>> and here's what other european leaders are saying. president nicolas sarkozy of france called lo eed osama bin death a major event in the world struggle against terrorism. >> and germany's foreign minister says it is good news for free-thinking men. >> italy's foreign minister calls it a victory of good against evil, of justice against malignancy. an impromptu version of "the star spangled banner" outside the white house, strong reactions all across the united states. [ chanting ] ♪ god bless america hear my home sweet home ♪ >> crowds bursting with song outside george w. bush's home and his effort to fight terrorism during his two terms in office. [ cheers ]