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Zach Wahls Speaks At Obama Fundraiser

The Great Zach Wahls Speaks at a Obama Fundraiser About Growing Up With Two Moms in Iowa.

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“Gov. Romney says he's against same-sex marriage because every child deserves a mother and a father. I think every child deserves a family as loving and committed as mine. Mr. Romney my family is just as real as yours.” - Zach Wahls

Zach Wahls DNC Speech!!!!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Zach Wahls, who rose to Internet stardom with a moving plea before the Iowa legislature on behalf of gay marriage, spoke Thursday at the Democratic National Convention.

Wahls had addressed the Iowa legislature last year as it debated marriage equality and told the story of being brought up by two mothers. Video of his testimony went viral. After the first wave of viewership died down, Upworthy gave it another boost, and the video has since been viewed more than 20 million times.

"Governor Romney says he's against same-sex marriage because every child deserves a mother and a father," Wahls said Thursday night, according to his prepared remarks. "I think every child deserves a family as loving and committed as mine. Because the sense of family comes from the commitment we make to each other to work through the hard times so we can enjoy the good ones. It comes from the love that binds us; that's what makes a family. Mr. Romney, my family is just as real as yours."

The Amazing Zach Wahls Supports President Obama!

The Obama campaign released a new ad featuring Iowan Zach Wahls and how the president’s recent announcement to support the freedom to marry affected his family. Last year, during an attempt by the Iowa legislature to reverse marriage equality, Wahls delivered an impassioned speech about his two moms and how they had helped to shape him into the man he is today. “If I was your son, Mr. Chairman, I believe I’d make you very proud,” 19-year-old Wahls told the state’s top lawmaker that day. Video of his testimony went viral and the repeal attempt subsequently failed.

In the campaign ad, posted on the LGBT for Obama site on July 24, Wahls recalls the moment he told his mother Terry about Obama’s historic statement. “Are you kidding,” she said, before then becoming emotional. ”The president announcing his support, it was a beautiful day,” said Wahls. “Clearly, [the president's statement] came from a place of conviction. It’s something that I really respect about this president, he has said that he will stand with you no matter who you are and no matter where you come from.”