John Oliver

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.

Yes, that's true. In fact, the heartwarming tale of my own immigrant past, titled, My Grandparents Were Slav or Something... Comes out next Friday. Thanks for the play.

Yes, that's true. In fact, the heartwarming tale of my own immigrant past, titled, My Grandparents Were Slav or Something... Comes out next Friday. Thanks for the play.

You're very welcome, John. John, why did this bill, once again, not even able to come up for a vote? Was the so-called amnesty issue just too toxic for the Republican base?

You're very welcome, John. John, why did this bill, once again, not even able to come up for a vote? Was the so-called amnesty issue just too toxic for the Republican base?

No, John. There was a larger concern here, one that my fellow television experts have picked up on.

No, John. There was a larger concern here, one that my fellow television experts have picked up on.

The immigration debate was at heart a public health issue. I'll be blunt, John. Illegal aliens have tuberculosis and leprosy.

The immigration debate was at heart a public health issue. I'll be blunt, John. Illegal aliens have tuberculosis and leprosy.