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Leon Panetta: It is absolutely imperative that we retain the capability to protect our access to the skies, the high seas, the…

On the recordMay 22, 2012
It is absolutely imperative that we retain the capability to protect our access to the skies, the high seas, the straits, and even the territorial waters of other nations with respect to innocent passage.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of protecting U.S. navigation rights.

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