[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 42 (Thursday, April 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3063]
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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 WITHDRAWAL OF COSPONSORSHIP OF S. 525

 Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, today I withdraw as a cosponsor of 
S. 525.
  I recognize the need to address the challenge represented by millions 
of uninsured children. In addition, I am in favor of any effort to 
discourage tobacco use, which is our Nation's No. 1 health problem. For 
these reasons, I initially agreed to assist Senator Hatch.
  However, after a complete review of the actual language of the bill, 
I find that it moves in the wrong direction. Accordingly, with great 
regret for any problems this may pose for my colleague and friend, I 
have taken my name off the bill as a cosponsor.

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