US President Barack Obama has met the military team that killed Osama Bin Laden and praised their mission as "one of the greatest military operations in our nation's history".
"They practised tirelessly for this mission. When I gave the order, they were ready," Mr Obama said.He also repeated his intention to draw down forces in Afghanistan this summer.
Meanwhile, documents found at Bin Laden's compound suggest al-Qaeda was planning further US attacks.
Officials are examining computers, DVDs, hard-drives and documents seized from the Abbottabad home where Bin Laden may have hidden for up to six years.
One planned attack targeted a US rail route, US officials revealed, although no imminent threat was detected.
Raid team meeting Speaking at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, Mr Obama said: "These Americans deserve credit for one of the greatest military operations in our nation's history."
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President Barack ObamaIt was a chance for me to say on behalf of Americans and people around the world 'job well done'”
Referring to al-Qaeda, Mr Obama said: "We have cut off their head and we will ultimately defeat them."
His address came after he met members of the special forces team that killed Bin Laden in Pakistan.He added: "It was a chance for me to say on behalf of Americans and people around the world 'job well done'."
The president said that because of the incredible skill and courage of countless intelligence and military professionals, the military leader who orchestrated the attack on the US on 9/11 "will never threaten American again".continued
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