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Bill Clinton: The Justice Department's suit would simply hold the tobacco industry financially responsible for reimbursement of these…

On the recordJune 18, 2000
The Justice Department's suit would simply hold the tobacco industry financially responsible for reimbursement of these costs.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on Congressional Action on Tobacco Litigation Legislation

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