As I waited on the line at St. Mary's Park, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., I realized how comfortable I was. None of the tension you would expect at a political rally for the United States presidency was present. Especially this presidential race.

The line behind my group went on for years. Yes, it was so long, I'm sure there are people still waiting to get into the park. My group estimated that there were 10,000 people there, and the numbers were growing. Several news outlets (and Bernie's camp) now assert that around 15,000 people came out to support Bernie Sanders in the Bronx.

It was an extremely diverse group of people who came out too. I saw people of many different ethnicities at the rally, and what was really awesome is that people were just naturally talking with each other, and "feeling the Bern." It wasn't tense, it didn't feel like "us vs. them," and there were people from all walks of life: hipsters, nerds, beatniks, the "old-schools," little kids, elders, celebrities, all kinds! The Bronx was definitely feeling the Bern.

As we walked into the area where Bernie Sanders was going to speak, the volunteers helping out at the rally applauded us. They were all super friendly, and really excited. While people were waiting, Bernie had music playing in the background on big speakers. There was dance techno, old-school rock (one attendee called it 'Dad Rock'), and music from the West Indies. It was a real music medley. There were some tracks that made me feel like I was at Woodstock. The music was definitely representative of the community he was speaking to, and it made people feel at home. It made for a perfectly receptive crowd.

Security was complex. It is kind of surreal to walk through a checkpoint in the park like it's an airport. The dozens of cops with "Secret Service" vests and people in suits were reminiscent of "an army of James Bonds." However, the Secret Service people were actually pretty friendly. One of my group, Caitlyn, spoke to a secret service agent and commented that it must be a long day for them. "It's been a long year," they responded. The secret service are assigned as needed, and with the candidates that they are protecting, they have a lot on their plate. The crowd fell in love with one in particular, dubbed "Kyle" ('because he just looks like a Kyle,' someone quipped). The crowd watched his every move and noted how stern he looked standing at the podium. They finally got him to crack when they started a chant for him, "Smile! Smile! Smile!" Kyle became a favorite of the rally goers.

Finally, after three more hours of standing and listening to some great speakers, one of whom was Rosario Dawson, who had some things to say about Hilary's camp, insinuating that Bernie doesn't care about women's rights, Bernie Sanders at last spoke to the rally. First off, Bernie looks and sounds exactly like how he does on TV. He may look like an older man, but his energy is that of a man on a mission, who won't let a little thing like time get in his way.

With the way he speaks and the points he makes, Bernie puts things into perspective. He said that with the money that America makes, there is no reason why we should not have the best education in the world for everyone in the country. We should not accept a situation where the 20 wealthiest people earn more than the bottom half of America. He is funded by six million individual campaign contributions, and he is proud of that fact. This statement naturally lead me to the idea that other campaigns would be embarrassed if they were funded in the same manner. Does this mean that political candidates pride themselves on who or what is funding them? If so, it says a lot about those who are mostly funded by Super PACs and corporate backing. It may not just be about having resources to campaign, but also, their pride of being funded by money machines rather than ordinary people.

Bernie truly believes in the unification of society and the healing of rifts between communities. Speaking to recent events in New York City, Bernie said to the crowd that police officers should not be demonized, nor should they be considered above reproach. "A vast majority of police officers are honest, decent people, but if a police officer breaks the law, just like any elected official, they must be held accountable." He also said that we should stand with our gay brothers and sisters and protect their rights, and ensure that they can get married. No presidential candidate has ever spoken about the gay community in this way, ever, and Bernie has a track record of it. He also said that this campaign listens to African Americans and respects our Latino brothers and sisters. "Y negros y hispanos tambien!" a woman chimed in. This translates to "our Spanish black people also!", a profound statement.

Throughout his campaign, Bernie Sanders has promoted himself as the true people's president over all other candidates. He has consistently spoken to the concerns and lives of the true majority of America, and not just through his campaign, but really, his entire life. He is not the only candidate to have come from humble beginnings; on the contrary, many politicians do, though you'd never know it. However, not only does Bernie acknowledge the true reality of Americans, but he knows what it is really about. "I know what it means to not have money and I know about the immigrant experience, and these are lessons I will never forget," he said to the heart of the Bronx. He's right, it's about not forgetting. After the rally, I realized that Bernie has consistently said the same thing throughout his campaign, no back-pedaling. When he spoke to us in the Bronx, I realized that on some level, Bernie Sanders was speaking directly to New York City the entire time.

Even though the entirety of this speech is already up for everyone to see, please take a look at this small clip of Rosario Dawson's speech.