Shri Thanedar: “I have been awarded by the Humane Society. They've given me…”

“My family loves animals. We have raised a beagle, a Shiva. Those are all, you know, attacks, political attacks, on me. I love animals. Is there an explanation? Real quick. I have been awarded by the Humane Society. They've given me two awards as the best legislator in protecting animal rights. So my record is good. We believe that they have never been outside ever. I don't think that they've actually had their. Their paws on the grass.” (02:39–02:49)

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