WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Pat Roberts released the following statement today after learning of the death of Osama bin Laden:

"As a former chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I want to echo President Obama's comments tonight. Our Intelligence Community and our military personnel deserve our gratitude for their tireless efforts to never stop looking for Osama bin Laden, the murderous mastermind of September 11. They put their lives on the line for our country every day, and today, all of America can be proud of their commitment and dedication. We will probably never be able to personally thank all who were responsible for ending the reign of terror of bin Laden, but we can celebrate their success and offer our appreciation for the work they do every day to keep America safe."

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