PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Judith Zaffirini: “Eight members of [Kelly Hancock's] family volunteered to…”

Featuring: Judith Zaffirini, Democratic | Texas State Senate, District 21

Watch on YouTube

Nominating Speeches for Senator Kelly Hancock, President Pro Tempore, 88th Texas Legislature

Published | Video Starts at 10:42

Why? Because he wanted to lead a normal life. Because he didn't want sympathy, didn't want special treatment, and he didn't want a reduced workload. Incredibly and impressively, members Eight members of [Kelly Hancock's] family volunteered to give him a kidney. And they were tested. But the one who proved most compatible was related not by consanguinity but by affinity. His son in law, Greg. (10:42–10:47)

CLAIM

Asserts that eight family members volunteered for kidney donation.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Judith Zaffirini

Discover more from

Judith Zaffirini

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.