Cong. Roger Williams: Terrorist Attack Victims Should Have Their Day in Court

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC  Congressman Roger Williams (R Austin) this afternoon voted to override President Barack Obamas veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act a bill which would allow victims of terrorism to sue foreign governments for attacks on American soil. Today Democrats and Republicans came together united to ensure that victims of terrorist attacks in the U.S. can have their day in court against nations that support the murder of Americans" said Williams. Outdated policies of immunity for foreign governments including those which sponsor terrorism must not prevent justice from being served." Earlier this year the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act unanimously passed the Senate and House but was vetoed last week by President Obama. The Senate voted 97-1 and the House voted 348-77 to override the veto.