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On the recordNovember 30, 2011
I think our position has been pretty clear on that. We have been opposed to it from the beginning because we think the agency has the flexibility to do it.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman discusses opposition to a flexibility bill regarding fisheries management.

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