Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I certainly have no objection to your continuing."

"So you do not come down on either side yet as to whether it is tool; more important as a tool to help those who already smoke cigarettes to stop smoking or more dangerous as a tool to encourage kids t..."

"I would encourage you to do that. I think it is more important to get this right, as you know very well, because of your background."

"I support the option and the regulation that would exempt premium cigars from FDA regulation."