As a result, the government's hands are tied.
4 seconds sound clip from the Reefer Madness (1936) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:27:50 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- You government men have got to find some way to put an end to it.
- Of course, I agree with you, Dr. Carroll.
- But do you realize that marihuana is not like other forms of dope?
- You see, it grows wild in almost every state in the Union.
- Therefore, there is practically no inter-state commerce in the drug.
- As a result, the government's hands are tied.
- And frankly, the only sure cure is a widespread campaign in education.
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