House
Jul 31, 1997

Calling on the President to continue to support and fully participate in negotiations at the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.

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Calls for the President, acting through the permanent U.S. representatives to the United Nations (UN), to: (1) continue to support and fully participate in negotiations at the UN and especially in the preparatory committee to establish an international criminal court with jurisdiction over serious international crimes, including war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity; and (2) provide any assistance necessary to expedite the establishment of such a court. Requires the President to report to the Congress on establishment of the court.

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Mr. KENNEDY

(D) RI – 1

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1567)

Jul 31, 1997