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On the recordMarch 20, 2013
The FDA always looks to whether things are safe and effective, well, with the exception of tobacco.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess highlights FDA's focus on safety and effectiveness, noting an exception for tobacco.

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