04/18/2012
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"I think it's not unreasonable to think that there would be such successful negotiations, because rural shipping is being vilely affected by this."
"If that was the course the United States wanted to take, we would need to ensure that our allies were in sync with us and the international community was in sync with us."
"Captain Phillips' leadership, his bravery during and after the pirate assault on his ship have been justifiably praised around the world."
"the IMO, which is a branch of the United Nations, strongly recommends against the arming of crews or providing security forces."