Meehan: Killing of Bin Laden "Is a Great Day in The History of Our Country"

Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA7) issued a statement late Sunday night on the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden by U.S. Navy seals inside a compound in Pakistan. Meehan chairs the House Homeland Security Commitee Subcommitee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

In a statement issued shortly before midnight Sunday Meehan said “I am delighted to learn of the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. Almost ten years after 9/11, justice for all Americans has finally been served.  I commend Presidents Bush and Obama for their steadfast resolve in this critical pursuit.  I also commend the men and women of our military, intelligence community, and law enforcement for their work in this effort. A major blow has been dealt to al Qaeda and today is a great day in the history of our country.”

Meehan is scheduled to chair a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the threat to the U.S. homeland emanating from Pakistan. In a statement on the  committee's website, issued before the killing of Osama Bin Laden, Meehan said “This hearing will provide subcommittee members an opportunity to hear from outside experts on the intent and capability of the various terrorist organizations operating in Pakistan to strike the U.S. homeland. In recent years, we have seen a number of terrorist plots against the United States planned in Pakistan"

Congress is scheduled to reconvene this week after a two week recess. There was no word late Sunday on how the developments in Pakistan might affect the subcommittee's planned agenda.