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Melissa Ratcliff: “The very introduction of these bills has been proven to be…”

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

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Rep Melissa Ratcliff speaks about her trans kid in Wisconsin Debate On Anti-Trans Bills

Published | Video Starts at 01:09

We'll now go to the representative from the 46 for an initial speech. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise in anger. Anger that these hurtful, unnecessary bills are before us. Anger that The very introduction of these bills has been proven to be harmful to vulnerable people. And yet, here we are. I also rise in sorrow that despite all the scientific evidence, all the heartfelt testimony, and despite the fact that we all know that the … (01:09–01:15)

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Asserts that the introduction of certain bills is harmful to vulnerable people.

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