inquiring extensive fda testing before companies were leased new cigars. the fda admits these regulations will destroy companies and jobs, but they say it doesn't matter because there are lots of jobs in america. for real, you can read it. rocky patel is the most famous cigar maker in this country and he joins us tonight. thanks for coming on. >> thanks. >> tucker: did someone vote for this connected voters say they wanted this? >> absolutely not. congressman never intended cigars to be regulated. the only intended smokeless and cigarettes to be regulated. the fda took it upon themselves to decide one glove fits all and start regulating the cigar industry. they didn't take the option to investigate and understand the nature of the industry. basically it's family owned businesses that have been making cigars over decades. the retailers are main street main street mom-and-pop industries that are selling premium cigars to adults. the average cigar smoker smokes one cigar per month.