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Mike Honda: “I am a big supporter of drug courts. And believe that model has worked for some populations.”

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
I am a big supporter of drug courts. And believe that model has worked for some populations.
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Mike Honda
California

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Honda advocates for drug courts as effective for certain populations.

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