Mr. Speaker, we must be mindful that this well intended ban could have an unintended consequence. It might increase the availability of illegal tobacco products and more concerning, [The ban could] jeopardize the livelihoods of families and farmers by eliminating at least 6,000 menthol cigarette industry jobs in North Carolina. We must always protect our communities and their well being. To be clear, we need jobs. (00:49–00:59)
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