News (Media Awareness Project) - U.S. Drug Czar Eases Criticism of Dutch |
| Title: | U.S. Drug Czar Eases Criticism of Dutch |
| Published On: | 1998-07-15 |
| Source: | Daily Herald (IL) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-07 06:00:46 |
U.S. DRUG CZAR EASES CRITICISM OF DUTCH
VIENNA, Austria - 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. He had strongly criticized Dutch policy of allowing
marijuana and other drug use for therapeutic and recreational purposes.
Checked-by: (Joel W. Johnson)
VIENNA, Austria - 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. He had strongly criticized Dutch policy of allowing
marijuana and other drug use for therapeutic and recreational purposes.
Checked-by: (Joel W. Johnson)
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