Congressman Chris Murphy, returning to the United States from Afghanistan, made the following statement on the death of Osama bin Laden:
"Nothing can ever restore the moral order undone by Osama bin Laden's horrifying attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, but now Americans can sleep easier knowing that a man of true evil no longer walks this earth," Murphy said. "The killing of bin Laden does not erase the damage he did, but it brings us one giant step closer to justice."
Murphy was in Afghanistan with a Congressional delegation where he received briefings on special operations in the region from top special operations leadership. He also met with troops and attended a memorial service for nine Americans, including one from New Haven, who were killed last week.
"Our country's best and brightest comprise our special operations forces - today we praise their work and grieve again for those who bin Laden killed," Murphy added.