Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary, said Mr. Obama “does intend to veto this legislation,” and would work to persuade lawmakers in both parties to change course. Earnest said of the legislation, which Mr. Obama has said could dangerously undermine the United States’ interests globally, opening the country to a raft of lawsuits by private citizens overseas. Earnest said, referring to the rationale behind a 1976 law that gives other countries broad immunity from American lawsuits. Video“The families of the 9/11 victims have suffered so much and fought so hard for justice,” said Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York. Supported by the families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks, the measure also reflects a broader re-evaluation in Washington of the alliance with Saudi Arabia, once an unquestioned partner.

Source: New York Times September 12, 2016 20:56 UTC