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Eddie, you give me so much hope. I want my boy to be as brave and awesome as you are. Thank you for reminding me how important it is to be an upstander, even when it feels hard xx

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I will definitely pass that on to him ❤️ I thought it was such a wonderful way of looking at the world. I teared up when he read it to me!

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Can we make Upstander badges?

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Love that idea!

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I absolutely freaking love this. As a teacher who's had to listen to her fair share of speeches, this is solid. I especially liked the way Eddie talked about bystanders and upstanders. Such a good way of putting it and such a good reminder. Thank you to both of you for your mahi. ❤️

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I thought it was very good! I’m going to ask him to help me with my speeches!

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The world needs more Eddies! A great speech, and our politicians really do need to pay attention to the clarity of thought that so many of our young people display.

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My hope is the voting age will be lowered so they have to.

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This kid makes me hope. Eddie, you are already going places. Never, ever let anyone tell you your voice doesn't matter! Beautiful speech. Your mum must be so proud of you 🥹

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I’m so so proud!

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Eddie so gets it! Absolutely crying with the strength & wisdom of this. Can you send it to every MP, every candidate? Everyone needs to hear this.

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Wow. What an incredible speech. I read it once, left the app, then had to return and read it again immediately. Thank you Eddie, for reminding us exactly why we should be listening to our tamariki, and continuing to do everything we can to make our world better.

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I’ll pass that onto him Anna ❤️ when he first read it to me it really lifted me up and reminded me to keep fighting even when it’s hard ❤️

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Dear Eddie

Best speech I’ve heard in ages....

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Eddie, you are such a wonderful young person x

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I’ll pass that on to him. He’s a very gentle soul!

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Vote Eddie for Prime Minister! Such an incredible kid and an inspiration to all of us 👏

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I was at the launch yesterday and I thought Eddie's speech was the best of the lot! He spoke confidently and obviously from the heart. Kia kaha!

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Kia Ora Emily.

I find your posts enlightening. Thank you.

I have always been a Staunch Labour Supporter but I'm really getting to like the Greens policies.

Eddie is an amazing person. Thanks for sharing. Nga mihi.

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Eddie, what a fantastic speech, you are more perceptive and upstanding than most adults. You are making a difference by speaking up and influencing us all to be up standers, what a leader you are. Thankyou for being brave and sharing your amazing wisdom and thankyou to your mum for supporting you.

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Well done Eddie! So impressive. The speech was awesome and got the biggest cheer of the night for sure 🙌

Emily I didn't manage to catch you before you left so can I just say I love your writing and your activism. Go JAG!

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Oh I’m sorry I missed you! I had to get him home for dinner but hopefully I’ll see you at the next event! ❤️

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Oh Eddie, thank you for your mahi ❤️

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Oh my goodness, Eddie is absolutely right. What a great speaker and a great kid!

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