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On the recordSeptember 13, 2009
I think, as you began your remarks, Senator Harkin, about tobacco, it's important for us to recognize that there is no one in this room today who doubts that we should have acted sooner about tobacco.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis draws a parallel between the urgency of addressing tobacco risks and current wireless technology concerns.

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