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John Kerry: I fought for this compromise because it includes the critical element missing from the original bill: enhanced…

On the recordJuly 30, 1997
I fought for this compromise because it includes the critical element missing from the original bill: enhanced protection for depleted dolphin stocks on the basis of sound science before any changes are made to U.S. law to ease restrictions on fishing procedures that could jeopardize dolphins. This was my key concern: sound science first.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Discussing the importance of a conservation bill and the need for sound science in protecting dolphin stocks.

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