"I am joined in supporting H.R. 5248 by a host of commercial fishing groups."
"I cannot express how demoralizing it would be if Congress were to take away our needed shark fin income."
"I personally thank Congressmen Webster and Lieu for introducing this proactive bill that levels the playing field for American fishermen."
"I cannot urge you strongly enough to support the SSFTA and oppose the fin ban."
"I am honored to come before the Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee to testify in support of H.R. 5248."
"Our livelihoods are directly threatened by H.R. 1456/S. 793 which requires us to waste part of a natural resource by throwing away fins from our sustainably harvested sharks without benefiting global ..."
"The Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (H.R. 5248) builds on and strengthens these past efforts."
"By contrast, Reps. Webster's and Lieu's bill holds other nations to the same conservation and management standards we have adopted in our U.S. fisheries."
"We are very pleased to join these organizations in supporting Congressmen Webster's and Lieu's bill H.R. 5248."
"I believe the conservation of sharks is of paramount importance to the health of our oceans."
"The Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act seeks to leverage access to the U.S. market to encourage foreign nations."