Richard Simmons on Capitol Hill

Richard Simmons, Fitness Expert and Advocate, testified before the Committee on Education and Labor at a hearing concerning childhood obesity and physical health and education on July 24, 2008.

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25 Responses to Richard Simmons on Capitol Hill

  1. xraxon says:

    he’s gonna be …
    he’s gonna be president? president lets dance! don’t be fat!

  2. markeezy says:

    i think they’re …
    i think they’re laughing because they’re takling about fat people.

  3. Metal1998 says:

    you have to watch …
    you have to watch the video of him on whose line is it anyway lol

  4. TuRdSandwitch18 says:

    i hav respect 4 him …
    i hav respect 4 him for his business and for loosing all that weight, however i hav more respect for myself for never been fat in the first place : P

  5. phukdupcheese says:

    his passion for …
    his passion for fitness rivals the love a mother has for her child.

  6. gugenheim84 says:

    Experience make the …
    Experience make the best teachers, so that makes Mr. Simmons qualified to lead this program. God bless you Richard.

  7. lahamttt123 says:

    Here is someone …
    Here is someone willing to take the lead instead of leaving it to others and that’s how things get done. He actually gives a crap. Thanks for this post.

  8. lightlyone says:

    It’s good to see …
    It’s good to see we’ve got some good leadership in this area about which there is oftentimes so much hot air.

  9. MrAlets94 says:

    it doesnt matter …
    it doesnt matter what he is or what likes?
    he just wants to help people because the government doesnt and they shouldnt talk for how he is just see what he wants to do!!!

    who’s with me?

  10. marsz510 says:

    BRAVO RICHARD!!!!!
    BRAVO RICHARD!!!!!

  11. octogirlpretty says:

    I wish more people …
    I wish more people had the optimism of Richard Simmons. Those people smiling and laughing behind him should be ashamed of themselves….

  12. Railrodder says:

    This guy is amazing …
    This guy is amazing and should be taken seriously! He is now 61 (born 1948) and looks a lot younger! He has a serious concern and all US and Canadian citizens would do well to listen!

  13. MondoBeno says:

    I’ve seen NYC …
    I’ve seen NYC schools that don’t let the kids have outdoor recess. The kids have to have recess in the classroom. Then they feed the kids “healthy snacks” like:
    -flavored rice cakes
    -granola bars
    -chocolate wafers
    -chocolate covered nuts

    The school lunches are garbage too. Obama’s health plan will get us nowhere if schools feed the kids garbage and no exercize.

  14. migget159 says:

    He’s 60??? He looks …
    He’s 60??? He looks good for 60.

  15. TheGringoLoco says:

    Everyone takes …
    Everyone takes cheap shots at Richard, all the time, myself included, but I gotta hand it to the guy……..he preaches a positive message. Kudos to him, man.

  16. lucasboden says:

    Take the power away …
    Take the power away from the federal governmnent. Abolish Department of Education and No Child Left Behind and allow the local goverments to create the ciriculum for public schools.

  17. JessicaFilmz says:

    I absolutely agree! …
    I absolutely agree! He looks good in a suit.

  18. Meagmyster says:

    i think youre …
    i think youre getting married confused with his nanny. hes so busy got no time for a wife lol. ive wondered about his orientation, but yeah if hes metro wouldnt suprise me. either way of corse..hes amazing. x

  19. cadacomica says:

    He is a fantastic …
    He is a fantastic man.

  20. PJMPercussion says:

    beautifully spoken …
    beautifully spoken Richard – inspirational to the Max- and Oh So On Target ! ! !

  21. JR08620 says:

    That real fat guy …
    That real fat guy on his show died. He used to eat 35 bologna sandwiches a day for breakfast.
    See the truth on ‘Food inc.’
    Richard is real but, he is still fat.
    it is a shame.
    P.s.
    Richard misses the point. The food supply is killing us.
    FACT.
    Kids are fat because of eating too much and not exercising.
    It is a shame.

  22. jmw247 says:

    people in the back …
    people in the back laughing lol

  23. monastasia says:

    he may be silly, …
    he may be silly, but you can’t hold back passion.
    change comes in many shapes and forms-sometimes it comes in glitter.

    and that’s alright.
    because i recognize it when i see it, and i see it here.

    great job, simmons. keep doing what you do.

  24. mcsushi2007 says:

    Ya know, he is a …
    Ya know, he is a good guy. LOVE HIM

  25. Meagmyster says:

    thats awesome! :)
    thats awesome! :) hed be proud of you. i really want those. GOOD LUCK! :D