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NightSide - Obama Handed His First Override

BOSTON (CBS) - President Obama recently vetoed legislation that would allow families of the victims of the 9/11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia. Today, both the Senate and the House overwhelmingly voted to override the veto, the first time that has happened to President Obama. Do you agree with the President that this precedent could lead to a dangerous slippery slope? Or do you agree with Congress that the families should have the right to sue Saudi Arabia?

Originally broadcast September 28th, 2016.

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