Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Philip Morris' International Actions Contradict Claims of Change

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: March 16, 2005 | Copyright information

WASHINGTON, March 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, president, Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids:

"Philip Morris, the world's largest multinational tobacco company, never misses an opportunity to claim that it is a changed, responsible business. But Philip Morris' actions tell a different story and show that the company continues to put profits ahead of public health. In the latest example, Philip Morris International is bidding to buy one of Indonesi...

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