The Top 10 political quotes of 2010

7. Stephen Colbert: “Like most members of Congress, I haven’t read it."

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Stephen Colbert’s mock-conservative testimony on illegal migrant farm labor brought some laughs and frowns to Congress. After working on a farm for a day, the Comedy Central star felt he was an “expert.”

When asked about a migrant worker bill, Mr. Colbert said, “I’m not a fan of the government doing anything. But I’ve got to ask: Why isn’t the government doing anything? Maybe this Add Jobs Bill would help. I don’t know. Like most members of Congress, I haven’t read it.”

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