John Kerry actually said...

"Acceding to LOSC will increase our credibility in invoking and enforcing the treaty's provisions."

"Yes. The Law of the Sea Convention provides an internationally recognized legal framework to support our freedom of navigation and overflight rights."

"U.S. ratification of Law of the Sea would support job creating investment and open new resources to our industries at a critical time for our economy."

"Every major ocean industry--including shipping, fishing, telecommunications, oil and natural gas, drilling contractors, shipbuilders--support United States accession to the Law of the Sea Treaty."