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" The fact is, Japan's whaling is illegal, so just because there is a natural disaster in Japan is no reason for us to stop opposing their illegal activities in the Southern Ocean. "

Paul Watson

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" Killing a baby seal is about the easiest thing you can do if you're inclined to be sadistic; you certainly can't say there's any sport in it - the animal is totally defenceless. "

" Japan is a bully nation that takes what it wants and threatens any who oppose it. "

" I want to stay in the ocean. I'm not going to be able to do that from some holding cell in Japan. "

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