John D. Negroponte: “For the benefit of our country, I hope this is the year we finally…”

On the recordMay 22, 2012

For the benefit of our country, I hope this is the year we finally become party to the Law of the Sea.

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Negroponte expresses hope for U.S. participation in the treaty this year.

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John D. Negroponte: “For the benefit of our country, I hope this is the year we finally become party to the Law of the Sea.”