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This New Zealand Politician Unleashes One Of The Funniest Gay Marriage Speeches On Record

Before a final vote that approved marriage equality in New Zealand, Maurice Williamson, a member of Parliament from Pakuranga, delivered this hilarious, heartfelt, and altogether brilliant speech defending his vote for the bill.

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Alvin Melathe

https://youtube.com/watch?v=pCDEiaoEP2U

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