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Wayne Gilchrest: What I want to explain though, just another point, existing law, 10,000-40,000 dolphins are killed that are not…

On the recordJuly 31, 1996
What I want to explain though, just another point, existing law, 10,000-40,000 dolphins are killed that are not observed. Many likely are killed in the process of catching tuna fish that are sold in the United States because we do not observe those deaths as dolphin-safe with the label. What we want to do is put an observer on every single boat, every single time they fish for dolphins, every single time they fish for tuna, and they cannot sell that tuna in the United States unless they have a licensed observer on board. We want to protect the system, protect the truth in labeling. Vote against the Studds amendment.
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Wayne Gilchrest
Maryland

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Discussing dolphin protection and tuna fishing regulations during a House floor debate.

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