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Roger Williams: “States like Colorado and California have exercised their authority to legalize marijuana, and under the 10th Amendment…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
States like Colorado and California have exercised their authority to legalize marijuana, and under the 10th Amendment, they have the right to do just that.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

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Williams emphasizes states' rights to legalize marijuana despite federal illegality.

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