Mary Gay Scanlon actually said...

Today's hearing comes at a time when incidents of hate and violence are increasing at an alarming rate.

This is a personal issue for me. It gets personal when someone who you love says, 'This is who I am.'

The idea that my sister or anyone else could drive across State lines and either gain or lose protections is both heartbreaking and, I think...

I urge this committee to fund these critical programs and agencies at levels appropriate to accomplish their important work.