WASHINGTON, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after the United States government killed Ayman al Zawahiri, the current leader of al Qaeda.

Rep. August Pfluger: “As a fighter pilot who spent years fighting terrorists abroad, I am extremely proud of the U.S. intelligence and military professionals for taking out the Leader of Al Qaeda in Kabul. Unfortunately, the attack confirms that Al Qaeda is again operating freely in Afghanistan following President Biden’s tragic withdrawal. The resurgence of terrorists abroad is even more dangerous for our homeland given at least 55 known or suspected terrorists have crossed our border this fiscal year alone. We cannot be too vigilant when it comes to the safety of American citizens.”