We do not have the authority to force a sovereign nation to take action on our behalf.
Kevin K. McAleenan: “We do not have the authority to force a sovereign nation to take action on our behalf.”
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McAleenan explains the limitations of U.S. authority over foreign ports regarding cargo scanning.
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