White House press secretary Josh Earnest expressed “gratitude” for efforts from top Republicans in Congress to block legislation that would allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.
Earnest expressed his thanks ahead of President Barack Obama’s trip to the kingdom, which took of Tuesday afternoon.
“We are obviously gratified that there are other Republicans that have taken a close look at this legislation and recognized the serious unintended consequences that could result from its passage,” Earnest said.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) both said Tuesday they would work to keep …read more
Source: The Blaze
