September 11

September 11

Blumenthal Calls for Vigilance on Terrorism

By U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal  05/02/11

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. and a Greenwich resident, released a statement Monday in response to the news that American forces had killed Osama bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 terror attacks.

 

"Striking down this enemy of Democracy and freedom is a historic victory for our nation and marks a significant turning point in the war on terror. Osama bin Laden orchestrated the killing of thousands of Americans, including many from Connecticut, and I hope his death provides their families and loved ones with some solace and ...

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Stamford Soldiers Brace for Retaliation

By Anthony Buzzeo  05/02/11

On a day when the nation cheered the death of Osama bin Laden, the celebration was cut short for Stamford resident Shane Alston, who is stationed at Forward Operating Base in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Alston and the rest of the people at the base are now preparing for possible retaliation.

“The base’s morale has been at the highest I have seen it in my 10 months in the country. However, as much as a victory as the death of bin Laden was for America, the atmosphere of base has been a state of heightened vigilance as we prepare for possible repercussions from bin Laden loyalists,” ...

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