Colbert to Fox: No, You Can't Get Pap Smear at Walgreens

No, you cannot get a breast exam at Walgreens
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Apr 12, 2011 8:55 AM CDT

During the recent budget brawl, Republican Sen. Jon Kyl argued against government funding for Planned Parenthood—since, as he said, "well over 90% of what Planned Parenthood does" is abortions. "That is unbelievable!" said Stephen Colbert last night. "In that it is not true. Because only 3% of what Planned Parenthood does is abortions. Kyl just rounded up to the nearest 90." But at least Kyl had an explanation, as his office noted: "His remark was not intended to be a factual statement."

"That is an amazingly liberating defense," Colbert marveled. "Now I can say things like, 'Jon Kyl has a vestigial tail, and it's not where you'd think it would be. There's a reason he never wears a tank top. Note: That was not intended to be a factual statement.'" Colbert also cracked himself up while taking down another claim, by Fox & Friends, that Walgreens also offers many of Planned Parenthood's non-abortion services. Watch his hilarious takedown, plus Jon Stewart's response to Kyl's comment, in the gallery. To read about Colbert further skewering Kyl on Twitter, click here. (More Stephen Colbert stories.)

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