But the ohana spirit, if it is to prevail, requires us to recognize the contributions of those who preceded him. Jane Sugimura State Central Committee Democratic Party Aiea Senate must pass tough tobacco bill Now that the U.S. Senate has completed its first debate on tobacco control legislation, it is clear that those who want to do nothing have used delaying tactics to avoid passing a meaningful bill that would protect kids from tobacco addiction. Since debate began, already more than 15,000 minors have become regular smokers. It is time for every senator stand up for children and demand a tough, effective, comprehensive tobacco-control bill. Continued delay not only means a victory for the tobacco industry, it also means a continued threat to the health and lives of America's young people.
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