Republican 2012 Pack Cheers the News that Osama bin Laden is Dead

Many of the possible candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination weighed in late Sunday as news broke that Osama bin Laden was killed by American forces.

"It is unusual to celebrate a death, but today Americans and decent people the world over cheer the news that madman, murderer and terrorist Osama bin Laden is dead, said former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. The leader of al-Qaida --responsible for the deaths of 3,000 innocent citizens on Sept. 11, 2001, and whose maniacal hate is responsible for the deaths of thousands of U.S. servicemen and women was killed by U.S. military. President Obama confirmed the announcement late last night. DNA tests confirmed his death and his body is in the possession of the U. S.

It has taken a long time for this monster to be brought to justice, added Huckabee Welcome to hell, bin Laden. Let us all hope that his demise will serve notice to Islamic radicals the world over that the United States will be relentless is tracking down and terminating those who would inflict terror, mayhem and death on any of our citizens."

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota also weighed in.

"This is terrific news for freedom and justice. In the hours after the 9/11 attacks, President Bush promised that America would bring Osama bin Laden to justice--and we did, said Pawlenty. I want to congratulate America's armed forces and President Obama for a job well done. Let history show that the perseverance of the U.S. military and the American people never wavered. America will never shrink from the fight and ultimately those who seek to harm us face only defeat. Today, justice is done, but the fight against radical Islamic terrorism is not yet over."

This is a great victory for lovers of freedom and justice everywhere, said former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts. Congratulations to our intelligence community, our military and the president. My thoughts are with the families of Osama bin Laden's many thousands of victims, and the brave servicemen and women who have laid down their lives in pursuit of this murderous terrorist.

"This is extraordinary news for all freedom-loving people of the world, and I commend all those involved for this historic triumph, said former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania. Americans have waited nearly 10 years for the news of Osama bin Laden's death. And while this is a very significant objective that cannot be minimized, the threat from Jihadism does not die with bin Laden. As we were vigilant in taking him out, we need to demonstrate we will continue to be vigilant until the enemy has been subdued."