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Ben Ray Luján: I would--my personal view, and I think many of us believe the FDA is very well justified and has the authority, saying…

On the recordAugust 2, 2021
I would--my personal view, and I think many of us believe the FDA is very well justified and has the authority, saying they are not tobacco products--they claim they are not tobacco products. Fine, you are a drug. You are not approved, go off the market.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan emphasizes the FDA's authority over unapproved nicotine products.

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