On the recordMay 20, 2003
It is probably not politically correct to say, but obviously this is a regional issue, because there is no one here from outside of our region.
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Ted Stevens
It is probably not politically correct to say, but obviously this is a regional issue, because there is no one here from outside of our region.
Senator Stevens comments on the regional nature of the crab management issue.
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