I want to thank all the witnesses here today.
My question is simple. John Clayton was talking about the implementation date for the packaging and everything else, but as a health care professional, I know that the nicotine found in cigarettes creates an addiction that makes it difficult to quit smoking. Many smokers experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit smoking.
Is it easier to stop smoking when using light or mild tobacco products? Do you think that prohibiting the use of the terms “mild” and “light” would have an impact on tobacco users? If so, what kind of an impact do you anticipate?
Thank you.