John Oliver

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Turning to our top story, the debate over a new immigration law has caused a rift between moderate Republicans, who want to reform immigration without alienating Hispanic voters, and conservatives, who would prefer to turn immigrants into some sort of foodstuff for people on Medicare. A Soylent Verde, if you will. Ah. I see you've all taken Stamets. Nicely done.

Turning to our top story, the debate over a new immigration law has caused a rift between moderate Republicans, who want to reform immigration without alienating Hispanic voters, and conservatives, who would prefer to turn immigrants into some sort of foodstuff for people on Medicare. A Soylent Verde, if you will. Ah. I see you've all taken Stamets. Nicely done.

Now, at the heart of this debate is a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee that would let illegal aliens take steps towards citizenship. Those steps towards citizenship? Learn English, pay taxes, and start resenting future immigrants. But critics say granting citizenship to illegal aliens amounts to amnesty for lawbreakers. Senator John McCain disagrees.

Now, at the heart of this debate is a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee that would let illegal aliens take steps towards citizenship. Those steps towards citizenship? Learn English, pay taxes, and start resenting future immigrants. But critics say granting citizenship to illegal aliens amounts to amnesty for lawbreakers. Senator John McCain disagrees.

This bill that came out of the Judiciary Committee effectively does grant amnesty to millions of immigrants who are now here illegally.

This bill that came out of the Judiciary Committee effectively does grant amnesty to millions of immigrants who are now here illegally.

Well, I, at my peril, get into an argument with the guy who has fashioned this bill over the definition of amnesty, but I said a moment ago, if they fulfill certain conditions, which you outlined, but if an illegal immigrant... That's not amnesty.

Well, I, at my peril, get into an argument with the guy who has fashioned this bill over the definition of amnesty, but I said a moment ago, if they fulfill certain conditions, which you outlined, but if an illegal immigrant... That's not amnesty.

Replied Gibson, I see. Well, I certainly don't want to. Clearly, you have a homosex amnesty? And why would Charlie Gibson do that? Seems childish. The bill faces a competing proposal from Senator Bill Frist, seen here explaining to Southeast Asian children how tears transmit AIDS.

Replied Gibson, I see. Well, I certainly don't want to. Clearly, you have a homosex amnesty? And why would Charlie Gibson do that? Seems childish. The bill faces a competing proposal from Senator Bill Frist, seen here explaining to Southeast Asian children how tears transmit AIDS.

He favors deportation for any illegals, and he explained his position on the Fox News show Hannity and His Huddling Sidekick Yearning to Breathe Free.

He favors deportation for any illegals, and he explained his position on the Fox News show Hannity and His Huddling Sidekick Yearning to Breathe Free.

It's absolutely workable. I mean, just think about Elian Gonzalez. How easy that was. Now, just times that by 11 million. One of the most outspoken advocates for stronger immigration reform isn't a politician at all, but CNN's Lou Dobbs, whose guest Monday night, Hispanic rights activist Janet Murguia, defended protesters that were out there waving Mexican flags.

It's absolutely workable. I mean, just think about Elian Gonzalez. How easy that was. Now, just times that by 11 million. One of the most outspoken advocates for stronger immigration reform isn't a politician at all, but CNN's Lou Dobbs, whose guest Monday night, Hispanic rights activist Janet Murguia, defended protesters that were out there waving Mexican flags.

With more, I'm joined by our resident expert, John Hodgman. John, thank you so much for joining us.

With more, I'm joined by our resident expert, John Hodgman. John, thank you so much for joining us.

Now I need to tell you, you're a leading authority on immigration.

Now I need to tell you, you're a leading authority on immigration.