Lateefah Simon: “My answer to my friend from Nevada, Senator Bryan, is an unequivocal yes on both counts. As my colleague points out, the…”

“My answer to my friend from Nevada, Senator Bryan, is an unequivocal yes on both counts. As my colleague points out, the first amendment freedom of commercial speech provides important liberties for advertising. It is my hope and intention that the Commission will grant special attention to the first amendment implications of its recommendations and avoid trespassing upon any constitutionally protected freedoms of commercial speech when it formulates its policy recommendations. Moreover, as my friend from Nevada points out, section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act empowers the FTC to prevent "unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce." It is my hope and intention that the Commission will take this fact into account and, to the extent practicable and appropriate, will incorporate the FTC's existing authority and expertise over false and deceptive advertising.”