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George H.W. Bush: Joining will serve the national security interests of the United States and secure U.S. sovereign rights over extensive…

On the recordMay 22, 2012
Joining will serve the national security interests of the United States and secure U.S. sovereign rights over extensive marine areas including the valuable natural resources they contain.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush advocated for joining the treaty to protect U.S. interests and resources.

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