Topic: Jasta Veto

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Quantum of Evidence
Episode 863 44:31 - 48:43

863: Quantum of Evidence

JASTA Veto, Saudi Arabia 9/11 Bill

President Obama vetoed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which would have allowed 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia. While the bill passed both houses of Congress, Obama argued it undermines U.S. interests, despite the release of the "28 pages" linking Saudi individuals to the hijackers.