Obama: Anwar al-Awlaki's death a "major blow" to al Qaeda and affiliates

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Obama: Anwar al-Awlaki's death a "major blow" to al Qaeda and affiliates

By Stephanie Condon

The killing of Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S. citizen who was in the top ranks of al Qaeda's franchise in Yemen, marks "another significant milestone in the broader effort to defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates," President Obama said today.

The American-born, radical Islamic preacher was killed Friday in Yemen in a CIA-directed strike upon his convoy. Al-Awlaki is the most prominent al Qaeda figure to be killed since Osama bin Laden, and Mr. Obama said his death represents a "major blow" to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, al Qeada's most active operational affiliate.

Speaking at the retirement ceremony for Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mr. Obama said that al-Awlaki "took the lead in planning and directing efforts to murder innocent Americans," such as the attempt to blow up U.S. cargo planes in 2010.

The president called the killing of al-Awlaki a tribute to the U.S. intelligence community and the efforts of leaders in Yemen. He said al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula remains "a dangerous but weakened terrorist organization."

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[Tarheel_Dem]

1. K & R

:kick:

[Scurrilous]

2. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Major Hogwash]

3. He really wasn't an American citizen anymore, he ranted against the United States.

And engaged in terrorist acts against the United States.
I don't see why people here want to even try to defend him.

[JNinWB]

5. Question: "I don't see why people here want to even try to defend him (Awlaki)."

Answer: to make Obama look like an assassin.

Next question!

[Major Hogwash]

6. Maybe they will make a photoshop pic of Obama with a turban and a scimitar.

And try to use that for political purposes.

[MNBrewer]

4. And a major blow to the rule of law in this nation