[logi_cal869]

He said those on the same frequency at the time would have heard the exchange. This, he said, would include vessels on the waters below.

Anyone else's hairs stand up reading that?

[Mastador1]

He said those on the same frequency at the time would have heard the exchange. This, he said, would include vessels on the waters below.

Anyone else's hairs stand up reading that?

Vessels on the water? Do we know where Kerry was?

[BlackVeil]

Yes, very creepy. This area is borderlands for several nations, and recent disputes with military overtones. There would be all sorts of forces active in the South China Sea.