On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
This is going to be an area of huge contention, and there is a need to have some structure in place where American interests can come to the fore.
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congress.govThis is going to be an area of huge contention, and there is a need to have some structure in place where American interests can come to the fore.
Lugar highlights the importance of establishing American sovereignty in the Arctic region.
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