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Glad to see this. The saudis have an iron-clad case ---- Bldg 7 proves conclusively it was all an inside job.
Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill allowing families to sue Saudi Arabia - Breitbart
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dealt President Barack Obama the first override in his two terms, proceeding with a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in the terrorist attacks.
The vote was 97-1, with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid the lone dissension, to override Obama’s 13th veto. The Senate needed two-thirds of its members to reject the veto. The Republican-dominated House is also poised to override the veto and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has already said she will vote along with Republicans.
On Friday, Obama vetoed the legislation — known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, or JASTA.
The president sent a three-page letter explaining his position to Congress. He said
Americans would be opened up to similar lawsuits from foreign nations and it would infringe on the president’s ability to conduct foreign policy.