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Jim Saxton: “It is also true, is it not, that because of the observers on the boats that will be pursuant to the new law, that we…”

On the recordMay 21, 1997
It is also true, is it not, that because of the observers on the boats that will be pursuant to the new law, that we have a realistic target of zero dolphins?
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Jim Saxton

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Discussing the implications of a new law regarding dolphin protection.

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