But it wasn’t long before the 60-year-old fitness guru threw up his trademark sequined tanktop and short shorts combo to lead a rally on Capitol Hill to promote the benefits of physical and health education for children.
Afterwards, Simmons described his approach to the hearing, saying, “I want to have the respect of a congressman, I want to talk like a congressman, and maybe, someday, I’ll be a congressman. … I may run for office. You never know.”

















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Richard Simmons Rocks!!! He has helped sooo many peole with weight issues in life and I think that is very comendable!
As much as I love the Simms, would someone please tell him to knock it off with the Bedazzle clothing.
LOL @ The bedazzle clothing , but what about those shorts
Personally, I think he is a freak
I would rather have him as pres than Obama
lol @ ME!
omg, me 2
Me you read my mind , i was just about to post the same thing.
What a quote. It’s like he’s nine.
Snipe how old are you? You never say anything interesting or funny.
It’s the spelling, isn’t it? It always makes me seem more worldly than I am. I eagerly anticipate your interesting and funny response!!
The girl in the background is cute and looks like she knows how to have a good time no matter who’s in town!!
Matrix!
The Bedazzler, the booty shorts, the HAIR…..it’s just all wrong.