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John McCain: If that ship decides to continue on to its destination, which may be the port very likely if it is carrying illicit…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
If that ship decides to continue on to its destination, which may be the port very likely if it is carrying illicit weapons to an unfriendly port, do we have any way of forcing them to change course, or do they just arrive at that port?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain asks about the ability to redirect North Korean ships carrying weapons.

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