Moreover. the definite trend is toward a 12mile limit. The strategy of clinging to the 3mile limit has failed. both with respect to preserving freedom of the seas and in regard to achieving commonly recognized standards. It should be recognized that the United States already exercises certain limited rights beyond its 3mile limit. In 1966. Congress enacted legislation establishing a 12mile fishing zone. The Coast Guard enforces domestic immigration and customs laws beyond the 3mile limit. Of course. those who first formulated our 3mile limit policy did not contemplate the modernday intelligencegathering technology. Spy ships represent a new reality which cannot be ignored.
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