Why does Obama want to veto the ill to let 9/11 families to sue the Saudi's?

[napi21]

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/09/09/obama-could-veto-911-bill-that-gives-victims-families-right-to-sue-saudi-arabiaon-911-n2216068

It passed the Senate unanimous vote. Is he still worried about former Presidents being involved in law suites? Does he REALLY worry that much about US relations with the Saudi's? He's leaving the WH in a few months and since his relationship with the Saidi's hasn't been that terrific anyway, why does he care about this bill?

[Hoyt]

1. Townhall puts a white wing spin on everything.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

2. he could also buy me dinner, but as long as he has not directly stated that he will

let's not assume that he will.

If he does issue a veto, he will give us an explanation and we can argue about it then.

[Raster]

3. IMHO, there are far too many potentially incriminating loose ends concerning 9/11...

...Loose ends that would:

Not only embarrass, but IMPLICATE certain members of the Saudi Royal Family that not only donated funds to the hijackers (15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens), but clandestinely provided resources and support to said hijackers;

Strongly suggest that high-ranking members of the Saudi Royal Family were very aware that attacks on the United States were imminent;

Strongly suggest that certainly high-ranking members of the Bush*/Cheney* administration, AT THE VERY LEAST were not only aware of the upcoming attacks in the United States, but actively pursued a course of deliberate non-action, allowing the 9/11 attacks to take place.

I believe, again, IMHO, that even fine, upstanding, patriotic men and women THAT DO NOT BELIEVE THE OFFICIAL STORY will do everything in their power to make sure the official 9/11 story is supported and repeated, even going to far as to cast aspersions against anyone that would challenge the official 9/11 story and time-line, realizing that the absolute truth regarding 9/11 could do irreparable damage to the faith, credit and reputation of the United States.

[geek tragedy]

4. the Saudis can still control the global price of oil nt

[NightWatcher]

5. They don't want there to be discovery that comes with legal proceedings

The coziness of our two countries combined with the House of Saud's role would not be pleasant.

[Else You Are Mad]

6. The reason that most give...

Is that he is afraid that it would open up the flood gates for litigation against the US. This is a smokescreen that really isn't a concern.

The real reason is oil.

[Wellstone ruled]

7. Look no further than Wall Street my friends.

With many Global Economies still struggling after thirty years of austerity,can not take a Saudi retrenchment of their Sovereign Wealth funds. It is all about the money,fifteen Billion Military sale to the Saudi's last week,Goldman-Sachs and JP Morgan just sold Saudi Bonds worth several billions. And Washington is ripe with Pay for Play. Say no more.

[Mellomugwump]

8. He said it could open the

Door to lawsuits against the US. Couldn't the Iraqis turn around and sue the US for reducing their country to rubble under false pretenses?

[Cicada]

9. Relations between nations is more important rights of individuals

Do we want Judicial Watch determining our foreign affairs? A lawsuit can enrage citizens of other countries, ruin useful alliances, impair cooperation to fight terrorism. foreign affairs are better administered by the President who can weigh all the many interests at stake.

[emulatorloo]

10. Why are you posting that rightwing garbage site here and giving them traffic?

that place is a lying anti-Democratic shit-hole like Breitbart, WND, etc. All they do is slime, malign, and lie about Democrats.

Please try to find a better source.

[napi21]

11. Sorry, I just picked one site, but the same info is on lots of other sites too.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/house-oks-bill-allow-9-11-victims-families-sue-saudi-n645591

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/09/bill-championed-by-families-of-911-victims-headed-for-veto-showdown-with-the-white-house/

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-sept11-saudi-idUSKCN11F27R


That's just a few. I did double check to make sure it was sure it wasn't just a RW BS story. I didn't realize the one I picked was RW.

[emulatorloo]

12. Thanks!

[milestogo]

13. Obama always has a well thought out reason for what he does.

I don't always agree with him, but its always well thought out. In this case he may be afraid of how other countries could respond to the US in the future.

Edit: Political article on the potential veto - http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/house-passes-bill-allowing-9-11-suits-against-saudis-227951