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CHARLES W. DENT: “I understand my colleagues are very sincere in their attempt. I am sympathetic to at least listening to the arguments…”

On the recordApril 29, 2015
I understand my colleagues are very sincere in their attempt. I am sympathetic to at least listening to the arguments for medicinal marijuana, but this discussion must be driven by the science. I would love to hear from the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, and the medical community formally about their views on this issue prior to us legislating on this matter. At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland, Dr. Harris.
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CHARLES W. DENT
Pennsylvania
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Apr 29, 2015

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