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During a marijuana campaign rally in South Carolina, Senator Bernie Sanders asked the audience to share their stories about convictions for marijuana possession. He then argued that the stories are indicative that national legalization needs to happen.

Audience members answered his call to share their stories, and after they did so, Sanders stated:

“That’s why all over this country states are doing the right thing and either decriminalizing or legalizing the possession of marijuana.”

In a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, who hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, Sanders discussed a bit about his plan to legalize marijuana. Sanders stated: