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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006
WWW.USDOJ.GOV
OPA
(202) 514-2007
TDD (202) 514-1888

Statement from the Department Of Justice on Last Week’s Ruling
in United States v. Philip Morris

We are pleased with the Court's finding of liability on the part of the defendants, but disappointed that the Court did not impose all of the remedies sought by the government. Nevertheless, we are hopeful that the remedies that were imposed by the Court can have a significant, positive impact on the health of the American public. We are continuing to review the Court's 1,652 page opinion.

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