Cotton, McConnell Statement on Revocation of Plea Deal for 9/11 Terrorists

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August 3, 2024

Cotton, McConnell Statement on Revocation of Plea Deal for 9/11 Terrorists

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) released the following statement regarding Secretary Austin's decision to revoke 9/11 terrorists' plea deal:

"We are glad that Secretary Austin came to his senses, heeded our warning, and decided to take the concerns of 9/11 victims and families seriously.

"The Biden-Harris Administration's consideration of a plea deal with terrorist mass murderers was disgraceful. America deserves a Commander-in-Chief committed to peace through strength, not chaos through weakness.

"The President must know that we continue to watch this situation closely. The Justice for 9/11 Act is introduced, and if the Administration ever changes course, we stand ready to overturn any future cowardly plea deals with the murderous mastermind of that tragic day.

"The United States of America must never flinch in holding terrorists accountable for their actions."

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