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On the recordMarch 14, 2017
Instead of punishing New England's fishermen--and shutting down their businesses--federal officials should be acknowledging their positive role as stewards of the ocean's environmental resources.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Johnson argues for recognizing fishermen's environmental stewardship rather than penalizing them.

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