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Orrin Hatch: And I would like to ask, isn't it true that the distinguished Senator from California heard the testimony of witnesses…

On the recordMay 20, 1998
And I would like to ask, isn't it true that the distinguished Senator from California heard the testimony of witnesses saying that if the per-pack price under the Commerce bill goes to $4.50 to $5.50 per pack, there is going to be an extensive black market? Isn't that true?
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Questioning the potential consequences of a proposed tobacco pricing bill.

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