On the recordMarch 2, 2004
In 2002, we put some amendments on the Trade Promotion Act that would assist the Alaska salmon fishermen who had been really harmed by the importation of farm salmon.
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Ted Stevens
In 2002, we put some amendments on the Trade Promotion Act that would assist the Alaska salmon fishermen who had been really harmed by the importation of farm salmon.
Referring to past amendments to support Alaska fishermen.
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