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Rogers Votes to Override Obama Veto of JASTA

Statement

Date: Sept. 28, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Legal Legislative Branch

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after he voted in support of the veto message to accompany S. 2040, "Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act" (JASTA).

"Today I am proud to have voted to override President Obama's veto of JASTA. This bill is narrowly drafted to apply only to foreign governments that support terrorist acts within the United States. Most importantly, this bill is about justice for the brave families who lost loved ones during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Fifteen years is too long to wait for justice and it is shocking President Obama would put the government of Saudi Arabia ahead of American families still hurting here at home."


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