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Brad Sherman: It is my understanding that if there is a tiny speck just barely above water, the smallest possible island, that whoever…

On the recordJanuary 13, 2014
It is my understanding that if there is a tiny speck just barely above water, the smallest possible island, that whoever owns that island controls 125,000 nautical miles, 200 miles in every direction.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman seeks clarification on maritime law regarding island ownership and territorial waters.

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