10/02/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"Sadly, each year, our fleet is vanishing. Each year, families who for generations have bravely and proudly fished our waters are forced out of their livelihoods."
"it is time for the road blocks to come down. It's time for NOAA to begin to work with our fishermen."
"we were partners. We were a team. And he was passionate about fishing, about the oceans."
"I want to thank you for taking our request seriously."