President Obama confirms the Death of Osama

President Obama confirmed that Osama bin Laden was killed deep in Pakistan, on the outskirts of Islamabad at Abbottabad. The operation began months ago when the President was made aware of a leak in early August that hinted at the location of bin Laden. A military campaign was begun and a week ago the plan was taken to the ground. Tonight the plan was carried to fruition.

Not only has the President confirmed that a small team of American military personnel killed bin Laden in a firefight, but also took custody of his body. He said, "Today at my direction, the United states launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbadabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed."

One question that automatically came to mind: Was Pakistan harboring bin Laden or aiding the United States in the quest to find him? The President clearly praised the Pakistani civilian government saying that the Pakistani government cooperated alongside the United States in carrying out the plan, however, the details of their partnership are still murky.

The President ended his dramatic prose by reciting the pledge of allegiance, telling the American people, "justice has been done."