The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Briefing Room Smell

Season 5 • 01/17/2001

Stephen Colbert describes the stench of the White House briefing room.

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Stephen Colbert is sure the White House briefing room would have held some of his fondest memories, had he been allowed to stay.
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Sam Donaldson admits Bill Clinton was the most frustrating person he's covered in the White House.
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Bill Clinton says he did not have sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky.
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Bill Clinton finds his legacy as the dirtiest president we have ever had.
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Stephen Colbert wishes he could convey the sense of smell in the White House briefing room.
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Moment of Zen - Singing Senators
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Senators John Ashcroft, Trent Lott, Larry Craig and Jim Jeffords sing "Elvira" on NBC.
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At the insistence of the president-elect, the inauguration guests will dine on a magnificent onion blossom with creamy ranch dipping sauce.
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