Country Quote by Cory Booker
“Here, we have a country that is making its veterans, people who are struggling with post-traumatic stress, people who are struggling with depression, who often they're only hope is their access to marijuana to treat these illnesses, and here we are criminalizing them for doing what's necessary to stabilize their lives as a result of their service. This is not who we are as a country. We are better than this.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Floor Address on Veterans and Cannabis Policy, 2022
Criminalizing medical marijuana for veterans with PTSD or depression contradicts national values and neglects their service.
In simple terms: Punishing veterans for using medical cannabis is against our principles.
Key Takeaway
Advocate policy change to protect veterans’ health.
Themes
justice
healthcare
veteran rights
policy reform
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
advocacy
political
When to use this quote
- legislative lobbying
- public awareness campaigns
- veteran support groups
- healthcare provider training
Key Concepts
medical cannabis
post‑traumatic stress disorder
depression
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence can persuade policymakers?
- How can society balance safety with compassionate care?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may claim insufficient research on cannabis efficacy.
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