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Tom Udall: “The gentleman's comment is correct, and when Senator Ashcroft made that statement he was specifically targeting FDA…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2001
The gentleman's comment is correct, and when Senator Ashcroft made that statement he was specifically targeting FDA regulation. And really what he was saying, he was taking a very libertarian approach; just let anybody do whatever they want and let the private sector work. Let the tobacco companies get out there and advertise all they want and get our young people addicted. And he is saying the government should play no role. That, I think, is an irresponsible position.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico
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Discussing FDA regulation and the implications of a libertarian approach to tobacco advertising.

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