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U.N. CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a landmark treaty outlining a set of rules for common use of the world's oceans. The treatys diverse champions range from the White House and the Department of Defense, to environmentalists and the oil industry; ideologically-driven anti-internationalist groups seem to be its only opponents. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the treaty in late February 2004. However, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) refused to allow it to go to the floor for a vote, even though it would likely pass by a wide margin. Citizens for Global Solutions is working with a broad coalition of concerned organizations on an aggressive media campaign. Together, we are bringing a common message to Senator Frist to ensure passage of this important agreement.
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Law of the Sea Resources Citizens for Global Solutions Law of the Sea Fact Sheet [PDF Format] Citizens for Global Solutions Brief on Myths and Facts about the Law of the Sea Testimony of Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice on the Law of the Sea Citizens for Global Solutions sign-on letter, placed in Roll Call, urging Sen. Frist to allow a vote on ratification, May 12, 2004. Citizens for Global Solutions Law of the Sea Ad Running in Tennessee Newspapers House Oceans Caucus letters to Senator Frist and Senator Daschle urging ratification, June 24, 2004. Law of the Sea Convention: Should the U.S. Ratify? Brookings Institution, June 22, 2004 (PDF). Navy League Presidential message calls Law of the Sea essential for U.S. Naval Power Official treaty website - Contains treaty text, status. Interview with Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) from Citizens for Global Solutions Spring 2004 Newsletter Senator Lugar's website on the treaty Chatanooga Times Editorial urging Sen. Frist to call for vote on ratification (PDF)
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