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I want to mention in particular the comnnitment of 



Representative Unsoeld to this issue, and acknowledge her 

 legislation, which is referred jointly to our committees. 

 This bill deals with one critical component of a 

 comprehensive seafood safety program, shellfish safety. I 

 commend Ms. Unsoeld for her efforts and commit to her 

 that we shall address her concerns in our discussions 

 about this matter. 



My Committee has a strong interest in this matter for 

 a number of reasons. Two of your witnesses here today, 

 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and 

 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will talk in detail 

 about some of those reasons. Under the Public Health 

 Service Act, the Centers for Disease Control and 



