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Congress Overrides President Obama's Veto

Statement

By: Dave Brat
By: Dave Brat
Date: Sept. 28, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Executive Branch Foreign Affairs Legal Legislative Branch

Rep. Brat (R-Va.) issued the following statement after Congress voted to override the president's veto of S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

"Today Congress acted in a bipartisan manner to support the families of 9/11 victims by overriding President Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The families of America's deadliest terrorist attack deserve the truth and I am happy that we were able to support the cause of justice today. This action is long overdue and I am proud to have supported this legislation."

This legislation would allow Americans to sue a foreign state for injuries, death, or damages that occur inside the United States as a result of terrorism, committed by a foreign state or official.


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