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remember it is lethal. It should not be exempt from sensible regula- 

 tion. We must do what we can to protect the public as much as we 

 can without a prohibition-style ban. 



The legislation I have cosponsored with Mike Synar would re- 

 place ignorance with knowledge and expose any and all harmful 

 practices of the tobacco companies. 



Thank you. 



Mr. Waxman. Thank you. 



[The prepared statement of Mr. Durbin follows:] 



