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On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
And the fact that we spend so much time arresting people is sinful.
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen criticizes the focus on marijuana arrests over more serious drug issues.

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