    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [June 23, 2000]
    [Page 1237]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Tobacco Litigation
    Legislation
    June 23, 2000

        I am pleased today that the House of Representatives voted
    decisively to support the interests of the American people over those of
    the special interests. This action will help support the Justice
    Department's litigation to recover billions of dollars in tobacco-
    related health costs. I commend the bipartisan efforts led by
    Representatives Waxman, Evans, Meehan, Hansen, Ganske, and others who
    worked tirelessly to ensure that justice is carried out.