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On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
We have been able to drop tobacco use without locking people up, without arresting.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer points out successful tobacco reduction strategies without coercion, contrasting with marijuana policies.

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