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John F. Kerry

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John F. Kerry is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. A member of the Democratic Party, Kerry previously represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate from 1985 to 2013. He was the Democratic nominee for President in 2004, losing to incumbent George W. Bush. Throughout his career, Kerry has focused on issues such as climate change, international relations, and veterans' affairs. He played a significant role in negotiating the Paris Agreement on climate change during his tenure as Secretary of State.

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May 9, 2002

Well, I concur completely. I think we need to lay it on the line, and I hope you'll put that request to OMB and to the Administration.

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May 9, 2002

it's my hope that we're going to have a significant buyback program coming out, perhaps even from this hearing.

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May 9, 2002

So what do you think we should do? What's the recommendation? How do you reconcile this difference with NEPA?

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May 9, 2002

I think we're going to pass my bill before that ever happens.

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May 9, 2002

Let me interject here, Senator, if I can just for a moment--procedural, that's all.

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May 9, 2002

We have long, long urged the Administration to improve observer coverage.

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May 9, 2002

The responsibility has to fall somewhere, ultimately.

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May 9, 2002

Litigation happens because you don't have consensus.

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May 9, 2002

Certainly we're not going to undo that authority.

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May 9, 2002

I think that the way out for the non-Alaskan fisheries is probably some combination of buybacks to reduce capacity.

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May 9, 2002

Well, in 1996, I specifically remember writing the discretion in.

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