Frank Pallone actually said...

Whether it's mango, mint, bubble gum, or gummy bear, the wide variety of kid-friendly flavors of cigarettes rival any ice cream shop or cand...

I am 100 percent supportive of raising the age.

Some have argued that this is discriminatory since black people use menthol cigarettes more, and this--we should protect their product.

This legislation will also raise the tobacco sales to age 21, a key policy that successfully reduces teen access to tobacco products.