Re: Support Tobacco Treaty

 

Dr. Bill Steiger

Special Assistant to the Secretary of International Affairs

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

200 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington, DC 20201

 

Dear Dr. Steiger:

 

I am writing to ask you and the U.S. government to support the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which is scheduled to go before the World Health Assembly later this month. I urge you to oppose any attempt to reopen negotiations on the treaty or to weaken its provisions.

As a socially responsible investor I have made an active decision not to support or profit from the tobacco industry, as it manufactures products that have proven to be harmful and that carry far too many risks and liabilities. Similarly, as a U.S. citizen and a member of the global community I believe it would be equally irresponsible to support an industry that carries such risks.

 

Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing how you will address this important issue.

 

Yours Sincerely,