"I will not let this incident impede my public service and my calls for real mandate relief, a better economic climate and better services for those in need in New York," Katz's statement read. "This should not overshadow the work I have done over the years for the public and my constituency. I am confident that once the facts are presented that this will quickly be put to rest."
Katz voted against the legalization of medical marijuana last year, saying on the Assembly floor that, "as far as the medical marijuana element of this for intractable pain, or what have you, you have an answer for that already and truly you can get it if you truly need it." The bill did not pass; 18 other states and the District of Columbia have laws permitting the medical use of marijuana.
-----------------
I guess Katz knew what he was talking about...
