John Thune: “Multiple European countries have acted to rein in gender…”

“Can you imagine allowing a child not yet out of middle school to receive a medical procedure that will result in permanent mutilation of part of her body? This madness has to end. Multiple European countries have acted to rein in gender transition procedures for minors, and so have a number of US States. The Save America act would extend protection from these procedures to all children, whatever state they live in. Common sense measures, Mr. President. Require proof of citizenship to register to vote.” (06:49–06:58)

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