Statement by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations & Management Subcommittee, on the death of Osama bin Laden

"Finally the killer of nearly 3,000 innocent people on 9/11 has been held accountable. This success would not have been possible without the resolve and courage of our military and the commitment to seeing justice served by both Presidents Bush and Obama. It should send a resounding message to our enemies that the United States will not waiver in the defense of freedom and security.

"While this is a historic day, Osama bin Laden will no doubt become immortalized in the eyes of al Qaeda and other radical Islamist groups that have continued to plot against us. Because of this I am concerned that the threat to the United States and to our presence overseas may escalate in the near term. Although we have not experienced mass loss of life in nearly 10 years, the United States has endured more than two dozen terror plots over just the past two years inspired by radicals who have followed in bin Laden's footsteps. Americans must remain vigilant. We must not ignore the threat that still exists."

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