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Wilson Statement on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

September 28, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after he voted to override the President’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA):

“The families of innocent Americans who were killed by terrorists deserve the opportunity to seek justice.

“I am grateful to support JASTA as it holds those who sponsor terrorist attacks on U.S. soil accountable for their actions and will serve as a deterrent to state-sponsors of terrorism. I appreciate the leadership of Chairman Bob Goodlatte that the wording protects American service members.”