Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza said several lawmakers wanted to legalize medical marijuana because they themselves were eager to go into the business of cultivating the plant and running dispensaries.

“There are politicians who want to profit from legalized medical marijuana. This is clearly all about money – lots of money,” Atienza, the House senior deputy minority leader, said.

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