The end of a terrorist: Zarqawi killed.
Directly implicated in torture, brutality, and thousands of attacks and murders, Jordanian-born terrorist, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been killed in an air raid, says the Iraqi prime minister. (*)
This is a great day for humanity, as one of the most loathsome, vile, blood-drenched savages of our time has been put down like the rabid dog he was.
Zarqawi was the head of Al Qaeda in Iraq. The news of his death will have the worldwide Al Qaeda organization in freefall. Additionally, his death opens the door to the killing and arrests of the rest of the insurgency of all wings. There are hard battles ahead, but now as plain for all to see, we can and will win every one of them.
This is a great day for Iraq. Not only is the head of Al Qaeda in Iraq dead, but now the freely-elected, democratically constituted Iraqi government will be able to take major steps forward in consolidating peace and security in Iraq, the birthplace of civilization.
The Iraqi people have suffered countless heartaches and losses at the hands of Al Qaeda and other insurgent groups. The courage and grit and determination of the Iraqi people has been unbelievable. They have endured this storm, and now it has passed. Of course other great challenges remain. As I have said over and again, however, never underestimate the people of Iraq.
Congratulations to all of the coalition forces. You have stuck together amidst an onslaught of the worst inhumane tactics of war used against you, such as the vile and evil IED, lies and slander, and you have proved valorous through it all.
As an American citizen, thank you to our heroes, our troops on the front, in the battle, and behind the lines, and their families, who have sustained such a heavy toll of life and limb and health. You are an inspiration to us all, and your sacrifice is shortening the war and bringing America and humanity closer to victory in the war on terrorism. I cannot say how important these fights and victories have been, except to say there is nothing more important.
Zarqawi is dead. The myth of the immortal terrorist is shown to be a lie. The way of the terrorist is more starkly drawn than even before: it is the way of death. This terrorist jihad is doomed. The human race and our God-given freedoms and liberty shall prevail.