I am thrilled that you all decided to come out here. I love that we are here as a community.
We are standing up. We are being visible. We got to just keep you as magnets, y'all.
We can't stop that. I am not going to stop that. And while you guys are showing up here,
guys, you're saying that you're not going to stop either. So thank you so much for having me.
That's right. You're not going to be okay because I think that the mic is in front.
We are gentle and we are singing, singing for our hearts.
We are gentle and we are singing, singing for our hearts. We are young and old together.
I know that you all have been feeling tremendous range of emotions since we've all heard about this
horrible, hateful attack on Orlando and on your and our community. As we have now witnessed the
largest mass shooting in American history, I can't help but feel that this level of hatred,
like all prejudicial crimes, this is an attack on humanity itself.
This is an attack on everyone. Tonight, I gather humbly with you as a human being,
in peace, in sincerity, in commitment, in solidarity to take a real moment and mourn the tragic
loss of these innocent, beautiful people. And let's all today pledge an allegiance of love to
them and to their families. They are sons and daughters, their fathers and mothers. They are
all our brothers and our sisters. But tonight, I will not allow my anger and outrage over this
attack to overshadow our need to honor those who are grieving truly for their last ones,
last members of the LGBT community. I hope you know that myself and so many are your allies.
Not only me, but everyone here, we represent the compassion and the loyalty of millions of
people around the world that believe in you. You are not alone. Tomorrow, I hope that we
all race thoughtfully and loudly towards solutions. But tonight, Orlando, we are united with you.
And we are here to remember.
