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Nancy Mace: “If not wanting to castrate kids is a rightwing culture war, then sign me up because this is not the kind of thing that…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2025
If not wanting to castrate kids is a rightwing culture war, then sign me up because this is not the kind of thing that should be happening to children or military dependents anywhere in our country. Castrating kids is not healthcare either. We are talking about something very permanent. We don't allow our kids to be tattooed until they are adults. We don't allow them to drink or smoke or vote until they are adults. The gentleman is saying that it is okay to castrate a kid because of this weirdo, freak ideology. Yes, these are weirdos. These are freaks. These are people who are mentally deranged and mentally ill. This should not be funded by American taxpayers. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Nancy Mace
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the issue of gender-affirming care for minors during a congressional debate.

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