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Spencer Cox: “I must admit, I am not an expert in transgenderism. I struggle to understand much of it and the science is conflicting.…”

On the recordDecember 4, 2023
I must admit, I am not an expert in transgenderism. I struggle to understand much of it and the science is conflicting. When in doubt, however, I always try to err on the side of kindness, mercy, and compassion.
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Spencer Cox
Republican · Utah

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Governor Cox explains his reasoning for vetoing a transgender sports ban.

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