US: White House press release on new justice bill

White House press release on HR 2500 (including Craig
Amendment)

the White House has issued a press release on President Bush's signing
of HR 2500 into law. this is the Commerce, Justice, State, and
Judiciary appropriations bill in which the Craig Amendment was added.
the second-to-last & last paragraphs contain specific mention of the
Craig Amendment:

"Section 630 prohibits the use of appropriated funds for
cooperation with, or assistance or other support to, the
International Criminal Court (ICC) or its Preparatory Commission.
While section 630 clearly reflects that the Congress agrees with my
Administration that it is not in the interests of the United States
to become a party to the ICC treaty, I must note that this
provision must be applied consistent with my constitutional
authority in the area of foreign affairs, which, among other
things, will enable me to take actions to protect U.S. nationals
from the purported jurisdiction of the treaty.

In addition, several other provisions of the Act
unconstitutionally constrain my authority regarding the conduct of
diplomacy and my authority as Commander in Chief. I will apply
these provisions consistent with my constitutional
responsibilities."

the full statement is online here:
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/1128-148.html

W. Lim
Vice Chair
ISC-ICC

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