Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I have spoken to the absurdity of this debate, but let me conclude by clarifying what this bill does and does not do by reading two paragraphs of this bill--it is one page long. ``Section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d)(1) It shall be a violation of subsection (a) for a recipient of Federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. ``(2) For the purposes of this subsection, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.'' All of these ridiculous things that we have been accused of are not in this bill. This bill does not discriminate against anyone. It does not exhibit any hate toward anyone. What it does is prohibit Federal funding to institutions that ``permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls.'' The reason for this is simple. Men have certain physiological advantages over women, such as more size and speed. Because of that, allowing biological males to compete against women and girls robs females of equal athletic opportunities and fair playing fields. H.R. 734 restores the integrity and fairness of women's sports. Mr.…”