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JOHN M. McHUGH: Were we to become a party to the Convention it would send a clear signal to the world that we are committed to advancing…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Were we to become a party to the Convention it would send a clear signal to the world that we are committed to advancing the rule of law at sea.
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JOHN M. McHUGH
New York

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McHugh believes U.S. accession to UNCLOS would demonstrate commitment to maritime law.

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