This is a terrible move by the republicans.
So now everybody can sue governments for the harm that they do?
Bet some Syrians might have something to say about having bombs dropped on their heads.
This violates treaties that we’ve agreed to.
This is all about making Ryan look good and saving his career. NO freaking logic being applied here.
I believe that this is the first time in 8 years that I’ve agreed with Obama and I’m irritated with our GOP for putting me in this situation. smh
This bill is much less than it appears to be and Obama or future Obamas can put off litigation as long as they want because there is a delay clause “The legislation also includes a safeguard: It allows the Justice and State departments to put a stay on any litigation by certifying to a judge that the United States is “engaged in good-faith discussions with the foreign-state defendant concerning the resolution of claims against the foreign state.” That could be much like the endless postponement in moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem. However, the bill could open up the US to reprisal moves by other governments.
“So now everybody can sue governments for the harm that they do?”
Yep! All you have to do is make sure the entity is a US Govt listed terror organization like Al Qeida. The bill is worded well, and no nobody can sue any government.
And if I were a Syrian, I would indeed like to hold the US Government accountable for arming Al Nusra, the FSA, and ISIS.
Ryan abstained.