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Stacey Abrams on Drugs
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender |
Click here for 4 full quotes by Stacey Abrams
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- For medical marijuana; open to legalizing recreational use. (Nov 2018)
- Expand list of conditions for medical marijuana. (Mar 2017)
- Add fentanyl to list of criminalized opioids. (Mar 2017)
- Allow onsite testing for drug-free workplace program. (Apr 2007)
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Justin Amash on Drugs
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| Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 4 full quotes by Justin Amash
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- Sponsored no federal enforcement against legal state marijuana. (Apr 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Joe Biden on Drugs
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| Former Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE) |
Click here for 42 full quotes by Joe Biden
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- 1980s drugs bill, passed by all 100 Senators, was a mistake. (Oct 2020)
- Trump is for more in jail; I am for drug rehab, not jail. (Oct 2020)
- Mental illness causes drug abuse, not other way around. (Oct 2020)
- Rehab but no jail time for drug use; decriminalize marijuana. (Oct 2020)
- No one should be going to jail because they're drug addicts. (Aug 2020)
- Will fight for policy of decriminalizing marijuana. (Aug 2020)
- Drugs don't cause mental health issues; it's the reverse. (Mar 2020)
- Not nearly enough evidence on marijuana as gateway drug. (Nov 2019)
- Addicts should go to rehab & expunge records, not prison. (Sep 2019)
- People arrested for drugs should go to rehab, not prison. (Jul 2019)
- Nobody should be in jail for smoking marijuana. (May 2019)
- 2000s: mandatory minimum for marijuana; 2019: decriminalize. (May 2019)
- Supports marijuana decriminalization, not legalization. (Apr 2019)
- Harsh sentences for crack were a mistake; worked to rectify. (Mar 2019)
- Long record of opposing marijuana legalization. (Feb 2019)
- Forbid government study of legalization. (Feb 2019)
- Treating crack, powdered cocaine differently was an unjust. (Jan 2019)
- 1989: Bush didn't go far enough in War on Drugs. (Aug 2018)
- Proud of backing tough drug laws & penalties. (Aug 2018)
- 1981: Militarized domestic police against drugs. (Aug 2018)
- Never touched beer, alcohol, cigarettes, or pot. (Oct 2017)
- OpEd: Executive privilege doesn't apply to "Fast & Furious". (Jun 2012)
- Marijuana is a gateway drug; legalization is a mistake. (Dec 2010)
- 1988: Crafted new law creating national Drug Czar. (Oct 2010)
- 1990 crime bill: tougher penalties for drug offenders. (Oct 2010)
- US should focus on disrupting Afghanistan drug trade. (Feb 2008)
- Took lead on drug policy & narcotics control. (Nov 2007)
- National ban on smoking would reduce chronic illnesses. (Sep 2007)
- Absolutely do not lower drinking age from 21. (Sep 2007)
- FactCheck: 40,000 babies with alcohol syndrome, not 300,000. (Sep 2007)
- Increase penalties for dealing drugs near schools. (Sep 2007)
- Most violent crime is related to drugs. (Jul 2007)
- Divert drug offenders out of prison system. (Jun 2007)
- Created nation’s Drug Czar Office & drug courts. (Dec 2006)
Voting Record
- I got drug courts signed into law. (Feb 2020)
- Black community supports decriminalizing marijuana. (Nov 2019)
- 2003 sponsorship: RAVE Act to fight date rape drug. (Jul 2019)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
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Mike Bloomberg on Drugs
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| Mayor of New York City (Independent) |
Click here for 7 full quotes by Mike Bloomberg
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- Decriminalize possession, but wait on pot & kids. (Feb 2020)
- No legalization; pot lowers IQ by 5 to 10 points. (Feb 2015)
- You bet I smoked pot, and I enjoyed it; but. (Nov 2011)
- Stopped smoking at 30; then became anti-smoking proselytizer. (Sep 2010)
- Dubbed "Mommy Mayor" and "Nanny Bloomberg" for anti-smoking. (Sep 2010)
- You bet I smoked pot; and I enjoyed it. (Apr 2002)
- NYPD will continue to vigorously enforce drug laws. (Apr 2002)
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Cory Booker on Drugs
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| Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn) |
Click here for 21 full quotes by Cory Booker
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- Deal with impact of pot on blacks not privileged whites. (Nov 2019)
- Release 17,000 who are unjustly incarcerated for drug use. (Sep 2019)
- Don't lock people up for drugs & poverty; lift them up. (Jul 2019)
- Remove cocaine sentencing disparities. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (Jul 2019)
- The war on drugs has been a war on people. (Jun 2019)
- Opioid manufacturers should be held criminally liable. (Jun 2019)
- Legalize marijuana nationally including recreational use. (May 2019)
- Decriminalize marijuana; expunge past criminal records. (Mar 2019)
- Legalize marijuana federally, plus state incentives. (Feb 2019)
- Opposes Drug War, but control border for opioid precursors. (Apr 2017)
- Give addicts treatment instead of long sentences. (Feb 2016)
- Drug war isn't waged in privileged communities. (Feb 2016)
- Staged sit-in at urban housing to disrupt drug trade. (Feb 2016)
- Minorities imprisoned for drugs at 6 times rate for whites. (Apr 2015)
- End mandatory sentencing for nonviolent drug offenders. (Apr 2015)
- The drug war is an abject failure. (Jan 2014)
- The war on drugs has failed; support medical marijuana. (Jul 2012)
- Never attracted to drink and drugs, even as teenager. (Sep 2010)
- Community courts for minor crimes like drug possession. (Feb 2009)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Pete Buttigieg on Drugs
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor |
Click here for 7 full quotes by Pete Buttigieg
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- Incarceration does more harm than dealing with addiction. (Feb 2020)
- Fewer arrests than US, but more black arrests for pot. (Feb 2020)
- Accountability for drug producers; treatment for users. (Feb 2020)
- Put boundaries on what phamra companies can do. (Feb 2020)
- Decriminalize and legalize marijuana. (May 2019)
- Marijuana is personal responsibility issue; move to legalize. (May 2019)
- Focus on opioid treatment options, not just defining problem. (Feb 2019)
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Julian Castro on Drugs
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); former HUD Secretary |
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- Send high-level executives to jail for opioids & corruption. (Oct 2019)
- Decriminalize and legalize marijuana. (May 2019)
- Crack down on traffickers of dangerous drugs like fentanyl. (Apr 2019)
- Legalize and regulate marijuana; expunge criminal records. (Apr 2019)
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Bill de Blasio on Drugs
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| NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- Ban all alcohol advertising on city property. (May 2019)
- Sue Big Pharma for opioid addiction; open overdose centers. (Jan 2019)
- 50,000 arrests for marijuana possession unjust and wrong. (Oct 2013)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Drugs
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep. |
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- Relief for marijuana industry, including SBA assistance. (Apr 2020)
- Failed war on drugs has hurt minorities. (Nov 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- End failed war on drugs, opioid addiction is medical crisis. (Mar 2019)
- Let states legalize marijuana; non-user supports free choice. (Mar 2019)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Aug 2012)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Drugs
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| Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) |
Click here for 6 full quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand
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- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
- 420 Bill: replace prohibition with legalized/taxed marijuana. (Feb 2019)
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Mike Gravel on Drugs
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| Libertarian for President; Former Dem. Senator (AK); withdrew from Presidential primary July 2019 |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Mike Gravel
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- Proposed a Constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Legalize & regulate all drugs, including opioids. (Apr 2019)
- War on drugs is a total failure. (Nov 2007)
- Supports national ban on smoking in public places. (Sep 2007)
- Lower drinking age from 21 to 18 so soldiers can drink. (Sep 2007)
- Allow buying marijuana at liquor stores. (Aug 2007)
- Decriminalize hard drugs so we can treat addicts. (Aug 2007)
- Drug War failing now, like Prohibition failed in 1920s. (Aug 2007)
- Drugs are public health issue, not criminal issue. (Jun 2007)
- FactCheck: Only 40% of inmates are black; not 70% as claimed. (Jun 2007)
- War on drugs loses an entire generation to our prisons. (May 2007)
- Legalize the use and possession of marijuana. (Feb 2007)
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Kamala Harris on Drugs
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| Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator |
Click here for 11 full quotes by Kamala Harris
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- Will get rid of cash bail and decriminalize marijuana. (Oct 2020)
- Opposed marijuana legalization, but currents have changed. (Sep 2019)
- SAFE Banking Act: Decriminalize marijuana finances. (Jul 2019)
- Legalize marijuana: it gives a lot of people joy. (Feb 2019)
- Dismantle War on Drugs; start with marijuana legalization. (Jan 2019)
- Opioid crisis requires emergency mobilization. (Jan 2019)
- Recognize the war on drugs was a failure. (May 2015)
- Back on Track: re-entry instead of incarceration for drugs. (Apr 2015)
- Focus on combating transnational gangs. (Apr 2015)
- Deal with drug addiction in offenders, but still arrest them. (Oct 2009)
- Co-sponsor of Marijuana Justice Act for legalization. (May 2019)
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Howie Hawkins on Drugs
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| Green Party Challenger for President |
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- End war on drugs: for legalization, treatment of abuse. (Jul 2020)
- Drug abuse treatment should be available on demand. (May 2019)
- Big Pharma pushes addictive opioids for profit. (May 2019)
- End the “War on Drugs”. (Jun 2006)
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John Hickenlooper on Drugs
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor |
Click here for 13 full quotes by John Hickenlooper
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- Decriminalize marijuana at state level, but not federally. (May 2019)
- As teen, grew his own marijuana before it was legal. (Apr 2019)
- Marijuana legalization works, but leave it to states. (Mar 2019)
- Supports states permitting marijuana, not federal reform. (Mar 2019)
- National model for marijuana legalization. (Jan 2018)
- Voters passed legal pot, and I will uphold the voter's will. (Feb 2017)
- First state to regulate legal sale of marijuana. (May 2016)
- 1989: Arrested for drunk driving; did community service. (May 2016)
- Regulatory regime to marijuana needs to be strengthened. (Jan 2016)
- Voters were "reckless" to legalize retail marijuana. (Oct 2014)
- Failed War on Drugs paved way for pot legalization. (Jul 2014)
- Now it's legal, but keep marijuana out of the reach of kids. (Jan 2013)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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John Kasich on Drugs
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| Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President |
Click here for 16 full quotes by John Kasich
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- Longer prison sentences for fentanyl-related offenses. (Aug 2018)
- Make low-level drug use a misdemeanor; treatment not prison. (Aug 2018)
- Presidents can't solve drug problem; local communities can. (Apr 2017)
- If we all marched against drugs, we'd win that battle. (Apr 2017)
- Shut down the pill mills; put crooked doctors in jail. (Apr 2017)
- StartTalking! Talk to kids to say no to opiates. (Apr 2017)
- No mixed message: don't do opioids & don't do marijuana. (Mar 2017)
- 2016: Legalized medical marijuana, with tight regulations. (Mar 2017)
- Don't send mixed signals to kids by legalizing. (Oct 2015)
- The tsunami of drugs threatens families. (Aug 2015)
- 50% lower chance of drug use if kids hear "don't do drugs". (Feb 2015)
- Refuse to celebrate the drug-filled lifestyle. (May 2006)
- Educate students that marijuana is a gateway drug. (Oct 1999)
- Place babies of addicted mothers into foster homes. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Amy Klobuchar on Drugs
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| DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Amy Klobuchar
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- Legal marijuana: consider pardon, expunging criminal records. (Feb 2020)
- I sent drug users to jail, but the only answer is treatment. (Feb 2020)
- Two-cent per milligram tax on opioids to fund treatment. (Feb 2020)
- Legalize marijuana, but no expungement. (Jul 2019)
- Fund treatment & mental health with opioid tax. (May 2019)
- Opioid manufacturers should help fund treatment. (May 2019)
- Use drug courts; diversity in law enforcement. (Apr 2019)
- Reduce sentences for non-violent drug offenders. (Mar 2019)
- Opioid companies should fund addiction treatment. (Feb 2019)
- More resources to fight the meth epidemic. (Oct 2006)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Beto O`Rourke on Drugs
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| Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee |
Click here for 22 full quotes by Beto O`Rourke
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- Decriminalize opioids; legalize marijuana. (Oct 2019)
- Opioid manufacturers should be held to account. (Jun 2019)
- Decriminalize marijuana; expunge criminal records. (Apr 2019)
- 1998 drunk driving: arresting officers say he tried to flee. (Apr 2019)
- Arrested for drunk driving at age 25; license suspended. (Mar 2019)
- Dealing Drugs and Death: 2011 call for legalization. (Mar 2019)
- Treat drug abuse as public health issue, not criminal. (Oct 2018)
- Long-time advocate for marijuana legalization. (Oct 2018)
- End prohibition on marijuana, expunge records of possessors. (Aug 2018)
- 2008 crackdown cost 1,623 lives in Juarez. (Nov 2011)
- 2008: National debate on ending the prohibition of narcotics. (Nov 2011)
- Low price of pot means low crime rate. (Nov 2011)
- Mexico estimates US pot market at $3B; US says $14B. (Nov 2011)
- War on Drugs expanded from $371M in 1971 to $48,700M today. (Nov 2011)
- Supply-side enforcement should raise drug prices, but fails. (Nov 2011)
- Enforcement efforts make illegal drugs profitable & deadly. (Nov 2011)
- Regulating drug market would bring in billions of revenue. (Nov 2011)
- Legalization closes "gateway" effect of marijuana. (Nov 2011)
- 2009: US arrested 758,000 adult citizens for pot possession. (Nov 2011)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Aug 2012)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
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Barack Obama on Drugs
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| Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008) |
Click here for 18 full quotes by Barack Obama
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- We share cross-border drug problem with Mexico. (Sep 2012)
- Fast & Furious was completely wrongheaded; we've stopped it. (Sep 2012)
- OpEd: More Mexicans killed in Drug War than soldiers in Iraq. (Aug 2009)
- Yes, he still smokes while President. (Jun 2009)
- Look at needle exchange; and expand treatment. (Feb 2008)
- Fight to rid our communities of meth. (Feb 2008)
- Expand drug courts; help prisoners with substance abuse. (Feb 2008)
- 2001: questions harsh penalties for drug dealing. (Oct 2007)
- Not first candidate to use drugs, but first honest about it. (Oct 2007)
- Do not lower drinking age from 21 to 18. (Sep 2007)
- Experimented with cocaine but turned down heroin. (Aug 2007)
- A “secret smoker”, especially around reporters. (Aug 2007)
- Smokes cigarettes now; smoked some pot in high school. (Feb 2007)
- Admitted marijuana use in high school & college. (Jan 2007)
- Deal with street-level drug dealing as minimum-wage affair. (Oct 2006)
- Understand why youngsters want to use drugs. (Aug 1996)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Mike Pence on Drugs
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| Republian nominee for Vice President; Governor of Indiana; former Representative (IN-6) |
Click here for 10 full quotes by Mike Pence
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- Indiana will be tough on narcotics and drug dealers. (Jul 2016)
- Confront the growing epidemic of drug abuse. (Jan 2016)
- Signed legislation allowing needle exchange. (Sep 2015)
- Do not legalize: pot is a gateway drug. (Sep 2015)
- I don't support legalization of marijuana. (Feb 2014)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Bernie Sanders on Drugs
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| Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large) |
Click here for 23 full quotes by Bernie Sanders
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- Opioid manufacturers profited & knew their products killed. (Oct 2019)
- Remove cocaine sentencing disparities. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Co-sponsored federal legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Why is marijuana treated legally equal to heroin? (May 2018)
- Racist & failed war on drugs targets people of color. (Aug 2017)
- We must end the "War on drugs". (Nov 2016)
- Opioid treatment instead of locking them up. (Nov 2016)
- Pharmaceutical companies are responsible for opioid epidemic. (Jan 2016)
- Why police records for marijuana but not white collar crime? (Jan 2016)
- Take marijuana out of the controlled substances list. (Dec 2015)
- Treat addiction as a disease, not a crime. (Dec 2015)
- I would vote for recreational marijuana, to reduce jailings. (Oct 2015)
- War on drugs is a failed policy; treatment over punishment. (Sep 2015)
- Decriminalize marijuana and study recreational legalization. (Sep 2015)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Aug 2012)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated A+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Mark Sanford on Drugs
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| Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Donald Trump on Drugs
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| 2016 Republican incumbent President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President |
Click here for 20 full quotes by Donald Trump
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- Opposed allowing vets access to legal cannabis. (May 2019)
- FactCheck: Wall wouldn't affect drugs coming from Mexico. (Feb 2019)
- MS-13 gangs in 20 states smuggle in meth & opioids. (Feb 2019)
- Melania's "Be Best": focus on well-being & opioid abuse. (May 2018)
- Execute drug dealers to fight opioid epidemic. (Mar 2018)
- Death penalty for drug dealers. (Mar 2018)
- Tougher on drug dealers to end scourge of opioids. (Jan 2018)
- 2016: let states decide on pot; 2018: feds over state law. (Jan 2018)
- Stop drugs pouring into country & poisoning our youth. (Feb 2017)
- Apply resources to stop the inflow of opioids into America. (Oct 2016)
- Agrees with Hillary on cautious approach to legalizing pot. (May 2016)
- Brother died of alcoholism; so Donald never touched alcohol. (Jan 2016)
- Study legalization, but don't legalize now. (Nov 2015)
- Yes to medical marijuana; otherwise, decide state by state. (Oct 2015)
- 1990: Drug enforcement is a joke; 2015: only medical pot. (Oct 2015)
- 1991: Illicit drugs should be decriminalized. (Sep 2015)
- Legalize drugs and use tax revenue to fund drug education. (Apr 2011)
- Never drinks, smokes, nor does drugs. (Feb 2011)
- Gave second chance to Miss USA who got caught with drugs. (Sep 2008)
- Never touched drugs, nor alcohol, tobacco, or coffee. (Jul 2000)
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Jesse Ventura on Drugs
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| Former Independent MN Governor; possible Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 13 full quotes by Jesse Ventura
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- While we fight "war on drugs", Afghans do our drug business. (Apr 2011)
- Banks & prison-industrial complex gets rich on the drug war. (Mar 2010)
- Let states decide medical marijuana laws. (Apr 2008)
- Treat marijuana like we treat alcohol and tobacco. (Apr 2008)
- Drug addiction is a health problem, not a crime. (Jul 2000)
- Drug War fails like Prohibition did. (Jul 2000)
- Stopped taking steroids & made FDA posters against them. (Jan 1999)
- Tougher drunk-driving laws for repeat offenders. (Jan 1999)
- Stop being so afraid of marijuana; some uses are OK. (Jan 1999)
- The war on drugs has failed; look for other solutions. (Jan 1999)
- Rethink approach to drugs; “more of the same” fails. (Oct 1998)
- Jail won’t work when we can’t even keep drugs out of prisons. (Oct 1998)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Arvin Vohra on Drugs
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| Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair |
Click here for 2 full quotes by Arvin Vohra
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- Drugs should be as legal as tomatoes. (Mar 2018)
- Stop the war on drugs; end black market profits. (Dec 2017)
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Elizabeth Warren on Drugs
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| Massachusetts Senator; former head of CFPB; Dem. Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 10 full quotes by Elizabeth Warren
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- Opioid crisis has stigma like AIDS & needs increased funding. (Feb 2020)
- Legalize marijuana at both federal & state levels. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Co-sponsored federal legalization of marijuana. (May 2019)
- Change to pro-legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Legalizing marijuana will reduce opioid deaths. (Feb 2016)
- Opposes the outright legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2012)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Bill Weld on Drugs
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| Libertarian Party nominee for Vice Pres.; former GOP MA Governor; 2020 GOP Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 8 full quotes by Bill Weld
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- On board of cannabis company; supported medical marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Accept benefits of cannabis; allow vets and seniors to use. (Feb 2019)
- Tighten opioid prescription rules to keep them off streets. (Jul 2016)
- 100 million Americans who've smoked dope are not criminals. (Jul 2016)
- Substance abuse cases should not go to criminal prison. (Jun 2016)
- Favors medical marijuana and needle-exchange programs. (Aug 2005)
- Favors "clean" needle giveaways to drug addicts. (Aug 1997)
- Less welfare for drug users; tougher sentences for offenders. (Oct 1996)
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Andrew Yang on Drugs
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO |
Click here for 17 full quotes by Andrew Yang
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- Would override resistance to overdose prevention centers. (Mar 2021)
- Take opioid profits and funnel them into treatment. (Feb 2020)
- Safe injection centers & safe treatment centers for opioids. (Feb 2020)
- Take billions from drug companies to fix opioid crisis. (Feb 2020)
- Jail for dealers; treatment for addicts. (Feb 2020)
- Explore allowing therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. (Dec 2019)
- Create safe opioid injection sites to prevent overdoses. (Dec 2019)
- Fines and judgements to fund treatment of opioid crisis. (Nov 2019)
- Decriminalize small opiate possession, safe injection sites. (Oct 2019)
- Decriminalize opiates & marijuana, but not cocaine. (Apr 2019)
- Legalize marijuana; pardon marijuana-related offenses. (Apr 2019)
- Pardon non-violent drug offenders, focusing on marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Drug companies and medical system produces opioid addicts. (Apr 2019)
- Drug companies and medical system produces opioid addicts. (Apr 2019)
- War on Drugs has not worked: treatment instead of punishment. (Mar 2019)
- Full legalization of marijuana; expunge federal convictions. (Mar 2019)
- Decriminalize small quantities of opioid use and possession. (Mar 2019)
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