Earl Blumenauer: “I think there is a strong case to be made to help them get to the takeoff point.”

I find this hearing very meaningful.

House Democrats have collectively shown an impenetrable commitment to the people of sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti.

But reauthorizing the programs without improving them is a missed opportunity.

I deeply appreciate the leadership of my friend from Florida, and his personal experience adds particular impact to his leadership on this. Another tireless champion for rational cannabis reform is Congresswoman Barbara Lee, with whom I…