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On the recordApril 13, 1999
Institute of Medicine studies have shown that components of marijuana relieve symptoms associated with terrible diseases such as AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, and epilepsy.
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Pete Stark
California

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Citing studies that support the medical benefits of marijuana.

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