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John Kerry: Without joining the Law of the Sea, we are deprived of critical benefits and protections under the treaty.

On the recordMay 22, 2012
Without joining the Law of the Sea, we are deprived of critical benefits and protections under the treaty.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry warns that non-participation in the treaty limits U.S. benefits and protections.

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