~ Governor Pawlenty statement regarding indictment of Somali-Americans with alleged ties to terror organizations ~

Saint Paul – The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the indictments of 14 Somali-Americans – including two from Minnesota – who are alleged to have provided support to a Somali terror organization with ties to al-Qaida:

“This is a stark reminder that the threat of terrorism is not limited to faraway places. We must remain aggressive and vigilant in combating terrorism both at home and abroad.”