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Steve Southerland: We're not an industry that's looking for handouts--we're only asking for a hand, to protect our coastal heritage and…

On the recordAugust 24, 2012
We're not an industry that's looking for handouts--we're only asking for a hand, to protect our coastal heritage and traditions while fostering sustainable Gulf fisheries for generations to come.
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Steve Southerland
Florida

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Southerland emphasizes the need for support to sustain Gulf fisheries.

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