Hayley Williams (lead singer, Paramore) (via Twitter)
"gonna watch the speech when i get home. thanks for the update… hard to believe i was in the 7th grade when this started."

Rudy Giuliani (former Mayor of New York City during 9/11)
“Not many people deserve to die, he deserved to die,”

New York City Fire Department
Commissioner. Salvatore J. Cassano Statement: "Osama Bin Laden was responsible for killing 343 members of the FDNY on Sept. 11, 2001. Tonight, in firehouses throughout the city, our members are grateful for the news, and thankful to all the brave members of the U.S. military that had a role in this successful operation."

Nancy Pelosi (Democrat) (House Minority Leader, California)
"The death of Osama bin Laden marks the most significant development in our fight against al-Qaida. I salute President Obama, his national security team, Director Panetta, our men and women in the intelligence community and military, and other nations who supported this effort for their leadership in achieving this major accomplishment. It is a testament to the professionalism of our dedicated national security professionals that no American lives were lost in this operation.

"As we approach the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I hope that today's action provides some comfort to the 9/11 families who lost loved ones in the devastating attacks on our shores.

"Though the death of Osama bin Laden is historic, it does not diminish our relentless pursuit of terrorists who threaten our country."

Lady Gagga (musical artist) (via Twitter)
"Just landed. Watching CNN, what a historical moment in the fight against hatred."