It is not as if we didn’t already know Nick Jonas was not only awesome, but also much more mature than his age of 16 years would imply, but I am quite impressed with his testimony today at a U.S. Senate hearing on Capitol Hill for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as part of the biennial JDRF Children’s Congress. It was moving, inspirational, and I couldn’t be more proud.
Nick told his story, quoted from his song “A Little Bit Longer” as well as submitted its full lyrics to the record. We all know the song, many of us know the story, but it all seemed new to me hearing Nick’s speech, and I was very moved.
Nick was joined by Mary Tyler Moore, and Sugar Ray Leonard, who also testified for the need for continued support for diabetes research. Read transcripts from their testimonies here.
Nick will re-join his brothers on stage tonight for a show in Denver, Colorado.
Watch Nick’s full testimony plus his feelings about his appearance, after the jump.
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Beautiful post, cpaig.
Ah Nicholas. How proud your parents must be of you.
He was so commanding and poised. Such a class act. JDRF couldn’t possibly be represented more eloquently or the need for research and a cure shown more clearly than when Nick speaks about his grappling with this disease.
I am so impressed with how articulate Nick is and how wonderfully he handled himself in what must have been a stressful situation. I watched a great deal of the hearing on nickjonline. Mary Tyler Moore, Dr. Rogers (head of a national health research organization), and Sugar Ray Leonard whose father had Type 1 with many complications did a great job, also. However, I feel that Nick was the one who impressed everyone the most with his heartfelt testimony at such a young age.
You are so right Jan. Nick’s testimony was the most moving. Seeing such a bright, talented young person – with his whole life ahead of him and so much to offer the world – who must deal with this debilitating illness, really makes an impact.
Nick is an amazing person. He is blessed and a blessing. He lives with purpose, which is a feat many adults never achieve. He has my respect.
Well put. So true!
Oh, man.
He’s amazing. And his temperament really shines in this context.
Wow.
I’m so glad there’s a post about this. Loved his statement…maybe I should have been prepared for him to quote ALBL but I wasn’t.
I always get such a kick out of the whole Mr President thing and it was very cool to see him in DC in action. You can just see that he brought a thrill to everyone involved.
Such a special young man! so, so proud of him
I’m so proud of him… He’s just… amazing.
Nick is completely wonderful. I am crazy about him. I feel very proud of him.