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Brian Schatz: “To the extent that it is both profitable and sustainable, it ought to be a model for the rest of the world.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
To the extent that it is both profitable and sustainable, it ought to be a model for the rest of the world.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Schatz emphasizes the importance of sustainable fishing practices in Hawaii.

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