Political Quotes

“I want to thank the managers and other members of the conference for their efforts to maintain the Senate's intentions with respect to section 10816, which requires country-of-origin labeling for seafood products, among others. This provision is very important to the seafood industry in my State of Alaska. However, I note that the definition of 'wild fish' applies to 'naturally born or hatchery raised fish and shellfish harvested in the wild.' This may lead to some confusion. As my colleagues know, fish generally are 'hatched' rather than 'born.' In addition, I understand it was the Senate's intent to apply this definition to hatchery fish only when they are released shortly after hatching, and live the rest of their lives in the same environment as naturally occurring fish of the same species. I wish to ask the managers if my understanding is correct, and agree that the definition of wild fish should be interpreted to mean 'naturally or artificially hatched fish that grow to maturity and are harvested in the wild.'”