House adjourns after Burton speech on bin Laden death

The House adjourned shortly before 7:45 p.m., after a special order speech by Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) congratulating the Obama administration for the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.

Burton used his floor time to outline the various terrorist acts since 1992 that al Qaeda either took credit for or inspired — more than one major attack per year since 1992. Burton said bin Laden's death shows the U.S. and its allies are serious about fighting sources of terrorism.

"No matter where you go, no matter where you hide, if you're a terrorist who attacks the free world, we will come and get you," Burton said. "The allied countries who fight terrorism, including the United States, will not rest until you're brought to justice."

Burton was joined by other Republicans on the House floor Monday night, many of whom delivered short statements on the floor before Burton spoke. Very few Democrats spoke on the floor today, and Democratic leaders in particular saved their remarks for press conferences off the floor.

However, Rep. James Langevin (D-R.I.) offered Obama his congratulations on the floor Monday night, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) thanked Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama for their combined efforts over the years.