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Pete Stark: “Opposition to medical marijuana use has often focused on the belief that legalizing the drug for medical use will lead…”

On the recordApril 13, 1999
Opposition to medical marijuana use has often focused on the belief that legalizing the drug for medical use will lead to an increase in its recreational use.
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Pete Stark
California
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congress.gov
Apr 13, 1999

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Addressing concerns regarding the legalization of medical marijuana.

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