Stephen Colbert speaks about his new book in Washington

Tim Russert (L) speaks with Stephen Colbert about Colbert's new book "I Am America (And So Can You!)" at George Washington University in Washington on October 19, 2007. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)

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