On the recordJuly 14, 2009
I appreciate the observation that both of you made several times that the United States does not take sides in issues of sovereignty for many, many reasons.
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congress.govI appreciate the observation that both of you made several times that the United States does not take sides in issues of sovereignty for many, many reasons.
Jim Webb emphasizes the U.S. neutrality on sovereignty issues.
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