06/04/2013
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"we need an American approach, and we need to play the long game."
"it is important for us to be in treaties like UNCLOS and international coalitions--so we can actually be at the table influencing the direction of these groups."
"By not ratifying that agreement, we are in a weaker position to hold the Chinese to these rules."
"What we want to do is compete based on a rule of law."