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Kevin K. McAleenan: “We do not have the authority to force a sovereign nation to take action on our behalf.”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
We do not have the authority to force a sovereign nation to take action on our behalf.
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Kevin K. McAleenan
California

Editor's note · Context

McAleenan explains the limitations of U.S. authority over foreign ports regarding cargo scanning.

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