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Frank Pallone: Yes, we need a standard, but I do not think any harm comes from saying that in exigent circumstances if you are moving…

On the recordNovember 30, 2011
Yes, we need a standard, but I do not think any harm comes from saying that in exigent circumstances if you are moving toward an appropriate level of punishment that there should not be an ability to waive for a couple of years.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone argues for flexibility in the law regarding rebuilding periods for fisheries.

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