alert after President Barack Obama's televised announcement of bin Laden's death late Sunday night.

The U.S. State Department put embassies on alert and warned travelers of the greater chance of anti-American violence in the wake of bin Laden's death.

The worldwide travel alert said, in part: “Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.”

CNN and the Associated Press were reporting early this morning that American forces had buried bin Laden's body at sea to prevent creation of a shrine to the al Qaeda leader.