Today, at my direction, the United States carried out that operation… they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.
The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date against al-Qaeda.
Tonight, we give thanks to the counter intelligence officials who have tirelessly worked, we give thanks to the men who carried out this operation.
Finally, let me say to the families, we have not forgotten your loss, today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country.
Tonight we are once again reminded that American can do whatever we set our mind to … we can do these things not because of wealth and power but because of who we are.
OBAMA