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United States president Barack Obama says Congress's vote to override his veto of a bill that would let relatives of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabian officials is a major mistake. It is the first time the Senate and House of Representatives have combined to reject a veto from him. Mr Obama says it could open the US government to lawsuits for the actions of its military and diplomats abroad.

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United States president Barack Obama says Congress's vote to override his veto of a bill that would let relatives of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabian officials is a major mistake. It is the first time the Senate and House of Representatives have combined to reject a veto from him. Mr Obama says it could open the US government to lawsuits for the actions of its military and diplomats abroad.

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