Senator Sanders: A Momentous Turning Point

[ProSense]

A Momentous Turning Point

Osama bin Laden, the terrorist leader and chief architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was killed Sunday by U.S. forces, in Pakistan. "The death of Osama bin Laden is a historic moment in our fight against international terrorism and his Al Qaeda organization," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "I applaud the extraordinary bravery of those American military personnel who participated in this highly-effective operation, the intelligence operation that made it possible and the leadership of President Obama. At this moment, we also must not forget the American men and women from Vermont and around the country whose service and sacrifice in the struggle to defend our country has made us safer. It is impossible to predict the future, but I hope the death of Osama bin Laden and the growth of democratic movements in the Muslim world marks a momentous turning point, which leads the region toward peace and prosperity and away from terrorism, death and destruction."

[SidDithers]

1. K&R. Well said, Bernie....nt

Sid

[patrice]

2. Kick!

[brooklynite]

3. Well, I'm guessing the "Let's primary Obama" contingent won't be mentioning his name again...

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[bvar22]

5. Well, to be honest,

Sanders said it was "a historic moment",
and I agree with him.
The death of Osama WILL be noted in the history books.

The full context of your thread title is:

QUOTE:
"I hope the death of Osama bin Laden and the growth of democratic movements in the Muslim world marks a momentous turning point..."

Not quite the same thing,
is it?

[ProSense]

6. Well

"I hope the death of Osama bin Laden and the growth of democratic movements in the Muslim world marks a momentous turning point..."

...one of those things has definitely happened and the other is in progress.

Unless the democratic movements fail, it will be a "momentous turning point."

Also, U.S. actions will be a factor.