John Thune: “A 2025 report from the Department of Health and Human…”

“What we do have, however, scientific knowledge of how dangerous these procedures these procedures can be. And the list of side effects is long and serious. A 2025 report from the Department of Health and Human Services notes that side effects for gender transition procedures can include infertility, loss of bone density, heart disease and metabolic disorders, surgical complications, negative cognitive impacts, psychiatric disorders, and more. It is unthinkable that we are subjecting children to these dangers before they can have any real understanding of what they are consenting to.” (07:19–07:40)

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