Tom Cotton: “These same property and visa restrictions were used by the…”

“Despite this broad bipartisan and public support, some of my Democratic colleagues still have concerns. So let me put their minds at ease. First, some have called the sanctions in this bill, quote, draconian. Far from draconian. These same property and visa restrictions were used by the Obama and Biden administration not once, not twice, but 49 times. Others have said the bill could target our allies. The bill, however, clearly is directed at foreign persons, not foreign nations. Okay, but still others have said the ICC bill targets, quote, citizens of our allies.” (07:34–07:44)

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