[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E19-E20]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2025

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, had I been present on Roll Call No. 7 of the 
119th Congress, which was H.R. 23, Illegitimate Court Counteraction 
Act, I would have voted NO. I strongly oppose the International 
Criminal Court's recent actions regarding Israel, including my belief 
that the ICC does not have jurisdiction in this matter and that its 
actions are unhelpful in peacefully resolving the Israeli-Palestinian 
conflict. Yet, H.R. 23's overly broad scope and rushed sanctions and 
visa restrictions are counterproductive. Imposing such sanctions and 
restrictions on any foreign person--and their close family members--who 
is deemed to have aided, materially assisted, or provided financial 
support to the ICC in any way, undermines the Court's investigates into 
important matters on which it does have jurisdiction, would have a 
deleterious impact on American allies and partners around the world, 
and could create an opportunity for American adversaries to gain 
prominence in sensitive international fora. Domestically, H.R. 23 also 
raises serious First Amendment concerns and has the potential to 
undermine American rule of law. For all these reasons, I would have 
voted NO on H.R. 23.

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