Bill Clinton actually said...

The Justice Department's suit would simply hold the tobacco industry financially responsible for reimbursement of these costs.

Statement on Congressional Action on Tobacco Litigation Legislation

06/18/2000

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If he's in the Senate, he will do it right.

There is some interest there in doing something.