Senator Graham is not interested in legalizing marijuana for recreational use. He is open to reviewing evidence on the medical benefits of marijuana usage.
Holds office U.S. Senate
S.1008 - Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017 (2017-18)
S. 1333 Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2015 (2015-16)
S. 683 CARERS Act of 2015 (2015-16)
"I don't see a real need to change the law up here [in DC]. If marijuana is half as bad as alcohol, that's probably enough reason to keep it illegal."
8/10/10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57BFwohyxLU
"I'm against legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes. But when it comes to medical marijuana and this [CBD] oil, I think politicians should embrace what makes sense. When it comes to issues like this, I don't want to be academic in thought. This is about people. This is about families with sick children. Why should someone in my position get in the way of helping a child, if you can reasonably and logically do it?"
2/24/14
http://www.wbtv.com/story/24808893/legalizing-medical-marijuana-where-do-nc-sc-stand
"Attorney General Eric Holder has announced that the Justice Department will not prosecute purveyors of medical marijuana provided they are in compliance with state and local laws. I do not support this policy, as I feel it is tantamount to federal legalization of medical marijuana and creates an inconsistent federal enforcement policy between states." - Letter to a constituent
10/3/2014
211 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510