Statement by American Cancer Society CEO John R. Seffrin, Ph.D On Senator Frist's New Tobacco BillAmerican Cancer Society The American Cancer Society, the nation's leading voluntary health organization, today released the following statement by John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., CEO of the American Cancer Society, on the new tobacco legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Bill Frist (D-TN). "Some people are calling this bill a first step. We fear it is a step backwards. Meaningful regulation of tobacco products is critical to the public health and we can't afford to get it wrong. Senator Frist's new bill is far weaker than the version he drafted in 1998 and, unfortunately, contains loopholes and hurdles the tobacco industry will no doubt exploit. We have fought for 30 years to get FDA regulation over tobacco and we look forward to working with all Members of Congress over the coming months and year to ensure that we get it right for America's kids. America and its children deserve better than a bill which protects tobacco interests and not those of the public."  The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
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