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Quotation from Robinson v. California by Supreme Court of the United States

“I am not at all ready to place the use of narcotics beyond the reach of the States' criminal laws.”

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Robinson v. California, Dissent of Justice White (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))

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Justice White states his concern that the decision limits the states' power over drug use.

Citation: "I am not at all ready to place the use of narcotics beyond the reach of the States' criminal laws." — Supreme Court of the United States, Robinson v. California, Dissent of Justice White (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id robinson-v-california-q6)

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