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And commercial harvest, if it is to continue, must give up gill nets and 

 other non discriminatory practices by moving to live catches to locations that 

 do not have weak stocks. If they choose not to make these changes they will be 

 overwhelmed by changing public attitudes. 



These changes will provide for sustainable salmon runs. The carpenter, 

 widow, elderly, farmer and utility worker will also be better off knowing that 

 at least their sacrifice has resulted in some good. 



Leadership 



These changes will be nurtured by existing leadership in the State and 

 Federal management agencies or by the younger generation that will follow them. 

 We have a Salmon Czar -- he is Rollle Schmitten -- and he has the absolute 

 authority of the ESA which allows him to make whatever changes he deems 

 necessary. Rollie has demonstrated, in the past, in different arenas, that he 

 has the courage and wisdom to lead waring parades to a better future. He can do 

 so again if he chooses. He and the state management agencies will need the 

 encouragement and support from our Congressional Delegation and Governors. 



Thank you for the opportunity to make our comments and for listening. 



«3SR 

 a/17/93 



