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In addressing this controversy, which seems to be growing not diminishing, 

 we should focus on the official interpretation by the United States of the 

 relevant provisions of the original Treaty. This interpretation is found 

 in the "Message from the President" to the Senate in February I985, 

 transmitting the Treaty for advice and consent. It was on the basis of 

 this interpretation that the Senate gave its advice and consent and the 

 President ratified the Treaty. This document shows the complexities of 

 the issues and, more importantly, the foundation upon which the United 

 States in good faith may assert its position in defense of its important 

 conservation and economic interests in the affected fisheries. 



Cooperation is essential to the effective management of Pacific salmon. 

 Conservation of salmon stocks that migrate across state, tribal, and 

 national boundaries requires close coordination among all management 

 entities. In the absence of cooperation, not only is conservation 

 impossible, but also enhancement opportunities must be foregone, research 

 is frustrated, and fair allocations cannot be achieved. 



