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If the United States is to assert its historical role as a global maritime power--and we have without question the strongest navy in the world. But if we are going to continue to assert our role as a maritime power, it is essential that we accede to this important Convention.

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Panetta states that U.S. maritime power depends on joining the Convention.

05/22/2012

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