During a debate on a bill to ban sex change procedures for minors in Nebraska, Democrat Senator Machaela Cavanaugh took to the stage and began shouting her support for transgender people.
The Senator repeatedly shouted: "Transgender people belong here, we need trans people, we love trans people."
"You matter. You matter and I am fighting for you. I will not stop," Cavanaugh added, "I will not stop today, I will not stop tomorrow. You are loved. You matter. You belong here."
The bill, which was eventually approved, was presented by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen. The bill bans sex change procedures for minors, as well as abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy.