Richard Lugar actually said...

"Consequently, the United States cannot insulate itself from the Convention merely by declining to ratify."

"Senator Lugar and I are committed to hear from everybody so that the Senate can build the strongest record possible."

"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 me..."

"Senator Harry Reid, now the Democratic majority leader, did not find it convenient to take up the treaty."