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On the recordMarch 19, 1996
No. My amendment would only eliminate the requirement of their continuous present for any inspection purpose other than food safety and wholesomeness. All Federal agencies involved in the purchase of fish and fish products would retain all current authorities to inspect and impose quality standards they feel proper to protect the Federal investment in, and ultimate consumers of, these products. I thank my colleagues on both sides for agreeing to the amendment. I think no further debate is necessary. I yield the floor.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing an amendment related to inspection requirements for fish and fish products.

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