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We need to be acting responsible as adults, and I don't endorse in any way the irresponsible use of marijuana. But I do believe we have come to a point in our society where we need to end prohibition. We need to have taxed, regulated marijuana within American communities.

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Cory Booker
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: April 27
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Cory A. Booker
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