December 13, 1995
Mr. Carl E. Olsen
Libertarian Party of Iowa
1116 East Seneca Ave., #3
Des Moines, Iowa 50316
Dear Mr. Olsen:
Thank you for your letter of March 24, 1996 and the enclosed
materials regarding proposals to permit certain individuals to use
marijuana. I am glad that you took the time to share those concerns with
me.
Recent medical evidence indicates that routine use of marijuana has
significant harmful side effects. Accordingly, I do not support efforts
to legalize marijuana. At this time, there are prescription drugs on the
market to induce some of the effects attributed to marijuana, including
the appetite loss experienced by chemotherapy patients and others.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
Sincerely,
Greg Ganske, M.D.
Member of Congress
1108 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4426
Federal Bldg.
210 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
(515) 284-4634