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Transcripts For CSPAN2 US Senate 20160928

Over a decade. I thank them and all the other families, especially monica gabriel, kristin britwiser, patty casaza, for their tireless advocacy and patience. Of course, no compensation could ever repair the broken hearts of a family that lost a loved one to such mindless hate. But as jane bartels, a mother from Staten Island who lost her husband carlton on that sunny morning put it recently, we just want our day in court. We just want our day in court. The victims of 9 11 and other terrorist acts have suffered such pain and heartacres but they should not be denied their day in court. They should not be denied their pursuit of justice. Mr. President , theres always an excuse not to do something, but as senator cornyn and i have explained, the chief argument used by jastas detractors is not strong. In fact, its flimsy. When weighed against the moral imperative, we have to do right by the families of the 9 11 victims. The choice is cl ....

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