Jim Maddy, the CEO and president of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the official zoo and aquarium accreditation organization in the United States, sent this letter to those who are fighting HR 669.

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Yesterday, this letter became publicly available, so I am publishing it here for you to read, especially because the letter raises important points that must be considered if this resolution is to be taken seriously.

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This morning, I was sent a copy of the letter written by Bud Ris, the President and CEO of the New England Aquarium, regarding their official position on HR 669. I was given permission to share the text of the letter, which appears here, verbatim.

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This article is an assessment and opinion about HR 669, The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act.

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