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Dick Durbin: Quitting smoking is the single most important action that a current smoker will take to improve their health and the…

On the recordMarch 24, 2015
Quitting smoking is the single most important action that a current smoker will take to improve their health and the length and quality of their life.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the critical health benefits of quitting smoking.

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