On the recordMay 20, 2003
Today's 'race to fish' is dangerous, it leads to unsustainable harvests, and it has forced an uneconomic overcapitalization of both the fishing fleet and processor facilities.
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Senator Cantwell warns about the dangers of the current fishing practices.
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