"There is no way, in my view, that the FDA can approve this product in good conscience, given its deceptive marketing practices and its pitches and promotions to children."
"They are not only dangerous, but they are slickly presented, and I am sure all of us have seen them before."
"They are using the same deceptive practices on the FDA that it has used on teens and the public."
"Make no mistake, Juul cares nothing about preserving the integrity of science and evidence."
"I think your plea to us in the Congress is very, very well taken. It does require a partnership."
"As a matter of public health policy, protecting teens from nicotine addiction is of the utmost importance."
"To protect youth, it is so important all flavors, including menthol, should be banned from all tobacco products."
"The appeal to them essentially is to lure them into lifetimes of addiction, and smoking eventually, and disease."
"The glamorization and glorification of tobacco use, making it cool, hip, appealing to kids, we are seeing again now in Juul."
"Claims related to health benefits or cessation are totally unsubstantiated."
"This hearing has really been excellent."