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Time 100 Gala: Full Event in Under 3 Minutes_  by [Melissa Chan](https://time.com/author/melissa-chan/)  ## Melissa Chan Apr 27, 2016 2:21 AM UTC  by [Melissa Chan](https://time.com/author/melissa-chan/)  ## Melissa Chan Apr 27, 2016 2:21 AM UTC [Caitlyn Jenner](http://time.com/4301820/caitlyn-jenner-2016-time-100/) isn’t satisfied to just speak out against the North Carolina law that requires people to use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender at birth: she’s taking action. The trans-rights activist and [_I Am Cait_](http://www.eonline.com/now/i-am-cait) star said at the [TIME 100 Gala](http://time.com/collection/2016-time-100/), where she was being honored by the magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, that she has met with a “think tank” of Republican lawmakers who are “really dedicated” to changing laws related to the LGBT community. She declined to identify who the lawmakers are. Jenner identifies as a Republican, but believes GOP legislators are wrong to want to pass so-called “bathroom bills.” “On what’s happening in North Carolina, they’re so off. They need some help,” she said. “And I’m here to help.” ## Transcript [ SOUND ] It's an amazing honor, and I'm really really happy to be here. There's a chemistry in the room that you can't control. Which is what makes it kind of terrifying but really exciting. Very flattered to be named Time's number one, Only influential person? The Time One list, there is not anyone else on the list. Time magazine on it's own is an institution, but the people that they have gathered together to honor tonight is truly out of this world. [ MUSIC ] This event rests as influence rests At he intersection of accomplishment and renown. Influence is a gift you've earned and you now get to share. Ladies and gentlemen, the 2016 Time 100. 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