Sen. Cruz Outlines the Negative Impacts of Illegal Fishing by Mexican Cartels
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas made the opening statement at yesterday’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries hearing titled “Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources.”
In his statement, Cruz, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, voiced growing concern for Mexican cartels poaching fish—specifically red snapper—from U.S. waters in order to finance illicit activities.
He also touched on the negative impact that these activities have on the livelihoods of Texas fishermen, the safety of Americans, and...
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