Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think we must do more to ensure that the trans community and the LGBTQ+ community, more broadly, can live as their authentic selves, free from the threat of and real violence or discrimination."

"There are huge, huge differences in so-called male sports and the support that's given to male sports and so-called male athletes versus women's sports."

"I think things like the Equality Act are necessary to protect these trans people from discrimination."

"I would think that human rights belong to everyone and that trans rights are human rights."