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Shri Thanedar: “I want to release and pardon the people [convicted for small…”

Featuring: Shri Thanedar, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, 13th Congressional District

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Shri Thanedar on Let It Rip

Published | Video Starts at 04:45

We're locking up people for small possession of marijuana. What I want to do as a governor is I want to expulse the record for small possession charges. I want to release and pardon the people [convicted for small possession charges]. and I want to give them skill set so that the returning citizens can learn some trade skills, learn some important technical education so they can return to society and become a productive member of our society. (04:45–04:49)

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Asserts his intention to release and pardon individuals convicted of minor marijuana possession.

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