We know prohibition hasn't worked, so I think we need to do something else. I think getting to the root cause is one of the solutions, but also it's to break down those myths. When kids say to their parents, “Well, it's just a natural plant, Mom”, well that's when the parent has to say, “Well, so is poison ivy”. Not every natural plant is good for you. We just have to make that evidence based, so that they understand it's not a harmless drug and there are consequences, so that the kids have to make those informed decisions. We're going to make it 18. They're old enough to vote, to smoke, to drink, to drive a car, and borrow money for house. Even though their judgment's not totally fully developed, that's why we have to build up the information with them, so that they feel they're going to make a smart choice.
On September 13th, 2017. See this statement in context.