11/17/2009
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"It is 10 years later. The loophole still exists. Do you think it is time for Congress to try again to get this sensible legislation in place?"
"Doesn't it strike you as kind of an anomaly in our pursuit of law and justice, protecting our citizens, that this is kind of a foolish way to turn our back on these things?"
"That qualifier is very disturbing, I have got to tell you."
"There is an obligation of a sovereign to take care of their ships."