Speaker Pérez: It Absolutely Gets Better

(Sacramento) - Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) learned some time ago that love is more powerful than fear. It's a lesson he learned from his Mother and Father on a Thanksgiving weekend during his college years. Since that lesson was learned Speaker Pérez has also learned "It absolutely gets better." In this Assembly Access video Speaker Pérez recounts that Thanksgiving weekend and talks about how much better his life has been after learning love is more powerful than fear.

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[phantomsuccour]

thank you so much!!!!

[whythehell99]

Thanks so much John for sharing this. It was really moving and heartfelt and very courageous of you. I think it will definitely help younger and older folks who feel trapped to come out and stand up and be proud.

[james043304u2]

Thank you John it does get better and the youth need to here these stories

[glenellen]

John,

The telling of your story could not have gotten better! So sincere, heartfelt, and open.

You are one of the good guys!

[liberal185]

Good gay spokesperson and activist. Horrible politician. 

[moogle301]

I wasn't looking at the screen and I thought he said "Hello, my name is John Fat-ass". I mean obviously I knew he couldn't have said that, but anyways. Now I feel silly.

Anyways, this was a nice little video and made me cry.

[lelandpmorrill]

Thanks John. Yu're an amazing person and I am grateful that you marched alongside us, spoke at the rallys & marches as we've advocated for HIV/AIDS rights, benefits, Marriage Equality and No On 8 Campaign. Thank you for this great message.

[Gamec0ckGrad]

Thank you SO much Speaker Perez for sharing your personal story in such a heartfelt way. It is people like you who are making a difference in the lives of others (especially our youth) and for that we are extremely grateful. The citizens of California are fortunate to have you as Speaker of the State Assembly. Your parents would be extraordinarily proud if they could see and hear the inspirational words that you expressed in this video. Many thanks!

[27cindylou]

Thank you for sharing your story and hopefully helping remind someone that it does get better.

[Wizzcan]

Thank you Sir