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Congressman Gaetz Issues Statement in Response to the Successful US Mission that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

October 27, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Today, US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement in response to the successful US mission that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi:

"Today is a great day for America. Under President Trump's leadership, a hostile enemy of the United States met swift justice last night. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death marks yet another milestone in this administration's fight against ISIS and the eradication of its terrorist fighters. I commend President Trump today and the courageous men and women of the United States military who carried out this mission. Enemies of freedom will continue to buckle, and against the United States, evil will not stand," Congressman Matt Gaetz said.

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