Chris Coons actually said...

"If the United States did not contest an excessive claim through either routine or special freedom of navigation operations, are we at some risk that that would set a new precedent?"

"Secretary Panetta said clearly at the last hearing we never give up our right to self-defense."

"the real risk we face is letting others draw boundaries, set rules, and advance their economic interests without the United States having a seat at the table."

"I just have to question your assertion that... U.S. accession to the Convention has become essential to the successful execution of the Navy's global mission."