Frank Pallone actually said...

"We do have a legitimate interest as Congress in addressing public health concerns and the recent spike in the use of electronic cigarettes."

"I've worked on this subject for the last 10 years. We've gotten bills passed in 26 cities that restrict the sale of menthol overall. No one's been arrested."

"It is my intention to advance this legislation this fall, and I hope we can do so with strong bipartisan support because we simply can't lose another generation to a lifetime of nicotine addiction."

"This committee takes another important step in protecting our youth from a life of chronic disease, disability, and death from tobacco products and nicotine."