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Joseph Debethizy (RJR Research Director): It's a natural component of tobacco, and it's totally derived from tobacco. And we are not, in any way, doing that. Martin: Nevertheless, the FDA said today, 'Evidence is accumulating that cigarette manufacturers may intend that their products contain nicotine to satisfy an addiction.' John Martin, ABC News, New York. Jennings: There's going to be a good deal more about this Monday evening on the ABC news magazine Day One, 8:00 PM, 7:00 Central time. # # I ~ 0 N W ~ N ~ w w