On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
I think to prevent that we need to have a strong focus on requiring countries with whom we have trade relationships to meet elementary standards of upland waste disposal responsibility.
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Emphasizes the need for international waste disposal standards to prevent ocean pollution.
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