; Whereas an IACC could offer an alternative avenue for citizens of many countries to pursue the return of stolen money, property, and other assets; Whereas an IACC would be structured to fairly and independently investigate and prosecute kleptocracy as defined by law; Whereas an IACC would be staffed with expert investigators and internationally recognized judges with the expertise and experience needed to effectively pursue kleptocracy cases; Whereas an IACC would safeguard the rights of the accused in keeping with internationally recognized due process rights; Whereas an IACC would even the playing field for United States businesses by strengthening the enforcement of antikleptocracy laws everywhere in the world; Whereas entering into international treaties is an exercise of national sovereignty; Whereas international judicial mechanisms already operate only when domestic mechanisms are unwilling or unable; and Whereas IACC rulings would be enforced through the exercise of the powers of its member states: Now, therefore, be it