Frank Pallone: “Some have argued that this is discriminatory since black people use…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019

Some have argued that this is discriminatory since black people use menthol cigarettes more, and this--we should protect their product.

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Democratic · New Jersey

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Pallone counters arguments defending menthol cigarettes based on their use in Black communities.

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Frank Pallone: “Some have argued that this is discriminatory since black people use menthol cigarettes more, and this--we should protect…”