Coral Reef Ecosystems
Floor Speech
Issues: Environment
CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2008)
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Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
I rise in support of this resolution. House Concurrent Resolution 300 does make an important point to the American people and to the world that the United States has been a leader in the preservation and restoration of our coral reefs.
Like the gentlewoman from Guam, I have a long coastline and recognize that without the often-called ``rain forest of the ocean,'' the world would not eat, our coastlines would be eroded, and, without a doubt, life as we know it would not prevail.
So, Mr. Speaker, I do ask strong support in favor of this resolution.
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