the Republican leader knows I am a huge fan of his. Every Thursday, we gather, along with Senator Gillibrand, we gather in a Bible study, bipartisan Bible study. Most people think we would never pray together, read the scripture together…

I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a) of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

On Saturday, in my direction, the United States successfully concluded an airstrike in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed the Emir of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri. After carefully considering a clear and convincing evidence of his location, I…

This operation is a clear demonstration that we will, we can, and we`ll always make good on the solemn pledge. My administration will continue to visually monitor and address threats from al-Qaeda no matter where they emanate from. As…

The United States continues to demonstrate our resolve and our capacity to defend the American people against those who seek to do us harm. You know, we -- we make it clear again tonight that no matter how long it takes, no matter where…

You know, we make it clear again tonight that, no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out.

One week ago, after being advised the conditions were optimal, I gave the final approval to go get him and the mission was a success. None of his family members were hurt, and there were no civilian casualties.

This is a key part of his policy that is now playing out, and that he will, I would anticipate, make the case that this is an indication that the policy is working, at least in this instance, that they were able to take out this leader of…

We make it clear again tonight that, no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out.

Over the weekend, the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation against a significant al Qaeda target in Afghanistan. The operation was successful, and there were no civilian casualties.

When I ended our military mission in Afghanistan almost a year ago, I made the decision that, after 20 years of war, the United States no longer needed thousands of boots on the ground in Afghanistan to protect America from terrorists who…

This operation is a clear demonstration that we will, we can, and we`ll always make good on the solemn pledge.

We will always remain vigilant, and we will act.

the United States was capable of continuing to pursue those who were behind 9/11 without having to have masses of troops on the ground.

I made this commitment as a candidate to bring U.S. troops home, and to make this shift as it relates to counterterrorism.

We will never forget.

My fellow Americans, on Saturday, at my direction, the United States successfully concluded an airstrike in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed the emir of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri.

We do not break. We never give in. We never back down.