"Addressing the global shark fin trade is vital to shark conservation and the United States should be a leader in tackling this issue."
"The bill is well-intentioned and looks good on paper, but there are some key differences between it and the sea turtle conservation program."
"I believe Congress should encourage full utilization of the limited, scientifically-determined catch levels of all marine resources."
"It is absolutely reasonable to be totally against finning but not against the trade and use of the fins, and still be a shark conservationist."
"Our whole fisheries management system is premised on the idea that sacrifices deemed necessary to conserve a fish stock today will be rewarded by increased opportunities to fish in the future."
"H.R. 5248, the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act introduced by Reps. Webster and Lieu..."
"We oppose the practice of shark finning and have long supported the laws passed by Congress to ensure the practice does not occur in U.S. shark fisheries."
"Shark finning, not to mention shark overfishing, is just not a problem here."
"We believe H.R. 5248 or 'SSFTA' is a meaningful and effective alternative to harmful legislation proposed by CA Representative Ed Royce and NJ Senator Cory Booker."
"We all agree that shark finning is cruel and wasteful."
"I am joined in supporting H.R. 5248 by a host of commercial fishing groups."