Leon Panetta actually said...

The fact is that we are dealing with a world in which there are myriad threats that we confront now.

We have much more to gain from legal certainty and public order in the world's oceans than any other country.

Critics claim we would surrender U.S. sovereignty under this treaty, but in fact, it is exactly the opposite.

No, it would not. It would enhance our ability to be able to navigate because we would be able to be at the table to protect our interests a...