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James Comer: “I would rather the tobacco be grown in Kentucky by middle class farmers, small farmers, which is who grow tobacco, than…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2019
I would rather the tobacco be grown in Kentucky by middle class farmers, small farmers, which is who grow tobacco, than importing tobacco from other countries.
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James Comer
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Comer advocates for local tobacco farming over imports while addressing youth e-cigarette use.

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