John Kerry actually said...

"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."

"The Law of the Sea already forms the basis of maritime law regardless of whether the United States is a party."

"calling for ratification of the treaty."

"The crucial navigation rights and freedoms that would be 'locked-in' by the United States becoming party to the Law of the Sea Convention are important for Coast Guard mission execution regardless of ..."