"As seven CNOs wrote in a joint letter back in 1998, 'there are no downsides to this treaty--it contains expansive terms, which we use to maintain forward presence and preserve U.S. maritime superiority.'"
"It does raise the points which you have made that it is not really clear just in terms of law enforcement."
"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."
"This morning the Foreign Relations Committee heard unequivocal testimony from our uniformed military leadership in support of the Law of the Sea Convention."
"We say that every time we go--we argue with Iran. Every time we argue with North Korea, we argue on the basis that they are not abiding by international rules."
"Our influence in the Middle East significantly reduced by our inability to be able to effect things."
"Senator Lugar and I are committed to hear from everybody so that the Senate can build the strongest record possible."
"If, on the other hand, the members of the U.S. Senate trouble themselves to study, or at least read, the text of the Law of the Sea Treaty, they would immediately see it for what it really is: a diplo..."
"Reverse auction incentives could be established for varying technologies to drive industry competition and innovation."
"We appreciate the bill's strong support for NATO, which continues the long tradition of Senate advocacy."
"We are experiencing deep political divisions in our society right. These divisions have stalemated progress in critical areas. But these divisions are not insurmountable. I believe that people of good..."