Watch Caitlyn Jenner’s Emotional Speech at ESPY Awards [VIDEO]

Caitlyn Jenner

Wednesday night (July 15), Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ESPN’s annual ESPYs ceremony.

Caitlyn, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, received a standing ovation from attendees after her 10-minute speech. As you know, Caitlyn shared news about her new identity earlier this year during a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer. On Wednesday night, wearing a floor-length gown by Atelier Versace, she told attendees:

I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all my family and my kids.

She stated:

Trans people deserve something vital, they deserve your respect. From that respect comes a more compassionate community.

And added:

If you want to call me names, make jokes and doubt my intentions, go ahead because the reality is I can take it. But for thousands of kids out there coming to terms with the reality of who they are they shouldn’t have to take it.

[WATCH THE FULL SPEECH ON THE NEXT PAGE.]