U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Thomas J. Donahue, President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas J. Donahue has served as president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce since 1997. The following is excerpted from a June 28, 2012, statement during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on “The Law of the Sea Convention: Perspectives From Business and Industry.” I want to stress a few critical points to this committee: We support joining the convention because it is in our national interest — both in our national security and our economic interests. The Chamber has a long and proud history of supporting America’s national security interests, including playing an instrumental role in mobilizing…
