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John Dingell: This legislation's on the floor because people are killing themselves smoking these evil cigarettes. And the…

On the recordJuly 29, 2008
This legislation's on the floor because people are killing themselves smoking these evil cigarettes. And the distinguished gentleman, the majority -- the minority leader, is going to be amongst the next to die.
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John Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

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John Dingell argues for tobacco regulation, emphasizing the health risks of smoking.

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