Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, in closing, what my colleagues are trying to do goes against what the intent for this program was, and I am offended that the gentleman wants to take dollars away from that cancer patient. If my colleague is telling me the cancer patient goes behind somebody who doesn't know whether they are a man or a woman, the gentleman and I just have a basic world view difference. The price tag for individual gender-affirming surgical procedures and other medical treatments can range from $8,000 to $100,000. I am offended that the gentleman wants to take that from somebody who has a disability. Mr. Chairman, the fact that we are having to debate this is amazing, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Norman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”