WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following President Trump’s announcement of the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Today’s announcement of the killing of Baghdadi – one of the most notorious terrorists in the world – is great news for the security of the United States and our allies. I want to thank our men and women in uniform that carried out this mission and continue to fight for freedom around the world. This is an important step in the fight to defeat ISIS, a terrorist group that inspired the Pulse terrorist attack and that is responsible for the deaths of thousands around the world, including Floridian Steven Sotloff. 

“To the enemies of the United States, this is yet another reminder that there is nowhere you can go, there is nowhere you can hide. We will not stop until justice is served. Today the world is a little safer, a little kinder, a little more free.” 

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