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Orrin Hatch: I have to admit that I don't appreciate some of the colloquies that have gone on before, but Senators have a right to do…

On the recordMay 20, 1998
I have to admit that I don't appreciate some of the colloquies that have gone on before, but Senators have a right to do so. This is too important an issue for the American public. We need to look at the real facts on such important legislation. We are not just trying to run any bill through because some people want to. I think this legislation deserves debate. We are talking about price levels that will amount to huge tax increases for some American people. We are talking a bill which does not have the cooperation of the tobacco companies, thus raising serious constitutional questions.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the importance of debate on tobacco legislation.

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