Peter DeFazio: “But, on the other hand, we are dealing with people's lives and…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2013

But, on the other hand, we are dealing with people's lives and livelihoods here, and many are multigenerational families who have fished.

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Democratic · Oregon

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Emphasizes the importance of fishing for families and the need for sustainable management.

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