by Bill Clinton

About the author: Bill Clinton is president of the United States.

Editor’s Note: The following viewpoint is excerpted from a news conference given by President Bill Clinton on August 10, 1995, in which he announced an executive order to impose regulations on cigarette sales and advertising.

Today I am announcing broad executive action to protect the young people of the United States from the awful dangers of tobacco.

The Dangers of Teenage Smoking

Over the years, we have learned more and more about the dangers of addictive substances to our young people. In the 60s and 70s, we came to realize the threat drugs posed to young Americans. In the 80s we came to grips with the awful problem of drunk driving among young people. It is time...