Orrin Hatch: “Of course, everybody knows that the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts and I share a common goal of reducing youth…”

“Of course, everybody knows that the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts and I share a common goal of reducing youth smoking, as evidenced by the Hatch-Kennedy bill which was enacted last year. That bill added an excise tax to reduce youth smoking and to help with child health insurance. But is the Senator aware that there is no proof that raising the price by $1.50 per pack would reduce youth smoking by 60 percent as has been alleged? Are you aware of that?”