'What defines us is our humanity, and what runs against humanity is intolerance,' she said. Norma Morandini, another member of the president's party, compared the discrimination that gays face to the oppression imposed by Argentina's dictators decades ago. Juan Perez Alsina, usually a loyal supporter of the president, who gave a passionate speech against gay marriage.īut Sen. 'Marriage between a man and a woman has existed for centuries, and is essential for the perpetuation of the species,' insisted Sen. Maria Rachid, president of the Argentine Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and TranssexualsĪs debate dragged into the wee hours, supporters and opponents held rival vigils throughout the frigid night outside the Congress building in Buenos Aires. Argentina, from today forward, is a more just country for all families.
