Jon Stewart slams Congress over benefits for 9/11 first responders
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2019
- “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. Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders, and in front of me, a nearly empty Congress." More of his emotional testimony: abcn.ws/2ZftsoP
#JonStewart #FirstResponders #September11 #FDNY #NYPD
This is a historical speech.
Rodrigo Algarte Yes it is
It should be but unfortunately it will be washed aside once again. Maybe jon stewart should run for a political office. Im not really in favor of celebrities seeking office. HOWEVER, he actually cares & thats a hell of a lot more than what we have now
albarino gold you are a coward.
albarino gold and yet, even if this narrative were true, we still have responders who are having health issues ignored. Your comment is irrelevant and insulting to them.
20 years from now they'll make a TV show like Chernobyl and people will say "never again" while such events are still happening.
Doesn't matter whether you are conservative or liberal. As Americans we should all be furious about this.
Liberals should be sent to Pluto
01001011 Wildly missed the point.
@@pjwhitlock4198 EXACTLY
Im not even American but im still furious.
Yes,exactly funny how trump can get money for his self glorified parade for July 4 the but not for these brave people
Jon Stewart changed my life during the 9/11 crisis. I had taken 2 weeks vacation as soon as I saw this to go to NYC, thinking that my fire fighting and first aid training from my Navy days might be useful. Once I got there, it was not easy getting through the lines, but I finally found a cop who let me in to try to help. My skills were not needed by then - there were no hordes of wounded needing first aid, and NYFD had the fires under control. So I spent most of my time schlepping food and drinks to the real heroes digging through the rubble for remains, or when lucky a rare survivor.
One day, doing that, I saw something I still don't talk about - don't like to think about. And for the first time, I went outside the lines, got some beer and a hotel room and started getting drunk. Later, I turned on the TV to try to distract myself, and I saw that the Daily Show was going to be on in about 5 minutes. I had never seen it but had heard great things about it, and I thought some laughs might do me good. There were no laughs in the 1st part of the show - just Jon talking about 9/11, and then he said "Any fool can destroy, but to see these people, the first responders, and people from all over the country, literally with BUCKETS, rebuilding - now THAT is amazing."
When I left, ground zero, I did not worry about whether I could get back in. I had no intention of ever going back. Jon restored my courage, and my resolve and the next morning I did go back. He lifted me from the depths, and helped me go on at one of the lowest points in my life.
Brother, you are a fucking hero. Just like Jon said, thousands came in to support their brothers and sisters. Just like you
@@johnychrist2559
Thanks. I never felt like a hero - especially that night. But I did what I could and maybe that is all that matters.
How can I buy you a beer?
@@cardfreak0560
Buy one for a firefighter, EMT, cop, or veteran. THANKS!
Thank you for helping them, I don't know you but I love you for your heart ❤
I'm from the UK and have to say without doubt this is the most powerful speech I have ever seen
Not to take away the importance of this speech and wonderful people, look up when Mr Rogers took on congress. Same love for humanity, just a different situation altogether.
The 9/11 bill got passed. Jon Stewart’s efforts and brilliant speech paid off
@Ben Honestly, it's not the House delaying it. It had passed through the house already, months before hand(albeit, the first vote for it wasn't even bipartisan, 2nd was purely bc Jon called them out). Mitch McConnell purposefully fucks over bills that pass in the house to the tune of about 300 bills in the last 365 days alone. Hell, he tried to drag his feet AGAIN. EVEN AFTER THIS SPEECH! Its hilarious to watch an interview he did for Fox News(lol... yuck), they gave him super softball followups. He tried to say that, "well we have a lot of work to do and we'd never let it expire anyways. we'll pass it like we always would, hes just yelling over nothing. we'll put it in a bill in the next few weeks and it'll be passed" But even the Fox News anchors were like, "I think they just figure you should just pass it in its own bill, just real quick. yall can do that right?". And Mitch was like, "oh. uh. i mean. yeah i guess we can, but... *stall stall stall*".
He's such an evil person. He doesn't pass bills that the GOP are specifically pushing themselves. Those are the most likely to be passed obv because of his party alignments, but he even blocks most of those! If he wasn't a key person in writing the bill, or if they don't let him edit them to the level he wants to personally, he wont let it go to vote in the Senate. He does it just for the power. It's disgusting.
You should look up how many bills have passed in the House over the past 8 years that Mitch McConnell didn't even let a vote be done for. Several of those include this previous iterations of 9/11 First Responders Healthcare bill. So many people in need, went without what they needed, worked, and campaigned for with committees. Just for McConnell to not even read them, and then blow them off.
@@boppob1343 massive massive comment that everyone should know and keep in mind.
It wasn't just Jon, it was the people he mentioned and many others. It got traction because of Jon, more specifically because society is so obsessed by celebrity that it's the spoonful of sugar we need before we'll even pay attention to medicine, much less take it.
How many died in the time it took? Wonder how much they "saved" with tht number. Part of the reason they stall
@@NxDoyle You are right. It's a shame that the only way it could pass is because of a talk show host, but i'm glad it passed anyway
“This wasn’t a hurricane; and by the way, that’s your job anyway.” That Congressman’s soul left his body after that absolute slam
I loved how the congressman was nodding his head in agreement right up until Jon blew him away
xD
Like he had a soul to begin with lol
@@SnakeJr1225 ...but that's not what happened. 5:58 THE CAMERA CUT AWAY BEFORE JON GOT TO "blow him away." 5:58
What I saw was him continuing to nod, acknowledging what he had previously said, whether Jon agreed with it or not. It's called Active Listening and the guy was acknowledging that Jon was speaking to him.
THE GUY IS STILL NODDING A MINUTE LATER AT 7:01.
Did you even watch the video?
DO NOT encourage the spread of FALSE and UNVERIFIABLE information.
What is amusing to me is that even after Jon's impassioned, and factual, plea for help for literal heroes, there were representatives up on that stage who refused to clap. Even when the camera panned on the whole lot of them, it was apparent some of them looked annoyed or indifferent. But as Jon said, come a 9/11 anniversary, some of these disgusting people will tweet out "never forget." Sick.
@@Ghost-fe1vp you may very well be right. I'm curious, what about his "script" made you cringe?
The table tapping and crying.
The combo together was a 1 2 punch.@@miguelvillagrana762
Why would a person applaud their own malfeasance?
And NONE of them had the ethical decency and deep respect to actually stand up!!!
One of the most sobering realities I’ve been struck with, as I’ve consumed copious amounts of news and media around politics over the years, is that the people at the top of the ladder are overwhelmingly, disconnected, dispassionate, Self-serving sociopaths. They did not stand, and they did not clap because they did not care.
It still baffles me how a govt can ask some folks to put their lives on the line as part of their job and then refuse to take care of them when they get hurt in the line of duty.
meanwhile congressmen and congresswomen have the best healthcare benefits on the planet.
@@danielmiller9012 And walk around like royalty.
It is a crime!!!!
The Republicans refused to give them money
That little perk should be removed, and I think we can all agree@@danielmiller9012
What on earth would make them give a s*** about health care for the rest of us if theirs is taken care of?
"They did their jobs. Do yours." Strong words. Irrefutable.
It was 20 fucking years ago. We've already paid them.
Who are you referring to?
@@zolafuckass8606 no thanks
@@zolafuckass8606 Really? So you're telling me that their health issues are not our problem when those people put their lives on the line and responded with an average of 5 seconds to an attack on our own soil? Get the hell outa here
@@zolafuckass8606 your last name expresses the person you are pretty well
Comedian calls out Congress for being a bunch of clowns.
We live in a world where the "Clowns" (Comedians) are better politicians, and where the Politicians are better "Clowns" (Hope you get what I try to say).. It's Kinda sad really
Word
@@Roniboy994 Comedian is John's job but it not what he is. Can't say the same about those Congress.
The irony....
Ironic isn't it.
I realized the video length was 9:11 and instantly started crying. So thankful Jon stood up for these heroes. Unbelievable it came to this.
woah
My Dad got lympnode cancer from 9/11, he was a cop and was there for weeks during the aftermath while dealing with the death of his BIL (my uncle, who passed during the attack), and the deaths of some of his coworkers. He almost died, the doctors said he only lived because he caught it early. He had thousands of dollars of debt, and he has gotten rejected every single time he has applied for compensation just to pay off the thousands of dollars in debt from an illness he got saving lives. The cancer he got was so rare and aggressive that the doctor who did his surgery wrote a medical journal about it, yet he keeps being told that his type of cancer is being seen more lately. Who is it being seen more in? First responders who were at the 9/11 attacks. Jeez I wonder why?
Blessings to your pops homie
@@Trashboat67 He's been in remission for three years now, luckily
I'm so sorry for your dad. He's a true hero. My heart breaks that this is costing him so much money. It's different here in Canada. I can't understand why your father should have to pay for any of his healthcare. It's a travesty.
"They did their jobs. Now, do yours."
His speech was flawless. I am not an American but I salute you Mr. Stewart.
@Jaime Alonzo Preach!
I hate when people don't refer to our (United States) soldiers as U.S. military. My brother served for the United States Marine Corps, not the "American Marine Corps". I know it's a small thing, but it can be frustrating. Also what continent are you from?
Jaime Alonzo I hate it when a motel has a country breakfast. Not enough options. Ya feel?
Jaime Alonzo why does black have to be for Africa? HMMMMMM?! Just kidding. You seem pretty passionate about geography. May I ask why? No hostility implied. Just curious.
@Jaime Alonzo I mean I'm Canadian but I call US citizens "Americans" because it's frankly quite a bit simpler. I really don't understand why this is such a big deal to be honest...
"I don't know what he's so bent out of shape over."- Mitch McConnell
What a vile man.
He must not have been listening then
Agreed Mitch is a ghoul
Bitch Mcconell would sell out his own mother much less the brave men and women that sacrificed their lives and their families that are still in need
We need to have term limits and abolish/reform gerrymandering. Make these congressmen like McConnell have to actually earn a seat instead of winning in safe districts. I'm so tired of that man. I've never seen this before. Only know Stewart as a comedian. Bravo. He really rose to the occasion. That speech hit hard.
I hate McConnell already but did he actually say that about this??
This is one of the most remarkable moments of his career. The world needs more John Stewarts
One of?
*Jon
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That's the thing-- it's not a moment of his career. He wasn't being a comedian here, or doing it for money. He was being a person, and giving a voice to the people, something Congress could damn learn to do.
After I watched this, I came to the conclusion that Jon Stewart is one of the most important people in entertainment
Occasionally an event transforms a person. Jon Stewart could have just been another celebrity who just gave lip service to 9/11 - but he became the greatest advocate for those who answered the call that day. Gary Sinise was so affected by playing Lt. Dan in Forest Gump that he became the most well known figure speaking for veterans. Pat Tillman gave up a career in the NFL to enlist and serve as an Army Ranger in the Iraq War (where he was killed by friendly fire). These three serve as role models of what celebrities (and all of us) should aspire to be.
I said it before but I have to say it again: He's a comedian worth $80 million and this is how he spends his time. Sincere props.
@Jimmy Peeps You sound like a Qanon Goober.
@Jimmy Peeps shh, I don't want spoilers.
Jimmy Peeps what does this mean
I know, he should have been using his time to SUPPORT BLM, not speaking out AGAINST them.
K Dolo in what way did he speak out against blm
Every single law maker and person who didn’t show up should be fired that is ridiculous
Fired? They are elected you moron
JoanneLG1960 - they should be removed from office (you’re a shithead pedantic moron)
JoanneLG1960 - YOU KNOW WHAT ZACHARY MEANT. SHAME ON YOU!!
Cullen Cowap . Up The Reds YNWA ~ EXACTLY. THANK YOU!!
I personally would like to know extactly which members didn’t show up?
One of the greatest speeches in American history.
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Thank God for John Stewart's compassion & empathy! I was a firefighter for 23 years, & spent a week down at the towers digging for our brothers threw all that devastation! I thank my lucky stars everyday that I haven't gotten anything yet,& my health is good, but some of the men from my Department have come down with health problems, & 2 have passed away. To all the men & woman who gave there ultimate sacrifice to save all those who needed to be rescued, we can never ever repay the debt!! Never forget the fallen Brothers, we'll see you soon- keep the light on for you!! FDNY- 343 😔♥️🙏🤲
This has to be one of the best speeches EVER held in that chamber. On this day, the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I raise my glass and salute you Jon Stewart.
If Jon Stewart runs for president, he has my vote.
It’s 12:03 on the West Coast, 9/11 has just passed.
@@leiapeison he has way more than yours we are right there with you
Absolutely. Here rewatching on 9/12/21
still brings me to tears to hear him fight for whats right
Imagine if the first responders took 18 years instead of 5 seconds.
They’ve got hurricanes and tornadoes to attend to can’t die now.
It would never happen, because first responders understand the urgency of their jobs better than Congress ever will.
@@grapatin exactly.
Wow
My WiFi
Was reminded of this again today, as Jon again took up the fight for veterans with the PACT act. I know he's tired of having to state the obvious to power, but I'm so grateful he's here doing it, again and again.
Every year on 9/11 Jon Stewart’s speech here reminds me why we are to never forget 9/11, it’s because of these first responders, and all the lives lost. Thank you Jon for your efforts.
The bill passed. Jon's speech paid off. Sometimes I wonder if we deserve this guy...
We don't. But the first responders do. And I think that's exactly why he stepped up
He should run for president
He's not the hero we deserve, but the one they needed
we really dont
With an 80 percent stripped last fucking second
“Never forget”. -Empty seats of Congress who can’t make a hearing during their work hours
FDNY show up when it was their day off as well.
Nah dawg. Moscow Mitch was with Fox and friends dw hahaha
Politician do not understand the term "work"
Tuna Sandwich "Moscow Mitch" that's a good one
@@nithinsrivatsa4726 how transparent has it become now
I'm Canadian, but my family was living in the states during 9/11. I still come back to this video every few months cause it's so impactful and memorable. Truly feels like a historic speech.
This will always be one of the greatest speeches ever given.
"Al-Qaeda didn't shout "Death to Tribeca"" Brilliant line.
@KISHANTH JEYAMOORTHY Tribeca is a neighborhood in New York City
@KISHANTH JEYAMOORTHY it stands for Triangle Below Canal
If they had, it would have been weird
This speech needs to be preserved in the libraries of congress. This needs to be seen by the future generations of our country.
Amen to that.
learn the constitution, learn the Gettysburg address, and WATCH this speech!
It needs to be sent into space.
They won’t. It paints the government in a bad light
I like how this video is 9 minutes and 11 seconds long. Thats a nice little nod by ABC
I've probably seen this speech close to a dozen times now and it still leave me feeling emotional and introspective. Such powerful words and delivery
I've watched this several times and it always gives me chills. I'm not from NY but OMG I wish I was when I watched this. Thank you Jon Stewart for fighting so hard for these men and women! Love you man!
It's crazy to me that a comedian delivered one of the most prolific political speeches in American history.
Great comedians and storytellers know better than most how to process their pain and emotions, sometimes even in a healthy way...
In this day and age we get more laughs from our politicians and more honest and thoughtful rhetoric from our comedians.
@@xxbyre wow dude you’re the first person I heard say this bro
In ancient times, the court jester was often the only one who could speak the truth to the king, using humor to disguise it.
Look at what some comedian is doing in Ukraine right now
I'd like the names of the congressmen who skipped out. They clearly need to hear from the public.
Let's keep pushing for the names....and then we'll take it from there................
Yes, who are they? They need to be publicly known.
Democratic Reps:
Eric Swalwell of California
Madeleine Dean of Pennyslvania
Sylvia Garcia of Texas
Veronica Escobar of Texas
Sheila Jackson of Texas
Republican Reps:
Louie Gohmert of Texas
Jim Jordan of Ohio
Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania
Ben Cline of Virginia
Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota
@@warclassics *not all heroes wear capes*
warclassics I am suddenly regretful I no longer live in Virginia
It is incredibly difficult to find the list of lawmakers whose chairs were left vacant during that speech. If anyone has that list, please post it here. They should be named and shamed.
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What's so hard about it? Find out what committee he's talking to, look up who the members of that committee were at the time, and then see who among them is there
Stewart is a rare breed, an ACTUAL patriot who loves America and actually wants the best for her people.
The fact that elected officials needed to be reminded to take care of the 9/11 first responders. Honestly, it’s so disappointing to see the lack of humanity.
Seriously! It should be a priority considering they risked their lives and health in order to help others
That should be a pretty clear sign of how many of Washington's politicians should be kicked from office.
Why should they care? Their healthcare is covered. Some folks need bad things to happen to them in order to empathize with the struggles of others.
Welcome to 'merika.
Look at how this country treats veterans. It's all the same. They did their job and got fucked for it. This country doesn't take care of the people that make it great. It takes care of the wealthy and powerful.
"you can expect Americans to do the right thing, after they tried everything else". - Winston Churchill
Churchill also wanted to drop anthrax on all of Germany
@@trashman835 but he didn't
@@trashman835 difference between wanting and doing. He probably wanted to gouge the eyes out of captured Nazi generals, but again he wouldn't.
The best of people think bad thoughts too. No one is perfect, we all have flaws, emotions - this is basically what being human means. The difference between good people and bad people is the conscience and not acting upon these bad thoughts.
Churchill isn't exactly the picture of morality, in all fairness. He was SUPER fuckin racist, and refused to help India, saying they were "like rabbits".
Watching this again on September 11th, 2023. Thank you, Jon.
One of the best speeches in American history. It’s truly outstanding what he has done for our mental health. The world still asks what is Jon Stewart doing.
People forget how fucking insanely smart Jon Stewart is.
100%
Him and Stephen Colbert are two insanely educated people, it's so easy to forget that when watching their shows
@@jakeoztan "it takes a brilliant man to play a fool'"
@@jakeoztan Conan too
Who does?
He really wanted to smash that pen. He was holding back so much anger and disappointment. What a speech!
True
He has alot of our anger in him. He was speaking for millions in that moment. The faces he was talking to hate him. This impudent man..... who is he to address I...... Bake him away toys
He's a bigger man than me because I don't know if I would be able to contain my anger in that situation.
@@dustinjenney9736 me neither
I like how this video is 9 minutes and 11 seconds long. Thats a nice little nod by ABC
Its crazy how we never have money for infrastructure, health care, education. But we always have enough money for a new machine of war.
Uhhhhh yes we do. Are you familiar with road construction? It occurs EVERYWHERE
@@BrainScrambliesyour comparing a simple tar road with a trillion dollar machine of war?
@@thebanished6725 I am responding to the statement that "we never have money for infrastructure"
I'm watching this now, a year later and it's. And it still chokes me up. Mr Jon Stewart, God bless you. Thank you for standing your ground, while others. Are being put in the ground. Politics is BS. You have a strong voice. You have a strong heart. You have a powerful mind. Thank you for what you've committed yourself to to help others. that is a gift that. That can never be repaid. How you do it? Well,, you're a Powerful human.. thank you.
Reminder: Mitch McConnell’s literal response to this was “I don’t know why he’s getting so bent out of shape about this?”
Do better Kentucky ffs
Among the richest Senators, while Kentucky is among the poorest state.
Hes a friggin turd
@@shaunmattice6413 pretty crooked ain’t it
Kentucky is a bit backwards and full of good oh boys...
Hey we dont like this fucker either. Cocaine mitch has been in for longer than I have been alive and I'm 24. Fucking tyrant.
He put his heart and soul into that.
Hes white washing the official story to help his handlers in the Occult he serves cover Up the Controlled demolition of the twin towers and building #7 , as well as the other 4 buildings that were Atomized instantly by way of Military grade weaponry. RUclips Dr Judy Wood
WeRightNow huh
@@odipus2020 We'd be better served if he jumped in a fire and saved us from his stupidity.
captainpungent you need some meds..... seriously. Your life will get better
Is best acting! Like he cares
4:59 The incredible reminder of life’s most valuable commodity: TIME.
Just an extraordinarily breathtaking moment in an extemporaneous speech filled with breathtaking moments.
The amount of passion this man makes me cry
this is how the US treats its heroes? ...speechless.
This is how the government treats people.
We need to get rid of them.
Laurie Robertson This is how the US treats a large population of its citizens.
@Trae Thibodeaux Are you an idiot? They are requesting free healthcare for the sick and dying funded by the GOV. That's a left wing ideal. So no, it isn't 'them democrats'. But particularly in this case it seems Congress' incompetence extends across the political divide. If these men and women aren't deserving of treatment for their cancers, then who is?
@@aflaczach I know, man. It's unbelievable in this day and age that a country as rich as the US chooses not to care for its vulnerable and sickly. Third world country for anyone under 100k a year.
This is the government, you don't become a politician to help but to become rich and benefit yourself.
this is legitimately one of the most passionate and well-delivered speeches i've ever seen
Agreed
Absolutely
Even better is the fact he ad libed a good portion of it.
Clue it not the speaker, ITS THE MESSAGE ! That was he was giving !!!!!!!!!,!!!!!!. Just saying, I’m glad it passed. Never happen IF he didn’t do it !!! Got the Press tho !! Only way to talk to the people in politics !
World doesnt make statue liberty eifel tower anymore but this is awesome
This is arguably the most important speech I've heard on youtube. God bless Mr Stewert and all the amazing work he has done.
I echo and affirm every single word and emotion given breathe by john stewart. Both of my parents happened to be in NYC that horrible day, and as I type this, tears come to my eyes as I think of the incalculable heartache that would fill my soul from that day forward if my parents had perished that day. I can only imagine the despair and agony that anyone directly involved in the events of that day and any day after, would have in their souls. God bless our heroes and shame to those over the last 18 years who brush them off and give horseshit excuses for not taking care of their resulting difficulties #congress #usa #neverforget #supportourheroes
"we don't know if we have enough money for that"
US Military Budget for 2019: $718b dollars
And yet half our federal budget is for healthcare
@@nickjohnson1424 where's it at then
@@generaljesus7669 Could u specify what u mean?
@@nickjohnson1424 where is the healthcare cause it definitely isn't being given to US citizens
@@generaljesus7669 Yeah the system is broken is what I was getting at. It only benefits the rich-with the amount of money we spend per year on healthcare we should have a far better system than now. Also on military-I think it’s okay with the general spending, but same issue as a lot of it goes to defense contracts not current active duty or even helping vets with issues
The sheer gut wrenching emotion is tragic. He should not have to make this speech. Shame on American politicians
As a combat veteran who got severely injured overseas and went to fight the bullshit war in the name of 911 i cant tell you in words the fury i have for the Republican party snd corporate dems. They are as bad as any terrorist i killed overseas. Worse, really. They perpetuate unfathomable misery worldwide and it's no shock to me anymore why people in countries ravaged by our country lash out and caused 9/11 to begin with. Hell. We trained half of them!
@@TheBoxingCannabyte you have my respect. And the silence in the room when stewart speaks is so telling
@@TheBoxingCannabyte Right.
@P.M. are you really telling someone how to feel about an experience you've never had? That they *did* have? The amount of ego in that comment... wow.
I JUST NOTICED THAT THIS SPEECH IS 9 MINUTES AND 11 SECONDS
You know you have the room and people are hanging on your every word when other than his voice, all you can hear is him clicking the pen. Powerful words, not scripted in any way, but truly heartfelt and moving … all the while shaming the very people who were dragging their heels on approving this wonderful cause. I still can’t imagine how every single first responder must have felt climbing all those stairs, floor after floor, yet not realizing the carnage and chaos that was above them. Even then, exhausting as it would have been, they kept climbing those stairs to try and help all those people who were scared and trapped. I have even wondered if any of them thought as they were climbing all those stairs that perhaps, just maybe … the whole thing might come down on them? ~ That’s hard to fathom. The sheer courage that must have taken … _individually and collectively_ … is just amazing to me.
That's how most speeches are presented to Congress. Respectfully. If you're being distracting in the audience, you are requested to leave.
@@BrainScrambliesbro is onto nothing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
👏 bravo Mr Stewart ! This chokes me up and makes me feel sick and I’m not even American!
RUclips Judy Wood 911
you're now
Me too, this is disgraceful
The most heartbreaking part of this speech is him recounting the story of his friend Ray Pfeifer. Jon formed a genuine friendship with him while lobbying congress and gave the eulogy at his funeral. He keeps Ray's prayer cards in his suit jacket pocket.
I think he also has his fireman's suit. He broke down accepting it.
This made me cry tears of furious anger that will forever burn in my SOUL. 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
But thank you, because I believe in the truth of it being necessary to hear about when someone's great undertaking required the greatest sacrifice, and it doesn't bother me to be inconvenienced, emotionally triggered, or moved to tears or some other emotional response as a result of hearing such truth. But the level of disrespect that every single one of the "Empty Chair Congress members" is beyond disgusting. Imagine what kind of a response they would give when their sons and/or daughter would say:
"Mommy/Daddy, how could you disrespect our nation's heroes like that? Wasn't the motto of September 11th 'Never Forget?' And you didn't even show??? Well, I just wanted you to know that I'm emancipating myself from this family, and I'm changing my name, because I cannot and WILL NOT be remotely associated with whatever is it is YOU chose to represent, but that ain't me. Don't look for me, don't try to find me, don't call me, don't email me. I cannot associate myself with someone who is in word and in deed, an AMERICAN TRAITOR.
And I would say 'Have a nice life,' but I don't see why I should when you sought to abbreviate the lives of those who least deserve it."
Thank you, @Ryan Geisse. God Bless you and your loved ones.
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I love those NYFD and those first responders.
In 9-11.
It broke my heart.to this day I can't watch about it
I blame Saudis for 9-11.
Islamic extremists
Heroes!!! Thank you for everything!! This made me remember how I felt that morning! Tears, anxiety, anger and confused! Why would we not do everything we can do for the men and women who ran in to help and save others! I can’t believe how fast everyone forgot ! John Stewart thank you for fighting for these people who will always be hero’s to me !
2 years later, I still get chills when Jon delivers his mic drop moment at the end. Absolutely brilliant.
When you see all the empty seats at the front...I can't even express how much disgust I felt.
Those are politicians...
The very people citizens keep hoisting up as if they are going yo save the country.
If the people wake up and care more about the merit, integrity and honor of our leaders instead of the empty words and promises the they spew we'd be in a better place
However, weak and pathetic leeches of society far out number the strong. Which is the sole reason these parasites are still in power.
This is why I agree with Socrates. Voting is a skill not an intuition.
WHAT HAPPENED???
It's pretty revolting the way it works. A congressperson can show up for 1 minute, leave before the meeting even begins and be marked present.
Stop voting in complete fools then.
@@superBAkid I'm Canadian.
"Your indifference cost these men and women their most valuable commodity...time. It's the one thing they're running out of..."
He barely got the word time out without choking up.
This has to be one of the great speeches of all time.....straight from the heart
This speech never ceases to make me cry
Every single word measured. Every single sentence short, and to the point. Every point made hit with devastating accuracy. Every sentiment genuinely felt. No bull, no waffle, no attempt at even handedness. Integrity. Passion, articulation. One of the single greatest speeches I have ever heard. If I was a target of that, I would have folded. They won’t have done of course. They are amoral, careerist scumbags, a comment Jon would not make, but I would.
Jon Stewart is by far thee best person for anything politics. He holds people accountable and he knows how to strike
Apparently it passed. So the speech worked
Comedians are generally good at using their words efficiently to tell a story but this was brilliant.
That being said, 4/10
@@hbob5434 Really?
This jaw dropping speech is the equivalent to Charlie Chaplin's 1940 "Great Dictator" speech. Notice he isn't reading from a single piece of paper, it's straight from the heart. God bless this man!
Absolutely superb
True dat
rudiger891 You couldn’t be more correct. For starters, that speech was scripted.
@@JordanBahrPian-UkePlayer your are saying John Stewart faked it?
How do you know ??
@@vijaysridhar351 No no, I'm talking about the speech from "The Great Dictator." Stewart's speech was real and visceral. I almost cried a little.
Ive never seen witness testimony get a standing ovation. Incredible.
You can feel his anger and see is love and compassion for these unsung heroes. He doesn't hold back in this speech and we love it. Great job! Mr Stewart.
God, I’m not even an American and this speech makes me feel nothing but pride for everything the 9/11 1st responses did on 9/11
Same here, how there is not funding for this is horrible and wrong on so many levels.
@@PowerslideSWE yo, jag gissar att du är svensk. Det gick igenom!
For My English peeps - THE BILL PASSED
@@jontraz5993 Det är riktigt.
As great as his speech was, I don't think anyone can truly define them and how amazing they all are. The only word that comes close is "hero".
Writing from America.
Blame Rand Paul.
He didn’t mind ignoring the *trillions* in national debt accrued by #45 ($141million just from all those ‘working’ trips to golf resorts), but ‘there’s no money for 9/11.’
Then he ‘got shamed,’ “found the money.’
if Jon ever runs for office he's got my vote instantly
He's too good for that.
Your prayer was answered. He just announced he is thinking about it
This guy for President on the Dem side. NO ONE ELSE.
@@makiadisan1937 I'd vote for this man in a heartbeat.
@@szahmad2416 Completely inane thing to say. He called out democrats as well as republicans repeatedly on this and other issues. He doesn't even vote straight democratic, he voted for HW Bush over Dukasis.
But you know none of this because your heroes are the Lauren Bohbert, Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Green's of this world.
Well said it's disgraceful how could they poor people risking their lives bless them all regards from England xxxxx
Thank you John and your people for helping to get the health care the 9/11 responders so deserve. You people are patriots. You showed bravery and courage that I don't even have in my pinky finger. Thank you so much!
This reminds me of an old clip, maybe 30 years ago, where Jon Stewart is interviewing George Carlin. At the end of the interview, Carlin goes, "I know you're gonna show us something great." I think this might be what Carlin saw in him. Love you Jon.
Agreed.
This made my day
I saw that interview today and immediately thought about this speech.
Yes. Jon was born to help these people, and he did.
This made me cry. The video put me up to the line, and this comment pushed me over.
Im literally doing an assignment on this historic speech.
how's the assignment going ? or better yet how many times did you misuse or overuse the word "literally" in it ?
@@WrongThink_ yikes, you must be a lot of fun to be around
ThisIsCore she used it correctly, you absolute fucking walnut
@@stopbeinginsecure4786 You have a face only a mother could love..
@@WrongThink_ Okay couple of points, hey this was the literally correct use of the term literally so, hey guess you ahve been using it wrong but good news! You are literally in good company lots of people have literally used literally as a hyperbolic intensifier. When I say lots of people I mean like Charles Dickens, claiming someone 'Literally feasted their eyes' so good news! You are not the only person who doesn't know the many uses of the word. Wait no you where just so bad that you didn't get that they where Literally telling the truth and was trying to correct them because you thought it was a Hyperbolic Intensifier which is also right.
Jon Stewart shamed the unshameable. He's just the best. If only politicians had even a fraction of his character and conviction.
It was a pleasure to see what I think was genuine shame on Mr. Johnsons face
“18 years later, DO YOURS!” -Jon Stewart
This is why I miss him having his own show. The man cares about this country and he is incredibly intelligent
@keereekee opinion
@@onlinedatingpolice7880 factzzz
@@aesthetic_apples888 opinions don't equal facts
@@onlinedatingpolice7880 Noah sucks he just reads whatever is on the screen. Jon would show up early, got involved and understood what he was talking about. Jon Stewart praise people when they do good and bash them when they do bad. He has bashed obama and even has praise trump administration.
Is that kind of bullshit you repeat to yourself everyday?
Everyone: Noah such a brilliant guy, he proves it every time he speaks
J M 'Random Guy': "Noah sucks" "just reads hihiih" " i like trump"
Never forget that Rand Paul and Mike Lee voted against this bill
im a fiscal conservative/libertarian and I think not reimbursing the 1st responders is a disgrace.
@@panthersfan8494 Don't you think it's pretty sad that people who adhere to your political ideology are expected to be stupid?
@HeyMildred you obviously attended “Agent 00Cheeto’s School of Bad Business, Terrible Politics, Unnecessary Tweets & How to dispute Well Documented Facts & Evidence from Several Reliable Sources by interrupting & repeating ‘Fake News’ in higher octaves/decibels until the press or whomever challenges your authority says, ‘Screw It’ in their heads by either going to the next topic of discussion or sitting back down in your seat if you are part of the WH press core & can only ask the ‘RIGHT’ question or get escorted off the premises.”
Either that or Chester Cheetah & Agent Orange met up w the Kool-Aid man this past summer to come out w a limited time only, “00Cheeto” kool-aid packet that smells & tastes like either regular or hot flavored Cheeto Dust.
And u must’ve bought every packet of both flavors (boxes of packs for your bottled water are included) in the juice & soft drink aisle. I can tell by reading your reply a whole year later that you’ve been chugging “00Cheeto’s” regular & hot flavored kool-aid like a college dude at a frat party. That’s the only reasoning behind you calling Jon Stewart whose been working on, advocating for & backing this bill for 10yrs when he was asked by his friend & NYC Firefighter who passed b4 Jon spoke to the sub-committee. It was Rand Paul who did the grandstanding by not even taking the time to meet with Jon by himself or with other first responders who could meet Rand w/out Jon present in a more private setting. Jon allowed the first responders to use his name to help them get their foot in the US Congressional & Senate Doors. Him refusing their offer to meet with them several times has disproven his theory about the fiscal costs. As well as him saying the same thing about a tax break or cut, but ultimately voting for it in the long run. If Agent Orange even signed the bill a few days later, and the vote was 97-2 to approve of it, Rand is the problem! Not the ultimate fiscal costs that will occur if they decide not to wait out another 5yrs like both him and the other guy who voted against it wanted to happen. So keep drinking the kool-aid Miss Mildred. Hopefully it won’t stain your teeth like the way Cheeto dust does to ppls fingers.
@HeyMildred You call this grandstanding. Aren't you lucky you aren't a brave man or woman willing to put your life out there for others. Thoughtful politicians would take care of these people right away and for always. They are soldiers fighting on the frontlines at home. Your comment leaves me cold. You have no soul. Rand Paul has voted for things that make it better for the top one percent of the richest in this nation. That is not being thoughtful. That is just plain greed. You disgust me.
@HeyMildred Can you please explain his stance? I'm seriously asking, not picking a fight.
This is one of the the most outstanding speeches I’ve ever heard from this room. Historic.
John Stewart, you brought me to tears. They answered the call and we lost hero's. Father' and Mother's. Does not matter who they were. GOD BLESS OUR HERO'S.
Son's and daughters they were family thrown apart. Does not matter their title. They were all lives lost on that day.
The fact it's not just a select few missing from the panel but an entire row of empty seats is evident enough that their absence was intentional.
Even more shameful that some of those were Republicans including Jim Jordan. So much for their support for first responders.
The 15 dislikes were probably from Congress members who didn't bother to show up.
Sad
@TheCannonator 2019 they had nothing to do with this
Andrew Murray, so if your a republican you think the same as every other republican, have the same routine, eat the same breakfast and wear the same shirt? That makes no sense and isn’t logical to say, I agree with the bill. Politics and things like this shouldn’t really mix so don’t bring it up in the first place.
I can’t say I agree with Jon Stewart on many of his views. I will say I respect that man to the utmost level for what he has done. This was such a selfless act. A man of humility
These are the people, the heroes who helped, put their lives at risk, and died for their country. This is what’s wrong with this country.
2:48 The firefighter to the right of Stewart can’t help but smile at that fact. 5 seconds. You can tell how proud he is to be part of that.
I watched "No Responders Left Behind", a film that came out on September 9, 2021 about the Victim Compensation Fund, and John Feal explains that amazingly, he told Jon to go offscript at the committee hearing and not use his written speech. For all we know, Jon Stewart ad libbed this incredible testimony. He spoke for those that the politicians REFUSED to listen to and fully respect. He makes all New Yorkers proud.
If that's true...if he really ad libbed one of the greatest speeches in American history...he really should be our president. Because he represents the best of us.
Where did you see it? I just Googled and can't find where to watch it
I love John, he’s going down in history for his ability to speak truth to power; second to none.
This man is amazing. This speech still hits exactly right years later. Jon Stewart is someone to be admired.
John Stewart has been doing the people’s work since 1999; the year he took over as host of the Daily Show from Craig Kilborn. This man is a mensch
mensch is human in german
Thank you and yes it does, but in Yiddish it also means a person of honor or dignity. Yiddish is also derivative of German.
Bestish mensch
@rach d doesn´t change the fact that here in germany "mensch" just simply means "human". There are some words with different meanings in different languages you know?!
@rach d Dude i believe you and i also understand that in this context the word mensch was meant like that.
However, this doesn't change the fact that in German the word mensch means simply "human" and nothing else.
As a fellow firefighter paramedic, the fact so many have forgotten, and appear to not care is disheartening. Thank you Jon Stewart! A masterful speech!
I hope you’re doing well, lots of love from Greece
It was 19 yrs ago, man up and move on you pussies.
Haiden Geary and get We are still feeling the affects to this day because people like the first responders are literally dying 19 years later ass hole
Haiden Geary Thanks for the pep-talk, you basement dwelling, non-contributing zero.
@@haidengeary8277 there’s a special place in hell for you
Wow, I just seen this video today 2023 but im speechless on how Jon stood up for the responders. His hands shaking...history in the making here.
Jon Stewart has passion, courage, strength, character, intelligence, compassion, and integrity. He is one in a million! Couldn't imagine a better President.
This is like something out of a movie. Incredible speech. 5:00 just gets you right in the gut.
Or maybe movies are based on real life
As good as Pacino in SOAW
Yes
I don't care if these congresspeople had responsibilities elsewhere. It is the message that you are sending to these first responders and the public at large with you absence. When a firefighter with stage four cancer comes to your doorstep, and you don't have to decency to face that person and hear what they have to say, just shows how little you care about their suffering.
here are the people who don't care:eric swalwell (CA) Madeline Dean (PA) Sylvia Garcia (TX) Veronica Escobar (TX) Louie Gohmert (TX) Jim Jordan (OH) Guy Reschenthaler (PA) Ben Cline (VA) Kelly Armstrong (ND)
Josh Zakary especially when the reason they have stage 4 cancer is because of 9/11 because they literally ran to the fire to the burning building to save ppl now it’s time for them to do the same, now it’s time for them to say fuck the dollar amount and look out for the ppl who looked out for so many on that horrific day and you’re telling them it’s impossible? The only reason they need benefits is because they were protecting their country and rescuing ppl from further catastrophe what a shame America can’t do the same for their ppl absolutely pitiful there is NOTHING that comes before these ppl these GOOD people these SELFLESS people while Congress was at home watching or in a meeting these people were putting their LIVES at risk what a shame it is to call themselves people of America Congress is for the bottom dollar never the ppl
this speech never fails to leave me in awe
This man is fighting for justice. Crying my eyes out.
Anyone else realized that the video is 9 minutes 11 seconds long? Or was that on purpose.
Yikes
:0 whoa
That's very observant of you
.... woah
wtf
Jon did not want that applause. I bet it made him ill to even have to hear it.
Especially the applause from the panel.
I end the video every time as soon as Stewart bows out. I don't even want to hear it or see it knowing that part of it was coming from those damned raised seats.
Mr. Stewart, THANK YOU for your response to this. Bless you
I always come back to one thing in Jon's speech every time I watch this, which is often. Unlike politicians, he has no written speech, he has no notes, no teleprompter, no cue cards. He's saying what is on his mind. Watch him speak. He never looks down to prewritten notes. It's an amazing speech.