Wilson Statement on Killing of al Qaeda Leader

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement regarding Iraqi security and Coalition forces killing Abu Azzam, the second most wanted al-Qaeda terrorist in Iraq: "Yesterday, Iraqi security forces and Coalition soldiers delivered a striking blow to al Qaeda terrorists in Iraq. By killing Abu Azzam, a top aide to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, our troops have achieved yet another critical victory in the War on Terror," said Wilson. "Azzam led the largest group of al Qaeda in Iraq fighters in Fallujah during autumn 2004 and directed current terrorist activity and operations in Baghdad. As a leader of the Iraq terrorist network, he served as the brains behind numerous attacks on our troops and Iraqi citizens. Not any more. "The recent victory demonstrates that American soldiers are skilled, focused, and dedicated to finding the cowards who continue to attack democracy and take the lives of innocent civilians. By capturing and killing terrorists in Iraq, our troops are protecting American families from terrorists who threaten our freedoms and our way of life."Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) serves as Co-Chair of the Victory In Iraq Caucus. ###