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| Title: | US: McCaffrey Tries To Ease Dutch Anger On Visit |
| Published On: | 1998-07-15 |
| Source: | Orange County Register (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-07 06:00:40 |
MCCAFFREY TRIES TO EASE DUTCH ANGER ON VISIT
U.S. drug czar Barry R.McCaffrey sought Tuesday to ease Dutch anger over
his criticism of the Netherlands' permissive drug laws,saying he has "high
respect" for the country despite differences over narcotics policy.
McCaffery,a retired general,visited the U.N. Drug Control Program in
Vienna,Austria,as part of a tour of European drug treatment and prevention
centers.
The visit has been overshadowed by the storm over his criticism of the
Netherlands for allowing marijuana and other drugs for therapeutic and
recreational purposes. He said it contributed to crime.
U.S. drug czar Barry R.McCaffrey sought Tuesday to ease Dutch anger over
his criticism of the Netherlands' permissive drug laws,saying he has "high
respect" for the country despite differences over narcotics policy.
McCaffery,a retired general,visited the U.N. Drug Control Program in
Vienna,Austria,as part of a tour of European drug treatment and prevention
centers.
The visit has been overshadowed by the storm over his criticism of the
Netherlands for allowing marijuana and other drugs for therapeutic and
recreational purposes. He said it contributed to crime.
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