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."

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

"calling for ratification of the treaty."

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