On the eve of the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks,
the House unanimously passed on Friday controversial legislation
clearing the way for the families of victims to sue Saudi Arabia if that
country is found legally responsible for helping back the deadly
terrorist acts.
The bill, which passed the Senate in May, now
heads to President Obama's desk. The White House strongly opposes the
legislation and worries the legislation leaves the U.S. open to similar
suits.
Critics also argue the bill will put U.S. relations with Saudi
Arabia in jeopardy and potentially set a dangerous precedent of
Americans suing foreign governments.
The president is expected to veto the bill.
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Source: NBC News
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