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John B. Breaux: I always point out that when everyone is in control or everyone is in charge, no one is in charge.

On the recordMay 9, 2002
I always point out that when everyone is in control or everyone is in charge, no one is in charge.
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John B. Breaux
Source
congress.gov
May 9, 2002

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Discussing the challenges of dual management in fishery councils.

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