[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1485-E1486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         OPPOSITION TO H.R. 737

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2019

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to make clear my 
opposition to H.R. 737, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act.
   Yesterday, when the House considered this deeply flawed legislation 
I spoke in opposition--to express my concerns about the devastating 
impacts the legislation will have on shark conservation efforts and 
responsible American fishermen. Many of these fishermen come from my 
own district in Florida and have made many sacrifices to rebuild and 
sustain our shark populations.
   I am grateful to many of my colleagues who joined me in opposition 
to this measure after listening to my concerns. Regrettably, when the 
electronic vote was taken, I was recorded incorrectly. I want to make 
clear that I oppose this legislation and intended to vote NO.

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