02/27/2012
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"But, Senator, it is a consensus, which means it has to be unanimous, so our 1 vote counts as much as 159 other votes."
"Joining the Convention would give our day-to-day maritime operations a firmer, codified legal foundation."
"I think that is all to the good."
"The Convention would also provide a stronger legal basis for some important activities such as stopping and boarding stateless vessels."