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On the recordAugust 9, 1978
In the end, we decided to leave the [Magnuson-Stevens Act's] definitions unchanged on this point while, at the same time, making clear the Act was intended to benefit the entire fishing industry.
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John Murphy
New York

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John Murphy emphasized the intent of the Magnuson-Stevens Act to support the fishing industry.

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