On the recordMay 22, 2012
In 2009 and 2010, though discussions occurred on Law of the Sea within the Obama administration, passing the Convention was not accorded a high priority.
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congress.govIn 2009 and 2010, though discussions occurred on Law of the Sea within the Obama administration, passing the Convention was not accorded a high priority.
Lugar criticizes the Obama administration's lack of priority for the Law of the Sea Convention.
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