Dick Durbin: “Reynolds sent along a check for 5 million and the president…”

“Senator, all I can say is about the NIH's commitment to make sure that we study this issue in a rigorous way. We don't need a study. We need action. $5 million donation from Big Tobacco that preceded the vaping decision. Reynolds sent along a check for 5 million and the president switched his position on [vaping]. this. This is ghastly. For God's sake, is there one person in the administration besides those who've already resigned who will stand up and say, enough. This violates my conscience.” (00:31–00:36)

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