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.
Leon Panetta: “It is absolutely imperative that we retain the capability to protect our access to the skies, the high seas, the…”
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Emphasizing the importance of protecting U.S. navigation rights.
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