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Leon Panetta: I think the area that you have just defined is one area that we do have to pay attention to in terms of its implications…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I think the area that you have just defined is one area that we do have to pay attention to in terms of its implications on health and its implications on cost.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta acknowledges the need to address health costs related to tobacco use.

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