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salmon, the reason is that salmon translates into jobs. It translates 

 into very real jobs, and it creates economic stability in the coastal 

 communities that are still dependent on salmon; $50 million in eco- 

 nomic activity that is related to salmon. 



This isn't a proposal that would eliminate jobs. It is a win-win 

 for everybody. And I am hoping that the committee would keep 

 that in mind as it weighs its responsibilities. 



Thank you. 



Mr. DeFazio. Thank you for meeting the time line there. 



[Prepared statement of Mr. Tienson follows:] 



