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On the recordApril 12, 2016
I am concerned that we spend a tremendous amount of time talking about decriminalizing marijuana.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses concern about the focus on marijuana decriminalization sending the wrong message about drug issues.

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