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Clinton, military leaders plead for sea treaty
CNS News (AP) ^ | 5/23/2012 | Donna Cassata (AP)

Posted on 05/23/2012 1:31:23 PM PDT by IbJensen

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and military leaders implored conservative Republicans on Wednesday to approve a long-spurned high seas treaty, saying it would create jobs, open a new path to oil, gas and other resources and bolster national security.

Clinton, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made a rare joint appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to make the case for the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. The United States is the only major nation that has refused to sign the treaty, which was concluded in 1982 and been in force since 1994.

But the committee chairman announced at the start of the hearing that he would not push for a Senate vote before the November elections. Still, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., insisted that approval of the treaty is necessary because the United States "has lived by the rules, but we don't shape the rules."

Since the Reagan administration, the U.S. has abided by the rules of the treaty, which is endorsed by 161 countries and the European Union.

Clinton and the military leaders said it was now time for the U.S. to grab a seat at the table in international negotiations on navigational rights and seabed mining.

"One hundred and sixty nations have acceded to it, and we say, 'To hell with them, we're not going to participate in that,'" Panetta said. "Then 160 nations are going to determine what happens" and the U.S. is on the sidelines.

He said the United States repeatedly insists that Iran and North Korea follow international rules. Failing to approve the sea treaty, Panetta said, undermines U.S. authority.

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KEYWORDS: 2012; clinton; corruption; democrats; fuun; getunoutofus; globalistdemocrats; hilary; hitlery; lawofthesea; liberalfascism; lost; obama; socialistdemocrats; un; ussovereinty
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We need to be at the table to discuss which country, other than the US, should have complete right to drill off our shores. Then, let's take that one step farther. Maybe we can even have those other countries drill right here in the US. After all isn't that what all good Socialists crave for.... total equality (control). Why should we Americans continue to determine our own destiny. It has worked for 230+ years.... But, it may fail any day now.

This is a total BS in support of the Soros One World Order! This seems like High Seas Piracy. I trust Jim DeMint! NO TREATY!

Here's what the traitorous Bill Nelson (D) FL says to his constituents:

Dear Mr.XXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. I appreciate your concerns about this treaty's impact on the sovereignty of the United States.

I believe our membership in the United Nations serves an important strategic purpose in advancing U.S. policies and interests. The Convention on the Law of the Sea has received broad support and has been endorsed by the oil, gas, and shipping industries, as well as environmental groups.

The treaty is critical to supporting the national security of the United States and ensuring our access to waterways around the world. The treaty also supports our work in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction through the Proliferation Security Initiative. Thus far, over 150 countries have ratified this treaty; if the U.S. is not party to this agreement our country will not have a seat at the table during future negotiations.

If this treaty is considered by the full Senate, I will make sure to keep your views in mind. If you have any additional concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me again.

Sincerely,

Bill Nelson

1 posted on 05/23/2012 1:31:35 PM PDT by IbJensen
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To: IbJensen

Another move to yield up America’s national sovereignty!


2 posted on 05/23/2012 1:34:42 PM PDT by loveliberty2
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To: IbJensen
Sell Out to Agenda 21!!!
3 posted on 05/23/2012 1:35:19 PM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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To: IbJensen
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and military leaders implored conservative Republicans on Wednesday to approve a long-spurned high seas treaty, saying it would create jobs, open a new path to oil, gas and other resources and bolster national security.

Code for expensive, intrusive, progressive, freedom taking, and government promoting.

4 posted on 05/23/2012 1:35:53 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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Shut up Hillary!! You screwed up military retiree benefits with TriCare (called HillaryCare) and now you're trying to screw up free sea lanes.
5 posted on 05/23/2012 1:36:35 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: IbJensen
The treaty is critical to supporting the national security of the United States...

Bu!!sh!t!

6 posted on 05/23/2012 1:37:32 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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But the committee chairman announced at the start of the hearing that he would not push for a Senate vote before the November elections.

Another Lame Duck vote to pass the treaty. Guaranteed lock lame duck Lugar, and KBH will vote yes. There is no reason in this modern age of transportation to have lame duck sessions.

7 posted on 05/23/2012 1:39:21 PM PDT by C19fan
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To: IbJensen

“Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff”

And FReepers think the US military aregoing to help us restore a constitutional form of government, this man has committed treason IMHO.


8 posted on 05/23/2012 1:40:51 PM PDT by stockpirate (Romney, Ann Coulter & our ruling republican elites, are Big Government socialists, Grand Ole Sociali)
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To: EGPWS

It will also do away with our sovergincy as a Nation but if military leaders are for it, I suppose that it is good.


9 posted on 05/23/2012 1:40:51 PM PDT by sport
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To: loveliberty2

If Hillary is for it, I’m pretty sure I should be against it.


10 posted on 05/23/2012 1:48:57 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: IbJensen; EGPWS
"Failing to approve the sea treaty, Panetta said, undermines U.S. authority."

The only thing that undermines US authority is having spineless usurpers and pretenders in office without the will to use our power to enforce it.
11 posted on 05/23/2012 1:49:15 PM PDT by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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WHO'S MILITARY

you know how clintons parse words

12 posted on 05/23/2012 1:49:24 PM PDT by Doogle (((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: IbJensen
Frank Gaffney: False Flag Operation on L.O.S.T.
13 posted on 05/23/2012 1:54:12 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Party like it's 1860. www.SelfGovernment.US)
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To: Doogle
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to (have their citizens and military suffer and) repeat it."
George Santayana


14 posted on 05/23/2012 1:59:54 PM PDT by Diogenesis ("Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. " Pres. Ronald Reagan)
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To: SandRat
Hillary also has promoted the Muslim Brotherhood. Wiener's wife comes from a family of Muslim Brotherhood. Clinton's priorities are aligned with Soros. Bill Clinton has a global initiative organization.

John Podesta is one of her advisers.

15 posted on 05/23/2012 2:01:52 PM PDT by opentalk
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To: IbJensen

Senators Lee and DeMint did a great job with questioning. Lee knew more than Hillary or Panetta.


16 posted on 05/23/2012 2:09:34 PM PDT by w4women (A claim for equality of material position can be met only by a government with totalitarian powers.)
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To: IbJensen

161 countries on board. Which ones aren’t? I don’t much care what Liechtenstein did,what about Russia and China?


17 posted on 05/23/2012 2:12:05 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (The democratic party is the greatest cargo cult in history.)
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To: IbJensen

161 countries on board. Which ones aren’t? I don’t much care what Liechtenstein did,what about Russia and China?


18 posted on 05/23/2012 2:12:19 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (The democratic party is the greatest cargo cult in history.)
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To: opentalk

I have other words for Podesta and any one of them would get me baned from FR.


19 posted on 05/23/2012 2:28:56 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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"One hundred and sixty nations have acceded to it, and we say, 'To hell with them, we're not going to participate in that,'" Panetta said.

Hey Leon, I'm A-OK with it!

20 posted on 05/23/2012 2:33:53 PM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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