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David Vitter: “This is obviously a historic event with a big negative impact on fisheries. If this doesn't qualify, I don't know what…”

On the recordMay 17, 2010
This is obviously a historic event with a big negative impact on fisheries. If this doesn't qualify, I don't know what does.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter emphasizes the need for a fisheries disaster declaration due to the oil spill's impact.

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