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This Australian senator's tearful plea for marriage equality is a must-watch.

Longtime marriage equality supporter Sarah Hanson-Young's raw speech shares a hopeful message of perseverance.

A few weeks ago, the people of Australia went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted "YES" on a referendum to legalize marriage equality throughout the country. It was great news for LGBTQ Australians and their supporters, and people celebrated accordingly.

People partied in the Melbourne streets. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images.

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