[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 173 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                 Israel

  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, before I begin, I would like to say a word 
about the International Criminal Court's issuing arrest warrants for 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant.
  The ICC's decision is outrageous, unlawful, and dangerous. Israel has 
the right to defend itself, and the ICC's rogue actions only enable the 
terrorists who seek to wipe Israel off the map. These actions threaten 
Israel, but, left unchecked, they could pose a threat to the United 
States in the future.
  The Senate needs to stand strongly with our ally at this time. I am, 
again, calling on Leader Schumer to bring a bill to the floor 
sanctioning the ICC, which the House has already passed with bipartisan 
support.
  Last night, the Senate sent a strong bipartisan message of support 
for Israel by rejecting resolutions that would have denied Israel the 
lethal aid that they need. Now, the Democrat leader needs to bring up 
the ICC sanctions bill.
  If he chooses not to act, the new Senate Republican majority, next 
year, will. We will stand with Israel and make this bill and other 
supportive legislation a top priority in the next Congress.
  In 6 weeks, Republicans will retake the majority here. And when we 
do, we will make it clear that the United States stands squarely in 
Israel's corner.