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Norman D. Dicks: the gentleman is worried, the fisherman is worried that if we take the Riggs approach, instead of being threatened, the…

On the recordJune 19, 1996
the gentleman is worried, the fisherman is worried that if we take the Riggs approach, instead of being threatened, the species will be endangered and there will be even more onerous restrictions put on the fisherman. That is why he is worried, because it has an adverse effect on that whole segment of the economy if it is endangered.
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Norman D. Dicks

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Discussing concerns about fishing regulations and species protection.

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