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On the recordMay 22, 2012
the entire dangerous, risky, and provocative process could be avoided in some circumstances by ratifying this treaty and being able to contest excessive claims in the ways it allows us to do.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Senator Coons advocates for ratifying the treaty to mitigate risks in navigation operations.

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