On the recordNovember 1, 2011
If Republicans were serious about ensuring that U.S. interests and resources were protected in the Arctic, then they would end their opposition to ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty.
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congress.govIf Republicans were serious about ensuring that U.S. interests and resources were protected in the Arctic, then they would end their opposition to ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty.
Holt criticizes Republicans for blocking the Law of the Sea Treaty affecting U.S. Arctic claims.
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