Rep. Jackie Speier Denies the Non-Existence of Tonga

…in this exclusive outtake of Better Know a District with the congressperson from California's 12th district.

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Colbert Better Knows California's 12th District

Anyone who knows anything about politics knows the true measure of a legislator isn't his or her voting record, it's how well he or she can gleam the cube (ask your parents). So last night, after grilling California Congresswoman Jackie Speier about her district's plans to cure gayness, Stephen Colbert took to the halls of Congress armed with his board and a hunger for shredding.

The Colbert Report airs Monday through Thursday at 11:30pm / 10:30c.

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