Austin News

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a joint statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions follow the court’s decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

The senators expressed their approval, stating, "We are very pleased that Speaker Johnson moved forward with sanctions against the International Criminal Court for the outrageous actions against the State of Israel."

They highlighted the bipartisan support for the measure in the House and called on Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to expedite a vote in the Senate. "This measure received bipartisan support in the House and we urge Senate Democratic Leader Schumer to immediately bring this legislation to the floor for a vote in the Senate," they said.

The senators emphasized their support for strong action, arguing that without it, U.S. personnel could be targeted by the ICC in future conflicts. "We support the House of Representative’s proposal because without strong action now, it is our opinion that the ICC will eventually come after U.S. personnel," they stated. "It is Israel today and the United States tomorrow. We must stand firmly against the ICC in order to protect our own forces in future conflicts."

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