Words: Giuliani believes that our drug policy should be an integral part of our foreign policy. He takes a hard line even on soft drugs and supports mandatory sentencing. He also opposes medical marijuana.

Actions: As mayor, Giuliani spearheaded several major crackdowns on illegal drugs, especially marijuana.

UPDATE: Mayor Rudy Giuliani took heat for his firm’s lobbying on behalf of oxycontin, the so-called “Hillbilly heroin”. Although a prescription drug it has demonstrated addictive behavior and many have urged banning it. You can read about the controversy here

On the other hand, he also defended Sen. Barack Obama for his candor regarding his own drug use as a student.

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