I really wonder where some people are getting reports that President Obama has not given credit to the Navy SEALS for the killing of Osama bin Laden.
In the president's speech where he announced the killing of bin Laden, which he gave on May 2nd of 2011, he said the following:
"...thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we've made great strides [in fighting against al Qaeda to protect our citizens, oru friends and our allies]."
"A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability...."
"We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country..."
In a speech he gave less than a week later (May 6th), in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Obama said the following:
"Thanks to the incredible skill and courage of countless individuals - intelligence, military - over many years, the terrorist leader who struck our nation on 9/11 will never threaten America again."
"And today, here at Fort Campbell, I had the privilege of meeting the extraordinary Special Ops folks who honored that promise. It was a chance for me to say - on behalf of all Americans and people around the world - 'Job well done.' Job well done."
"Now, in recent days, the whole world has learned just how ready they were. These Americans deserve credit for one of the greatest intelligence military operations in our nation's history. But so does every person who wears America's uniform, the finest military the world has ever known..."
If some conservatives want to lay claim that the president is taking too much credit for the capture and killing of bin Laden, then so be it. I suppose that's up for debate. However, to lay claim that he didn't thank nor give any credit to the Navy SEALS, is a bigger lie than Rush Limbaugh saying he doesn't believe in divorce.
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