WASHINGTON — Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama informed the nation that U.S. operatives had killed Osama bin Laden:

“The killing of Osama bin Laden closes an important chapter in our war against extremists who kill innocent people around the world. We are a nation of peace and laws, and people everywhere should understand that our ten-year manhunt was in search of justice not revenge. Terrorists everywhere must never doubt that the United States will hunt them down no matter where they are, no matter how long it takes.

“We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women of our intelligence agencies and our military for their tireless dedication and enormous sacrifice to bring justice to a man responsible for the deaths of nearly 3,000 Americans on September 11 and thousands more men, women, and children around the world.

“I commend President Obama and his national security team for never forgetting the need to secure justice for those who lost their lives nearly 10 years ago and for those who have lost their lives in the war against extremism that continues today.

“A single death does not end the threat from Al Qaeda and its affiliated groups. We must remain vigilant and committed to keeping the world safe and secure.”

Senator Scott Brown (R-Mass) issued the following statement:

“This is a great day for America and our allies across the free world.

“Osama bin Laden has finally gotten the justice he deserved. I commend President Obama, former President Bush, and the highly capable men and women in our military and intelligence community whose tireless work over the last decade made this day possible.

“It is also a time to reflect on the victims of 9/11 and their families, as well as those who have died across the world fighting terrorism.

“Let this be a lesson that there is no sanctuary in the world for America’s enemies.”

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John Guilfoil is the editor-in-chief of Blast: Boston's Online Magazine and the Blast Magazine Network. He can be reached at [email protected]. Tweet @johnguilfoil.

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