The ethics panel, co-chaired by Lamar Smith, R-Texas, and Ed Pastor, D-Ariz.

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"One of the most elusive and deadly terrorists in North Africa has been reportedly killed, " Rep. Ed Royce, R-California, said in a statement.

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Ed Bryant (R-Tennessee), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas) and James Rogan (R-California) are expected to take the lead for the prosecution team.

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In a statement, Rep. Ed Royce, R-California, called the attack "the latest demonstration of a large and growing radical movement across North Africa" and said the French "have acted appropriately" in intervening in Mali.

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