REMARKS
Council Member Carlina Rivera Speaks on Representation
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Council Member Carlina Rivera emphasizes the importance of representing the diverse interests, dreams, and values of New York City's people. She underscores the crucial role of discussions on gender and sexual expression for the future of both the city and humanity. Rivera expresses gratitude towards the city's libraries and cultural institutions for their commitment to elevating humanity, reflecting on the broader responsibility held by these entities in fostering inclusive discussions and learning.
Carlina Rivera
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We are all here as elected by the people of New York City to represent interests, dreams, values, aspirations and futures.
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I will say though I Everyone is entitled to give their own free testimony.
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I will tell you that my colleagues were elected by the people, including Chiyase, including Justin Brennan, including the pioneer and advocate Danny Drum.
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With that, I am grateful for the station that has happened today.
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I feel gender expression, identity, discussions on sexual expression are absolutely critical.
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To the future of our city and the future of humanity.
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Our libraries, our cultural institutions and groups, and our library specifically our task with the, I guess, this very small responsibility of elevating humanity, and I am thankful to all of them.