PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Melissa Ratcliff: “It's not a doctor making this decision on their own. It's…”

Featuring: Melissa Ratcliff, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, 16th District

Watch on YouTube

Wisconsin Introduces 2 New Anti-Trans Bills MelissaRatcliff

Published | Video Starts at 03:04

Like it's just one, a gross overreach and two, disturbing that a parent. Exactly. And a parent can't make a decision with their doctor for the care that their child should provide, should receive. Right. It's not a doctor making this decision on their own. It's not a parent making this decision on their own and it's not a child making the decision on their own. Right. Like this is a combination of a child saying who they are and want to represent themselves as to the world and it's the parent understanding their child's needs … (03:04–03:16)

CLAIM

Asserts that decisions regarding transgender healthcare involve the child, parent, and doctor.

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.


Melissa Ratcliff

Discover more from

Melissa Ratcliff

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.