Speaking now at @OversightDems #NationalSecurity Subcommittee hearing re: U.S. victims of terrorism abroad https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/seeking-justice-for-victims-of-palestinian-terrorism-in-israel …
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In the wake of 9/11, a succession of horrific terrorist attacks targeting or affecting U.S. citizens abroad occurred around the world
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Congress established the Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism (
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The
#OVT ensures that the investigation & prosecution of deaths of American citizens overseas are a high priority within the#DOJ.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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OVT is responsible for monitoring investigations and prosecutions relating to terrorist attacks against Americans abroad.
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OVT also works with
#FBI, United States Attorneys’ Offices, & other offices within#DOJ to safeguard rights of U.S. victims & their families1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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OVT remains critical in light of recent terror plots & attacks perpetrated by ISIS, Hamas, al-Qaeda, Jahbat al-Nusra, & other organizations
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Last week, I arrived in
#Istanbul 4 days after a suicide bombing occurred in Sultanahmet Square an area frequented by international tourists1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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I also traveled to
#Beirut, the site of a double-suicide bombing in Nov. 2015 that killed two American citizens & a U.S. permanent resident1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
We must make every effort to ensure that U.S. victims of overseas terrorism and their families are afforded the justice they deserve.
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Imperative we conduct meaningful oversight of DOJ’s victim assistance process to find additional ways to facilitate its important mission
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Congress recently enacted a
#omnibus bill that established a new United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.3 replies 1 retweet 3 likes - 5 more replies
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