Reaction from congressmen and government officials to the death of Osama bin Laden:

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"It couldn't be more thrilling to kill that tyrant, but it also gives me pause for those who lost their lives at his fingertips. The United States of America is about justice and this is justice."

-Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah

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"The news of Osama bin Laden being brought to justice fills me with gratitude for the unflagging dedication of our armed forces."

-Former Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, in a Sunday night tweet

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"Bin Laden is the face of horrific acts around the world and the world is a better place with him gone. ... We must remain vigilant as a country in the face of possible retribution from terrorists."

-Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah

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"It is awkward to celebrate anyone's death, but it is impossible to feel remorse for one who has caused so much pain and needless suffering in the world. None of us are better for having experienced bin Laden's savagery and absolute indifference to human life. The world is better without him. I thank those who risked their lives to bring justice."

-Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah

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"This is a great victory for lovers of freedom and justice everywhere. Congratulations to our intelligence community, our military and the president. My thoughts are with the families of Osama bin Laden's many thousands of victims, and the brave servicemen and women who have laid down their lives in pursuit of this murderous terrorist."

-Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney

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"I hope this is the beginning of the end of the conflict that we have had for the past 10 years,"

-Utah state Sen. Ben McAdams, who was a law student in New York and on his way to a job interview near the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

"Our nation is built on the principle of liberty and justice for all, and today, justice was finally brought to one of the most ruthless terrorists our world has ever known. Our thanks and praise goes to our dedicated and courageous men and women of our military, intelligence services and law enforcement who have tirelessly fought this terrorist threat. … While the War on Terror is not over, we should all rejoice in his death that is a major setback for al-Qaida and its disciples."

-Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah

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"I can image for those who lost loved ones on 9-11, this will be an especially memorable day for them. This man who perpetrated this act has finally been brought to justice. What happened today sends a message loud and clear to the entire world, if you attack America, America will not rest until you are brought to justice. That happened today."

-Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah

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"America will never forget the tragedies of September 11, 2001, and we honor the many lives lost and families who have sacrificed since. However, it is good to know Osama bin Laden, the icon of al-Qaida, can commit no more terrorist acts himself. While the United States must remain vigilant, I am pleased to see an end to this chapter of the War on Terror. This is a victory for America, and for freedom and liberty throughout the world."

-Gov. Gary Herbert

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"I am watching the spontaneous outpouring in front of the White House. There is no rancor, no distrust, no politics only a people coming together. Can our policy makers look at them and see that is America and that is who we are supposed to work for and not the partisan division that has come to define us. We need to capture this moment."

-Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill