NYS Senator Diane Savino speaks on the Marriage Equality bill

[@hbfarker]

By far, one of the greatest speeches ever given on marriage equality. Too bad it fell on deaf ears.

[@isla25]

10 years later and still incredibly powerful, thank goodness it has finally passed in New York.

[@BelovedDarkness]

This speech brought tears to my eyes! Her body language in the beginning, with her rubbing her ear and the tapping of the pen made me nervous at first. But the eloquence in the words help her get her confidence. That was a fair and honest speech!!!!

[@georgewang1903]

Saw this for the first time and let me tell you it's a banger

[@davemdm]

Thank you so much for this. I am honored by your support and your disarming honesty about how "cavalierly" this PRIVILEGE is treated by so many, your clarity on the role of government in this discussion, and your humor. Thank you!

[@jennsa1on1girl]

Thank you Senator Savino! I wish there were more Assembly members and Senators like YOU! So many of them are afraid to speak up and speak the TRUTH, but you did... so effortlessly in fact that it made me want to cry. Thank you again for your efforts. They will not be forgotten.

[@sangode]

these comments are amazing, insightful, and bold. many, many kudos to Senator Savino. and many thanks to her for framing the arguement NOT as an attack against churches, but pro civil rights.

[@faaug]

Im from Brazil and I am thrilled with such an eloquent and intelligent speech. This is how ideas should be discussed in Congress. Wished we could have politicians in my Country like you..... Congrats to the people of NY to have such an amazing Senator.

[@pointer4432]

A beautiful, powerful speech. I was honoured to watch it from the other side of the world.

[@WalkerFountain]

This woman is a breath of fresh air. Thank God their are people like this.

[@jacquiwrites]

An amazing speech. I'd be proud to have Sen. Diane Savino as my senator.

[@celticwoman112]

i have never been so moved in my entire life. this woman is my hero. thank you, Diane Savino.

[@dallastexan]

WOW... Absolutely AMAZING. Thank you very much for posting this. Everyone in America should watch this

[@Scribamanos]

Wow! What a wonderful, engaging speech. Very well said! It is sad to me that even after speeches like this, after so many years, we just can't seem to accept people that aren't quite like us.

[@YouTubeCatEngineer]

What an amazing woman! Senator Savino is intelligent and eloquent. She is passionate yet reasoned. I have never been so absolutely gratified to see someone like her in government.

[@KatieRiley2]

I applaud her every word. I laughed, I cried... and now I will ask everyone I know to watch this and be moved in the same way.

[@theworldare]

Brilliant. Powerful, wise, eloquent, persuasive. Loved every word!!

[@shadymilkman1450]

Wow, I really enjoyed her speech, I am so thankful finally someone voiced the fact that EVERYONE is scared, and thats fueling their actions.

[@lilboz90]

what an amazing speech.... she put it together amazingly..... well done

[@Vaninissima]

From Europe (and hopefully on behalf of a significant part of Europe), I'd like to congratulate Senator Savino both on her understanding of equality and on her wonderful speech - as well as offer a heartfelt thanks.

[@snob5]

Thank you for speaking on our behalf, that was wonderful. Patrick - Hollywood, CA

[@louiskatzclay]

Wow. Thanks for posting this. She says it so well.

[@circling-girl]

What a beautiful, passionate, truly touching speech. I'm not gay and I have to admit that it made me a little choked up. And to think that this didn't get passed... I'm so ashamed of humanity right now. But this woman has reminded me that I shouldn't feel shame for everyone.

[@kaialtair]

Senator Savino, THANK YOU! Amazing, inspiring, and extraordinarily moving speech. Too bad more politicians aren't like you!

[@musiclover81493]

This woman is my new hero. That was so eloquently put. Amazing.

[@KristoferGarza]

Wow...I couldn't have said it better!!!....Thank you Senator Diane Savino...

[@Coleyw2005]

I am moved to tears...what an amazing and honest speech!

[@tehLis0r]

So incredible and well spoken, I got chills. She is amazing.

[@SharpNaif]

This is eloquent, reasoned, and passionate. Thank you.

[@istreamda9te]

This is brilliant...she is brilliant...my favorite was her whole religion talk because SOO many people are caught up on just that...bravo!

[@DivineGraceQueen]

This meant the world to me. Thank you, Senator Savino. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@chisau]

Nicely put. either winning or losing. it shows that you have earned your seat and our respect.

[@vulcanbirdbrain]

it takes a hell of a lot for me to listen to a politician for ANY amount of time...this was freaking AWESOME.

[@FairyQueen116]

Hey everybody, i'm so glad to see the positive responses this video has received, i'm a gay man and i live in South Africa, one of the few countries where gay marriage is completely legal, i realize how hard this issue must be on many americans and I admire this woman for fighting the good fight, remember always that sixty years ago in your country, as in mine, somebody would have laughed if you said one day a black man will be president. Things will work out, if you persevere.

[@tboggia]

WOW. Senator Savino, congratulations on the most compelling speech I've heard in a long time! Do you speak like that about the climate crisis as well? If you do/will it gives me hope! Keep on fighting for justice.

[@blazinbimmer]

Wow. I love her. I wish I had people like her involved with my life. What an inspiration

[@darienmask]

Thank you. That's all I have to say the the esteemed Senator. I know you tried to do what you could, and our time will come. Thank you for your support.

[@hannahmaximova]

This is fantastic, I'm so glad someone as wise and clear as this is serving in a state senate! THANK YOU, Senator Savino!

[@NoNeverAgain]

Absolutely fantastic speech. Even though the bill was not passed, it is so comforting to know we have such outspoken allies.

[@Kewlguyhere]

Very well done!!! Thank you for you compassion and conviction!

[@phedre82]

*applauds* It was so heart felt! you made my day Ms. Savino.

[@svin62]

Thank you Senator Savino. Thank you for your intelligence, eloquence and conviction. America needs more politicians like you. If you ever move to Washington state, you have my vote!

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Bravo Sen Diane Savino . Another great "profile in courage" ! You will be remember for your remarks on the floor and that you were on the right side of history.

[@AXsexy]

That was perfect and so very truthful!!!!You're awesome!!

[@CHUMAIO]

That was incredibly well said, and completely impossible to argue with. If you disagree with this, then your own self righteousness has closed up your ears.

[@weirdloopyloo]

From Britain I'd just like to say, a wonderful speech, I really hope that you in America will keep on fighting to uphold those principals in your constitution!

[@SuperUtiltyMan]

I am openly sickened when I read these ignorant rants and see people holding signs. This needs to change. Thank you Senator. Thanks for having the courage to make such a well thought out speach. I only wish it weren't in vain.

[@greenglow8]

Thank you for speaking eloquently and intelligently on this, Senator Scavino. You rock.

[@INXSrocker]

Absolutely amazing. She explained it all so perfectly. We all know who I'm asking God to bless tonight.

[@Ebwestbrook]

Absolutely beautiful. Brava Senator, made me feel a little better about being a New Yorker watching that.

[@charliepalooza]

She took the words right out of my mouth! Amazing!

[@boomer2266]

Well said. You have the respect of many Canadians Senator Savino.

[@ducdebrabant]

Wow, that was a wonderful contribution to the discussion.

[@lynz45]

Fabulous speech Diane Savino! Thank you for speaking up on our behalf.

[@GemmaJewelYorkies]

Nice Job and very well put ! thank you

[@elisegrey]

Senator Savino just won bags of respect from me. That was a wonderful speech.

[@nimagol]

mi heart was filled with love and sadness and hope, listening to you....you raise me up sister!

[@thejusticejen]

Thank you for your eloquent plea on behalf of fairness.

[@lanpuen]

She is very honest and amazingly crazily well put in the simple but most relevant words of all! Love her. I sent her the Christmas to thank her just because she is so fair.

[@coffeeandashes]

Absolutely fantastic points on her part. She is an extremely good speaker. Fantastic.

[@dianewilliams1057]

14 years later, thank you Greg Thomas for leading me to this amazing speech and this amazing woman. I’m crying through this speech.❤ 2/6/24

[@PhysicallyEthical]

The most beautiful of speeches oft fall on ears deafened by the thunderous roar of mass ignorance. Though cluttered with distraction, this was an excellent oration, senator.

[@k1dicarus]

Wow. Im impressed. How can such a speech full of quality get so many hits on youtube :)

[@TheBeruthiel]

A wonderful speech Senator Savino. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone was as open minded as you.

[@shakiratequiero]

Here is a REAL SENATOR! She's fighting against inequality, there is a REAL SENATOR! All my thanks and my support!

[@iciclemelter]

perfect padronance of speech and wonderful explanation of content. my regards, senator!

[@BradNYC]

Beautifully said. Thank you, Senator Savino!

[@chula76]

amazing speech...now this is a HUMAN BEING who cares! inspiring!

[@rbrtchng]

HELLZ YEAH GIRL! God damn she's a good speaker. I think she's the only person on the senate floor who doesn't bore me to death with their speech. Well said senator.

[@lostarchitect]

And I am happy that she is in NYC and NYS with me. Take care.

[@XANDERGIBB]

This is one of the clearest and most concise arguments for Gay Marriage I have heard. Diane Savino You Rock Girl x

[@goldlionplease]

major props to you Senator Savino. Beautiful speech!

[@hhsharvey]

Very provocative and beautiful statement. Thank you Senator Savino!

[@macyyyyyk]

She owns a little piece of my heart for this. So proud.

[@CodyJB1993]

So inspiring... Thank you, Diane.

[@jhill14]

I am so proud that she is the NYS senator for my district!!!

[@jamiewhitaker]

Now there's a leader ... standing up for freedom and fairness for other Americans. May Senator Savino have a long, successful journey leading New Yorkers and doing whatever else she aspires to.

[@heiwalove]

THANK YOU. from my heart.

[@FlobotVlogs]

Well said Senator Savino! You are brilliant.

[@inlvxveritas]

Senator Savino, although having lived in Wisconsin the past 17 years, you have made me proud to be a Native New Yorker.

[@tetrahedronica]

How incredible is this woman, I've never been so proud of someone in politics.This is the standard we should hold everyone to, not just elected officials; educated and media-aware. Continue fighting the good fight, Diane.

[@Ardenwolfe]

Magnificent examples and speech. Wolfe

[@shessomickey]

Beautiful remarks. Here's to hoping that our Senators can do better next time.

[@rockheadkengo]

I'm glad to see someone with sense. Shame this bill didn't pass, but with people like her supporting it, that means a lot.

[@SKM980]

Very powerful, very brave words. Thank you, Senator Savino.

[@aanvil]

Hear, hear! Well said Senator Savino!

[@gharlow85]

Dang, she rocked this! Beautifully said and it's truly too bad that this didn't come to pass.

[@kristykay72]

Excellent speech! Well said! Kudos!

[@bellarose774]

I'll be posting this to encourage my friends to watch it. A great articulation of why the rejection of this bill is such a bruise on a country supposedly based on equality.

[@MacMorrighan]

*sigh* Did ya' notice how the guys seated behind poor Diane didn't even seem to be paying attention to her?!

[@27boof]

WOW!!! What a brilliant speech!!! She is SO right: we have nothing to fear from love & committment

[@Davpronk]

This speech was amazing!!!!!!

[@hollisst]

"We have nothing to fear from love and committment". How wonderfully true!

[@madinthemoon]

This woman is so amazingly well spoken. I hope she gave the powers that be something to think about.

[@wotwotcake]

Awesome speech. How any can deny the truth of Sen. Savino's statements is beyond me.

[@melao9]

well said. Incredible!

[@chbart10]

Thank you Senator. As a gay woman married in the State of CT your words were very moving and an excellent reminder of what marriage should be about, for all of us.

[@ninesevenseven]

Thank you, Diane Savino. Beautiful words.

[@RobWantsMore31]

I'm glad we have representatives like you!

[@leprechaun426]

Wow...brilliantly done. I am really very proud of her. :) I love it...