“I've seen otters—they look better covered in oil”

— Jon Stewart

Nightline, 2001. On governments plans to drill in Alaska.
Context: That whole thing has been overstated by environmentalists. First of all, what is it, rocks and snow? C'mon, what is that, you want that? Go to Canada my friend. Believe me, rocks and snow are overrated. I've seen otters—they look better covered in oil.

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