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Emrys
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March 4, 2015
Full transcript here: http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/mar/02/full-text-of-michael-sheens-speech
Fuller video of speech here (won't embed): http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/mar/02/michael-sheen-defends-nhs-against-bland-politicians?CMP=share_btn_tw
Actor Michael Sheen gives powerful speech in defense of NHS and against austerity
Speaking at a "People's March for the NHS" rally in Tredegar, South Wales on St. David's Day, he invokes the memory and passion of Nye Bevan:
When people are too scared to say what they really mean, when they're too careful to speak from their hearts, when integrity is too much of a risk, it's no surprise that people feel disengaged with politics. There is never an excuse to not speak up for what you think is right. You must stand up for what you believe, but first of all, by God, believe in something.
Full transcript here: http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/mar/02/full-text-of-michael-sheens-speech
Fuller video of speech here (won't embed): http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/mar/02/michael-sheen-defends-nhs-against-bland-politicians?CMP=share_btn_tw
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