<div dir="ltr">The Senate is expected to vote tomorrow on overriding the President's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which would limit the immunity of Saudi Arabia from lawsuits related to the 9/11 attacks. <div><br></div><div>A strong vote to override will increase the political space for challenging the U.S.-Saudi relationship in the future. </div><div><br></div><div>In addition, we are trying to get Senators who voted against the Saudi arms deal last week (both Durbin and Kirk voted against it) to mention the Saudi war in Yemen during the debate tomorrow. So, feel free to add that to your ask: "I also urge you to raise concerns about the Saudi war in Yemen during the debate."</div><div><br></div><div>
I just made my two calls. Took me two minutes. </div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Just Foreign Policy</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:info@justforeignpolicy.org">info@justforeignpolicy.org</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 9:31 AM<br>Subject: Senate to Vote Wednesday on Saudi 9/11 Bill Veto Override<br>To: <a href="mailto:naiman@justforeignpolicy.org">naiman@justforeignpolicy.org</a><br><br><br>
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<p>Dear Robert,<br>
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The Senate is expected to vote <b>Wednesday</b> on overriding the President's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terror Act [JASTA]. <a href="http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=n1xeGGiDSZO7xG9A%2BzKwIbqZmb9Vrts1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2Frobert-naiman%2F911-families-deserve-thei_b_12198874.html" target="_blank">This bill would remove</a> Saudi Arabia's immunity from lawsuits brought by 9/11 families over the alleged responsibility of Saudi officials for the 9/11 attacks. [1] Override of the President's veto would be a <b>historic repudiation</b> of the previously unaccountable U.S.-Saudi relationship, <b>which has been a root cause of many terribly destructive wars in the region, including the war in Yemen and the war in Syria</b>.<br>
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<b>Call Sen. Dick Durbin now at <a href="tel:%28202%29%20224-2152" value="+12022242152" target="_blank">(202) 224-2152</a>.</b> When you reach a staffer or leave a message, you can say something like:</p>
<blockquote>"I urge you to vote to override the veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terror Act, so 9/11 families can have their day in court against the Saudi government."</blockquote>
<p>When you've made your call, <b>please report it <a href="http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=EftMGqBMrYAt3YvMO9V2goi%2FraR8kCFD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justforeignpolicy.org%2Fact%2FJASTA-veto-override-Senate" target="_blank">here</a>.</b><br>
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<b>Then call Sen. Mark Kirk at <a href="tel:%28202%29%20224-2854" value="+12022242854" target="_blank">(202) 224-2854</a>.</b> When you reach a staffer or leave a message, you can say something like:</p>
<blockquote>"I urge you to vote to override the veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terror Act, so 9/11 families can have their day in court against the Saudi government."</blockquote>
<p>When you've made your call, <b>please report it <a href="http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=rKbzDh%2B1qJz%2Fm7hIOYiBQYi%2FraR8kCFD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justforeignpolicy.org%2Fact%2FJASTA-veto-override-Senate" target="_blank">here</a>.</b> <br>
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<b>And if you haven't signed our petition to Congress yet, <a href="http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=L4zijhhai9FUOiw%2BS987tIi%2FraR8kCFD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpetitions.moveon.org%2Fsign%2Fcongress-override-veto%3Fr_by%3D1135580" target="_blank">you can do that here</a>.</b><br>
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Thanks for all you do to help make U.S. foreign policy more just,<br>
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Robert Naiman, Avram Reisman, and Sarah Burns<br>
Just Foreign Policy<br>
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