Political satirist Stephen Colbert made an infamous appearance before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Security, eager to reveal his "vast experience" from participating in the "Take Our Jobs" program for one day. Colbert was invited by Zoe Lofgren, Chairman of the House Ethics Committee, who also participated in "Take Our Jobs." She encouraged Colbert to stay, despite opposition from Republican John Conyers. Conyers later questioned Lofgren's decision and the appropriateness of Colbert's presence at a congressional hearing, citing it as a waste of taxpayer's money. Whether or not Colbert's five minute testimony was appropriate, it's hard to deny that he made his point, cracking jokes at the expense of Congress. His deadpan deliverance made it hard for some to not crack a smile, as evidence of the grinning faces seen behind him throughout this video.

Colbert made many laugh, myself included, but one has to wonder if this will hurt Lofgren's cause and credibility. Congress has already pushed "Don't ask, don't tell" and the "DREAM Act" to the back burner. Will the plight of migrant workers suffer the same fate?