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Brian Jones: In closing, I must say this is an east coast issue. That's why you have Mr. Pallone and Mr. Frank and myself speaking.…

On the recordFebruary 18, 2011
In closing, I must say this is an east coast issue. That's why you have Mr. Pallone and Mr. Frank and myself speaking. And with that, the fishermen on the east coast need fairness from their government, and this amendment will help give fairness to the commercial and recreational fishermen on the east coast of America.
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Brian Jones
Republican · California
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Feb 18, 2011

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The speaker addresses the need for fairness for east coast fishermen.

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