#449 - That Was Then, This Is Now

From The Washington Post, October 22, 1999, "Bush: Marijuana Laws Up to States":

Campaigning in Seattle on Saturday, Bush answered questions about medical marijuana laws by saying, "I believe each state can choose that decision as they so choose."

From today’s Kansas City Star, "Bush Lawyer Blasts State Marijuana Laws":

The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to settle the latest fight by agreeing that Washington has the power to revoke medical licenses of doctors who invoke state laws and recommend pot for their patients.

States cannot choose when to abide by federal law and when not to, Justice Department lawyer Mark Quinlivan said Saturday.