Bill Clinton actually said...

If Congress cuts off funding for this lawsuit or interferes with the Justice Department's pursuit of the lawsuit, Congress will be capitulating to the tobacco industry once again at the expense of taxpayers and their children.

Context

Statement on Congressional Action on Tobacco Litigation Legislation

06/18/2000

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