Bases Quote by Barney Frank
“Let us not say that we will decide on a political basis at the national level that no State is competent to regulate the practice of medicine in that State if they decide to allow a doctor to prescribe marijuana, because that is what we are talking about.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony, 2002
Regulation of medicine should be decided locally, not nationally, especially regarding marijuana prescriptions.
In simple terms: Local control over medical regulation.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for state‑level decision making.
Themes
federalism
medical policy
marijuana
Mood
analytical
political
Type
policy
argumentative
When to use this quote
- state legislatures
- medical boards
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
regulatory autonomy
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- Should states have uniform medical laws?
- What are risks of fragmented regulation?
A Different Perspective
Local decisions may conflict with national standards.
