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OCR Page 1 of 38J. PHIL CARLTON, ESQUIRE
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P.O. Box 67
CARLTON
PINETOPS, NORTH CAROLINA 27864
email: [email protected]
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2/3/98
I regret that we have not been able to talk by phone - but I know you have had your hands full. I
would not bother you with this if I did not think we are at a critical juncture with the tobacco
settlement. Indeed, I believe we can let it get away in the next few days unless something is
done.
First, I hope you understand the importance of your playing a lead role in dealing with the
Republicans on this issue. Gingrich, Lott, Bliley and others have indicated to us that they will
not deal with anyone else from the White House.
The immediate problems are these:
1.
Bliley continues to say he has heard nothing from the White House and he is doing
nothing to move the ball forward.
We really need for you to call him and tell him the White House will be glad to work on a
bill with him. His staff tells us this is the only way he is going to make a move.
2.
Gingrich has turned against the whole deal.
He also needs a call to be assured that the President will not hang him out to dry.
3.
There will be a House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thursday (2/5) on the civil liability
issue - the only thing the industry gets out of the deal. We have just learned that David
Ogden from the Justice Department will testify.
If he comes out against any civil liability protections for the industry, or otherwise
suggests that the civil liability protections are not an essential part of comprehensive
legislation, the Republicans will, in our opinion, run for good. I have been unable to find
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