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On the recordJuly 31, 1991
The Convention is an important new international environmental agreement that establishes a global framework for cooperation among nations whose resources, knowledge, and expertise are available to share in preparing for and combatting such spills.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Message to the Senate Transmitting the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation,...

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