I don't understand why any country would be opposed to a solution that addressed the piracy issue.
if we don't sustain the long-term investments necessary to prevent failing states and to reduce the poverty that can spawn instability and e...
The biggest challenge for us is getting other victim states to shoulder their burden of prosecution.
I think it's not unreasonable to think that there would be such successful negotiations, because rural shipping is being vilely affected by ...
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 ...
Captain Phillips' leadership, his bravery during and after the pirate assault on his ship have been justifiably praised around the world.
And we're trying to define those, and then for the more diplomatic problems, in terms of international law, of which we need to be cognizant...
the IMO, which is a branch of the United Nations, strongly recommends against the arming of crews or providing security forces.
obviously, there are private security firms now offering security in Iraq, for example, and through other phases of foreign policy.
I do not view our Federal courts as the forum for resolving political disputes. That is why I believe our confirmation decisions should not ...
We know from long experience that a military mission is more likely to be successful if it is broadly supported by the American people.