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off of one fishery interest to serve another is wise policy, as it can only contribute to divisions among our 

 fishers and their communities. 



I must also note that, throughout the negotiations leading up to the Treaty and its implementing 

 legislation, all parties agreed that it was necessary to guarantee equal catch arrangements between tribal 

 and non-tribal fishers for the Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon. Equal sharing of Fraser salmon has 

 been an article of faith in the fishing industry. 



In closing, I must 1 emphatically state that I cannot think of a more pernicious proposal than that 

 for unequal sharing of what must be regarded as very unwelcome sacrifices. 1 am deeply concerned that 

 the Treaty process cannot long withstand the assaults that must surely ensue, in the event that the 

 Administration decides to maintain its present course, whether that is to apply to 1994 or to any future 

 years. Having sened as United Slates Chief Negotiator in the final, successful rounds of negotiations on 

 the Treaty, 1 can assure you that the Administration must respect the long-held understandings of the 

 participants, or face a political storm of \er\ great consequence. 



With best regards. 



Sincerely, 



Theodore G. Kronmiller 



