I agree the Court should not focus its resources investigating U.S. service members. I can't believe anybody in this chamber wants to see that. But the way this bill is drafted, Sanctioning the ICC will not get them to withdraw the arrest warrants for Israeli officials. could actually have the opposite effect, hardening the Court's position. These sweeping sanctions we are about to consider are an incredibly powerful tool. (00:36–00:44)
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