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Debate over legislation allowing terminally ill people to use experimental drugs turned into a debate about medical marijuana at the state Capitol today. Rep. John Wood, of Winter Haven sited the constitution and says sick people who believe marijuana will help their condition should go ahead and break the law.

“The right to try represents a core value, protected in by our constitution. And if you are facing death and there is a substance you want to use for your personal health, that’s not set forth in this legislation, assert your constitutional right and use it.”

The remarks brought applause from fellow members. Wood and others voted to bring back legislation next year to widen the scope of medical marijuana in Florida.