02/06/2012
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"if the Law of the Sea Treaty verification would in some way put us under an obligation to let the United Nations solve disputes, I think that is rather--something I would not be supportive of."
"Of course, in this particular case it is a particular pie... maybe China would like the United Nations to settle that because they have a tendency to bribe countries in the United Nations."
"Either you are there as a part of it or you are left out, and I learned those things that are being emphasized in this hearing as well."
"But if someone comes up and they are challenging your authority and your rights... we would then be letting the United Nations settle that dispute?"