Claiborne Pell: “This statement makes clear that the Department is examining closely many of the issues raised by my colleague from North…”

“This statement makes clear that the Department is examining closely many of the issues raised by my colleague from North Carolina. I hope it will reassure him that the administration is not trying to rush willy-nilly into establishment of an International Criminal Court. Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Exhibit 1 Agenda Item 143: Report of the International Law Commission on the Work of Its 45th Session International Criminal Court, October 26, 1993 (Statement by Hon. Conrad K. Harper, legal adviser, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Representative to the Sixth Committee, 48th session of the United Nations General Assembly) Madam Chairman, as this is my first time addressing the Committee, I wish to express my appreciation for the work of the Committee and its officers. I am very pleased to be here for the discussion of the work of the International Law Commission (``ILC''), which is one of the most important elements of the annual deliberations of the Committee. My delegation commends the ILC for the valuable work it has done in many fields, including its expeditious work on the vital topic before us today. My delegation also wishes to note with appreciation the excellent work done by the ILC's working group. The working group's strong efforts have produced a thoughtful and serious work product that deserves attention by members states.”