Dick Durbin said "I say to those who are joining in the minifilibusters that the clock may be on their side but history is not. They are on the wrong side of history in supporting the positions of the tobacco companies. Pick up the morning paper and take a look at what the tobacco companies are telling Americans about why they oppose the McCain bill, and why they believe the legislation we are considering on this floor, which would increase the cost of a pack of cigarettes to reduce the number of children smoking, the tobacco companies say that is wrong. Are the tobacco companies credible?…" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 20, 1998

I say to those who are joining in the minifilibusters that the clock may be on their side but history is not. They are on the wrong side of history in supporting the positions of the tobacco companies. Pick up the morning paper and take a look at what the tobacco companies are telling Americans about why they oppose the McCain bill, and why they believe the legislation we are considering on this floor, which would increase the cost of a pack of cigarettes to reduce the number of children smoking, the tobacco companies say that is wrong. Are the tobacco companies credible?…

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing delays in Senate proceedings and the tobacco companies' opposition to legislation aimed at reducing youth smoking.

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