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On the recordMay 20, 2003
However, I don't think anyone here today would dispute that the current system is broken and that we must act.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington
Source
congress.gov
May 20, 2003

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Senator Cantwell emphasizes the need for action on the broken crab management system.

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