We are pushing for a rules-based order in the region and the peaceful resolution of maritime and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, in the Strait of Hormuz, and elsewhere. How can we argue that other nations must abide by international rules when we haven't joined the very treaty that codifies those rules?
Panetta emphasizes the importance of joining the treaty for credibility in international maritime disputes.
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