—but it was Tuesday’s appearance that proved how much power these monologues can still have.
“As I sit here today, I can’t help but think what an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process that getting health care and benefits for 9/11 first responders has come to,” Stewart told attendees on Tuesday. “Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders. And in front of me, a nearly empty Congress.” As he continued to speak, his anger grew, and at times gave way to despair as the comedian spoke through tears.
Should it pass, the new bill will extend funding for 70 years. Now that the bill has passed the House Judiciary Committee, Senate Minority Leaderis calling on Republican representatives to support it within the House—and, subsequently, for the Senate to deliberate it as a stand-alone bill. Stewart has been a champion of the 9/11 victim compensation fund since the beginning; in fact, it was in large part thanks to him that the bill passed Congress to begin with back in 2010, when Stewart committed an entiresegment to railing against the conservative senators who had filibustered the bill. Thanks to that segment, the issue
and ultimately passed. Hopefully, Stewart can now pull off an encore to secure its continued funding.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH THIS FROM 2001 right after 9/11.
What. Like dems weren't going to vote yes. It's not 'congress' it's the GOP.
omg 😭. watched this several times. 🙌🙏👏Respect
the only one who matters here is senatemajldr who for some reason wont allow this to the floor for a vote- WHY anyone?
So amazing!! I thank Jon for being our voice! 💜
GregRozeboom Yeah let's see what McConnell does
For those who don’t believe in God - here is proof - Loved watching God make him a modern day David to slay the Goliath Congress w/ the voice of Truth 🙏
Clearly Jon is the only person who can get things done in Washington.
A great example of a person who stands up for what he believes in and refuses to stop fighting. My hero 👏👏👏
JamesPurefoy Further proof that change is possible if you stand you ground and insist on being heard.
🙌🏽
thekjohnston If that were the cause and effect, everyone in Hollywood would fly to Washington and fix the country.
You do understand this will never get past McConnell, who isn't allowing bills to be introduced in the Senate, tho, right? This isn't going anywhere. :(
The best news! Huge thank you to Jon Stewart!
Thank you Jon Stewart!
won't get past McConnell
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