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Stephen Nass: “When the medical professionals and law enforcement are okay…”

Featuring: Stephen Nass, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 11

Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District

Published September 15, 2014 | Video Starts at 13:14

And the bill to legalize medical marijuana will be reintroduced. And now the states of Colorado and Washington have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Your position? When the medical professionals and law enforcement are okay with it, then I would consider [legalizing medical marijuana]. it. But right now I would not. When those two come together, then things are fine. Now as far as doing what Colorado did, no way. (13:14–13:19)

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Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District | Uploaded September 15, 2014 | 08:24-08:28
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Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District | Uploaded September 15, 2014 | 08:40-08:45
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Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District | Uploaded September 15, 2014 | 10:31-10:38
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Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District | Uploaded September 15, 2014 | 10:53-10:59
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Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District | Uploaded September 15, 2014 | 12:08-12:14
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Steve Nass (R) for 11th Senate District | Uploaded September 15, 2014 | 12:16-12:31
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