Chairman Thomas J. Manton 

 November 1, 1993 

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We applaud the general thrust of Congressman Studd's 

 resolution, H. Con. Res. 169. The United States should assert its 

 leadership role in international fisheries conservation, and use 

 the tools Congress has provided to influence other nations. The 

 proposal to establish a buffer zone along the "dividing line" 

 between eastern and western stocks is also appropriate, working to 

 ensure that other fishing nations do not undercut our efforts to 

 conserve the western bluefin stock. We do feel that the provision 

 calling for reevaluation of the two-stock theory is unnecessary at 

 this time; the scientific consensus behind the two-stock view is 

 truly beyond question. Otherwise, we remain supportive of the 

 resolution. 



We urge the committee to set an example of leadership on 

 fisheries conservation by supporting Congressman Studd's resolution 

 and amending ATCA to remove the limits on U.S. authority to take 

 necessary conservation measures. We look forward to working with 

 the committee to craft legislation which can provide the guidance 

 needed for the U.S. to assume its proper role as a leader for 

 international fisheries conservation. 



Sincerely, 



Gilbert C. Radonski 

 President 



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