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Gerry Connolly: “I must say, in this examination what's going to be revealed is that we have some of the most restrictive guidelines in…”

On the recordJune 19, 2014
I must say, in this examination what's going to be revealed is that we have some of the most restrictive guidelines in terms of research all skewed toward outcomes that talk about the harmful effects of marijuana, almost none of which talk about the beneficial effects potentially, the positive health effects of marijuana, because we don't allow the research.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly criticizes restrictive marijuana research guidelines that focus on harmful effects, ignoring potential benefits.

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