Legislator who lost legs in Iraq pleased by death of Bin Laden
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
THe state representative who lost both his legs in the Iraq War says he's pleased U.S. military forces killed Osama bin Laden.
John Kriesel, a Republican from Cottage Grove, said President Obama made the right decision by sending in elite Navy SEALs into Pakistan to kill Bin Laden. He said Obama's decision was was better than dropping a bomb on the compound and not knowing whether Bin Laden was killed.
"He did what was best for America," Kriesel said. "He wasn't worried about anything else except to make sure that we got the guy who killed thousands of our innocent men and women in the World Trade Center Towers."
Kriesel lost both of his legs to a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2006.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
Dear reader,
Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.
Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?
It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.
