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WATCH: The Speech You’ve Been Waiting For Hillary Rodham Clinton’s address before the United Nations in Geneva will be remembered by history, with the Secretary of State unabashedly arguing to the world that LGBT rights are human rights. Read the Complete Transcript of the Speech, as Provided By the State Department: SECRETARY CLINTON: Good evening, and let me express my deep honor and pleasure at being here. I want to thank Director General Tokayev and Ms. Wyden along with other ministers, ambassadors, excellencies, and UN partners. This weekend, we will celebrate Human Rights Day, the anniversary of one of the great accomplishments of the last century. Beginning in 1947, delegates from six continents devoted themselves to drafting a declaration that would enshrine the fundamental rights and freedoms of people everywhere. In the aftermath of World War II, many nations pressed for a statement of this kind to help ensure that we would prevent future atrocities and protect the inherent humanity and dignity of all people. And so the delegates went to work. They discussed, they wrote, they revisited, revised, rewrote, for thousands of hours. And they incorporated suggestions and revisions from governments, organizations, and individuals around the world. At three o’clock in the morning on December 10th, 1948, after nearly two years of

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drafting and one last long night of debate, the president of the UN General Assembly called for a vote on the final text. Forty-eight nations voted in favor; eight abstained; none dissented. And the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted. It proclaims a simple, powerful idea: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. And with the declaration, it was made clear that rights are not conferred by government; they are the birthright of all people. It does not matter what country we live in, who our leaders are, or even who we are. Because we are human, we therefore have rights. And because we have rights, governments are bound to protect them. In the 63 years since the declaration was adopted, many nations have made great progress in making human rights a human reality. Step by step, barriers that once prevented people from enjoying the full measure of liberty, the full experience of dignity, and the full benefits of humanity have fallen away. In many places, racist laws have been repealed, legal and social practices that relegated women to second-class status have been abolished, the ability of religious minorities to practice their faith freely has been secured. (RELATED: What This All Could Mean to LGBT Rights) In most cases, this progress was not easily won. People fought and organized and campaigned in public squares and private spaces to change not only laws, but hearts and minds. And thanks to that work of generations, for millions of individuals whose lives were once narrowed by injustice, they are now able to live more freely and to participate more fully in the political, economic, and social lives of their communities. Now, there is still, as you all know, much more to be done to secure that commitment, that reality, and progress for all people. Today, I want to talk about the work we have left to do to protect one group of people whose human rights are still denied in too many parts of the world today. In many ways, they are an invisible minority. They are arrested, beaten, terrorized, even executed. Many are treated with contempt and violence by their fellow citizens while authorities empowered to protect them look the other way or, too often, even join in the abuse. They are denied opportunities to work and learn, driven from their homes and countries, and forced to suppress or deny who they are to protect themselves from harm. I am talking about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, human beings born free and given bestowed equality and dignity, who have a right to claim that, which is now one of the remaining human rights challenges of our time. I speak about this subject knowing that my own country’s record on human rights for gay people is far from perfect. Until 2003, it was still a crime in parts of our country. Many LGBT Americans have endured violence and harassment in their own lives, and for some, including many young people, bullying and exclusion are daily experiences. So we, like all nations, have more work to do to protect human rights at home. Now, raising this issue, I know, is sensitive for many people and that the obstacles standing in the way of protecting the human rights of LGBT people rest on deeply held personal, political, cultural, and religious beliefs. So I come here before you with respect, understanding, and humility. Even though progress on this front is not easy, we cannot delay acting. So in that spirit, I want to talk about the difficult and

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important issues we must address together to reach a global consensus that recognizes the human rights of LGBT citizens everywhere. The first issue goes to the heart of the matter. Some have suggested that gay rights and human rights are separate and distinct; but, in fact, they are one and the same. Now, of course, 60 years ago, the governments that drafted and passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were not thinking about how it applied to the LGBT community. They also weren’t thinking about how it applied to indigenous people or children or people with disabilities or other marginalized groups. Yet in the past 60 years, we have come to recognize that members of these groups are entitled to the full measure of dignity and rights, because, like all people, they share a common humanity. This recognition did not occur all at once. It evolved over time. And as it did, we understood that we were honoring rights that people always had, rather than creating new or special rights for them. Like being a woman, like being a racial, religious, tribal, or ethnic minority, being LGBT does not make you less human. And that is why gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights. (RELATED: Read The Advocate’s Cover Story Interview With Secretary Clinton from Earlier This Year) It is violation of human rights when people are beaten or killed because of their sexual orientation, or because they do not conform to cultural norms about how men and women should look or behave. It is a violation of human rights when governments declare it illegal to be gay, or allow those who harm gay people to go unpunished. It is a violation of human rights when lesbian or transgendered women are subjected to socalled corrective rape, or forcibly subjected to hormone treatments, or when people are murdered after public calls for violence toward gays, or when they are forced to flee their nations and seek asylum in other lands to save their lives. And it is a violation of human rights when life-saving care is withheld from people because they are gay, or equal access to justice is denied to people because they are gay, or public spaces are out of bounds to people because they are gay. No matter what we look like, where we come from, or who we are, we are all equally entitled to our human rights and dignity. The second issue is a question of whether homosexuality arises from a particular part of the world. Some seem to believe it is a Western phenomenon, and therefore people outside the West have grounds to reject it. Well, in reality, gay people are born into and belong to every society in the world. They are all ages, all races, all faiths; they are doctors and teachers, farmers and bankers, soldiers and athletes; and whether we know it, or whether we acknowledge it, they are our family, our friends, and our neighbors. Being gay is not a Western invention; it is a human reality. And protecting the human rights of all people, gay or straight, is not something that only Western governments do. South Africa’s constitution, written in the aftermath of Apartheid, protects the equality of all citizens, including gay people. In Colombia and Argentina, the rights of gays are also legally protected. In Nepal, the supreme court has ruled that equal rights apply to LGBT citizens. The Government of Mongolia has committed to pursue new legislation that will tackle anti-gay discrimination. Now, some worry that protecting the human rights of the LGBT community is a luxury that only wealthy nations can afford. But in fact, in all countries, there are costs to not protecting these rights, in both gay and straight lives lost to disease and violence, and the silencing of voices and views that would strengthen communities, in ideas never pursued by entrepreneurs who happen to be gay. Costs are incurred whenever any group is treated as lesser or the other, whether they are women, racial, or religious minorities, or the LGBT. Former President Mogae of Botswana pointed out recently that for as long as LGBT people are kept in the shadows, there cannot be an effective public

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health program to tackle HIV and AIDS. Well, that holds true for other challenges as well. (RELATED: Inside Secretary Clinton’s Pre-UN Address Meeting with LGBT Advocates) The third, and perhaps most challenging, issue arises when people cite religious or cultural values as a reason to violate or not to protect the human rights of LGBT citizens. This is not unlike the justification offered for violent practices towards women like honor killings, widow burning, or female genital mutilation. Some people still defend those practices as part of a cultural tradition. But violence toward women isn’t cultural; it’s criminal. Likewise with slavery, what was once justified as sanctioned by God is now properly reviled as an unconscionable violation of human rights. In each of these cases, we came to learn that no practice or tradition trumps the human rights that belong to all of us. And this holds true for inflicting violence on LGBT people, criminalizing their status or behavior, expelling them from their families and communities, or tacitly or explicitly accepting their killing. Of course, it bears noting that rarely are cultural and religious traditions and teachings actually in conflict with the protection of human rights. Indeed, our religion and our culture are sources of compassion and inspiration toward our fellow human beings. It was not only those who’ve justified slavery who leaned on religion, it was also those who sought to abolish it. And let us keep in mind that our commitments to protect the freedom of religion and to defend the dignity of LGBT people emanate from a common source. For many of us, religious belief and practice is a vital source of meaning and identity, and fundamental to who we are as people. And likewise, for most of us, the bonds of love and family that we forge are also vital sources of meaning and identity. And caring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human. It is because the human experience is universal that human rights are universal and cut across all religions and cultures. The fourth issue is what history teaches us about how we make progress towards rights for all. Progress starts with honest discussion. Now, there are some who say and believe that all gay people are pedophiles, that homosexuality is a disease that can be caught or cured, or that gays recruit others to become gay. Well, these notions are simply not true. They are also unlikely to disappear if those who promote or accept them are dismissed out of hand rather than invited to share their fears and concerns. No one has ever abandoned a belief because he was forced to do so. (RELATED: Speech Gets Negative Reaction Among Some World Ambassadors) Universal human rights include freedom of expression and freedom of belief, even if our words or beliefs denigrate the humanity of others. Yet, while we are each free to believe whatever we choose, we cannot do whatever we choose, not in a world where we protect the human rights of all. Reaching understanding of these issues takes more than speech. It does take a conversation. In fact, it takes a constellation of conversations in places big and small. And it takes a willingness to see stark differences in belief as a reason to begin the conversation, not to avoid it. But progress comes from changes in laws. In many places, including my own country, legal protections have preceded, not followed, broader recognition of rights. Laws have a teaching effect. Laws that discriminate validate other kinds of discrimination. Laws that require equal protections reinforce the moral imperative of equality. And practically speaking, it is often the case that laws must change before fears about change dissipate. Many in my country thought that President Truman was making a grave error when he

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ordered the racial desegregation of our military. They argued that it would undermine unit cohesion. And it wasn’t until he went ahead and did it that we saw how it strengthened our social fabric in ways even the supporters of the policy could not foresee. Likewise, some worried in my country that the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” would have a negative effect on our armed forces. Now, the Marine Corps Commandant, who was one of the strongest voices against the repeal, says that his concerns were unfounded and that the Marines have embraced the change. (RELATED: Perry, Santorum Denounce Call for Global Gay Rights) Finally, progress comes from being willing to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. We need to ask ourselves, “How would it feel if it were a crime to love the person I love? How would it feel to be discriminated against for something about myself that I cannot change?” This challenge applies to all of us as we reflect upon deeply held beliefs, as we work to embrace tolerance and respect for the dignity of all persons, and as we engage humbly with those with whom we disagree in the hope of creating greater understanding. A fifth and final question is how we do our part to bring the world to embrace human rights for all people including LGBT people. Yes, LGBT people must help lead this effort, as so many of you are. Their knowledge and experiences are invaluable and their courage inspirational. We know the names of brave LGBT activists who have literally given their lives for this cause, and there are many more whose names we will never know. But often those who are denied rights are least empowered to bring about the changes they seek. Acting alone, minorities can never achieve the majorities necessary for political change. So when any part of humanity is sidelined, the rest of us cannot sit on the sidelines. Every time a barrier to progress has fallen, it has taken a cooperative effort from those on both sides of the barrier. In the fight for women’s rights, the support of men remains crucial. The fight for racial equality has relied on contributions from people of all races. Combating Islamaphobia or anti-Semitism is a task for people of all faiths. And the same is true with this struggle for equality. Conversely, when we see denials and abuses of human rights and fail to act, that sends the message to those deniers and abusers that they won’t suffer any consequences for their actions, and so they carry on. But when we do act, we send a powerful moral message. Right here in Geneva, the international community acted this year to strengthen a global consensus around the human rights of LGBT people. At the Human Rights Council in March, 85 countries from all regions supported a statement calling for an end to criminalization and violence against people because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. At the following session of the Council in June, South Africa took the lead on a resolution about violence against LGBT people. The delegation from South Africa spoke eloquently about their own experience and struggle for human equality and its indivisibility. When the measure passed, it became the first-ever UN resolution recognizing the human rights of gay people worldwide. In the Organization of American States this year, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights created a unit on the rights of LGBT people, a step toward what we hope will be the creation of a special rapporteur. Now, we must go further and work here and in every region of the world to galvanize more support for the human rights of the LGBT community. To the leaders of those countries where people are jailed, beaten, or executed for being gay, I ask you to consider this: Leadership, by definition, means being out in front of your people when it is called for. It means standing up for the dignity of all your citizens and persuading your people to do the same. It also means ensuring that all citizens are treated as equals under your laws, because let me be clear – I am not saying that gay people

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can’t or don’t commit crimes. They can and they do, just like straight people. And when they do, they should be held accountable, but it should never be a crime to be gay. And to people of all nations, I say supporting human rights is your responsibility too. The lives of gay people are shaped not only by laws, but by the treatment they receive every day from their families, from their neighbors. Eleanor Roosevelt, who did so much to advance human rights worldwide, said that these rights begin in the small places close to home – the streets where people live, the schools they attend, the factories, farms, and offices where they work. These places are your domain. The actions you take, the ideals that you advocate, can determine whether human rights flourish where you are. And finally, to LGBT men and women worldwide, let me say this: Wherever you live and whatever the circumstances of your life, whether you are connected to a network of support or feel isolated and vulnerable, please know that you are not alone. People around the globe are working hard to support you and to bring an end to the injustices and dangers you face. That is certainly true for my country. And you have an ally in the United States of America and you have millions of friends among the American people. The Obama Administration defends the human rights of LGBT people as part of our comprehensive human rights policy and as a priority of our foreign policy. In our embassies, our diplomats are raising concerns about specific cases and laws, and working with a range of partners to strengthen human rights protections for all. In Washington, we have created a task force at the State Department to support and coordinate this work. And in the coming months, we will provide every embassy with a toolkit to help improve their efforts. And we have created a program that offers emergency support to defenders of human rights for LGBT people. This morning, back in Washington, President Obama put into place the first U.S. Government strategy dedicated to combating human rights abuses against LGBT persons abroad. Building on efforts already underway at the State Department and across the government, the President has directed all U.S. Government agencies engaged overseas to combat the criminalization of LGBT status and conduct, to enhance efforts to protect vulnerable LGBT refugees and asylum seekers, to ensure that our foreign assistance promotes the protection of LGBT rights, to enlist international organizations in the fight against discrimination, and to respond swiftly to abuses against LGBT persons. I am also pleased to announce that we are launching a new Global Equality Fund that will support the work of civil society organizations working on these issues around the world. This fund will help them record facts so they can target their advocacy, learn how to use the law as a tool, manage their budgets, train their staffs, and forge partnerships with women’s organizations and other human rights groups. We have committed more than $3 million to start this fund, and we have hope that others will join us in supporting it. The women and men who advocate for human rights for the LGBT community in hostile places, some of whom are here today with us, are brave and dedicated, and deserve all the help we can give them. We know the road ahead will not be easy. A great deal of work lies before us. But many of us have seen firsthand how quickly change can come. In our lifetimes, attitudes toward gay people in many places have been transformed. Many people, including myself, have experienced a deepening of our own convictions on this topic over the years, as we have devoted more thought to it, engaged in dialogues and debates, and established personal and professional relationships with people who are gay. This evolution is evident in many places. To highlight one example, the Delhi High

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Court decriminalized homosexuality in India two years ago, writing, and I quote, “If there is one tenet that can be said to be an underlying theme of the Indian constitution, it is inclusiveness.” There is little doubt in my mind that support for LGBT human rights will continue to climb. Because for many young people, this is simple: All people deserve to be treated with dignity and have their human rights respected, no matter who they are or whom they love. There is a phrase that people in the United States invoke when urging others to support human rights: “Be on the right side of history.” The story of the United States is the story of a nation that has repeatedly grappled with intolerance and inequality. We fought a brutal civil war over slavery. People from coast to coast joined in campaigns to recognize the rights of women, indigenous peoples, racial minorities, children, people with disabilities, immigrants, workers, and on and on. And the march toward equality and justice has continued. Those who advocate for expanding the circle of human rights were and are on the right side of history, and history honors them. Those who tried to constrict human rights were wrong, and history reflects that as well. I know that the thoughts I’ve shared today involve questions on which opinions are still evolving. As it has happened so many times before, opinion will converge once again with the truth, the immutable truth, that all persons are created free and equal in dignity and rights. We are called once more to make real the words of the Universal Declaration. Let us answer that call. Let us be on the right side of history, for our people, our nations, and future generations, whose lives will be shaped by the work we do today. I come before you with great hope and confidence that no matter how long the road ahead, we will travel it successfully together. Thank you very much. (The Short Version: 8 Must-Read Moments of Hillary Clinton’s Speech) Filed Under: hillary clinton

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Comment using... Cynthia Keene If you do nothing else today - grab your family, sit them down, and watch this video together. This is an incredible moment for families all over the world. Click 'Like' to celebrate this giant leap for global human rights. Reply ·

328 · Like · Tuesday at 3:14pm William Keith Kreicker ·

Top Commenter · Northwood University

It was a nice speech. But don't you think that they should start to change it here in the US? Don't just talk about it. But do it. I think this was just another measure to try and get reelected. Reply ·

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David Gaillardetz · 20 years old William Keith Kreicker I think that stuff is being done in the US. For the first time ever, there is a specific page on the Whitehouse website relating to LGBT issues. DADT was repealed. Additionally, if anything I think that was politically risky and not a ploy to get reelected. Reply ·

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William Keith Kreicker ·

Top Commenter · Northwood University

David Gaillardetz HE has that part of his website so that LGBT people will vote for him. You tell me what else he has done. Having a website does not mean you care it means that Pres. B is smart. Reply ·

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View 28 more Walter Rappaport · Works at Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland she should have been president... Reply ·

235 · Like · Tuesday at 4:33pm Thilo Neubert Dear Walter, I totally agree with you. However, I am not American and so I could not have voted for her anyway. In my opinion, Mrs. H. Rodham Clinton is one of the most intelligent politicians in the world. She is intelligent, smart, truthful, honest and she is willing to make efforts to support human rights. Thanks to her amazingly well-chosen words, she might have made some people if the UN wake up. I am grateful for her existence, May Mrs. Clinton's life be blessed with good health, love and peace. @Walter and veryone on this fb page: HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! P.S. Support LGBTQ Rights in other places, too: http://allout.org/en/cameroon Thank you. Reply ·

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Nick Mcgrane · University of Florida Its OK, she can be president in 5 years. Back to Back darkhorse presidents. Reply ·

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Carlos Alberto Gonzalez · Works at Flying Food Group I Hope We'll get the chance in 2016.... Reply ·

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View 5 more Devon Gagnon · Exxon Mobil Religion doesn't have any place in governance or law, including what legal rights people have concerning their sexuality. People always fall back on religion when attempting to oppress homosexuals and bisexuals because they know as well as we do that they haven't a single piece of logical evidence to back their issues. They use the bible to mask their prejudice and think that their religion somehow justifies their illogical hatred; that because they believe something completely that it somehow gives them the right to interfere in other people's lives. Religion is a personal choice, if an individual wishes to follow their beliefs, go ahead, but regardless of the doctrine's they abide by, they have no right to force feed their beliefs on to other people. I'm glad that despite their continued efforts, they are failing to stop the movement. Reply ·

112 · Like · Tuesday at 4:07pm Leanne Gagnon ·

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Well said Bro! Reply ·

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Michael Rochester · Works at SUPERHERO CITY I totally agree with you. Actually, I couldn't agree with you more! its great to see so many people waking up to the fact that this biased is primarily against the principles of "freedom of religion". Christianity (not bashing here) tends to be a very violent and dominionistic religion... I am also against dominionism. I love to learn about other people's religions and faiths, but leave it to me to decide what I believe and who I follow (if any). Separation of church and state is what will truly bring this country back to civility in so many ways.. I could go on and on with this topic, but I'll stop here. Thanks again for the well said statement. Reply ·

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William Keith Kreicker ·

Top Commenter · Northwood University

AMEN. And what you say is 100% true! Bottom line... Separation of church and state! Reply ·

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View 2 more Allison Hoffland · Gloucester, Gloucestershire No offence but a large portion of the world acknowledges gay and lesbian marriages and civil union in law, yet you in the United States do not. My partner is American and I am British. She can come live here, marry me and have rights of a spouse but I cannot have the same rights in your country. Do us a favour and get religion out of legislation and then people like us can finally be happy without having to beg for OUR HUMAN RIGHTS. Reply ·

75 · Like · Tuesday at 3:53pm Rick Ferguson she understands the U.S. record is not perfect. But its a start, and look, its got us talking. Reply ·

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No offense but you're being a petty ass. There are people being murdered in other countries and a very recent rise in violence in many parts of the world. This was a direct response to an immediate need, not some flaunt of our own progress. If this saves a fwe people's lives in Ugnada are you going to whine about its hypocrisy? So feel free to shut it. Reply ·

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Mychol Scully · Toronto, Ontario With respect, I would comment that we do not BEG for human rights... we DEMAND them. I am confident that the future holds great promise for the expansion of our understanding of what it truly means to BE HUMAN and the core principle of that reality is what Mrs. Clinton refers to in her speech... No one marginalized... no one discriminated against... ALL humans sharing the fundamental right to BE. Reply ·

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View 39 more Sharron Bailey · Realtor at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. This is an incredible speech. I'm impressed by the message and the speaker, but also how well the speech is written. My former "speech teacher persona" really kicked in while I watched and listened. Got all excited about public speaking and human communication and how positive it can be. So nice to hear about us all becoming more tolerant rather than listening to diatribes about all the people we don't agree with. Anyway.......I'll give her an A+. Reply ·

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Virgie Howard · Jefferson College WOW! Every one needs to read this and I am so.........proud to Have Hillary fighting the fight for our country, she goes where no man dares............ Reply ·

49 · Like · Tuesday at 3:16pm Virgie Howard · Jefferson College when I grow up I want to be her! Why oh why did we only have June Cleaver................. Reply ·

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Philip K. Eyrich · Sacramento, California I wish she were President instead. She went where even Obama has not gone. Reply ·

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Mark Schneider · Providence, Rhode Island She is the Secretary of State speaking at an official event. She went exactly where Obama wanted unless we hear that he is distancing himself from her speech. Reply ·

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View 3 more Megan Good · The College of William and Mary This speech is huge. Thank you, Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration. Now let's get to work making this a reality here at home, not just for the LGBTQ community, but all people still treated unjustly in the U.S. Reply ·

34 · Like · Tuesday at 3:34pm Rosie Nealon · Harrisonburg, Virginia ....what? Reply ·

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Rosie Nealon · Harrisonburg, Virginia Oh, it's gone. Never mind. There was someone spewing gibberish before, but it seems to have been deleted. Reply · Like · Wednesday at 6:08am Elaine Smith All comments with other thoughts and ideas are deleted? Reply · Like · Wednesday at 7:23pm View 1 more Christopher Pepitone This is an incredible moment for families all over the world. Click 'Like' to celebrate this giant leap for global human rights. Reply ·

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Michael Vacirca · Systems Integration Project Lead at Lockheed Martin This is an awesome speech indeed; however, let's lead the world with ACTION! Reply ·

25 · Like · Tuesday at 3:55pm Joy McPherson Underwood · Crystal Springs, Mississippi I agree. Though she gave an eloquent speech, and I love everything she said, her words will be of no use unless they are followed up with something actually being done. Reply ·

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Johnnie Curran I love how she stresses it's a human rights thing and not just an LGBT issue. ! Reply ·

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Ernie Lijoi ·

Top Commenter · Dedham High School

This is a truly astounding speech. Thank you Hillary. p.s. I voted for you in the primary :) Reply ·

20 · Like · Tuesday at 4:47pm Ernie Lijoi ·

Top Commenter · Dedham High School

She should give this speech in front of congress. It is so beautifully crafted it can only make people embarrassed by their bigotry. It made me embarrassed by my own. Reply ·

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David J Palmisano · Ridgefield, Connecticut Monumental. Reply ·

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Pamela Enders · Temple University I agree it is a significant speech. Bravo for the Obama administration and thanks to Hillary for communicating it so beautifully. Reply ·

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View 1 more Alex Maximus Ferbeyre · Online Music Editor at Arketipo 187 Thank you Secretary Clinton. Reply ·

19 · Like · Tuesday at 3:18pm Alex Maximus Ferbeyre · Online Music Editor at Arketipo 187 This is such a powerful speech. I am Proud of her! OUR HERO! Reply ·

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Dahlia Canes · Paralegal at Gregory A. Moore, P.A. · 188 subscribers Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! Reply ·

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Ronnie End Doma Kroell · Harper College Hillary is truly a leader that I admire - this could not have been said better! So articulate, professional, and inspiring. I'm proud to have worked on her campaign in 2008 and will do so again in 2016. Besides, I want to see Bill become "First Gentlemen". Reply ·

18 · Like · Tuesday at 7:09pm Raj Equality Veggivore · Temple I will be able to vote for first time in 2016. If she runs I will also campaign for her Reply ·

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Livonia Speaks · Founder & CEO at Sassy, Inc. A-greed!! The ultimate "What if?" for America Reply ·

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Alan Batterman · Pace University, Pleasantville, NY Can't anybody do simple mathematics? 2016-1946 = 70. She will be too old to run. Biden and Pelosi are also too old (74 and 76). A new leader of the Democratic Party will have to emerge. Reply · Like · 8 hours ago

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Jeff Johnston · Box Hill High School Go Hilary, fantastic speech. Reply ·

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Shernik Zee · Training Supervisor at RCS Empowers Just WOW! To have someone of Hillary Clinton's caliber come before the Leaders of Nations and support not only me and my wife but all the LGBT people of the world is just astounding to me. We could NOT have asked for a better woman to support our community. So proud to be an American when we have people like Hillary speaking on our behalf! Reply ·

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Penny Adams · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina Finally, progress comes from being willing to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. We need to ask ourselves, “How would it feel if it were a crime to love the person I love? How would it feel to be discriminated against for something about myself that I cannot change?” This challenge applies to all of us as we reflect upon deeply held beliefs, as we work to embrace tolerance and respect for the dignity of all persons, and as we engage humbly with those with whom we disagree in the hope of creating greater understanding. (from Hillary Clinton, powerful words and I wish everyone would take a few minutes to read and/or listen.) Reply ·

13 · Like · Tuesday at 3:25pm

Storme Travelstead HOORAY, Hillary! It is so incredibly refreshing to have a politician directly and clearly address such an important and sensitive issue. Thank you. Reply ·

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Paul Marcarelli · Guilford, Connecticut just wow... Reply ·

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Buddy Brown I LOVE THIS LADY... Have met Her 3 times, and worked vigorously on Her Presidential campaign too... SHE would be OUR current Prez, if the DNC had not penalized both Florida and Michigan in 2008 for moving their primaries up and disqualified both State's Delegates in said primaries, as SHE overwhelming won in both those states... With the re-shuffling of Obama's Cabinet for HIS re-election bid, I am hopeful that WE shall see an Obama-HILLARY ticket in 2012! Reply ·

11 · Like · Tuesday at 9:46pm Francisco Cervi Larrambebere · New York, New York I wish it was exactly THE OTHER WAY AROUND.;) Reply ·

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Buddy Brown SO do I Francisco, so do I... Reply ·

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Ali Vassigh I LOVE HER. Reply ·

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Christopher Borg · University of Utah Reading this speech makes me feel proud to be an American again. I love this country. I love that we have Hillary Clinton representing us to the world. Reply ·

9 · Like · Wednesday at 12:13pm Heidi Adair · University of Utah Didn't think I'd like her for much, but this is pretty good. Thanks for sharing! Reply · Like · Wednesday at 12:29pm Christopher Diercksen · Albright Ditto (hi borg) Reply · Like · 21 hours ago

Pastor Paul Graetz · Senior Pastor at First Metropolitan Community Church Thank you. This is an incredible moment for the world. Reply ·

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Spencer Douglas · Works at Warner Bros. Entertainment do not underestimate the Hillary! This is really amazing... Reply ·

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Benjamin Meents · Principal, Creative Director and Idea Architect. at Wabi marketing Thank you, Hillary, for exhibiting the kind of leadership we expect from our national politicians. Today, I am so proud to be an American and to have you in our service lending your voice for everyone around the world to hear... This is truly groundbreaking and so many people around the world will remember you for your words on this day. Reply ·

8 · Like · Tuesday at 8:06pm

Ronnie Bruno Hillary is a great speaker and a great leader. Will go down in history as one of the most important speeches of our time. Reply ·

8 · Like · Tuesday at 8:34pm

Ana Patricia Trujillo · Direct Support Professional at People's Care Speechless ! Hilary, I really want you to be the first female President of the United States. :( Reply ·

8 · Like · Tuesday at 7:42pm

Bryce Smith HILARY FOR PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD! Reply ·

8 · Like · Wednesday at 4:37am Brad Rubenstein Actually, _this_ is what American Exceptionalism looks like (pace Gingrich). Reply ·

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Pam Welch · Perth, Western Australia Bryce she can be your president :) Reply · Like · Yesterday at 2:10am Bryce Smith Pam Welch Of course, this would be a voting process to handle this and you are welcome to vote for your own personal choice in candidates. I'm just starting the campaign for Hillary right now. Cheers! ;o) Reply · Like · 8 hours ago Jane Comfort "To be on the right side of history." What a noble path to follow, and how violent it has been throughout history. Reply ·

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Jason Hicks · Atlanta, Georgia I still think she would have been an amazing president. Very powerful speech. Reply ·

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Courtney Vashro · Works at Self emplyed massage therapist and marine mammalogist EVERY ONE should take the time to watch this speech on HUMAN rights! Reply ·

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Judith D. Wilcox · Teachers College, Columbia University Oh, dear Hillary...there are no words to express how much I love and respect you and your consistent efforts both here in the US and around the world to advocate for those who are oppressed. Your understanding and articulation of the issues is clear, powerful and moving. Your courage in facing the issues is and has been a beacon of light in a world that needs your leadership. Thank you. Reply ·

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Francisco Cervi Larrambebere · New York, New York After this AMAZING Speech our SO-CALLED "YES WE CAN" president released a Press Comm. where he requested, encouraged the representatives of the U.S. to PROMOTE AND PROTECT the rights of the LGBT groups in the world... Correct me if I am wrong but... Isn't HE OUR PRESIDENT? WHAT about OUR RIGHTS here in OUR COUNTRY? What about to PROMOTE AND PROTECT the rights of the people that VOTED (and having no other choice will vote for him again next year) FOR HIM almost 4 years a go?

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Protect and Promote the rights of the group of people that WE do not even think about! I am SO sad that my first time voting in this country that I DEEPLY LOVE (because I just became a citizen) it is going to be with the deep feeling of being just VOTING for the LESS WORST instead of voting for somebody with GUTS like Mrs. Clinton. Countries from what WE CALL the 3rd world not only promotes, protects but also RECOGNIZE the rights of LGBT... On this I wish the U.S. to be part of that 3rd World. Reply ·

6 · Like · Tuesday at 4:03pm Ernie Lijoi ·

Top Commenter · Dedham High School

while we still have work to do here, there are people being murdered by their governments in other countries. Taking a stance against that was an immediate need, not something to wait around for until we were perfectly settled. Reply ·

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Francisco Cervi Larrambebere · New York, New York Ernie Lijoi Believe you me, I totally understand and agree with you. I am originally from Argentina where Equal Marriage law was passed not so long a go (you know Argentina one of those SOUTH OF THE BORDER 3rd WORLD COMMUNIST COUNTRIES...)and I fought for that even living here in the US. I DID NOT MEAN: WHO CARES ABOUT THE REST when we have a problem here? I meat: WHAT ABOUT DROPPING THE DOUBLE STANDARD? Remember (as Hillary did from the get go on her speech) the same problem is happening here. Reply ·

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Benno Walle · President/Owner at Benno of Germany Hair Salon Francisco, you are young and impatient and there is nothing wrong with that but you have to look at everything this President and his Administration has achieved for the LGBT in such a short time. He has promised and acted upon. I do think that Mrs. Clinton should give the same speech in front of Congress and the Senate and that it should be covered live on TV, but that will most likely not happen. I have lived in this country since 1973 and I have seen things concerning the LGBT community change very slowly for most of those years but really speed up during the last three years. Give it a little more time, we are moving in the right direction. Support Mr. Obama and vote for him again, he is our hope and our best candidate for positive change. Reply ·

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View 10 more Janel Clement Wow, wow, and wow. Thank you, Madam Secretary. "...caring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human. It is because the human experience is universal that human rights are universal..." Reply ·

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Jon Ma · United States Air Force Academy "Let us be on the right side of history, for our people, our nations, and future generations, whose lives will be shaped by the work we do today." Reply ·

6 · Like · Tuesday at 11:47pm Esteban Castellanos amen Reply · Like · Wednesday at 12:19am

Nicholas Gustafson · Diablo Valley College THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH HILARY CLINTON! Reply ·

6 · Like · Tuesday at 3:53pm Thure Gustafson How I wish she were president. Maybe she will be some day. Reply ·

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Ric Denton I cannot stop crying. Thank you. Reply ·

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Michal Henryk Pozdal I am really moved xxx. Reply ·

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Marc Demon Tonti · London, United Kingdom hilary rocks! Reply · Like · Wednesday at 12:42am Montgomery Frazier · Manhattan, New York · 182 subscribers WOW Equal rights for all humans.....what a concept! What a fundamental humanistic concept that should have been enforced so many years ago in our so-called "civilized" societies! But sometimes the simplest concepts are the hardest to grasp or acknowledge, or are the most threatening to those who would take them away! Yes, this speech should be remembered for its simplistic acknowedgement of the fundamental principle of equal rights and humaneness for all humanity! Montgomery Frazier "The Image Guru". Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 4:49pm Max Che And now lets just bomb some 3rd world country, yeah? Reply ·

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Montgomery Frazier · Manhattan, New York · 182 subscribers Max Che With all due respect.......one issue has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OTHER! Although I get your point behind the hypocrisy! Montgomery Frazier "The Image Guru" Reply · Like · 20 hours ago Brendan Patrick Busse · Men's team at Ignatian Spirituality Project Thank you, Hillary Clinton...for one of the more thoughtful public commentaries of late inviting a widening circle of human kinship...instead of a narrowing vision of ideology and hate! Reply ·

5 · Like · Wednesday at 11:05am Damian G. Torres-Botello · Chicago, Illinois Indeed!! Reply · Like · Wednesday at 2:27pm

Daniel Thomas Pryor · Fort Lauderdale, Florida This is unquestionably one of the most powerful statements about equal rights for LGBT's I have ever heard, and I am certainly very proud that it comes from Mrs. Clinton. It seems the women of our planet tend to lead the way on these issues. I remember Commissioner Sue Gunzberger taking this kind of stand in 1995. Reply ·

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Scott Montgomery · Prev Education Coord/Housing Coord/Insurance Coord at Colorado Health Network, Inc. It's too bad the U.S. lost its credibility in the United Nations during the last administration. Reply ·

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Donald W. Potter · Volunteer Prison Ministry Co-ordinator at Sunshine Cathedral MCC I agree Ken this is wonderful. Obama chose the prfect Secretary of State. Reply ·

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Naeem Ordóñez · University of Toronto Thank you Hillary Rodham Clinton. Pretty historic... Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 8:41pm Naeem Ordóñez · University of Toronto This is a remarkable and powerful speech...I am still in awe. Reply ·

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Fabio Santos · Baruch College What a wonderful speech! She sure is in the right side of history. Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 4:53pm

Annette Mahoney Amen. Great speech. Please watch or read. Reply ·

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Tim Bushatz · Catawba Valley Community College This is an amazing and inspiring speech.

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This is an amazing and inspiring speech. Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 4:53pm

Pamela Reeves · Pacifica Graduate Institute Wow! Speak Ms.Clinton! Love it... Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 5:18pm Althea Baranda Clark In tears watching it but sooo proud and honored to have her speak about these issues at the UN conference. Amazing speech!!! Reply ·

1 · Like · Tuesday at 7:55pm

Brad A. Meryhew · Partner at Rhodes & Meryhew, LLP Thank you Hilary. Thank you. Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 6:55pm

Thomas Alfred Bradley 30 minutes of absolute truth. Reply ·

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Julie Semple · Personal training manager at Club H Fitness Brilliant! Hilary ! Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 8:45pm

Kyle Chapman · Portland, Oregon This was a fantastic speech! Reply ·

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Wendy Koranda · Midland High School awesome speech! Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 9:05pm

Ken Keechl · Fort Lauderdale, Florida Wow. I love my country! Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 4:33pm Bob Knotts Absolutely courageous, important and extraordinary speech! Bravo to Hillary, and to the Obama administration! This is a piece of history worth watching. We'll be posting this on the Humanity Project FB page -- and on our website. Wow! Reply ·

5 · Like · Tuesday at 6:39pm

Max Che Bob Knotts Now this stupid bitch with her wall-street bastard friends are going to bomb every country and every woman and every fucking fag in those countries in a name of abstract fucking bullshit named "Universal Declaration of Human Rights". Hate your stupid government and I hope a lot of conservatives and just thinking people will go to the streets and skin their asses. Just another desperate attempt to keep your attention out of financial crisis, unemployment, war in other countries(just for you to have cheap gas), upcoming energy crisis and so on and so on. Gays always were just a media rattle-boxes for your government and always will be. Reply · Like · 22 hours ago Michael Kraemer · Black River Falls, Wisconsin · 414 subscribers AMAZING! WOW! ! Reply ·

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Jackie Weiss · Minnesota State University, Mankato Wonderful Reply ·

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Chad David Everett · Ashford University I am thankful that this speech was able to take place, and I am grateful for those who were involved in making it happen, as Hillary stated there are still things the U.S. needs to work on, and I believe that part of that work needs to come from us. We as a LGBT need to come together as one, NOT FOR THE SAKE OF LOOKING CUTE A THE PRIDE PARADE", but for a stance in our rights as human beings. Because lets face it as michael jackson song say's " I'm starting with the man in the mirror" we too need to look

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lets face it as michael jackson song say's " I'm starting with the man in the mirror" we too need to look in the mirror and stop being so catty and join this ban wagon so it does not fizzle out as some of you posted. I am one of the lucky ones that my family accepted me and all of me, though I have known those who have not been so lucky, I pledge with my whole heart to love you all no matter what race color ect. because in the end it does not matter......I really wish she was our pres... Reply ·

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Cherie Springer · Skagit Valley College An incredible speech..."Universal Declaration of Human Rights... proclaims a simple, powerful idea: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. And with the declaration, it was made clear that rights are not conferred by government; they are the birthright of all people. It does not matter what country we live in, who our leaders are, or even who we are. Because we are human, we therefore have rights. And because we have rights, governments are bound to protect them." Reply ·

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Tommy Crowe Wow....what a wonderful way to end the workday! Such a powerful response from Secretary Hillary Clinton and the Obama Administration regarding the Human Rights of LGBT people worldwide. I wish my Dad could take 30 minutes and watch this undisturbed... Reply ·

4 · Like · Tuesday at 4:55pm

Meredith Douglas · Works at Self Employed and Loving It! This is a very important speech! Hillary Clinton is an incredible communicator, now every country must support and never tolerate any action taken against the equal human rights of others! Reply ·

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Seriously never thought I'd live to see the day this would be addressed to the United Nations. I'm overwhelmed - and that doesn't happen often anymore... Reply ·

4 · Like · Tuesday at 7:52pm Fred Salamey · DePaul Watching now. Thanks for sharing. Reply ·

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Chris Taylor · Flight attendant at US Airways Group THANK YOU, Secretary of State Clinton! Sadly, those that should watch this will simply ignore it. That's ok, I've given up on those people. Reply ·

4 · Like · Tuesday at 3:52pm

Kristi Weza Folk · Liberty Lake, Washington Amazing speech Hillary! Very intelligent and eloquently said! Reply ·

4 · Like · Tuesday at 4:02pm

James Farrer · Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan Brilliant! Way to go (forward) Hillary! Reply ·

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SirTerrence Hummel Wow. That's all I can say. Reply ·

4 · Like · Tuesday at 7:00pm Robert Goldberg · Owner at Goldberg Productions Ya know, if only people would stop believing other people who say they know" what God says", a lot of this would just go away. Easy answers suck, especially someone else's. Joseph Campbell says that you go on your own journey of discovery where there is no path. If there is a path, you're on someone else's journey. Reply ·

1 · Like · Tuesday at 8:04pm

Bill Crouch Finally. Some real leadership. I'm shocked. Sodomy Laws were finally overturned in 2003, and Mrs. Clinton is referring to that. I am impressed with her inclusion of the rights of the transgendered community in her lecture. Now the real work can begin. Lobbying for every nation to commit energy to acknowledging rights for under represented communities. A big task. Now the real work can begin. Frankly, it's about time. Reply ·

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Cheryl Moran Go Ms Hillary Clinton.I have always been a fan. Actually met her when she was a Senator.So well said. AMAZING courage and compassion.BRAVO there is hope!

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AMAZING courage and compassion.BRAVO there is hope! Reply ·

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Sonia Alcover · Everest University (former Tampa College) 1 yr Thank you Hilary. What an awesome deep heartfelt speech with no sugar coating. You have put into words what only half of us have thought of on behalf of the rights of our LGBT community but you have eloquently and sternly tackled the issue head on. I would have voted for you for president before, now without a doubt. You make politicians look good and that is unheard of........... Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 7:40pm Juan García · Life University remarkable, right. Reply ·

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Mickey J. Hart · Director, LGBT Center at Ohio University THANK YOU Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton! This all so needed to be said to a worldwide audience! A true leader speaks the truth most especially when it may be unpopular. "We need to ask ourselves, 'How would it feel if it were a crime to love the person I love? How would it feel to be discriminated against for something about myself that I cannot change?'”. Reply ·

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Ian Israel · James Island High School I have tears in my eyes watching this, not because it's bad or anything like that..On the contrary, this is an amazing speech..It's just that someone needed to say these things, and I am glad Hillary is the one who did..Like Cynthia Keene said, watch this with your family...It's that important. Peace_One Love. Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 6:42pm

Herb McCoy This is more than worth listening too and took my breath away. Way to go Mrs. Rodham Clinton- my total respect for that one. I'm sure many eyes, hearts and souls have been touched because of this so needed speech. Reply ·

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Nate Crosby · Florida Southern College I love her and I am so glad that someone as influential Hillary has brought task before the UN. I am so happy to be living now and seeing the changes that the world is going threw. It makes me hopeful that one day there is no difference in how someone is treated based on who they are and who they love. Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 4:18pm

Jo Pavlov Holy crap. Hillary Clinton just blew my mind. Reply ·

3 · Like · Yesterday at 10:02am Leanne Kemmler Palmerston · Birth Doula at Hamilton Doula Group Made me cry. Reply ·

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Rich Gelder · Dundas, Ontario I watched the whole thing earlier today. Best I've ever seen Hillary (whom I've never really liked). I am debating showing the whole thing to my law class tomorrow. Reply · Like · 17 hours ago Angus MacLean Rennie · Toronto, Ontario I read this in joyous disbelief! Reply ·

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Stacia Ohira · Mental Health Case Manager at Life Foundation Hawaii unbelievable... I applaud you from the deepest part of my heart... MAHALO NUI Hillary Clinton. Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 9:50pm Chaelyne Nakila · Life University a great speech by a wonderful women she should run again for president we had black now i think it's a women's time Reply ·

2 · Like · Tuesday at 9:55pm

Philip Lowe Again, one of the many reasons she should have been president.

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Again, one of the many reasons she should have been president. Reply ·

3 · Like · Wednesday at 8:46am

Denese Schellink · Unity School for Ministerial and Religious Studies Well Said Hillary. Thank you for your wisdom, and incredible courage and clarity. Reply ·

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Michael Harris · University of the Arts AMAZING.SIMPLY AMAZING! Reply ·

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Cenk Bülbül for friends, frenemies, neighbors, turks and americans and all.... Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 7:09pm Bahar Leventoglu · Duke I just read yesterday that she was still against gay marriage. Is she not? I have not read the transcript of her speech yet. Reply ·

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Marcella Felde · Waring School Brilliantly standing up for humanity. Thank you Hillary Clinton. Reply ·

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Soren S. H. Bech · Managing Partner at H. Bech & Co, LLC I wish Hillary would run for President in 2012! Reply ·

3 · Like · Wednesday at 10:31am Megan Bygness · Sales Associate at Younkers I wish she had been nominated in 2008! Reply ·

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James Curich · Public Relations Director at William Grant & Sons She should have been! Reply ·

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Mitchell Jiroutek · Iowa City, Iowa I read that Hillary Clinton has literally walked, in heels mind you, the equivalence of TWICE... around the entire planet,....this year alone. Reply ·

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Melissa Wales · Ohio Thank you, Sec. Clinton! You are an awesome ally to LGBT ally folk! Reply ·

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Charlize Toratani · Hawaii aptly named...the speech you've been waiting for. Reply ·

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Jonny Mack · Jersey City, New Jersey · 337 subscribers WOW. Intelligent, clear and forceful. Go Hil! Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 4:34pm Jose Nanin very moving!! Reply · Like · Tuesday at 9:10pm

CeeMour Cox · Drag Hostess at La Sierra Bar & Restaurant YOU GO BOO! I KNEW I LOVED YOU Before BUT I EVEN LOVE YOU MORE! Reply ·

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Debra Dunkle · Cleveland, Ohio Thank-you, Madame Secretary. Reply ·

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Frida Lay · Chicago, Illinois This is a very moving video and it gives me hope... Reply ·

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Christine Robbins · Hoschton, Georgia Brava, Mrs. Clinton! Reply ·

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Zachary Erwin · Austin, Texas A great speech. Reply ·

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Jordi Quesada · Los Angeles, California She is amazing! Reply ·

3 · Like · Tuesday at 6:24pm Karine Darioli · Ste Jeanne Antide Yeeaahh !!!!! Clinton to Geneva, do you like this Town Jordi ????!!! N'est ce pas ????? !!!!! Hihihihi. Have good Day, bisous. Reply ·

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Juan Agustin Casás · St. Scholastica I am grateful for her being part of Obama's staff. She is an articulate, well-read, thoughtful and smart politician. I have watched this video and I couldn't help but shed a tear of joy. I live in the U.S and I can attest that millions of Americans would like to see their fellow LGBT Americans have "the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Those that don't support LGBT rights clearly should watch this video. If anything this video would hopefully make them think about the irrationality that it is to use religion, or culture as a weapon against others. As Ms. Clinton has so eloquently expressed, deepening your thoughts requires an honest and open look at the issue; with an open mind as well. Politics of hatred and ignorance has taken the world to massive two world wars (40 million killed total) the biggest and most shameful Holocaust in recorded 20th century history, the threat of nuclear war and a rise on poverty and inequality. The politics of hatred have proven to be very wrong and even catastrophic for millions of us, Human beings. May the words of Secretary Clinton open up the dialogue for a civilized, fact-based discussion. Reply ·

2 · Like · Yesterday at 10:52am

Eric Banford Great speech for Hilary Clinton! "As it has happened so many times before, opinion will converge once again with the truth, the immutable truth, that all persons are created free and equal in dignity and rights. We are called once more to make real the words of the Universal Declaration. Let us answer that call. Let us be on the right side of history, for our people, our nations, and future generations, whose lives will be shaped by the work we do today. I come before you with great hope and confidence that no matter how long the road ahead, we will travel it successfully together. Thank you very much." Reply ·

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Michelle Graham I don't believe a word the occult-loving globalist bitch has to say! there are alterior motives behind this charade, and that is to get the votes of gays and lesbians behind their totalitarian agenda. Don't fall for it boys and girls because we (gays. lesbians and transsexuals) would be first in the gas chambers if they had half the chance. It's all hollow rhetoric, avoid this nasty bitch and her cue-cards like the plague. Reply ·

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Daniel Stepanic Brava, Mrs. Clinton! Brava! So polished, so articulate. While laying it out there is one thing, getting people to listen, think, and act is another... Reply ·

2 · Like · Wednesday at 7:20am

Jeremiah Edwards · Southern Illinois University Carbondale Wow! Very impressive Hillary. Imagine if she would have been President. Thanks to you, and the Obama Administation for standing up for all our rights. Reply ·

2 · Like · Tuesday at 8:40pm Robert Yuanrui Zhao · 21 years old Small steps and efforts can make a difference, with such a firm stand of something controversial yet significant, it will make the history Reply · Like · Wednesday at 2:13am

Jeri Liggett · Cameron University, Lawton, OK

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Jeri Liggett · Cameron University, Lawton, OK I am so proud of this woman. These topics pertain to all of us forever. We all look down the maw of prejudice at one point or the other. Hillary gives great hope to our future together. Reply ·

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Erik Englund · New York, New York Hillary, You make me proud of being a VISA holder of your country, to live in your country. You make me proud of being gay. You make me proud of being young and to be part of a new world where prejudice and ignorance step by step grows into acceptance and justice. You make me proud of being myself. This speech is more amazing then words can tell, and i hope more people take their time to listen, learn, enjoy, embrace and live with this speech inside their heart. We need to live united and love eachother. Thats what we all want - To live and love! Reply ·

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Sebastian Schumacher HILLARY 2016 Reply ·

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Andy Scheer · Program Coordinator at Westside Community Services Thank you Hero Hillary. Reply ·

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Nelson Reyes Litardo · Colegio Hermano Miguel La Salle Nice...so excited!! Reply ·

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Guy Thomas "Gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights." Proud to be gay & to share the Right Side of History, which we can help stgep by step, beside ourselves With Love & Conscience. Reply ·

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