English transcript

Uh, it's been a hard time for the community overall under this administration.

Uh, it isn't the first time that we've had to come together as a community and...

...try and fight for our human rights, and...

...now especially, it's not just affecting the queer community, but many other communities.

And I think that we are able to support each other in a way that...

...uh, we didn't have to before, and because of that, it's made us a lot stronger.

Uh, I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these games to...

...try and encourage people to stay strong, uh, in these hard times.

Uh, I know that a lot of people say, "You're just an athlete, like stick to your job..."

"...shut up about politics," but politics affect us all.

Uh, it is something that I will not just be quiet about because...

...it is something that affects us in our everyday lives.

So, of course, there are things that I disagree with, but...

...as a community, we are strong and we support each other...

...and brighter days are ahead of us.