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Ed Markey: The choice is clear. We can support U.S. fishermen and coastal communities or we can continue to allow pirates and…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
The choice is clear. We can support U.S. fishermen and coastal communities or we can continue to allow pirates and international criminals to profit from the illicit trade in IUU Russian crab.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need to support U.S. fishermen against illegal fishing practices.

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