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“Here, we have a country that is making its veterans, people who are struggling with post-traumatic stress, people who are struggling with depression, who often they're only hope is their access to marijuana to treat these illnesses, and here we are criminalizing them for doing what's necessary to stabilize their lives as a result of their service. This is not who we are as a country. We are better than this.”

Quote by Cory Booker

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Cory Booker is a prominent American politician born on April 27, 1969. He is known for his commitment to community service and advocacy for social justice. He served as the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, and has continued his public service in the U.S. Senate, focusing on issues such as education, economic opportunity, and social justice. more

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