"This proposal shows Japan's true intention is to expand its whaling operations, " said Gladman.

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Yet, upon further reading the text of the bill, the true intention is alarming to say the least.

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And the families of its 25 crew members, who are being held hostage, will be hoping that the pirates stay true to their word that they have no intention of harming them.

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