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"In recent years, there has been a push to legalize cannabis products. I oppose the legalization of marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, based upon sound public health factors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has conducted numerous studies on the medicinal value of marijuana and every time finds that that medicinal value of marijuana does not outweigh its harmful effects, and should not be approved as safe or effective for the American people." (Response to constituent outreach, 08/22/2025)
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Both Budd and Beasley were asked where they stood on legalizing marijuana. On Thursday, Biden announced he would pardon federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana and encouraged state officials to follow suit.
Budd said he believes the president overstepped his authority. He said he does not support legalizing marijuana and thinks doing so sends a bad message to children. “If someone can prove to me that there is a medical case for marijuana, we can certainly have that discussion,” Budd said, after saying he is absolutely opposed to recreational use.
"I'm not a supporter of legalization, especially for recreational marijuana." (October 11, 2022).
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