Angie Craig: “before I make comments on trade, let me only say to the Senator from Massachusetts, long before the Senate decided to…”

“before I make comments on trade, let me only say to the Senator from Massachusetts, long before the Senate decided to put down the very ill-conceived piece of legislation, the Speaker of the House was saying that the House would address teenage smoking problems. So, whether the Senator from Massachusetts decides to characterize it today as a figleaf or Johnny-come-lately, that was clearly the intent of the House all along. Obviously, the Speaker is now honoring his commitment by stepping forward with a proposal. I hope in the end we can address this issue and not allow teenagers to be the figleaf of big taxes and big government, and find a real solution to this problem.”