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Author Topic:   Obama: ‘If we let Americans sue Saudis for 9/11, foreigners will begin suing US...
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09-29-2016 9:48 PM
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09-29-2016 10:59 AM


Will this action cause more harm than good or will it force countries to perhaps curtail "bad behavior" that could result in litigation?
I can't imagine why the Saudis or any other country would pay any attention. What power does a U.S. court have over foreign governments?

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