Jimmy Carter actually said...

I have clearly stated that the United States will not claim jurisdiction out to 12 nautical miles from the base line before conclusion of a comprehensive Law of the Sea Treaty.

Context

Demarcation Lines Dividing the High Seas and Inland Waters Statement on Signing H.R. 1198 Into Law.

08/07/1980

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