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Michael Blake: “Tell us what's supposed to happen in this way.”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

Michael Blake's Inspirational Speech at New Leaders Council Event in Pittsburgh

Published July 27, 2017 | Video Starts at 15:49

Today, marking the six month anniversary of the Women's March, saying, we're not gonna sit by silently. We're not gonna allow you just to. Tell us what's supposed to happen in this way. We're gonna reject this nonsensical talk. That. That's locker room talk. I don't need to be any damn locker room. And that's acceptable. And be real clear that as a man, I'm also a feminist. (15:49–15:52)

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