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John D. Negroponte: “In the absence of such international recognition and legal certainty, U.S. companies are unlikely to secure the…”

On the recordApril 24, 2013
In the absence of such international recognition and legal certainty, U.S. companies are unlikely to secure the necessary financing and insurance to exploit energy resources on the extended shelf.
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John D. Negroponte
Washington

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Negroponte emphasized the need for international recognition for U.S. companies to develop energy resources.

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