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Daniel Akaka: “Mr. Phocas, your testimony raised the issue of Hawaii being used as a clearinghouse for the distribution of illegal or…”

On the recordOctober 26, 2011
Mr. Phocas, your testimony raised the issue of Hawaii being used as a clearinghouse for the distribution of illegal or harmful species of fish and reptiles traveling to and from the mainland and even foreign countries.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Akaka highlights illegal trafficking of species in Hawaii.

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