I think that one of the things that we learned from the crack cocaine epidemic and the war on drugs was that a strong law enforcement approach that does not also take seriously the importance of a public health perspective and the need for treatment is not successful.
Fudge emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to drug addiction, combining law enforcement with public health.
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the Fair Housing Act requires that we proactively fight discrimination and segregation.
I would just ask that we would prioritize what is best for the people of this nation and not balance the budget on the backs of poor people or seniors or homeless people.
I am happy to work with your office to make sure we are not doing things that are detrimental.
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