Cole Responds to Obama's Attempt to Bully Public Schools

Statement

Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) responded to the Obama Administration's directive issued today requiring public schools to open access to bathrooms for transgender students.

"Regardless of one's views on gender identity, President Obama's decision to threaten school districts with loss of federal funds to accomplish his liberal objectives is outrageous," said Cole. "His latest attempt to push his extreme agenda represents everything Oklahomans dislike about a strong federal government. It is absolutely inappropriate for the nation's highest elected official to use threats in order to force his own views of morality and normalcy on states and localities, even if those views aren't shared by the majority of the people living there.

"The president's latest action is extremely inappropriate and perhaps unconstitutional. States are already confronting the issue of gender identity effectively in the ways that best fit the lifestyle, beliefs and culture of each state. To impose guidance on morality and withhold funds in cases of noncompliance is shameful."

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