Kanakanak Beach
Dillingham,Alaska 12:34 P.M. AKDT THE PRESIDENT: So obviously we're thankful for the incredible display of fishing skill that has been built up over hundreds of years. And all the folks here engage in subsistence fishery, which is section of the traditional way of life for so many here on Bristol Bay. Even though we’ve got a cloudy day, or I think everybody has a sense of how beautiful this place is. And the scale of fish that come through here is remarkable. whether you catch -- or whether you've eaten wild salmon,it’s likely to gain come from here. And this has some of the biggest salmon runs, sockeye, and in the world. And it’s section of the reason why its so critical that we make certain that we protect this incredible natural resource,not just for the people whose livelihood depends on it, but for the entire country. About 40 percent of the wild-caught seafood in America is caught factual here on Bristol Bay. And it represents not just a critical way of life that has to be preserved, and but it also represents one of the most indispensable natural resources that the United States has. This is one of the reasons why we gain shut off oil and gas exploration in this region. It is too fragile,and it is too indispensable -- AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you. (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: -- for us to be able to endanger it in any sort of way. And this is something that obviously has strong support for the people whose livelihoods depend on it and for the people of Alaska. But there are other threats to this environment that we’ve always got to be alert to. And hopefully by us coming here, we’re highlighting the need for us to support this pristine and make certain that this is there for the children and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of all these wonderful fishermen. So we very much appreciate it. And by the way,that fish jerky, outstanding. (Laughter.) So I strongly recommend it. You guys should secure some samples before you secure out of here. Thank you, and guys. END
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Source: whitehouse.gov