Merkley Applauds Fda E-Cigarette Announcement

Statement

Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley--a leading voice pushing to take on the e-cigarette industry's strategies to addict young Americans--released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new actions on e-cigarettes:
"The tobacco industry produces products that kill thousands of Americans each year, and sustains itself by recruiting "replacement smokers' by marketing to young adults. That's why any serious public health plan to take on the addiction crisis must start by cutting off this insidious, youth-targeted strategy at its head.
"I've been vocal for many years--under both the Obama and Trump administrations--in urging fast, aggressive action by the FDA to protect teens. So I am extremely gratified today to see the beginnings of a plan that fights back forcefully against those who prey on our youth. I applaud the FDA for taking action, and I urge them to stick to this plan and stand strong in the face of the furious industry lobbying that is sure to come."

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