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John McCain: Joining the Convention will give the United States a seat at the table when rights vital to our national interests are…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Joining the Convention will give the United States a seat at the table when rights vital to our national interests are debated.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the strategic importance of UNCLOS for U.S. interests.

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