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Chi A. Ossé explains vote on transgender rights package
1:02:36
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Council Member Chi A. Ossé expresses his strong support for a package of bills protecting transgender rights, stating that the legislation will save lives.
He contrasts the harmlessness of trans individuals with examples of harmful behavior from non-trans people, including some council members.
- Ossé emphasizes that he has never met a trans person who has caused harm to children or anyone else
- He humorously references controversial actions by other council members.
Chi A. Ossé
1:02:36
I'll keep it brief, but I'm proud to vote on this package of bills today that will simply save lives.
1:02:42
I certainly stand with the trans community, and I personally have not met one trans person who has caused harm to children or anyone for that matter.
1:02:51
I have met a person who has brought a firearm to a college campus.
1:02:55
I have met a person who threatens people's lives on Twitter often.
1:03:00
And I have met a person who's taken a bite out of a cop's arm.
1:03:04
So none of them are trans.
1:03:06
They're simply city council members.
1:03:08
So, aye on all.