Sanctions Against ICC Prosecutor Statement from Senator Tom Cotton

Following reports that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced sanctions against International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement:

“The United States will not tolerate political attacks against its servicemembers by the ICC, a court which has no jurisdiction over Americans. By sanctioning prosecutor Bensouda, the administration is defending American sovereignty and ensuring the safety and security of our citizens.”