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Frank Riggs: I do not see how we can support a policy that... facilitates, furthers illegal drug use and actually... puts us as…

On the recordAugust 6, 1998
I do not see how we can support a policy that... facilitates, furthers illegal drug use and actually... puts us as lawmakers... in the position of... engaging in enabling behavior. And, furthermore, it sends the worst possible message that we could send to young people in the District of Columbia.
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Frank Riggs
California

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Addressing concerns about drug policy and its impact on youth in the District of Columbia.

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