MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK FINANCIAL SERVICES = Congress of the Gites States RE ‘seein hr Bouse of Representatives ‘Washington, WE 20515-3808 ‘The Honorable Barack H. Obama President of the United States White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 September 13, 2016 Dear President Obama: On September 9, 2016, the House of Representatives unanimously passed S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorisms Act (JASTA). This measure, as you know, seeks to ensure that victims and the families of victims of international terrorism may pursue justice against foreign nations that sponsor terrorism. | write to voice my unwavering support for this bipartisan piece of legislation. Both the U.S. Congress and the Executive branch have repeatedly affirmed that civil litigation against the sponsors of terrorism, including foreign states, can serve an important deterrent effect. JASTA will work to seek justice for thousands of Americans while providing an additional tool to fight terrorism. The victims of terrorism should have full access to the legal system. Terrorist attacks, like those that occurred on September 11th, brought unmeasurable pain and suffering to American families. JASTA helps update our legal system to ensure victims of terror attacks can pursue justice. urge you to stand up for American victims and their families by signing into law the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorisms Act. Sincerely, JM |. ezpebd Michael Fitzpatrick [MEMBER OF CONGRESS