John Kerry actually said...

"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."

"If the U.S. Senate declines to ratify Law of the Sea, I believe we will be doing the same thing."

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

"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 ..."