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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I believe you indicated in your prior submission that you felt it would be important for our country to accede to the Law of the Sea Treaty.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King seeks confirmation on the importance of the Law of the Sea Treaty.

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