The United States was one of 135 nations to sign the treaty under former President Bill Clinton. But President George W. Bush's administration rescinded the signature, fearing the court could bring politically motivated or frivolous cases against U.S. troops serving on foreign soil.
For this very reason. Up yours, Kofi!
52 posted on 06/04/2004 8:54:15 PM PDT by cardinal4
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