Moore Supports Presidential Veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Washington, DC,
September 28, 2016
My decision to support President Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act came after much thoughtful consideration. Although I am deeply committed to fulfilling our country's assurance to honor the lives of those killed in the terror attacks of September. 11, 2001, I do not believe this bill supports this solemn promise.
Washington, DC – In response to her vote to support President Barack Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, legislation allowing lawsuits against foreign sponsors of terrorism, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) issued the following statement: "My decision to support President Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) came after much thoughtful consideration. Although I am deeply committed to fulfilling our country’s assurance to honor the lives of those killed in the terror attacks of September. 11, 2001, I do not believe this bill supports this solemn promise. "My respect and sympathy for the families who support this legislation knows no bounds. I certainly understand the passion and emotion behind this bill, but I cannot support any effort that will potentially have an adverse effect on our diplomatic capacities, our men and women in uniform, or our country’s effectiveness to respond to future threats. I truly believe the best way we can honor survivors, victims, and their families, is to continue working to prevent another attack from taking place on American soil." ### |
