And we also know that this is a moment in time where we have a federal administration that is deeply hostile to the very existence of queer people, and especially trans people. And so We made a decision earlier this year when we put forward our budget to invest $15 million to start to deliver gender affirming care for trans New Yorkers. And this is part of a larger commitment to the health and well being of trans New Yorkers, both by creating our first ever Office of LGBTQIA affairs, headed by … (15:38–15:49)
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