Watch a fiery congressman explain why he'll be holding his wife's hand at the Women's March this year

This inauguration is different.
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Heather Dockray
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In between the chaos of Trump's press conferences and the trauma of the Senate confirmation hearings, it can be difficult for voices of dissent to be heard.

Thankfully, there are people like Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-Illinois) who delivered a memorable and fiery speech to the house floor this Tuesday explaining why he wouldn't be attending this year's inauguration.

Gutierrez, who is Latino, explained that he had attended inaugurations in his past including George Bush's, but this year was different.

"This is different. I knew that George W. Bush and I would disagree on many issues . . . But I never thought that George Bush was trying to make my own country hostile to me, personally, to my wife, my daughters, to my grandson," Gutierrez said. "I never thought he was a threat to the nation that I love so deeply."

Instead of attending the inauguration, Gutierrez will "hold hands with his wife" and march at the Women's March on Washington.

Watch and be prepared to cry.

The Women's March is scheduled to happen in Washington and in cities across the country on Jan. 21.

Topics Donald Trump

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

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