April 19, 2016
Capital Hill — One day before (click here) President Barack Obama is to arrive in Saudi Arabia, U.S. senators of both parties indicated varying levels of support for legislation that has infuriated Riyadh and drawn criticism from the White House.
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act would make it easier for
families of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to sue foreign
governments deemed to have aided al-Qaida. Although the bill’s language
singles out no individual country and could be applied to any terrorist
group, it is widely seen as targeting Saudi Arabia, the nation of
origin of many 9/11 plotters.
“We should use every means available to prevent the funding of terrorism. And the victims of terrorism in our country should be able to seek justice,” said Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who wrote the bill with New York Democrat Chuck Schumer....
Anything that will cause a war. Rumsfeld's cabal coveted Saudi Arabia, but, settled for Iraq.
It is unfortunate Chuck Schumer is involved in this. It's political pressure because of New York City.
Saudi Arabia is not a sponsor of terrorism and any inference is a prelude to war. This is hostile and baseless. There is only one reason for such legislation and that is to create tensions and ultimately confrontation. It doesn't matter if it is fiscal, monies or banking; it is confrontational for reasons that are only the US Senate.
Cornyn wrote it because he is leaving the Senate. He's from Texas. Does anyone realize how much business Halliburton does with Saudi Arabia in their field services division? There is some kind of demand for the legislature, otherwise, it wouldn't exist. Cornyn can take the heat because he is not coming back to the Senate seat.
This is such a bad idea when it comes to the business relationshiops with the middle east. There is nothing to say other Arab countries will push USA businesses out of their countries, including Abu Dhabi. The Arab countries will not put up with this type of power playing.
It is completely unwise, but, no one ever accused Cornyn of being wise.
Capital Hill — One day before (click here) President Barack Obama is to arrive in Saudi Arabia, U.S. senators of both parties indicated varying levels of support for legislation that has infuriated Riyadh and drawn criticism from the White House.
“We should use every means available to prevent the funding of terrorism. And the victims of terrorism in our country should be able to seek justice,” said Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who wrote the bill with New York Democrat Chuck Schumer....
Anything that will cause a war. Rumsfeld's cabal coveted Saudi Arabia, but, settled for Iraq.
It is unfortunate Chuck Schumer is involved in this. It's political pressure because of New York City.
Saudi Arabia is not a sponsor of terrorism and any inference is a prelude to war. This is hostile and baseless. There is only one reason for such legislation and that is to create tensions and ultimately confrontation. It doesn't matter if it is fiscal, monies or banking; it is confrontational for reasons that are only the US Senate.
Cornyn wrote it because he is leaving the Senate. He's from Texas. Does anyone realize how much business Halliburton does with Saudi Arabia in their field services division? There is some kind of demand for the legislature, otherwise, it wouldn't exist. Cornyn can take the heat because he is not coming back to the Senate seat.
This is such a bad idea when it comes to the business relationshiops with the middle east. There is nothing to say other Arab countries will push USA businesses out of their countries, including Abu Dhabi. The Arab countries will not put up with this type of power playing.
It is completely unwise, but, no one ever accused Cornyn of being wise.
