Quotes about Bin Laden

Getting rid of Bin Laden is good for the cause of peace worldwide but what counts is to overcome the discourse and the methods - the violent methods - that were created and encouraged by Bin Laden and others in the world. Votes: 7

Got Bin Laden AND interrupted Celebrity Apprentice? Win for Obama all around. Votes: 5

We've never made the case, or argued the case, that somehow Osama Bin Laden was directly involved in 9/11. That evidence has never been forthcoming. Votes: 5

George Bush is a catastrophe for the world. And a dream for Bin Laden. Votes: 4

I am very suspicious of the notion that somehow bin Laden was a media creation... Bin Laden's actions made him into a big deal. Not the media. Votes: 4

I regret not finding Osama Bin Laden. Votes: 3

Bin Laden's death and the debate over torture Votes: 3

Osama bin Laden is dead, and General Motors is alive. Votes: 3

The terrorist threat has decreased in some ways, because Bin Laden is dead. Votes: 3

Ask Osama bin Laden if he's better off now than he was four years ago. Votes: 3

Osama bin Laden was living in that compound with three wives. It's like he was Newt Gingrich. Votes: 3

How many have seen that Osama bin Laden footage? Pretty scary. In fact, today, NBC ordered 13 more episodes. Votes: 3

Saddam Hussein didn't kill 3,100 people on Sept. 11. Osama bin Laden did, and as far as we know he's still alive. Votes: 3

Osama Bin Laden is not going to come here and destroy America. Our education system is doing that just fine. Votes: 3

Canada receives the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden with sober satisfaction. Sadly, others will take his place. Votes: 3

Now that Bin Laden dead, can we get our civil liberties back? That George Bush stole with the Patriot Act? Votes: 3

It is God's job to forgive Osama Bin Laden. It is our job to arrange a face to face meeting. Votes: 3

The US military has achieved a decisive blow against al-Qaeda with its commando action against Osama Bin Laden and his killing. Votes: 3

The leaders of the Taliban said today that killing bin Laden won't solve the problem. But, you know, it couldn't hurt. Votes: 3

We invaded Afghanistan to find bin Laden. We found him in Pakistan, and we're still in Afghanistan. We need better GPS. Votes: 3

Bin Laden says his own role is to tell Muslims, quote, 'what is good for them and what is not.' Votes: 3

Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including New Zealanders, in several different parts of the world. Votes: 3

Bin Laden is not well read and he's not sophisticated, but he will have worked out very coldly what America would do. Votes: 3

We do know of certain knowledge that he [Osama Bin Laden] is either in Afghanistan, or in some other country, or dead. Votes: 3

Bin Laden didn't come from the abstract. He came from somewhere, and if you look where ... you'll see America's hand of villainy. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was born filthy rich and died in a rich man's house, which he had painstakingly built to the highest specifications. Votes: 3

I probably described more times than I can remember how stressful it was advising the President [Barack Obama] about going after Bin Laden. Votes: 3

You know if I had nickel for every time Bush has mentioned 9/11, I could raise enough reward money to go after Bin Laden. Votes: 3

All of a sudden you're like the Bin Laden of America. Osama Bin Laden is the only one who knows what I'm going through. Votes: 3

Have you forgotten when those towers fell, we had neighbors still inside. And you say we shouldn't worry about Bin Laden, have you forgotten? Votes: 3

Gorillas would be less scary with bunny ears. Actually, what isn't less scary with bunny ears? Osama Bin Laden with bunny ears. Ha! So cute. Votes: 3

When it comes to the declared death of Bin Laden, Egypt is against all kinds of violence. The Egyptian government does not have a comment. Votes: 3

When it is over, if it is over, this war will have horrible consequences. Instead of having one Bin Laden, we will have 100 Bin Ladens. Votes: 3

From my perspective it matters what we do, not what we say. It mattered that we got Bin Laden, not the name we called him. Votes: 3

Guys like Bin Laden have been responsible for injuring and maiming and murdering more Muslims than any foreign imperial power has in the last hundred years. Votes: 3

When I see Bin Laden with his AK-47, I got nervous. But what can I do, terrorists aren't fools: they too chose the most reliable guns. Votes: 3

And, again, I don't know where he [Osama Bin Laden] is. I "” I'll repeat what I said. I truly am not that concerned about him. Votes: 3

Osama Bin Laden is dead? Oh my God, that was so easy! And it only took two trillion dollars, two wars and too many good men. Votes: 3

I can only express satisfaction that the Dear Leader is joining the likes of Gaddafi , Bin Laden, Hitler , and Stalin in a warm corner of hell. Votes: 3

More and more facts coming out about Osama bin Laden. You know, he never sleeps in the same place two nights in a row, just like Clinton. Votes: 3

I am very suspicious of the notion that somehow bin Laden was a media creation... Bin Laden's actions made him into a big deal. Not the media. Votes: 3

We barely missed killing Bin Laden. There were numerous findings issued by the President to kill him. We rolled up terrorist cells. We stopped the millennium bombings. Votes: 3

One cannot understate the importance of eliminating Bin Laden. He was a symbolic head of the organisation and, as we now know, an operational head of the organisation. Votes: 3

What we know about Osama Bin Laden is this: he's worth $300 million, he has five wives and twenty-six kids -- and he hates Americans for their "excessive" lifestyle. Votes: 3

In my downtime, you'll mostly find me curled up with a book. I love reading biographies. My favourites are those of Dalai Lama, Osama Bin Laden, and Einstein. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was completely protected by the oil companies in this country who told [President] Bush not to go after him because it would piss off the Saudis. Votes: 3

To rid the world of Osama bin Laden, Anwar al-Awlaki and Moammar Qaddafi within six months: if Obama were a Republican, he'd be on Mount Rushmore by now. Votes: 3

Osama Bin Laden is dead. Killed not by a massive troop deployment but by a commando raid carried out by a few dozen highly trained men and helicopters. Votes: 3

Let me say what I actually believe. I believe that 9/11 was a conspiracy, by Al Qaeda, and Osama Bin Laden, and no one else trying to hurt America. Votes: 3

While his removal will not necessarily bring an immediate end to terrorist activity, I have absolutely no doubt that the world is a safer place without Osama Bin Laden. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was once targeted by President Clinton. President Clinton wanted to kill him but couldn't get him. Of course not, we all know what kind of aim Clinton has. Votes: 3

A lot of Arabs have proven to themselves that there is an alternative to Bin Laden-ism if they want to do away with the corrupt, autocratic regimes in their countries. Votes: 3

Bin Laden, who was in his country, attacked and damaged our Pentagon, and killed our soldiers right out here at the Pentagon. But his pentagon no longer exists. It is rubble. Votes: 3

Ask Osama bin Laden and the 22-out-of-30 top al-Qaida leaders who've been taken off the field whether I engage in appeasement. Or whoever is left out there, ask them about that. Votes: 3

Bin Laden comes out of a business background - he studied public administration and economics at university, and he worked for his family company, which was obviously a rather successful enterprise. Votes: 3

Bin Laden comes out of a business background - he studied public administration and economics at university, and he worked for his family company, which was obviously a rather successful enterprise. Votes: 3

One could say that Osama bin Laden and these non-nation-state fighters with religious purpose are very similar to those kind of atypical revolutionaries that helped to cast off the British crown Votes: 3

Bin Laden-ism, I don't think, is dead yet. And I think there's a long way to go before we can legitimately say that, you know, it is no longer in our midst. Votes: 3

I think President Obama has always been a little bit underestimated. Some of the things he's done with foreign policy have been unassailable. Getting us out of Iraq, killing Osama Bin Laden. Votes: 3

According to Richard Clarke, the former White House counterterrorism chief, Bush was so obsessed with Iraq that he failed to take action against Osama Bin Laden despite repeated warnings from his intelligence experts. Votes: 3

What makes me angry'is that it wasn't me who revealed that I had been with Osama Bin Laden. I originally denied being involved with Osama when the London Guardian threatened to 'out' me. Votes: 3

Look at Iraq; look at Afghanistan, where at great personal physical risk people have gone to the polls and have rejected the appeal from Bin Laden and his allies to stay at home. Votes: 3

Our leaders and Osama Bin Laden all claim to do the right thing in the name of God. I question that. I wonder if that God is worth the life of another human-being. Votes: 3

But I will say this: In my humble opinion, knowing nothing about it, I do believe that they have remote viewers working on where Osama Bin Laden is. I absolutely, 100%, convinced of that. Votes: 3

People who believe they are acting with the mandate of God, who see others who don't share their beliefs as inferior in the eyes of God, make dangerous leaders. Just ask Osama Bin Laden. Votes: 3

There is ample evidence that the horrific events of Sept. 11 have been carefully manipulated to switch public focus from Osama Bin Laden and al-Qaeda, who masterminded the Sept. 11th attacks, to Saddam Hussein, who did not. Votes: 3

Bin Laden's death is just a punctuation point on a set of problems they've had for a long time. I think the prognosis for al-Qaida and groups like it is really bad, and that's a good thing. Votes: 3

Osama bin Laden, the person, more likely serves the function of a stand-in. Compare the new terrorists with partisans or conventional terrorists in Israel. These people often fight in a decentralized manner in small, autonomous units, too. Votes: 3

Bin Laden's death is just a punctuation point on a set of problems they've had for a long time. I think the prognosis for al-Qaida and groups like it is really bad, and that's a good thing. Votes: 3

[S]ince their candidate lost, many [Democrats] have allowed their hatred of George W. Bush to put them in the tragic position to be cheering for the same result in Iraq as Osama Bin Laden and al Zarqawi. Votes: 3

In the alternate universe of conservative talk radio, the killing of Bin Laden coincidentally happened on Barack Obama's watch. He had to be kicked dragging and screaming into authorizing it, and even then he made lots of mistakes. Votes: 3

The real question was, here we had this information, Bin Laden intends to strike in the United States. We knew they had struck before in 1993 at the World Trade Center in the first bombing of the trade center. Votes: 3

Bin Laden does reprehensible activities, and we should surely take care of that by killing him as soon as we can. But he's not an irrational man. He's a very worthy enemy. He's an enemy to worry about. Votes: 3

Al Jazeera aired a new tape of Osama bin Laden. It was the usual stuff, he called Bush evil, the Great Satan, called him a war monger. Basically, the same thing you heard at last night's Democratic debate. Votes: 3

There was a striking example of this in Pakistan when the US sent in Special Forces, to be honest, to kill Osama Bin Laden. He could easily have been apprehended and caught but their orders were to kill him. Votes: 3

If the death of Osama Bin Laden brings any peace to those who lost loved ones on that awful day in September 2001, that is a great thing. It is more likely, however, just a painful reminder of what was lost. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was constantly revolving in his mind the fact that he had got rid of the Russians; therefore, the Americans can be got rid of, too. And where better than in the country where he knows how to fight? Votes: 3

I would like to see us find Osama Bin Laden, but let's say we did capture him. Let's say we did kill him. How much good would that do? There's still thousands of people behind him. It's this huge thing. Votes: 3

After the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the Obama administration steadfastly refused to say which element of the U.S. military had participated in the assault. Until Vice President Joe Biden decided to talk about it on national television, that is. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was 200 miles away from the area where all of these drone strikes were taking out his key leaders, he was able to indulge in his hobbies... and he was making occasional video tapes and audio tapes to the wider world. Votes: 3

You would have thought that after 9/11 the president would have finished the job in Afghanistan, and kept the focus on capturing Bin Laden and his al-Qaeda deputies, but he and his team gave top priority to their original plan to invade Iraq. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was 200 miles away from the area where all of these drone strikes were taking out his key leaders, he was able to indulge in his hobbies... and he was making occasional video tapes and audio tapes to the wider world. Votes: 3

As I have said for two years now, when Osama Bin Laden and al-Qaeda were cornered in the mountains of Tora Bora, it was wrong to outsource the job of capturing them to Afghan warlords who a week earlier were fighting against us. Votes: 3

The 'Phoenix Sun' did a list of the unsexiest men in the world, and I made it to number one. I beat out Bin Laden. He's a terrorist, hasn't bathed in months. I beat him out. To me it was a great honor. Votes: 3

The media has outright lied on me. They reported that I called myself Osama's [Bin Laden] 'sex slave,' apparently unaware that sex slaves aren't allowed to look their master in the eye, write poetry with him or go on hunting excursions with him. Votes: 3

Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. Votes: 3

I imagine Johnny Mathis hates Bin Laden as much as I do, but could Johnny agree Bin Laden had a better speechwriter than Bush? "Axis of Evil"? Come on. "A swimmer in the ocean does not fear the rain" is much more powerful propaganda. Poetic, even. Votes: 3

Postal will be so politically incorrect and harsh, it's like a mirror to American society, and I don't think the movie will be well received by anybody. For example, Osama Bin Laden will be one of the lead characters-I think that shows the mood of the movie. Votes: 3

I never wanted anyone to know about me and Osama [Bin Laden]. I wanted that to be a secret that I carried to my grave, and since I wasn't the one who revealed it'it's definitely something that I wish was in the closet. It's destroyed my career. Votes: 3

The image by Barry Blitt of Barack Obama and Michelle in the White House with him dressed as a terrorist, her dressed as an Angela Davis character, a flag burning in the chimney, a portrait of Bin Laden on the wall is an image I'm extremely proud of. Votes: 3

Because Bin Laden's culture doesn't permit the worship of images, they understand how powerful images are. We wouldn't have thought of creating a visual bomb. In a way, he's chopped down two iconic buildings, and used our very truth imagery, to express himself. It's fascinating... I mean, dreadful. Votes: 3

Now there are reports that Osama bin Laden would like to commit suicide on television. This is the kind of lead-in I have been praying for every since I came to CBS. Bin Laden is planning a televised suicide or, as I call it, hosting the Academy Awards. Votes: 3

A new poll says that if the election were held today, both John Kerry and John Edwards would beat President Bush by double digit margins. The White House is so worried about this, they're now thinking of moving up the capture of Osama Bin Laden to next month. Votes: 3

The news that Osama Bin Laden is dead will bring great relief to people across the world. Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the worst terrorist atrocities the world has seen - for 9/11 and for so many attacks, which have cost thousands of lives, many of them British. Votes: 3

U.S. Government has said they are now going to go after the terrorist's electronic banking system. You know what they should do? They should transfer bin Laden's funds to my bank. They'd mess up his deposits, screw up his statement and nickel and dime him to death with service charges. Votes: 3

People can say whatever they want about you without knowing the facts. They can criticize you without even knowing you, and hate you when they don't even know you. All of a sudden, you're, like, the bin Laden of America. Osama bin Laden is the only one who knows exactly what I'm going through. Votes: 3

This Osama bin Laden, now they say he has had plastic surgery. They say he sneaked across the border into Pakistan, which by the way is the place to go to have plastic surgery. He looks great. A tourist came up to him earlier this week and said, 'May I have your autograph, Mr. Hasselhoff?' Votes: 3

The President wants to talk about a terrorist named bin Laden. I don't want to talk about bin Laden. I want to talk about a terrorist called Christopher Columbus. I want to talk about a terrorist called George Washington. I want to talk about a terrorist called Rudy Giuliani. The real terrorists have always been the United Snakes of America. Votes: 3

More and more details coming out now about spoiled rich kid Osama bin Laden. Time reports this week he was one of 52 kids. Mother must be exhausted. This guy inherited $80 million at age 13 and has since expanded it to $300 million through construction, smart investments and gas and oil investments. This way, he can use the money in his war against capitalism. Votes: 3

Bin Laden was, though, a product of a monumental miscalculation by western security agencies. Throughout the 80s he was armed by the CIA and funded by the Saudis to wage jihad against the Russian occupation of Afghanistan. Al-Qaida, literally "the database", was originally the computer file of the thousands of mujahideen who were recruited and trained with help from the CIA to defeat the Russians. Votes: 3

Four years ago, I promised to end the war in Iraq. We did. I promised to refocus on the terrorists who actually attacked us on 9/11. We have. We've blunted the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan, and in 2014, our longest war will be over. A new tower rises above the New York skyline, al Qaeda is on the path to defeat, and Osama bin Laden is dead. Votes: 3

Sudan expelled bin Laden on May 18, 1996, to Afghanistan. Votes: 2

The best day was when we got bin Laden. Votes: 2

If there is one Osama bin Laden now, there will be 100 bin Ladens afterwards. Votes: 2

In 1995, sanctions led Sudan to cut its ties with terrorists and expel Osama bin Laden. Votes: 2

We got a lot of information from the detainees that eventually led us to bin Laden. Votes: 2

Until we respect bin Laden, we are going to die in numbers that are probably unnecessary. Votes: 2

Obama killed Osama. Yes, President Barack Obama gets to crow about the killing of Osama bin Laden. Votes: 2

I don't think there's any question that America is safer as a result of the bin Laden operation. Votes: 2

I do support enhanced interrogation techniques. Obviously their value is shining through with respect to the bin Laden killing. Votes: 2

For many Americans, Osama bin Laden is the paradigmatic Muslim, an absurd conviction for anyone who has lived with Muslims. Votes: 2

I understand being less sexy than Osama bin Laden, but not less sexy than Carrot Top. That, I find offensive. Votes: 2

Despite failing to get bin Laden, the U.S. government and media portrayed the early Afghanistan war as a great victory. Votes: 2

I don't know what happens if they get bin Laden. I'm much more interested in what happens if they don't get bin Laden. Votes: 2

We know from the material that was recovered from the bin Laden compound that bin Laden was looking at the 10th anniversary of 9/11 as an opportunity to strike yet again at the U.S. homeland. Votes: 2

When we started after Osama bin Laden, we really decided to go after the Taliban. And we seemed to be content to kick the Taliban out of Kandahar. And then we let Osama bin Laden escape from Tora Bora. Votes: 2

You want to know whether we're better off? I've got a little bumper sticker for you: Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive. Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive! Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive! Votes: 2

I kind of think that if you show conspiracy theorists a photo of the dead Bin Laden they will come up with an explanation for why it's really a Photoshopped picture of Bin Laden asleep. Or his dead cousin Fred. Donald Trump apparently believes that Bin Laden is dead, so that ought to be enough for the Middle East. Votes: 2

Improve human intelligence to get Osama bin Laden. Votes: 0

Americans want to win; bin Laden thinks he's winning now. Votes: 0

I will follow Osama bin Laden to the gates of hell. Votes: 0

God save Osama bin Laden — you will never get him. Votes: 0

I will now make a scorpion appear in Osama bin Laden's pants Votes: 0

Of course we're after Iraq.. eh.. Saddam Hussein.. I mean bin Laden. Votes: 0

I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah. Votes: 0

If there is one bin Laden now, there will be 100 bin Ladens afterward. Votes: 0

We're going to get [bin Laden] Dead or alive, it doesn't matter to me. Votes: 0

I think it was Osama bin Laden's [idea to start a pre-emptive war in Iraq]. Votes: 0

Wouldn't it be great if all of Osama bin Laden's money was tied-up in Enron stock? Votes: 0

The death penalty is inhumane... whether that person is in a [jail] or it's bin Laden. Votes: 0

[ Osama bin Laden is] either alive and well or alive and not too well or not alive. Votes: 0

In the spirit of the Irish people, Osama bin Laden, you can kiss my royal Irish ass! Votes: 0

Marijuana plants were found near bin Laden's compound, which explains why bin Laden's last words were, 'Dude... ' Votes: 0

Strip away the usual hot air, and bin Laden's audiotape is the sign of a seriously weakened man. Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden has ten look-alikes to fool us Americans. Ten look-alikes, and he's married to five of them. Votes: 0

The CIA special unit that was searching for Osama bin Laden has been disbanded. So I guess, mission accomplished. Votes: 0

It was Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda who attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001, not Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Votes: 0

We climbed the stairs to the third floor, where Osama bin Laden died early in the morning of May 2, 2011. Votes: 0

We will kill bin Laden. We will crush al Qaeda. That has to be our biggest national security priority. Votes: 0

I'm the number 1 target of the White House. They can't get Osama bin Laden; they're going to get me. Votes: 0

I went to see that movie 'From Hell,' or as Osama bin Laden calls it - 'Roots.' Votes: 0

I would have preferred to capture bin Laden and expose how he uses Islamic ideology for his own purposes. Votes: 0

So let's give another big tax cut to the super-rich. That'll teach bin Laden a lesson he won't soon forget. Votes: 0

The illegal drug trade is the financial engine that fuels many terrorist organizations around the world, including Osama bin Laden. Votes: 0

Funny, for all surveillance, Osama bin Laden is still free—and we're not. Guess who's winning the "war on terror? Votes: 0

Most Muslims don't want to live in some Taliban-style utopia, which is what bin Laden and allied groups are offering. Votes: 0

The most striking thing is that even before Osama bin Laden was killed, he seemed largely irrelevant to the Arab Spring, Votes: 0

Without the connotation good or bad, bin Laden's a great man in the sense that he's influenced the course of history. Votes: 0

The most striking thing is that even before Osama bin Laden was killed, he seemed largely irrelevant to the Arab Spring. Votes: 0

Today would have been the birthday of Osama bin Laden. It makes me remember when Seal Team 6 threw him a surprise party. Votes: 0

There's already been some trouble for Osama bin Laden in the afterlife. There was a mix up and he was greeted by 72 vegans. Votes: 0

Uhh Gosh, I.. don't think I ever said I'm not worried about Osama bin Laden. It's kind of one of those, uhh, exaggerations. Votes: 0

There is every likelihood that the Jihadi movement, much of it highly critical of bin Laden, could have been split and undermined after 9/11. Votes: 0

Saddam Hussein is dead, and Osama bin Laden is dead. If you're Moammar Gadhafi, living in exile is starting to sound really good. Votes: 0

If America has the right to target Osama bin Laden, or terrorists, of course Israel has the right to defend itself from terrorism. Votes: 0

Geraldo Rivera says Osama bin Laden is hiding out in Pakistan ... which means the most hated man in Afghanistan is now Geraldo Rivera. Votes: 0

Large-scale hog producers are a greater threat to the United States and U.S. democracy than Osama bin Laden and his terrorist network. Votes: 0

Did bin Laden act alone, through his own al-Qaida network, in launching the attacks? About that I'm far more certain and emphatic: no. Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden's own words stated he has a war against the United States. He declared that American civilians should be considered as combatants. Votes: 0

I've got an answer to where Osama bin Laden is and I know, he's dead and living in my suitcase with my dummies.' Votes: 0

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said this week there's a good chance we never get bin Laden. bin Laden! We couldn't even get O.J.! Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden... lived in one house for, like, six years with three wives. And earlier today, they ruled his death was a suicide. Votes: 0

A number of analysts have observed that although bin Laden was finally killed, he won some major successes in his war against the U.S. Votes: 0

When we have dealt with bin Laden and his network we will then broaden the campaign to go after other terrorists all around the world. Votes: 0

Even if Osama bin Laden is caught tomorrow, it is five years too late. To capture him now I don't think makes us any safer. Votes: 0

The more we captured, the more we learned and eventually it destroyed the organization that attacked us on 9/11 and allowed us to get bin Laden. Votes: 0

Since the end of the Cold War, Soviet aggression had been replaced by a number of particularly venomous threats, from Timothy McVeigh to Osama bin Laden. Votes: 0

The White House says they will release the Osama bin Laden death photo. Better yet, they're doing it on a set of limited edition commemorative plates. Votes: 0

Right after the assassination of Osama bin Laden, amid all the cheers and applause, there were a few critical comments questioning the legality of the act. Votes: 0

Wafah Dufour bin Laden, niece of Osama bin Laden has signed a contract to star in a reality show... called Skating with the Nieces of Terrorists. Votes: 0

Apparently, Osama bin Laden was killed with money and phone numbers sewn into his clothing. So we got him right before he left for summer camp. Votes: 0

John McCain likes to say that he'll follow bin Laden to the Gates of Hell - but he won't even go to the cave where he lives. Votes: 0

The Democrats should have an empty chair on stage for the entire DNC, and when anyone asks who it belongs to, they can say Osama bin Laden. Votes: 0

There will always be spies. We have to have them. Without them we wouldn't have got Osama bin Laden - it took us years, but it happened. Votes: 0

In the case of Pakistan, the CIA actually used a fake vaccination campaign to try to locate Osama bin Laden, so now vaccination is associated with espionage. Votes: 0

You know what the bounty is on bin Laden? $25 million. It sounds like a lot until you realize the Texas Rangers paid $250 million to get Alex Rodriguez. Votes: 0

I think what Osama bin Laden does is to take the fact that some peoples lack hope and lack opportunity, and twist it to his own ends. Votes: 0

And in the end, bin Laden died in a squalid suburban compound surrounded by his wives and children and far from the front lines of his holy war. Votes: 0

And in the end, bin Laden died in a squalid suburban compound surrounded by his wives and children and far from the front lines of his holy war. Votes: 0

I mean the fact is that some of this information that we have found out that led to Usama bin Laden actually came from these enhanced interrogation techniques. Votes: 0

The Mirror interviewed one of Osama bin Laden's sons and said bin Laden has 42 children. That's going to happen when you sleep in a different cave every night. Votes: 0

When Bush had an opportunity to capture or kill bin Laden, he took his focus off of him, outsourced the job to Afghan warlords and bin Laden escaped Votes: 0

I was involved in a number of efforts to take out Al Qaida leadership when I was secretary of state, including, of course, taking out [Usama] bin Laden. Votes: 0

The implication strongly is that Osama bin Laden is a Hitler, even though he has no state power at all. It's just grotesque if you seriously think about it. Votes: 0

Let's deal with reality. The reality is that we will be reading Miranda rights to the corpse of Osama bin Laden. He will never appear in an American courtroom. Votes: 0

Fame necessarily isn't really tied to success at all. Fame is just being recognized for doing what you do, whether it's good or bad. Osama bin Laden was famous. Votes: 0

If bin Laden is in fact publicly killed, then the US military will find itself standing around with its hands in its pockets, wondering what's supposed to come next. Votes: 0

His [Osama bin Laden]excessive use of terror, including numerous attacks that indiscriminately killed many women and children, and of course many Muslims, has hurt the attractiveness of his message. Votes: 0

There's a new Osama bin Laden video. He's the only person that is looking thin during the holidays. How does he do it? I think he's going to Jenny Craig. Votes: 0

Be afraid of the Chinese. I mean, the Chinese shoot down satellites in space; they hack into Google's computers; the Osama bin Laden people can't make their underwear blow up. Votes: 0

Trump said that he hoped bin Laden suffered a lot. It looks like he got his wish, because the CIA said bin Laden spent his last hour watching 'Celebrity Apprentice.' Votes: 0

We must erase bin Laden's ugly legacy, not extend it: by ending the Patriot Act's erosion of our civil liberties, we can protect the freedoms that make America worth fighting for. Votes: 0

One could say that Osama bin Laden and these non-nation-state fighters with religious purpose are very similar to those kind of atypical revolutionaries that helped to cast off the British crown. Votes: 0

I can personally feel the relief myself in my audiences when I bring up Obama because there was a lot of anti-Obama sentiment out there before the capture of bin Laden. Votes: 0

Today the United States has admitted that after months and months of searching, we still have no idea where Osama bin Laden is. Osama bin Laden? We can't even find Kenneth Lay. Votes: 0

Obviously, as secretary of state, I had some of the most important secrets that we possess, such as going after bin Laden. So I am very committed to taking classified information seriously. Votes: 0

On the subject of Osama bin Laden... we will track him down. We will capture him. We will bring him to justice, and I will follow him to the gates of hell. Votes: 0

I'm much better informed than Mr. Clarke ever was about the nature of the intelligence that was available again Osama bin Laden and which was consistently denigrated by himself and Mr. Tenet. Votes: 0

The guy who finally pulled the trigger on Osama bin Laden is not patting himself on the back. He's giving as much credit to his teammates who got him to that position. Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden is going after us to get us out of the region, so he can deal with the regimes that he sees in the region, or replace them with purists. Votes: 0

This is a global effort we're going to have to lead to overcome this jihadist effort. It's more than Osama bin Laden. But he is going to pay, and he will die. Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden's death has been in the news all day. Leftish stations are going, 'President Obama saves the world.' Stations on the right are going, 'Obama kills fellow Muslim.' Votes: 0

Ironically, many of people, including Osama bin Laden and the mujahedeen, were, in fact, nourished by the United States in the early eighties in its efforts to drive the Soviets out of Afghanistan. Votes: 0

At the end of the day, bin Laden's interest is not Washington and New York, it's the Middle East. He wants Saudi Arabia. He wants to get rid of the House of Saud. Votes: 0

The death of Osama bin Laden marks the most significant development in our fight against al-Qa'ida. I salute President Obama ... in achieving this major accomplishment. ... The death of Osama bin Laden is historic. Votes: 0

The Obama administration leaks classified information continuously. They do it to glorify the President, or manipulate public opinion, or even to help produce a pre-election propaganda film about the Osama bin Laden raid. Votes: 0

As the cleansing ocean closes over bin Laden's carcass, may the earth lie lightly on the countless graves of those he sentenced without compunction to be burned alive or dismembered in the street. Votes: 0

Ironically, many of these people, including Osama bin Laden and the mujahedeen, were, in fact, nourished by the United States in the early eighties in its efforts to drive the Soviets out of Afghanistan. Votes: 0

This body, the United States Congress, was united, Republicans and Democrats alike, in taking that action, toppling the Taliban government, and working to try and root out al Qaeda and find Osama bin Laden. Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden organized an attack that was carried out against the United States, New York, Pentagon, and the other aircraft, with 19 attackers, 19 guys with box cutters. An attack that probably cost almost nothing. Votes: 0

There is now a $5 million dollar bounty on Osama bin Laden. Which marks the first time in history there has ever been a bounty on a guy's head who wears Bounty on his head. Votes: 0

Many of us didn't believe in the image of bin Laden as a wandering Old Man of the Mountains, living on plants and insects in an inhospitable cave somewhere on the porous Pakistan-Afghan border. Votes: 0

Our liberties face a far greater threat from Hillary Clinton ... than from Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. I am not saying that for impact; I believe that to the core of my being. Votes: 0

George W. Bush is using language that's a mirror image of the language of Osama bin Laden when he says, "We have God on our side. This is the struggle of good against evil." Votes: 0

Osama bin Laden, who is a Saudi, feels himself to be a patriot because the U.S. has forces in Saudi Arabia, which is sacred because it is the land of the prophet Mohammed. Votes: 0

I had a student ask me, "Could the savior you believe in save Osama bin Laden?" Of course, we know the blood of Jesus Christ can save him, and then he must be executed. Votes: 0

The leaders of the empire, the imperial mafia-George W. Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, Richard Cheney, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Perle, et al. ... are as fanatic and as fundamentalist as Osama bin Laden. Votes: 0

Punishing abuse in Iraq should not return the U.S. to Sept. 10, 2001, in the way it fights al Qaeda, while Osama bin Laden and his top lieutenants remain at large and continue to plan attacks. Votes: 0

There's a love of rhetorical skill in the Muslim world. Osama bin Laden doesn't just go on tape cassettes and say, 'America sucks.' He recites poetry; he finds things that 'America sucks' rhymes with. Votes: 0

This Osama bin Laden guy, spoiled rich kid worth $300M. I have three words for this guy: Anna Nicole Smith. We send her over there, she'll get his money, he'll be dead in a week. Votes: 0

Anyone weighing whether to re-elect the President should take the bin Laden operation into account: it is a powerful exhibit that Obama is a steely Commander in Chief - a critical test for many Americans. Votes: 0

God told me to smite Osama bin Laden, so I invaded Afghanistan. Then He told me to smite Saddam Hussein, so I invaded Iraq. Now He wants me to work on the Middle East problem... Votes: 0

We have a variety of intelligence and we're sure we're going to catch Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar this year. We've learned lessons from Iraq and we're getting improved intelligence from the Afghan people Votes: 0