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Joe Biden: “He doesn't believe people should be in jail for simple possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana and the simple…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2022
He doesn't believe people should be in jail for simple possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana and the simple use of that, in addition, you know, not having other crimes as to part of why they are in prison.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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President Biden explains his reasoning for pardoning individuals convicted of simple marijuana possession.

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