While I fully support all efforts to stop the horrific practice of shark finning, I have some questions about whether this is a serious issue in U.S. waters and, therefore, whether the heavy-handed approach of the previous bill is warranted.
Webster questions the severity of shark finning in U.S. waters and the need for strict regulations.
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Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.
The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic since the United States acquired Alaska in 1867.
Given these immense resources, it should come as no surprise that adversaries, including Russia and China, are working to assert themselves in the region.
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