Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Death of ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi
October 27, 2019
October 27, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump announced that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during a raid by the U.S. military in northwest Syria:
"The death of al-Baghdadi is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the U.S. Special Forces.
"I commend President Trump and our senior military leaders for successfully planning and completing this . . .
"The death of al-Baghdadi is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the U.S. Special Forces.
"I commend President Trump and our senior military leaders for successfully planning and completing this . . .