I would say, what is more quintessentially America than coming to a country you don't belong in and deciding you're going to stay? - John Oliver

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I would say, what is more quintessentially America than coming to a country you don't belong in and deciding you're going to stay?

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About John Oliver

John William Oliver (born 23 April 1977) is a British comedian, political satirist and actor. He is best known in the United States for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and the satirical comedy podcast The Bugle. Having left The Daily Show at the end of 2013, Oliver became the host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO on Sunday, 27 April 2014.

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