Richard Lugar actually said...

The Navy is telling us that U.S. membership in the Law of the Sea Convention is a tool that they need to maximize their ability to protect United States national security with the least risk to the men and women charged with this task.

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Lugar highlights the Navy's need for the treaty to enhance national security.

05/22/2012

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