Mansfield's Elected Officials Support Actions Against Bid Laden

Sen. John Kerry

"A single death does not end the threat from Al Qaeda and its affiliated groups. We must remain vigilant."

Sen. Scott Brown

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.”

ThinkProgress.org also has a video of Rep. Barney Frank's (D-MA) reaction to the news.

Governor Deval Patrick

"On behalf of the people of Massachusetts and all others who suffered the profound loss of the September 11, 2001 attacks, I congratulate and thank President Obama and the soldiers and intelligence personnel who carried out this mission. We also remember our Massachusetts servicemen and women who continue their extraordinary efforts to rid the world of terrorism. Let us heed the President's call to unite, as we did in the months of mourning following that terrible day, to make a better, safer and more just world."

 State Rep. Lou Kafka:

"Like many of our neighbors, I watched the President last night as he informed us that we had located Osama bin Laden and that a team of US Navy Seals had killed him.  We should all express our gratitude to the Navy Seals who risked their lives last night in service to our country.  Like all of you I share a mixture of relief, tempered by sadness for those who lost loved ones, both in the attacks on September 11th and during the war in Afghanistan.  As we move forward, we should remember the President’s appeal for us to unite as a nation."