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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Well, in fact, because we're not members of that treaty, we are in--we are literally losing ground in the Arctic, isn't that correct?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King highlights the consequences of not being part of the Law of the Sea Treaty.

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