Shortly before the Senate tabled our amendment to the budget resolution last month, we asked of our colleagues a simple question. So far, the camel is winning. I don't think so. Ask the American public. It is a deplorable situation for the greatest industrialized nation in the world to have 10 million of its kids uninsured.
Smoking hurts the public health.
But, I'll let Doctor Koop tell you about that. It is a win-win for this country if we pass a bill which discourages tobacco use and, at the same time, helps kids be healthy. The next step will come in the Finance Committee when we will see if the camel continues to win.