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John Myers: “Of course, the committee will be very pleased to work with the gentleman, as we always have. The committee shares that…”

On the recordJuly 24, 1996
Of course, the committee will be very pleased to work with the gentleman, as we always have. The committee shares that concern about which we are all interested in saving the salmon and other fish, but at what cost? We have to offset that some way, so we are very much willing to work with the gentleman. I thank the gentleman for bringing this issue up.
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John Myers
Republican · Indiana

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Discussing collaboration on salmon conservation efforts.

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