On the recordMay 22, 2012
Consequently, the United States cannot insulate itself from the Convention merely by declining to ratify.
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congress.govConsequently, the United States cannot insulate itself from the Convention merely by declining to ratify.
Lugar argues against the U.S. avoiding the treaty's implications.
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