Traveling in Israel on Tuesday, presumptive Republican presidential John McCain issued a statement in support of the respondents before the U.S. Supreme Court, who are arguing that Washington, D.C.’s handgun ban is unconstitutional.

“Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on District of Columbia v. Heller, a landmark case for all Americans who believe as I do that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms. I am proud to have joined in an amicus brief to the court calling for a ruling in keeping with the clear intent of our Founding Fathers, which ensures the Second Amendment rights of the residents of District of Columbia are reaffirmed.”