FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ODNI Press Release No. 35-19

October 27, 2019

Statement by Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire

on Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

"I want to thank our intelligence professionals and special operations forces for bringing one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists to justice."

"I am incredibly proud to support the men and women of the Intelligence Community, whose efforts over the last two decades have led to the disruption of terrorism around the globe. Their steadfast dedication to ensure the safety and security of Americans at home and abroad is unwavering."

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