Robin Williams Speaks to Congress

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Published 2014-08-12

In 1990, actor and comedian Robin Williams (1951-2014) testified before a Senate panel chaired by Senator Edward Kennedy on preventing homelessness. Here's some of what he had to say on the issue.
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Robin Williams Homelessness

All Comments (21)

@WishYouWereHere7572 7 years ago

"You can't keep picking people up, you have to stop them from falling." Priceless :) Thank you Robin!
@laurakenney225 8 years ago

no wonder so many of us feel we lost a FRIEND when he passed on. Smart, articulate and caring...I will never stop missing Robin
@972someguy 8 years ago

in some of his movies he would hire homeless people to work on set and pay em.... genius guy ... big heart ....r.i.p
@Dargyful 5 years ago

Such a beautiful man . The world is poorer without him 🙏
@TDC_TheDocumentaryChannel 9 years ago

Williams could even make a congressional hearing entertaining.
@Laura-6887 5 years ago

We still have homeless problems today. Congress is still the same. Not really caring. Only caring for the wrong things.
@michon3888 9 years ago

Robin Williams was one of a kind.one of the greats. A kind soul.God Bless You. R.I.P.
@klauspendolo1393 5 years ago

“...like a porcupine in a haemophiliac world”....priceless. A true genius, so missed 😢
@lindaboyce8805 9 years ago

we miss you Robin, we miss your compassion, your kindness
@mariejenkins7668 8 years ago

I was homeless and that's when we found that slot of the homeless are more giving than any other people that we have ever met. On the 2nd of June at my grandsons birthday party in the park a very nice man came up and ask for some food we gave him everything we were having including a piece of birthday cake. my grandson said thank you to the gentleman for coming to his party and made sure he had enough to eat. I just wish everybody was like that.I just wanted to let people know that homelessness is out there if my grandson's can help so can we all. thank you
@TheNativeEngine 5 years ago

Man. Imagine the conversations between Robin, Whoopi, and Billy.
@nickwatts7640 5 years ago

Robin Williams way more than a comedian his heart was huge and hurt but no matter the situation or how bad he felt he would make others happy even if he wasn't.
@adriancrow1143 7 years ago

I miss Robin. A huge loss to humanity the early departure of such a wonderful human being.
@pr-ji1ni 5 years ago

What an incredibly kind and beautiful human being he was. Miss you so very much Robin Williams!
@rasminemorgan4159 9 years ago

How could anyone have given a thumbs down? I did my thesis on the effects of education due to homelessness--its getting worse please!! Thank you Comic Relief!! Love to Robin Williams RIP my brother!
@Mossyz. 9 years ago

Its a lovely thought , KNOWING a man like him lived among us , lived on this planet the same time as us ........There will come a time when we are no longer here,and someone will say,"What a great human being" ! I love his movies ...and have enjoyed watching all my life :) And is a good inspration for people ..x
@m.5734 9 years ago

Robin Williams will always be known for his body of work,his talent,and his ability to make everyone laugh. But I hope this video will remind people of his compassion for his fellow man! That compassion is definitely shown here in this video as he speaks to members of congress about the personal stories of the homeless, and those helping them, he has seen and heard! R.I.P. Robin Williams!
@lorrainebest1731 5 years ago

I will always miss Robin. He was a special soul. A rare gem
@mikemichaelmusic09 5 years ago

Robin Williams will always live in our hearts forever.
@j.l.hinson4780 8 years ago

a wonderful man, Robin Williams.