Again, I will submit it to the record, but it is my understanding that just as we accede to certain treaties, we can end our accession or our membership.
I know some have been concerned, and I appreciate your raising it...
Well, Senator, we're not doing it. And I can tell you that without fear of contradiction.
we're the only Arctic nation that hasn't ratified the treaty.
I join you in being absolutely, 100 percent, supportive and protective of American sovereignty.
Joining the Convention would give our day-to-day maritime operations a firmer, codified legal foundation.
By finally acceding to the Convention, we help make our Nation more secure and more prosperous for generations to come.
I think that is all to the good.
Being a member of the Convention would better allow the United States to exercise global security leadership.
Yes, that is correct.
the administration did live up to the obligations that we agreed on by requesting $7.629 billion for NNSA weapons activi...