1 00:00:04,472 --> 00:00:06,307 Previously, on The West Wing: 2 00:00:06,307 --> 00:00:07,608 Most troubling is 3 00:00:07,608 --> 00:00:09,710 personnel carriers with Haitian troops 4 00:00:09,710 --> 00:00:11,479 parked in front of virtually every police station in Port-au-Prince. 5 00:00:11,479 --> 00:00:14,115 Nancy, if they take the embassy, how are we going to know? 6 00:00:14,115 --> 00:00:15,549 They're taking the embassy. 7 00:00:15,549 --> 00:00:17,151 Mrs. Landingham was driving her car back here. 8 00:00:17,151 --> 00:00:18,886 Charlie, is she all right? 9 00:00:18,886 --> 00:00:19,753 No. 10 00:00:19,753 --> 00:00:21,155 She's dead. 11 00:00:21,155 --> 00:00:23,124 Eight years ago, the President was diagnosed with MS. 12 00:00:23,124 --> 00:00:24,658 He concealed it during the election 13 00:00:24,658 --> 00:00:26,560 but we're going public Wednesday night 14 00:00:26,560 --> 00:00:28,429 with a live network interview and a press conference. 15 00:00:28,429 --> 00:00:30,598 MAN: Is the President going to run for re-election? 16 00:00:30,598 --> 00:00:33,033 There's going to be a press conference tonight. 17 00:00:33,033 --> 00:00:34,635 I'd watch. 18 00:00:36,404 --> 00:00:38,906 C.J. Please, I can only answer 14 or 15 questions at once! 19 00:00:38,906 --> 00:00:40,808 Steve, then Michael. 20 00:00:40,808 --> 00:00:43,077 STEVE: Has there been any discussion of a Special Prosecutor? 21 00:00:43,077 --> 00:00:47,148 Tomorrow morning, the President will direct the Attorney General 22 00:00:47,148 --> 00:00:48,682 to appoint a Special Prosecutor, yes. 23 00:00:48,682 --> 00:00:49,650 I can't see. Joan? 24 00:00:49,650 --> 00:00:51,452 Can you tell us how that'll work? 25 00:00:51,452 --> 00:00:56,357 A list of three prosecutors is given to a three-judge panel. 26 00:00:56,357 --> 00:00:58,259 The prosecutors, as well as the judges 27 00:00:58,259 --> 00:01:00,594 were all appointed by Republican Presidents. 28 00:01:00,594 --> 00:01:02,630 How soon do you anticipate witnesses being called? 29 00:01:02,630 --> 00:01:03,997 I don't know. 30 00:01:03,997 --> 00:01:05,065 Do you have any idea who will be 31 00:01:05,065 --> 00:01:05,933 on the witness list? 32 00:01:05,933 --> 00:01:07,301 I can't comment 33 00:01:07,301 --> 00:01:09,170 on a witness list that doesn't exist. 34 00:01:09,170 --> 00:01:11,004 I imagine subpoenas will be issued 35 00:01:11,004 --> 00:01:12,640 to most senior White House staff, including myself. 36 00:01:12,640 --> 00:01:13,307 C.J. C.J. C.J. 37 00:01:13,307 --> 00:01:15,075 What about Congress? 38 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:16,310 I'm sorry? 39 00:01:16,310 --> 00:01:17,345 Will Congress be holding hearings? 40 00:01:17,345 --> 00:01:18,346 I would imagine. 41 00:01:18,346 --> 00:01:19,347 Do you know which committee 42 00:01:19,347 --> 00:01:20,348 would have jurisdiction over... 43 00:01:20,348 --> 00:01:21,782 Again, I can't comment 44 00:01:21,782 --> 00:01:23,917 on what kind of hearings Congress has in mind. 45 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,085 I'm sure there'll be one 46 00:01:25,085 --> 00:01:27,421 but you'd have to talk to Congress. 47 00:01:27,421 --> 00:01:30,758 Okay, here now, the President of the United States. 48 00:01:31,892 --> 00:01:33,827 Front row on your right. 49 00:01:37,265 --> 00:01:39,433 ( sighs ) 50 00:01:41,835 --> 00:01:44,305 Yes. Sandy. 51 00:01:44,305 --> 00:01:46,407 Mr. President, can you tell us right now 52 00:01:46,407 --> 00:01:47,308 if you'll be seeking 53 00:01:47,308 --> 00:01:48,476 a second term? 54 00:01:48,476 --> 00:01:49,777 PRESIDENT: I'm sorry, Sandy 55 00:01:49,777 --> 00:01:51,479 there was a little bit of noise, there. 56 00:01:51,479 --> 00:01:52,813 Can you repeat the question? 57 00:01:52,813 --> 00:01:53,947 SANDY: Yes, sir. 58 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:55,216 Can you tell us right now 59 00:01:55,216 --> 00:01:56,217 if you'll be seeking 60 00:01:56,217 --> 00:01:58,686 a second term? 61 00:02:10,831 --> 00:02:12,366 Yeah... 62 00:02:12,366 --> 00:02:14,502 and I'm going to win. 63 00:02:17,838 --> 00:02:19,307 C.J.? 64 00:02:23,110 --> 00:02:24,745 C.J.? 65 00:02:27,281 --> 00:02:29,517 C.J.? 66 00:02:30,384 --> 00:02:31,785 We're here. 67 00:02:31,785 --> 00:02:33,120 Oh, yeah. 68 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:34,422 Thank you. Thanks. 69 00:02:58,178 --> 00:02:59,179 Mr. President. 70 00:02:59,179 --> 00:03:00,214 Bruno. 71 00:03:00,214 --> 00:03:01,249 I've got a new section... 72 00:03:01,249 --> 00:03:02,416 Give it to Leo. 73 00:03:04,285 --> 00:03:05,286 MAN: C.J.... 74 00:03:05,286 --> 00:03:06,554 C.J.: The speech is written. 75 00:03:06,554 --> 00:03:08,155 They're just ironing a few things out. 76 00:03:08,155 --> 00:03:09,623 Look... It's written. 77 00:03:09,623 --> 00:03:11,559 I'm not talking about the speech. What? 78 00:03:11,559 --> 00:03:13,160 I've got a source that says 79 00:03:13,160 --> 00:03:15,596 the FDA's going to pull the trigger on mifepristone. 80 00:03:15,596 --> 00:03:17,365 Mifepristone's...? RU-486. 81 00:03:17,365 --> 00:03:18,366 The FDA's an independent agency. 82 00:03:18,366 --> 00:03:19,533 I could get in trouble 83 00:03:19,533 --> 00:03:21,235 for even knowing what you just told me. 84 00:03:21,235 --> 00:03:23,237 No, it's nonproprietary information 85 00:03:23,237 --> 00:03:24,705 delivered by a nongovernmental person. 86 00:03:24,705 --> 00:03:25,506 You're fine. 87 00:03:25,506 --> 00:03:26,674 Well, I'll be asking 88 00:03:26,674 --> 00:03:28,175 one of my 14 lawyers about that 89 00:03:28,175 --> 00:03:29,510 but when are they going to announce? 90 00:03:29,510 --> 00:03:30,678 That's the thing. 91 00:03:30,678 --> 00:03:32,346 They're doing it on Monday. 92 00:03:32,346 --> 00:03:33,881 Monday? 93 00:03:33,881 --> 00:03:36,917 Right before his speech. 94 00:03:36,917 --> 00:03:39,219 Okay, thanks. 95 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:41,255 JOSH: C.J.... there are now 96 00:03:41,255 --> 00:03:42,723 seven different drafts of the speech. 97 00:03:42,723 --> 00:03:44,525 Yeah. The President likes none of them. 98 00:03:44,525 --> 00:03:46,327 Toby and Doug can't get together. 99 00:03:46,327 --> 00:03:47,661 Sam and Doug can't get together. 100 00:03:47,661 --> 00:03:49,263 Leo and Bruno can't get together. 101 00:03:49,263 --> 00:03:50,831 Listen, I got to talk to you for a second. 102 00:03:50,831 --> 00:03:53,033 If anyone asks, the speech is done. 103 00:03:53,033 --> 00:03:55,536 That's what I've been saying. We're just ironing out... 104 00:03:55,536 --> 00:03:56,704 Listen. Yeah? 105 00:03:56,704 --> 00:03:57,671 Come here. 106 00:03:59,973 --> 00:04:01,742 Paulson got it from a source 107 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:04,111 the FDA's signing off on RU-486. 108 00:04:04,111 --> 00:04:05,346 When are they going to announce? 109 00:04:05,346 --> 00:04:07,247 On Monday. Come on! 110 00:04:07,247 --> 00:04:09,350 Right before his speech. You didn't take care of this? 111 00:04:09,350 --> 00:04:10,584 Josh... Damn it, C.J. 112 00:04:10,584 --> 00:04:12,119 I told all departments no news on Monday-- 113 00:04:12,119 --> 00:04:13,687 we get the cycle to ourselves. 114 00:04:13,687 --> 00:04:15,889 Then, how...? The FDA's an independent agency. 115 00:04:15,889 --> 00:04:17,224 So, we're kicking off our campaign 116 00:04:17,224 --> 00:04:18,091 on the same day...? Yeah. 117 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:19,327 Perfect. 118 00:04:19,327 --> 00:04:20,694 Look, I'm sorry, but there's no... 119 00:04:20,694 --> 00:04:22,330 Yeah, I'm also not wild about pictures 120 00:04:22,330 --> 00:04:23,964 of the President getting on the plane without his wife. 121 00:04:23,964 --> 00:04:26,199 I can't computer-generate images of the First Lady. 122 00:04:26,199 --> 00:04:27,134 She's getting in in the morning? 123 00:04:27,134 --> 00:04:28,902 We'll do some pictures. 124 00:04:28,902 --> 00:04:31,572 I'm going to call Gail Trent and confirm this other thing. 125 00:04:31,572 --> 00:04:32,706 Maybe we want to postpone. 126 00:04:32,706 --> 00:04:34,408 Why? I don't know 127 00:04:34,408 --> 00:04:36,710 he's got laryngitis or something. 128 00:04:39,079 --> 00:04:40,314 C.J.... 129 00:04:40,314 --> 00:04:41,649 Listen, anybody asks, the speech is done. 130 00:04:41,649 --> 00:04:43,183 We're just putting on... Yeah, listen. 131 00:04:43,183 --> 00:04:44,752 What's Toby's problem with me? 132 00:04:44,752 --> 00:04:46,554 What do you mean? He's got a problem with me 133 00:04:46,554 --> 00:04:48,055 and I'd like to understand the nature of it. 134 00:04:48,055 --> 00:04:49,957 I wouldn't worry about it. 135 00:04:49,957 --> 00:04:52,360 I do worry about it, 'cause I have a job to do this weekend 136 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:53,361 and he's making it harder. 137 00:04:53,361 --> 00:04:54,528 I don't... Connie? 138 00:04:54,528 --> 00:04:56,564 The place has a communications center 139 00:04:56,564 --> 00:04:58,432 a conference room, an operating room 140 00:04:58,432 --> 00:04:59,600 offices and an apartment. 141 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:02,936 This is a nice ride. 142 00:05:02,936 --> 00:05:05,339 They're just putting the finishing touches on. 143 00:05:05,339 --> 00:05:06,574 Yeah. Thank you. 144 00:05:06,574 --> 00:05:08,442 M&M's with the Seal of the President. 145 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:13,046 C.J., when do we see an advance? 146 00:05:13,046 --> 00:05:13,914 Very soon. 147 00:05:13,914 --> 00:05:15,583 The speech is done? 148 00:05:15,583 --> 00:05:17,685 It's done. They're just ironing a few things out. 149 00:05:17,685 --> 00:05:20,053 Toby and Sam don't have any problem with Bruno's people? 150 00:05:20,053 --> 00:05:21,522 Everybody's getting along great. 151 00:05:21,522 --> 00:05:23,457 They're dotting the Is and crossing the Ts. 152 00:05:23,457 --> 00:05:25,759 This thing reads like an Andy Williams special! 153 00:05:25,759 --> 00:05:29,162 We're starting all over again with a white piece of paper! 154 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,732 I'm going to take my seat now. 155 00:05:31,732 --> 00:05:33,367 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 156 00:05:33,367 --> 00:05:35,869 From the flight deck, this is Lieutenant Colonel Gantry. 157 00:05:35,869 --> 00:05:37,705 We're closing our cabin doors 158 00:05:37,705 --> 00:05:40,307 and we ask that you be seated in preparation for takeoff. 159 00:05:40,307 --> 00:05:43,911 We'll be flying at a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet 160 00:05:43,911 --> 00:05:47,114 and our flight path will take us over Hartford, Connecticut, 161 00:05:47,114 --> 00:05:48,849 Greenfield, Massachusetts, 162 00:05:48,849 --> 00:05:51,852 and our flight time to Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire 163 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:54,888 will be approximately one hour and ten minutes 164 00:05:54,888 --> 00:05:57,124 and we anticipate a smooth flight. 165 00:05:57,124 --> 00:05:58,626 ( chuckles ) 166 00:06:45,873 --> 00:06:49,176 if you'll be seeking a second term? 167 00:06:49,176 --> 00:06:51,244 Yeah... 168 00:06:51,244 --> 00:06:54,014 and I'm going to win. 169 00:06:54,014 --> 00:06:56,149 That announcement, coming about 15 minutes ago 170 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:59,453 was made on the heels of the President's stunning disclosure 171 00:06:59,453 --> 00:07:01,254 that he'd been diagnosed... 172 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:03,023 ( thunder crashing ) 173 00:07:03,023 --> 00:07:08,128 ...remitting course of multiple sclerosis... 174 00:07:08,128 --> 00:07:09,997 Abbey? 175 00:07:09,997 --> 00:07:10,864 Jed. 176 00:07:10,864 --> 00:07:11,799 Listen... 177 00:07:11,799 --> 00:07:13,133 You missed it. It was incredible. 178 00:07:13,133 --> 00:07:15,135 Look... It's all over the news. 179 00:07:15,135 --> 00:07:17,838 Abbey... This crazy man got in front of millions of people 180 00:07:17,838 --> 00:07:19,607 and totally screwed his wife. 181 00:07:19,607 --> 00:07:22,643 That's funny, 'cause that's sort of what I did. 182 00:07:22,643 --> 00:07:24,945 You can't think this is funny. 183 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:27,047 I don't. You can't think this is a joke. 184 00:07:27,047 --> 00:07:28,415 I don't, I swear. 185 00:07:28,415 --> 00:07:30,350 ( thunder rolling ) 186 00:07:30,350 --> 00:07:31,952 There are ways of getting out of this. 187 00:07:31,952 --> 00:07:33,053 Yeah. 188 00:07:33,053 --> 00:07:35,756 You buried Delores Landingham this afternoon. 189 00:07:35,756 --> 00:07:37,357 You couldn't possibly be expected to make... 190 00:07:37,357 --> 00:07:39,793 Are you going... Let some time go by, a few weeks 191 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:41,128 you say you've consulted with your doctors 192 00:07:41,128 --> 00:07:42,730 you've consulted with your family... 193 00:07:42,730 --> 00:07:44,965 Abbey... ...which, amazingly, people would believe 194 00:07:44,965 --> 00:07:46,534 and, then, you say you've decided... 195 00:07:46,534 --> 00:07:48,468 I'm running again, Abbey. 196 00:07:52,506 --> 00:07:53,707 Yeah? 197 00:07:53,707 --> 00:07:56,476 Look, I have a lot to say. 198 00:07:56,476 --> 00:07:58,512 You and me both. 199 00:08:00,213 --> 00:08:01,348 Go ahead. 200 00:08:01,348 --> 00:08:03,383 What? 201 00:08:03,383 --> 00:08:04,284 Say what you have to say. 202 00:08:04,284 --> 00:08:05,819 No, I have to go down. 203 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:08,488 They're going to brief me on an evacuation plan 204 00:08:08,488 --> 00:08:10,357 for Haiti. All right. 205 00:08:10,357 --> 00:08:11,559 ( thunder rolls ) 206 00:08:11,559 --> 00:08:13,360 You going to be up later? 207 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:14,695 When? 208 00:08:14,695 --> 00:08:16,730 I don't know, probably 3:00 or 4:00. 209 00:08:16,730 --> 00:08:20,033 Am I usually up at 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning? 210 00:08:20,033 --> 00:08:21,268 Not usually. 211 00:08:21,268 --> 00:08:23,904 Then, let's assume I won't be tonight. 212 00:08:36,283 --> 00:08:37,951 ( phone ringing ) 213 00:08:37,951 --> 00:08:39,219 Donna! 214 00:08:39,219 --> 00:08:40,554 Where have you been? 215 00:08:40,554 --> 00:08:41,889 The motorcade left without me. 216 00:08:41,889 --> 00:08:43,523 I had to drive back with Ed and Larry. 217 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:45,058 They couldn't drive faster? 218 00:08:45,058 --> 00:08:46,960 Not faster than a presidential motorcade, no. 219 00:08:46,960 --> 00:08:48,461 Uh, set up a conference call 220 00:08:48,461 --> 00:08:49,797 so Cabinet Affairs can brief. 221 00:08:49,797 --> 00:08:51,064 You want the sub-cabinet, too? 222 00:08:51,064 --> 00:08:52,900 Yeah, and I need Congressional leaders. 223 00:08:52,900 --> 00:08:54,501 Have you ever seen anything like this? 224 00:08:54,501 --> 00:08:55,636 No. I'm pumped. 225 00:08:55,636 --> 00:08:57,004 Me, too. I'm monumentally pumped. 226 00:08:57,004 --> 00:08:58,972 Set up the calls, would you? 227 00:09:01,809 --> 00:09:04,177 ( thunder rolling ) 228 00:09:04,177 --> 00:09:05,078 Toby. 229 00:09:05,078 --> 00:09:06,847 Leo's got to cancel everything 230 00:09:06,847 --> 00:09:08,949 on the public schedule tomorrow. It's done. 231 00:09:08,949 --> 00:09:10,651 You're talking to Cabinet Affairs? 232 00:09:10,651 --> 00:09:11,585 Donna's setting up the call. 233 00:09:11,585 --> 00:09:12,519 Why aren't you smiling? 234 00:09:12,519 --> 00:09:13,721 'Cause I'm wet. 235 00:09:13,721 --> 00:09:15,188 I'm wet and I'm smiling. 236 00:09:15,188 --> 00:09:17,057 I'm smiling on the inside. Ginger? Yeah? 237 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:19,126 Public Liaison wrote up talking points two hours ago. 238 00:09:19,126 --> 00:09:20,493 Pull them. They're no good anymore. 239 00:09:20,493 --> 00:09:21,662 When are they going to have new ones? 240 00:09:21,662 --> 00:09:22,896 Public Liaison? 241 00:09:22,896 --> 00:09:24,364 TOBY: Yeah. Half an hour. 242 00:09:24,364 --> 00:09:26,199 15 minutes. Sam, we got to... You better... 243 00:09:26,199 --> 00:09:28,101 BOTH: ...call the networks and make sure we've got 244 00:09:28,101 --> 00:09:30,003 one of our people on every single broadcast tonight. 245 00:09:30,003 --> 00:09:31,672 Okay, let's try not to do that a lot. 246 00:09:31,672 --> 00:09:32,706 Why isn't he smiling? 247 00:09:32,706 --> 00:09:34,507 On the inside. 248 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:36,744 We got to round up the medical experts for the morning shows 249 00:09:36,744 --> 00:09:38,345 and we need to divvy up the columnists. Nancy? 250 00:09:38,345 --> 00:09:40,513 Yeah? I need to see C.J. as soon as she's free. 251 00:09:40,513 --> 00:09:43,817 She's going to be down there for another couple of hours. She's surrounded. 252 00:09:43,817 --> 00:09:45,318 Well, get her on the phone. Yeah. 253 00:09:45,318 --> 00:09:46,687 And I need Oliver Babish. 254 00:09:46,687 --> 00:09:48,822 You want to put him in the briefing room tomorrow? 255 00:09:48,822 --> 00:09:50,724 Send a message we're not worried 256 00:09:50,724 --> 00:09:52,492 about the legal side. 257 00:09:52,492 --> 00:09:54,227 ( thunder rolling ) 258 00:09:58,666 --> 00:10:00,801 ( door opening ) 259 00:10:32,866 --> 00:10:34,567 What are you all looking at? 260 00:10:34,567 --> 00:10:37,771 Good evening, Mr. President. 261 00:10:41,208 --> 00:10:45,078 What do you guys think the news is going to lead with tomorrow? 262 00:10:45,078 --> 00:10:46,513 Sir? 263 00:10:46,513 --> 00:10:47,715 ( chuckling ) 264 00:10:47,715 --> 00:10:49,182 Yeah. 265 00:10:56,623 --> 00:10:57,557 Haiti? 266 00:10:57,557 --> 00:10:58,792 Yeah. 267 00:10:58,792 --> 00:11:01,428 All right, don't worry about Haiti. 268 00:11:01,428 --> 00:11:03,030 Let's do what we have to. 269 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:08,936 Mike, is that four AV-8s? 270 00:11:08,936 --> 00:11:10,437 Yeah, and four AH-1s. 271 00:11:10,437 --> 00:11:11,772 Good evening. 272 00:11:11,772 --> 00:11:12,940 ALL: Good evening, Mr. President. 273 00:11:12,940 --> 00:11:14,274 NANCY: Mr. President 274 00:11:14,274 --> 00:11:16,376 this is Operation Swift Fury. Yeah. 275 00:11:16,376 --> 00:11:18,611 On your command, we deploy a Landingship Helicopter Assault 276 00:11:18,611 --> 00:11:21,348 to evacuate both the Americans and Dessaline from the embassy. 277 00:11:21,348 --> 00:11:22,682 What's in the LHA? 278 00:11:22,682 --> 00:11:26,486 Four CH53Es with 35 troops for combat assault support 279 00:11:26,486 --> 00:11:28,288 and eight CH46 helicopters. 280 00:11:28,288 --> 00:11:29,857 That's for cargo and ammunition? 281 00:11:29,857 --> 00:11:31,725 Yeah. We also have four Cobras 282 00:11:31,725 --> 00:11:34,461 two Hueys for command and control, and four Harriers. 283 00:11:34,461 --> 00:11:35,695 Where do you launch? 284 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:36,663 There's a soccer stadium there. 285 00:11:36,663 --> 00:11:38,231 The Stade Alain Toussaint. 286 00:11:38,231 --> 00:11:40,033 MIKE: It's about a quarter mile from the embassy. 287 00:11:40,033 --> 00:11:41,601 So, these helicopters land on the roof 288 00:11:41,601 --> 00:11:43,837 and then... NANCY: And then take the Americans 289 00:11:43,837 --> 00:11:45,205 and Dessaline to the Enterprise. 290 00:11:45,205 --> 00:11:46,439 Code word "Paris" for this operation. 291 00:11:46,439 --> 00:11:47,775 What are the possibilities 292 00:11:47,775 --> 00:11:49,542 there'll be Haitian civilian casualties? 293 00:11:49,542 --> 00:11:52,780 A curfew's been imposed and the Signal Intelligence flights 294 00:11:52,780 --> 00:11:56,149 say there aren't any civilians within a two-block radius. 295 00:11:56,149 --> 00:11:57,951 How long do I have? MIKE: Paris will be 296 00:11:57,951 --> 00:11:59,019 in place in two hours, sir. 297 00:11:59,019 --> 00:12:00,087 Okay. 298 00:12:00,087 --> 00:12:00,854 Thanks. 299 00:12:00,854 --> 00:12:01,721 Mr. President? 300 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:02,890 Yeah? 301 00:12:23,543 --> 00:12:26,579 Hey, red-headed girl. 302 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:28,248 Margaret. 303 00:12:28,248 --> 00:12:30,450 Okay. Uh, I need to see him. 304 00:12:30,450 --> 00:12:31,418 He's in his cabin. 305 00:12:31,418 --> 00:12:32,786 You can go back. 306 00:12:38,625 --> 00:12:39,492 ( knocking ) 307 00:12:39,492 --> 00:12:40,560 Yeah? 308 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:42,062 Listen... 309 00:12:42,062 --> 00:12:42,930 Bruno... In four weeks... 310 00:12:42,930 --> 00:12:44,497 Look... Hang on. 311 00:12:44,497 --> 00:12:47,034 In four weeks... No, I don't think I will hang on. 312 00:12:47,034 --> 00:12:49,136 Who told Doug to write a draft? This was simply in order to... 313 00:12:49,136 --> 00:12:51,038 Who told him to...? I told him to do it. 314 00:12:51,038 --> 00:12:52,705 It's got an apology. Also, it stinks. 315 00:12:52,705 --> 00:12:53,740 Yeah, okay, it lacks a certain... 316 00:12:53,740 --> 00:12:55,142 What, quality? Yeah, but... 317 00:12:55,142 --> 00:12:56,810 Look... Doug isn't here to write poetry. 318 00:12:56,810 --> 00:12:58,145 The purpose of his draft is 319 00:12:58,145 --> 00:13:00,180 to demonstrate that an apology can work. 320 00:13:00,180 --> 00:13:01,849 He's not going to apologize. Why not? 321 00:13:01,849 --> 00:13:03,183 'Cause it's his official campaign announcement 322 00:13:03,183 --> 00:13:04,717 and not Oprah Winfrey. 323 00:13:04,717 --> 00:13:05,919 Doing Oprah wouldn't kill him. 324 00:13:05,919 --> 00:13:06,854 I honestly believe it might. 325 00:13:06,854 --> 00:13:08,555 In four weeks... 326 00:13:08,555 --> 00:13:11,791 In four weeks, he has made a full disclosure of his health. 327 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:13,393 He has educated the public about MS. 328 00:13:13,393 --> 00:13:15,128 He has done this every day. 329 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:17,397 He has done everything... Except apologize. 330 00:13:17,397 --> 00:13:20,200 In four weeks, he has saved Haiti for democracy 331 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:22,870 funded the Justice Department's tobacco lawsuit 332 00:13:22,870 --> 00:13:24,804 watched the market rebound... 333 00:13:24,804 --> 00:13:26,974 He has done everything but apologize. 334 00:13:26,974 --> 00:13:29,076 You think he apologizes and his numbers go up? 335 00:13:29,076 --> 00:13:30,844 I think you brought me in two weeks ago 336 00:13:30,844 --> 00:13:31,845 because they haven't yet. 337 00:13:31,845 --> 00:13:32,846 They have. 338 00:13:32,846 --> 00:13:34,714 Two points in a month? 339 00:13:34,714 --> 00:13:37,784 If he runs for re-election 27 years from now 340 00:13:37,784 --> 00:13:39,519 he's got a fighting chance. 341 00:13:39,519 --> 00:13:41,088 I've got to make calls. 342 00:13:41,088 --> 00:13:43,323 Talk to me about this in town. 343 00:13:53,833 --> 00:13:56,469 We're making our final approach to Pease Air Force Base. 344 00:13:56,469 --> 00:13:58,705 If you'd all take your seats and fasten your seat belts. 345 00:13:58,705 --> 00:14:00,908 Listen... You should sit down; we're landing. 346 00:14:00,908 --> 00:14:02,075 I talked to Gail Trent. 347 00:14:02,075 --> 00:14:03,877 And? She confirmed it. 348 00:14:03,877 --> 00:14:05,545 The FDA's going to announce. 349 00:14:05,545 --> 00:14:06,679 On Monday? Yeah. 350 00:14:06,679 --> 00:14:09,682 What are they talking about back there? 351 00:14:09,682 --> 00:14:10,951 Leo and Bruno? Yeah. 352 00:14:10,951 --> 00:14:13,186 The lack of yeast in our numbers. 353 00:14:13,186 --> 00:14:16,123 Yeast is a fun word to say. 354 00:14:16,123 --> 00:14:19,826 I'm sorry I got in your face before. 355 00:14:19,826 --> 00:14:21,962 Our numbers are less than yeasty. 356 00:14:21,962 --> 00:14:23,230 They are. 357 00:14:25,765 --> 00:14:27,434 TOBY: We need a new poll in the field right now. 358 00:14:27,434 --> 00:14:29,069 JOSH: Yes. SAM: I'll tell you why. 359 00:14:29,069 --> 00:14:30,603 JOSH: Because the first one was bogus. 360 00:14:30,603 --> 00:14:32,239 SAM: Totally bogus, and I'll tell you why. 361 00:14:32,239 --> 00:14:33,974 C.J.: 1,170 voters in one industrial state 362 00:14:33,974 --> 00:14:35,208 isn't representative of the whole country. 363 00:14:35,208 --> 00:14:36,676 JOSH: Plus, people respond differently 364 00:14:36,676 --> 00:14:38,245 to voting out a governor versus a President. 365 00:14:38,245 --> 00:14:39,913 ED: Governors are expendable... 366 00:14:39,913 --> 00:14:42,015 LARRY: While if they feel the country's on the right track 367 00:14:42,015 --> 00:14:43,917 they want to keep the President in charge. 368 00:14:43,917 --> 00:14:46,186 SAM: In charge if at all possible, and I'll tell you what else. 369 00:14:46,186 --> 00:14:47,787 LARRY: Bartlet's always scored... 370 00:14:47,787 --> 00:14:49,356 SAM: Always scored high in the trustworthy meter. 371 00:14:49,356 --> 00:14:50,657 C.J.: So, he has a bit of a shield 372 00:14:50,657 --> 00:14:54,827 to protect him from character attacks. 373 00:14:54,827 --> 00:14:56,396 during the interview informed the public 374 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:57,931 that MS isn't a fatal disease. 375 00:14:57,931 --> 00:15:00,267 We need to put another poll in the field right now. 376 00:15:00,267 --> 00:15:03,103 Thank you all for coming around to the self-evident point 377 00:15:03,103 --> 00:15:05,272 I made five minutes ago. 378 00:15:06,806 --> 00:15:08,675 We got to put another poll in the field. 379 00:15:08,675 --> 00:15:10,610 What happened? My ride left without me. 380 00:15:10,610 --> 00:15:12,179 Mine, too. I got a ride with Larry and Ed. 381 00:15:12,179 --> 00:15:15,682 Yes. Didn't you see me jumping up and down 382 00:15:15,682 --> 00:15:17,317 waving my arms in the air? 383 00:15:17,317 --> 00:15:18,885 I just thought you were happy. Me, too. 384 00:15:18,885 --> 00:15:20,020 You're an idiot! 385 00:15:20,020 --> 00:15:22,022 Which one of us are you talking to? 386 00:15:22,022 --> 00:15:23,190 Listen to me, he did 387 00:15:23,190 --> 00:15:25,092 incredibly well on TV tonight. 388 00:15:25,092 --> 00:15:27,027 We got to put another poll in the field. 389 00:15:27,027 --> 00:15:28,028 We know. 390 00:15:28,028 --> 00:15:30,130 There's a difference 391 00:15:30,130 --> 00:15:31,431 between a governor and a President. 392 00:15:31,431 --> 00:15:33,033 SAM: Yes. JOEY: 1,170 people 393 00:15:33,033 --> 00:15:36,003 in Michigan won't give you a good sample. 394 00:15:36,003 --> 00:15:37,570 This is a lot like DuPont Circle. 395 00:15:37,570 --> 00:15:39,006 We're there already, Jo. 396 00:15:40,140 --> 00:15:42,275 I was stuck out in the rain. 397 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:44,244 Put the poll in the field. 398 00:15:54,154 --> 00:15:56,423 JOSH: The hotel's up on the right. 399 00:15:56,423 --> 00:15:58,291 DONNA: What's mifepristone? 400 00:15:58,291 --> 00:16:01,494 JOSH: A pill that'll abort a pregnancy up to 49 days. 401 00:16:01,494 --> 00:16:03,330 Mifepristone is RU-486? Yes. 402 00:16:03,330 --> 00:16:05,632 And the FDA's approving it? Yes. 403 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:06,699 * Hallelujah. * 404 00:16:06,699 --> 00:16:08,335 See, I think you're thinking 405 00:16:08,335 --> 00:16:11,238 that somehow this pill means "more sex for you." 406 00:16:11,238 --> 00:16:14,607 No. I'm thinking it's a terrific medical advancement for women. 407 00:16:14,607 --> 00:16:16,143 You didn't think I'd be for it? 408 00:16:16,143 --> 00:16:17,810 Of course you're for it. 409 00:16:17,810 --> 00:16:20,047 I'm for it, the President's for it, everybody's for it-- 410 00:16:20,047 --> 00:16:20,947 just not on Monday. 411 00:16:20,947 --> 00:16:22,215 Why not? 412 00:16:22,215 --> 00:16:23,750 A) It'll get folded into our news cycle 413 00:16:23,750 --> 00:16:25,185 when we want it to ourselves 414 00:16:25,185 --> 00:16:27,720 B) it will gives pro-lifers something to scream about 415 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:30,223 and C) it'll look like the campaign screwed up 416 00:16:30,223 --> 00:16:31,924 so the press will write a process story 417 00:16:31,924 --> 00:16:33,460 instead of writing about our issues. 418 00:16:33,460 --> 00:16:34,961 Isn't this one of our issues? 419 00:16:34,961 --> 00:16:36,463 Not on Monday. 420 00:16:36,463 --> 00:16:37,797 I'm checking in. 421 00:16:37,797 --> 00:16:40,133 Sure. I'll get the bags. 422 00:16:41,268 --> 00:16:43,370 ( loud rock music playing ) 423 00:16:45,805 --> 00:16:47,107 What do you need? 424 00:16:47,107 --> 00:16:48,941 Absolut martini on the rocks. 425 00:16:48,941 --> 00:16:50,277 Olives? Thank you. 426 00:16:50,277 --> 00:16:51,944 Is it always this crowded in here? 427 00:16:51,944 --> 00:16:54,081 Only when the circus is in town. 428 00:16:54,081 --> 00:16:56,083 Toby Ziegler, what'd you bring me? 429 00:16:56,083 --> 00:16:57,684 M&Ms from Air Force One, Lois. 430 00:16:57,684 --> 00:16:58,818 Thank you. 431 00:16:58,818 --> 00:16:59,686 Jack Daniels? 432 00:16:59,686 --> 00:17:01,354 Yes, please. 433 00:17:03,456 --> 00:17:05,925 Did you, uh... 434 00:17:05,925 --> 00:17:07,394 I read it, yes. 435 00:17:07,394 --> 00:17:10,197 It was just to demonstrate that an apology can work. 436 00:17:10,197 --> 00:17:12,165 He's not going to apologize. 437 00:17:12,165 --> 00:17:15,168 What about the rest of the speech? 438 00:17:15,168 --> 00:17:17,270 We're starting over. 439 00:17:20,207 --> 00:17:22,309 Toby, if he doesn't apologize on Monday 440 00:17:22,309 --> 00:17:25,345 we're going to spend the next 15 months being asked why. 441 00:17:25,345 --> 00:17:28,481 Then when he does, it's going to be because he had to. 442 00:17:28,481 --> 00:17:31,284 There are moments, and when they're missed... 443 00:17:31,284 --> 00:17:32,985 I've done this before. 444 00:17:32,985 --> 00:17:34,287 Like Haiti. 445 00:17:34,287 --> 00:17:36,389 Don't talk about military strategy 446 00:17:36,389 --> 00:17:38,258 in a conversation like this. 447 00:17:38,258 --> 00:17:40,160 I'm just saying if the table had been set right 448 00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:41,461 and he'd been able to invade... 449 00:17:41,461 --> 00:17:42,862 You want to speak up; I'm not sure 450 00:17:42,862 --> 00:17:44,697 the entire White House Press Corps heard you. 451 00:17:44,697 --> 00:17:45,698 Toby, Jack Daniels. 452 00:17:45,698 --> 00:17:46,899 Thank you. 453 00:17:46,899 --> 00:17:49,035 LOIS: You guys friends? 454 00:17:49,035 --> 00:17:51,271 Yeah. 455 00:17:55,041 --> 00:17:56,509 Is he in? 456 00:17:56,509 --> 00:17:58,478 MARGARET: He's waiting for you. 457 00:17:58,478 --> 00:18:00,180 Hey. Joey's putting a poll in the field 458 00:18:00,180 --> 00:18:01,681 first thing in the morning. 459 00:18:01,681 --> 00:18:04,284 Good. That first poll was bogus, and I'll tell you why. 460 00:18:04,284 --> 00:18:06,052 1,170 people in Michigan can't poss... 461 00:18:06,052 --> 00:18:07,487 Leo, Leo, we-we've been through this. 462 00:18:07,487 --> 00:18:08,855 All right, well, good. 463 00:18:08,855 --> 00:18:10,690 Where's the President? 464 00:18:10,690 --> 00:18:11,858 In the residence. 465 00:18:11,858 --> 00:18:13,393 How's the First Lady? 466 00:18:13,393 --> 00:18:14,927 You know, I think with everything 467 00:18:14,927 --> 00:18:16,229 on our plates, we don't need 468 00:18:16,229 --> 00:18:17,764 to be marriage counselors right now. 469 00:18:17,764 --> 00:18:19,199 No, we should 470 00:18:19,199 --> 00:18:21,768 'cause you and I would be really good at it. 471 00:18:21,768 --> 00:18:22,802 Excuse me. 472 00:18:22,802 --> 00:18:24,103 They're ready? Yeah. 473 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:25,738 Here we go. 474 00:18:25,738 --> 00:18:27,274 PILOT #1 ( over radio ): Cobra 2, copy. 475 00:18:27,274 --> 00:18:28,875 PILOT #2: Cobra 2. What's your position? 476 00:18:28,875 --> 00:18:31,611 PILOT #1 ( over radio ): Raven, Cobra 1 is Charlie. 477 00:18:31,611 --> 00:18:33,746 PILOT #2: Raven, Cobra 2 is Charlie. 478 00:18:33,746 --> 00:18:37,150 COMMAND: Copy. Cobra 1, Cobra 2, you are go for mission status. 479 00:18:37,150 --> 00:18:39,319 Leo, we'll hear Rattner from Port-au-Prince 480 00:18:39,319 --> 00:18:41,254 completing each phase of the operation. 481 00:18:41,254 --> 00:18:42,422 Where are we? 482 00:18:42,422 --> 00:18:44,056 Both Cobras are in position. 483 00:18:44,056 --> 00:18:45,892 PILOT #3: Raven, Dragon is Delta. 484 00:18:45,892 --> 00:18:48,961 Copy. Dragon, you are go for Operation Swift Fury. 485 00:18:48,961 --> 00:18:50,330 How long does it take? 486 00:18:50,330 --> 00:18:52,098 They'll start taking personnel in 40 seconds. 487 00:18:52,098 --> 00:18:55,368 They ready the two pairs of Cobras over Bazan's troops 488 00:18:55,368 --> 00:18:56,836 to secure the landing. 489 00:18:56,836 --> 00:18:59,206 Then we pick up the 53 Americans and Dessaline... 490 00:18:59,206 --> 00:19:00,473 And haul ass to Paris? 491 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:01,974 Yeah. 492 00:19:01,974 --> 00:19:04,177 How you doing? 493 00:19:04,177 --> 00:19:05,845 Not bad. 494 00:19:05,845 --> 00:19:07,314 How about you? 495 00:19:07,314 --> 00:19:10,217 Not bad. Wish I could've been at the funeral. 496 00:19:10,217 --> 00:19:12,219 You had your hands full. 497 00:19:12,219 --> 00:19:13,953 I was proud of our boy. 498 00:19:13,953 --> 00:19:15,154 Yeah. 499 00:19:15,154 --> 00:19:16,489 How's the First Lady doing? 500 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,958 Let's not do that right now, hmm? 501 00:19:18,958 --> 00:19:20,460 Yeah. 502 00:19:34,207 --> 00:19:37,810 This silence makes me crazy. 503 00:19:50,723 --> 00:19:52,259 Come on. 504 00:19:52,259 --> 00:19:55,295 PILOT #3: Raven, Dragon has all personnel secured. 505 00:19:55,295 --> 00:19:57,163 Dragon is lifting to Paris. 506 00:19:57,163 --> 00:19:59,732 COMMAND: Copy. Dragon is lifting to Paris; Dragon is away. 507 00:19:59,732 --> 00:20:01,468 ( cheering ) ( popping sound ) 508 00:20:01,468 --> 00:20:03,803 PILOT #1: Raven, Cobra 1's taking fire from... 509 00:20:03,803 --> 00:20:05,171 It's from across... 510 00:20:05,171 --> 00:20:07,540 It's from inside the building across the embassy. 511 00:20:07,540 --> 00:20:09,008 Engaging. I'm hit. 512 00:20:09,008 --> 00:20:11,578 Raven, Cobra 2. Cobra 1's taken some fire. 513 00:20:11,578 --> 00:20:12,879 Smoke's coming from the tail. 514 00:20:12,879 --> 00:20:13,980 He's hit in the cockpit. 515 00:20:13,980 --> 00:20:16,316 COMMAND: Cobra 1, what is your status? 516 00:20:16,316 --> 00:20:18,050 Raven, Cobra 1. I've got some injuries. 517 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:20,387 Copy that. Cobra 1, can you make it back to Paris? 518 00:20:20,387 --> 00:20:21,288 Yeah, we're going to try. 519 00:20:21,288 --> 00:20:22,655 Raven, Cobra 2. 520 00:20:22,655 --> 00:20:25,224 I'm engaged with a squad of HNP troops 521 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:27,527 with several light machine guns. 522 00:20:27,527 --> 00:20:29,662 Engaging with 20-millimeter and 2.75 rockets. 523 00:20:31,798 --> 00:20:34,567 Raven, Cobra 2. 524 00:20:34,567 --> 00:20:35,602 Target neutralized. 525 00:20:35,602 --> 00:20:37,404 Returning to Paris. 526 00:20:37,404 --> 00:20:38,571 Copy that. 527 00:20:40,707 --> 00:20:43,410 All right. 528 00:20:43,410 --> 00:20:45,412 Well, we're in it now. 529 00:20:45,412 --> 00:20:48,581 * Oh, I'd like to know where * 530 00:20:48,581 --> 00:20:50,417 ( over stereo ): * You got the notion 531 00:20:50,417 --> 00:20:52,519 * Well, I'd like to know where 532 00:20:52,519 --> 00:20:55,121 * You got the notion 533 00:20:55,121 --> 00:20:56,423 * Rock the boat 534 00:20:56,423 --> 00:20:57,357 * Don't rock the boat, baby * 535 00:20:57,357 --> 00:20:58,625 * Rock the boat 536 00:20:58,625 --> 00:20:59,559 * Don't tip the boat over * 537 00:20:59,559 --> 00:21:00,860 * Rock the boat 538 00:21:00,860 --> 00:21:02,362 * Don't rock the boat, baby * 539 00:21:02,362 --> 00:21:05,432 * Rock the boat... 540 00:21:05,432 --> 00:21:07,834 Our hotel is located just a few miles 541 00:21:07,834 --> 00:21:10,570 from the site of John Goffe's mill. 542 00:21:10,570 --> 00:21:14,641 "Hunter John, as he was called, was granted the land 543 00:21:14,641 --> 00:21:16,509 "as a reward for his services 544 00:21:16,509 --> 00:21:19,145 to the colony in the French and Indian Wars." 545 00:21:19,145 --> 00:21:20,547 Let me tell you something. 546 00:21:20,547 --> 00:21:22,281 We don't do that enough anymore. 547 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:24,283 "I seek reelection to the presidency 548 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:25,618 "not because of its glories 549 00:21:25,618 --> 00:21:27,320 but because of its difficulties." 550 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:28,821 "Challenges," right? 551 00:21:28,821 --> 00:21:31,023 "Challenge" is better than "difficulties." 552 00:21:31,023 --> 00:21:34,794 Yes. "Later in life, he built the water-powered grist mill 553 00:21:34,794 --> 00:21:38,398 "with his son, Colonel John Goffe 554 00:21:38,398 --> 00:21:40,299 and his grandson, Major John Goffe." 555 00:21:40,299 --> 00:21:41,601 The Goffes. 556 00:21:41,601 --> 00:21:43,536 Is "challenges" going to make us think 557 00:21:43,536 --> 00:21:45,538 one of the difficulties is that he's got MS? 558 00:21:45,538 --> 00:21:47,807 It makes us think he's up for a challenge. 559 00:21:47,807 --> 00:21:49,942 I agree. 560 00:21:49,942 --> 00:21:51,110 C.J. Yeah. 561 00:21:51,110 --> 00:21:52,311 You want to play some pool? 562 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:53,680 I don't know how to play pool. 563 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,281 Then you want to play for money? 564 00:21:55,281 --> 00:21:56,449 Sure. 565 00:21:56,449 --> 00:21:57,484 What are you doing? 566 00:21:57,484 --> 00:21:58,785 I'm drawing inspiration 567 00:21:58,785 --> 00:22:00,987 from the strength of the Goffe family. 568 00:22:00,987 --> 00:22:04,123 The descendants of Hunter John have been owners and operators 569 00:22:04,123 --> 00:22:07,293 of the Goffe family mill for more than two centuries now. 570 00:22:07,293 --> 00:22:11,564 "In 1845, when Theodore 'Ody' Goffe was the proprietor 571 00:22:11,564 --> 00:22:14,133 the mill burned to the ground." 572 00:22:14,133 --> 00:22:17,236 Well, that totally blows. 573 00:22:17,236 --> 00:22:19,772 REPORTERS: C.J.... 574 00:22:19,772 --> 00:22:21,908 Again, I can tell you that the operation was launched 575 00:22:21,908 --> 00:22:23,543 from the deck of the USS Enterprise 576 00:22:23,543 --> 00:22:25,044 about 60 miles off the coast of Haiti. 577 00:22:25,044 --> 00:22:27,213 If you need more details about troops and equipment 578 00:22:27,213 --> 00:22:29,115 I'm going to have to refer you to the Pentagon. 579 00:22:29,115 --> 00:22:30,450 REPORTERS: C.J.... 580 00:22:30,450 --> 00:22:32,118 CARL: Getting back to last night for a second 581 00:22:32,118 --> 00:22:33,886 the President was briefed on the evacuation 582 00:22:33,886 --> 00:22:35,688 after the press conference? That's right. 583 00:22:35,688 --> 00:22:37,223 Can you talk about his state of mind? 584 00:22:37,223 --> 00:22:38,825 His state of mind was he's Commander in Chief. 585 00:22:38,825 --> 00:22:40,192 MARK: I think the question was 586 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:42,294 was he physically and emotionally prepared 587 00:22:42,294 --> 00:22:43,530 to make a life- and-death decision 588 00:22:43,530 --> 00:22:45,097 after what he'd just been through? 589 00:22:45,097 --> 00:22:47,534 He'd been through a TV interview and a press conference. 590 00:22:47,534 --> 00:22:49,035 The President finds you all annoying 591 00:22:49,035 --> 00:22:50,470 but not prohibitively debilitating. 592 00:22:50,470 --> 00:22:51,471 REPORTERS: C.J... Chris. 593 00:22:51,471 --> 00:22:54,040 The President had just announced 594 00:22:54,040 --> 00:22:56,008 a life-threatening illness from the American people... 595 00:22:56,008 --> 00:22:58,110 The President's MS isn't life-threatening... 596 00:22:58,110 --> 00:22:59,111 So, it had no effect... 597 00:22:59,111 --> 00:23:01,448 ...and there was no plot. Steve? 598 00:23:01,448 --> 00:23:03,583 C.J., when did the President tell you about his condition? 599 00:23:03,583 --> 00:23:04,484 I'm sorry? When did... 600 00:23:04,484 --> 00:23:05,918 He told me a week ago. 601 00:23:05,918 --> 00:23:07,219 CHRIS: Did the President tell you himself? 602 00:23:07,219 --> 00:23:08,555 No. Leo McGarry told me. 603 00:23:08,555 --> 00:23:10,189 Why didn't the President tell you? 604 00:23:10,189 --> 00:23:11,357 Because Leo McGarry told me. 605 00:23:11,357 --> 00:23:12,659 KATIE: C.J., could you describe 606 00:23:12,659 --> 00:23:14,160 your relationship with the President? 607 00:23:14,160 --> 00:23:15,194 Just good friends, Katie. 608 00:23:15,194 --> 00:23:16,496 How's she's doing? 609 00:23:16,496 --> 00:23:19,499 It's getting away from her a little. 610 00:23:19,499 --> 00:23:22,101 They're making her the story. 611 00:23:22,101 --> 00:23:24,904 Yeah. Listen, I wanted to ask you about something. 612 00:23:24,904 --> 00:23:26,172 Yes? 613 00:23:26,172 --> 00:23:28,340 The Justice Department needs another $30 million 614 00:23:28,340 --> 00:23:30,409 to fund its suit against the tobacco companies 615 00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:31,978 and we want them to have it. 616 00:23:31,978 --> 00:23:34,881 The Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, State and Justice 617 00:23:34,881 --> 00:23:37,383 handles that money and they won't bring it to a vote. 618 00:23:37,383 --> 00:23:39,519 Kalmbach's the chairman? 619 00:23:39,519 --> 00:23:42,221 Yeah. Now I wanted to turn the heat up 620 00:23:42,221 --> 00:23:43,490 and issue a release. 621 00:23:43,490 --> 00:23:45,458 Incendiary? 622 00:23:45,458 --> 00:23:46,826 Yeah. It calls them well-fed members 623 00:23:46,826 --> 00:23:48,327 lining their campaign war chests 624 00:23:48,327 --> 00:23:50,497 and being complicit in hundreds of thousands 625 00:23:50,497 --> 00:23:51,430 of negligent homicides. 626 00:23:51,430 --> 00:23:53,800 Nice. 627 00:23:53,800 --> 00:23:55,835 We didn't send the release out yesterday 628 00:23:55,835 --> 00:23:57,303 because of the MS announcement 629 00:23:57,303 --> 00:23:58,738 and Mrs. Landingham 630 00:23:58,738 --> 00:24:00,640 but in a day or two, I want to leak it. 631 00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:01,708 What do you think? 632 00:24:01,708 --> 00:24:05,978 Yeah, that's really stupid. 633 00:24:05,978 --> 00:24:07,146 Why? 634 00:24:07,146 --> 00:24:09,782 Because offense makes people play defense. 635 00:24:09,782 --> 00:24:11,851 I'm raising the profile to bring public opinion 636 00:24:11,851 --> 00:24:13,653 down on him, play defense with that. 637 00:24:13,653 --> 00:24:15,888 Congress appropriates the money. 638 00:24:15,888 --> 00:24:18,725 You're not going to get it by pissing off 639 00:24:18,725 --> 00:24:19,592 the appropriators. 640 00:24:19,592 --> 00:24:20,760 Watch me. 641 00:24:20,760 --> 00:24:23,095 Thanks for asking for my opinion. 642 00:24:23,095 --> 00:24:24,130 No sweat. 643 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:25,698 I'm not answering that. 644 00:24:25,698 --> 00:24:27,834 CARL: That's because you don't know or because... 645 00:24:27,834 --> 00:24:29,769 Because I don't believe that has anything to do... 646 00:24:29,769 --> 00:24:31,270 Let's get away from it all. 647 00:24:31,270 --> 00:24:33,640 ...with the President sharing that health information 648 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:35,207 with the general public. 649 00:24:35,207 --> 00:24:37,409 Hang on. You need to be able to distinguish 650 00:24:37,409 --> 00:24:39,278 between the things we're supposed to know 651 00:24:39,278 --> 00:24:42,148 and the things we're supposed to know and you don't. 652 00:24:42,148 --> 00:24:43,650 The Pentagon briefing's scheduled 653 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:45,184 for 3:00 this afternoon. 654 00:24:45,184 --> 00:24:47,654 I'll keep you posted on the changes. 655 00:24:51,824 --> 00:24:54,226 Leo talked to me, you know. 656 00:24:54,226 --> 00:24:55,461 Hmm? 657 00:24:55,461 --> 00:24:58,598 I said Leo talked to me. 658 00:25:00,132 --> 00:25:01,534 Yeah? 659 00:25:01,534 --> 00:25:04,470 Yeah. 660 00:25:04,470 --> 00:25:06,072 About what? 661 00:25:16,315 --> 00:25:17,884 Your shot. 662 00:25:24,390 --> 00:25:28,160 Strategically, I felt that was the wise thing to do. 663 00:25:28,160 --> 00:25:30,930 Leo talked to me. 664 00:25:30,930 --> 00:25:34,867 I... I know what you're thinking about doing. 665 00:25:51,383 --> 00:25:52,418 Good morning, Mr. President. 666 00:25:52,418 --> 00:25:53,820 Good morning, Mr. President. 667 00:25:53,820 --> 00:25:55,888 We're talking about a display of force? 668 00:25:55,888 --> 00:25:58,424 Yes, sir. Bazan sees what he's up against. 669 00:25:58,424 --> 00:25:59,525 And what is he up against? 670 00:25:59,525 --> 00:26:00,793 We can buzz Port-au-Prince 671 00:26:00,793 --> 00:26:02,428 with an Alpha-strike formation. 672 00:26:02,428 --> 00:26:03,429 Five F-18 fighters. 673 00:26:03,429 --> 00:26:04,697 It'll get his attention. 674 00:26:04,697 --> 00:26:05,832 Isn't it possible 675 00:26:05,832 --> 00:26:07,600 they could shoot at us again? 676 00:26:07,600 --> 00:26:08,835 We'll fly an E-2 Hawkeye 677 00:26:08,835 --> 00:26:09,836 with a radar dome. 678 00:26:09,836 --> 00:26:11,170 It picks up weapons signals? 679 00:26:11,170 --> 00:26:13,039 Yes, sir. We'd know before the formation 680 00:26:13,039 --> 00:26:14,974 reached Port-au-Prince if they were in danger. 681 00:26:14,974 --> 00:26:17,109 Peter... 682 00:26:17,109 --> 00:26:18,845 State's exploring the effectiveness 683 00:26:18,845 --> 00:26:19,946 of immediate sanctions? 684 00:26:19,946 --> 00:26:21,080 Yeah, we're exploring it 685 00:26:21,080 --> 00:26:22,248 but we've been down that road 686 00:26:22,248 --> 00:26:23,049 with Haiti before. 687 00:26:23,049 --> 00:26:24,050 JOSH: With terrible results 688 00:26:24,050 --> 00:26:25,952 that hurt the wrong people. 689 00:26:25,952 --> 00:26:28,821 NANCY: And not to pile it on, Mr. President, but we have reports 690 00:26:28,821 --> 00:26:30,623 of 12 separate incidents of cutters 691 00:26:30,623 --> 00:26:32,959 intercepting Haitians off the Florida Keys. 692 00:26:32,959 --> 00:26:34,761 If we stretch out the resolution... 693 00:26:34,761 --> 00:26:36,428 We'll have a refugee crisis. 694 00:26:36,428 --> 00:26:37,596 Guantanamo Bay. 695 00:26:42,568 --> 00:26:43,903 All right, let's start here. 696 00:26:43,903 --> 00:26:45,604 Nancy, Peter, get a message 697 00:26:45,604 --> 00:26:47,373 to the Canadian Prime Minister. 698 00:26:47,373 --> 00:26:49,108 We intend to restore Dessaline. 699 00:26:49,108 --> 00:26:50,877 The Canadians should tell Bazan 700 00:26:50,877 --> 00:26:52,111 if he doesn't move out 701 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:53,646 we're willing to move forward 702 00:26:53,646 --> 00:26:54,714 with military options. 703 00:26:54,714 --> 00:26:56,015 In the meantime 704 00:26:56,015 --> 00:26:57,884 I'm willing to consider the fly-by. 705 00:26:57,884 --> 00:27:01,453 If the fly-by doesn't work? 706 00:27:01,453 --> 00:27:02,789 ( sighs ) 707 00:27:02,789 --> 00:27:05,324 Now you're just bugging me. 708 00:27:05,324 --> 00:27:06,525 That's all. 709 00:27:06,525 --> 00:27:08,060 ALL: Thank you, Mr. President. 710 00:27:12,131 --> 00:27:13,065 Sir? 711 00:27:13,065 --> 00:27:13,866 Yeah? 712 00:27:13,866 --> 00:27:15,601 We should bear in mind 713 00:27:15,601 --> 00:27:17,704 that if we end up invading Haiti 714 00:27:17,704 --> 00:27:18,938 there'll be a belief... 715 00:27:18,938 --> 00:27:20,606 That it was politically motivated. 716 00:27:20,606 --> 00:27:21,974 Yeah, that at the very least 717 00:27:21,974 --> 00:27:23,642 we welcomed an opportunity 718 00:27:23,642 --> 00:27:26,112 both to distract attention from the MS story 719 00:27:26,112 --> 00:27:28,380 and to show strength as Commander in Chief. 720 00:27:28,380 --> 00:27:31,050 You think it's a sign of strength to invade Haiti? 721 00:27:31,050 --> 00:27:32,584 I meant... Missouri could invade Haiti. 722 00:27:32,584 --> 00:27:34,020 Yes. 723 00:27:34,020 --> 00:27:35,554 Sanctions aren't going to work-- 724 00:27:35,554 --> 00:27:36,622 you said it yourself. 725 00:27:36,622 --> 00:27:37,857 The Haitian National Police 726 00:27:37,857 --> 00:27:39,158 will get rich off the contraband. 727 00:27:39,158 --> 00:27:40,993 Dessaline was democratically elected 728 00:27:40,993 --> 00:27:42,661 and instead of sitting in his office 729 00:27:42,661 --> 00:27:43,863 he's sitting on the USS Enterprise 730 00:27:43,863 --> 00:27:45,431 to say nothing of the fact 731 00:27:45,431 --> 00:27:47,800 that they shot at us and you don't get to do that. 732 00:27:47,800 --> 00:27:50,036 Sir. I'm late. 733 00:27:54,841 --> 00:27:56,308 Everybody's tired. 734 00:27:58,644 --> 00:28:00,312 You know, at some point 735 00:28:00,312 --> 00:28:03,349 we're going to have to check the First Lady's temperature. 736 00:28:03,349 --> 00:28:04,784 Okay, you first. 737 00:28:04,784 --> 00:28:06,118 Yeah. 738 00:28:06,118 --> 00:28:07,720 On Haiti, tell your people 739 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:09,555 to be careful with public posture 740 00:28:09,555 --> 00:28:12,959 not to say or do anything that could taint any of the options. 741 00:28:12,959 --> 00:28:14,160 Nobody wants to invade. 742 00:28:14,160 --> 00:28:16,195 Nobody wants to contemplate invading 743 00:28:16,195 --> 00:28:18,330 till we've exhausted diplomatic options. 744 00:28:18,330 --> 00:28:19,465 Yeah. 745 00:28:22,969 --> 00:28:24,136 TOBY: Charlie... 746 00:28:24,136 --> 00:28:24,871 Yeah. 747 00:28:24,871 --> 00:28:26,105 You want to play? 748 00:28:26,105 --> 00:28:27,539 Aren't you supposed to be writing? 749 00:28:27,539 --> 00:28:28,440 I am writing. 750 00:28:28,440 --> 00:28:29,909 I don't see paper. 751 00:28:29,909 --> 00:28:33,112 "We can sit back and admit with grave sensitivity 752 00:28:33,112 --> 00:28:36,048 "that life isn't fair and the less-advantaged 753 00:28:36,048 --> 00:28:38,050 "are destined to their lot in life 754 00:28:38,050 --> 00:28:39,952 "and the problems of those 755 00:28:39,952 --> 00:28:41,921 "on the other side of the world should stay there 756 00:28:41,921 --> 00:28:43,255 "and our leaders are cynical 757 00:28:43,255 --> 00:28:45,424 "and can never be an instrument of change 758 00:28:45,424 --> 00:28:47,659 "but that, my friends, is not worthy of you. 759 00:28:47,659 --> 00:28:49,261 "It's not worthy of a president. 760 00:28:49,261 --> 00:28:51,030 "It's not worthy of a great nation. 761 00:28:51,030 --> 00:28:52,364 It's not worthy of America." 762 00:28:52,364 --> 00:28:53,365 Paper's for wimps. 763 00:28:53,365 --> 00:28:54,233 Want to play? 764 00:28:54,233 --> 00:28:55,835 No. 765 00:28:55,835 --> 00:28:57,469 I understand if it's 'cause you're scared. 766 00:28:57,469 --> 00:28:59,138 I'm not. 767 00:28:59,138 --> 00:29:01,874 I'm saying, if you're scared chicken, I understand. 768 00:29:01,874 --> 00:29:03,275 You got 20 bucks? 769 00:29:03,275 --> 00:29:04,076 Yep. 770 00:29:04,076 --> 00:29:05,511 Put it on the table. 771 00:29:12,018 --> 00:29:13,385 I'll give you the break. 772 00:29:14,921 --> 00:29:16,255 You give me the break 773 00:29:16,255 --> 00:29:18,224 you're not going to need that stick. 774 00:29:21,560 --> 00:29:22,795 Charlie. Yeah. 775 00:29:22,795 --> 00:29:24,263 Can I see you for a second? 776 00:29:32,071 --> 00:29:33,239 Today the President 777 00:29:33,239 --> 00:29:35,207 is going to direct the Attorney General 778 00:29:35,207 --> 00:29:36,876 to appoint a special prosecutor. 779 00:29:36,876 --> 00:29:38,244 Yes, sir. 780 00:29:38,244 --> 00:29:39,879 You know what that means, right? Yeah. 781 00:29:39,879 --> 00:29:41,547 Okay, so you're going to need a lawyer. 782 00:29:41,547 --> 00:29:43,649 Actually, Mr. Babish, I don't think I need one. 783 00:29:43,649 --> 00:29:44,650 You do. 784 00:29:44,650 --> 00:29:45,517 I think I'll be fine. 785 00:29:45,517 --> 00:29:46,986 Really? Yeah. 786 00:29:46,986 --> 00:29:49,388 He's going to ask you about everything you have seen 787 00:29:49,388 --> 00:29:52,024 and heard since you started working at the White House. 788 00:29:52,024 --> 00:29:53,459 I can answer those questions truthfully. 789 00:29:53,459 --> 00:29:54,994 Then he's going to call you back a month later 790 00:29:54,994 --> 00:29:56,262 and ask you the exact same questions. 791 00:29:56,262 --> 00:29:57,529 If your answers change even a little 792 00:29:57,529 --> 00:29:58,931 they can prosecute you for perjury. 793 00:29:58,931 --> 00:30:00,299 Mr. Babish... 794 00:30:00,299 --> 00:30:01,400 Oliver's fine. 795 00:30:03,502 --> 00:30:05,404 Are you prepared to describe every conversation 796 00:30:05,404 --> 00:30:07,006 you ever had with the President? 797 00:30:07,006 --> 00:30:09,208 Whether he asked you for an aspirin? 798 00:30:09,208 --> 00:30:11,210 Whether his hands quivered? 799 00:30:11,210 --> 00:30:13,112 Are you prepared to answer questions 800 00:30:13,112 --> 00:30:14,146 about your relationship 801 00:30:14,146 --> 00:30:16,015 with his youngest daughter? 802 00:30:16,015 --> 00:30:17,216 This is NFL football. 803 00:30:17,216 --> 00:30:19,385 When is this all going to happen? 804 00:30:19,385 --> 00:30:20,853 I don't know. 805 00:30:20,853 --> 00:30:21,921 How can you not know? 806 00:30:21,921 --> 00:30:23,022 Because grand jury 807 00:30:23,022 --> 00:30:24,323 investigations are secret. 808 00:30:24,323 --> 00:30:26,558 So they can just knock on my door one morning? 809 00:30:26,558 --> 00:30:30,262 They will knock on your door one morning. 810 00:30:30,262 --> 00:30:33,966 How much? 811 00:30:33,966 --> 00:30:36,602 You know, how much do you think? 812 00:30:36,602 --> 00:30:39,939 Assuming you did nothing wrong, saw nothing wrong 813 00:30:39,939 --> 00:30:42,041 and heard nothing wrong 814 00:30:42,041 --> 00:30:44,610 about $100,000. 815 00:30:55,888 --> 00:30:57,123 Nice game. 816 00:30:57,123 --> 00:30:58,424 It was fun to watch. 817 00:30:58,424 --> 00:30:59,926 I'll see you later. 818 00:30:59,926 --> 00:31:02,194 Charlie... 819 00:31:02,194 --> 00:31:03,562 Yeah? 820 00:31:03,562 --> 00:31:05,497 The President and the First Lady... 821 00:31:05,497 --> 00:31:06,365 Toby... 822 00:31:06,365 --> 00:31:08,700 Sorry. Man. 823 00:31:08,700 --> 00:31:10,569 No... I can't do the job if he thinks 824 00:31:10,569 --> 00:31:12,838 he's got to send me out of the room every time... 825 00:31:12,838 --> 00:31:14,840 No, you're right. You know what? 826 00:31:14,840 --> 00:31:16,542 Look, it's a typical marriage. 827 00:31:16,542 --> 00:31:18,010 I've been there. 828 00:31:18,010 --> 00:31:20,579 Well, I haven't, but he's the President 829 00:31:20,579 --> 00:31:23,315 of the United States, so my guess is, no 830 00:31:23,315 --> 00:31:25,251 it's probably not a typical marriage. 831 00:31:25,251 --> 00:31:26,585 I'll see you later. 832 00:31:34,426 --> 00:31:37,997 ( edgy alternative rock playing over stereo ) 833 00:31:39,731 --> 00:31:42,668 * This revolution 834 00:31:42,668 --> 00:31:45,371 * Has just begun... 835 00:31:47,006 --> 00:31:49,175 ( papers rustling ) 836 00:31:57,950 --> 00:31:59,351 I said to you, I said this-- 837 00:31:59,351 --> 00:32:00,953 I said, "Do you want food?" Yes. 838 00:32:00,953 --> 00:32:03,155 And you said, "No, I don't want any food." Yeah. 839 00:32:03,155 --> 00:32:04,890 And now, you're eating my food. 840 00:32:04,890 --> 00:32:07,226 You'd kind of think you'd have learned it by now. 841 00:32:07,226 --> 00:32:09,928 Are you eating the rest of the sandwich? 842 00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:10,963 Are you? 843 00:32:13,099 --> 00:32:14,933 Where is he? How you doing? 844 00:32:14,933 --> 00:32:16,135 I don't care. Where is he? 845 00:32:16,135 --> 00:32:17,103 Leo's on the phone. 846 00:32:17,103 --> 00:32:18,104 What's the problem? 847 00:32:21,140 --> 00:32:23,142 "Our economy may be stronger. 848 00:32:23,142 --> 00:32:25,477 "Yet there are Americans who work longer 849 00:32:25,477 --> 00:32:27,046 "for less pay and less dignity. 850 00:32:27,046 --> 00:32:29,048 "Our crops may feed the world. 851 00:32:29,048 --> 00:32:30,582 "Yet there are children 852 00:32:30,582 --> 00:32:33,119 whose stomachs ache with the pain of hunger." 853 00:32:33,119 --> 00:32:34,987 Yes, it's midnight in America. 854 00:32:34,987 --> 00:32:36,588 I'm not sure you can say 855 00:32:36,588 --> 00:32:38,457 "stomachs ache with the pain." 856 00:32:38,457 --> 00:32:40,092 CONNIE: You can, but it's bad. 857 00:32:40,092 --> 00:32:40,959 Bruno, I ran into Sam before. 858 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:41,860 And? 859 00:32:41,860 --> 00:32:43,295 We'll talk tomorrow. 860 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:44,997 Does anybody know if the kitchen is still open? 861 00:32:44,997 --> 00:32:46,965 I'm not eating this potato salad. I'm eating it. 862 00:32:46,965 --> 00:32:47,966 Bruno... 863 00:32:47,966 --> 00:32:49,435 I know, I know. 864 00:32:49,435 --> 00:32:52,104 "Let us shine a light on dark places in America 865 00:32:52,104 --> 00:32:54,506 "places where all hope has been banished 866 00:32:54,506 --> 00:32:56,908 places where our Founders' dreams are yet to be redeemed." 867 00:32:56,908 --> 00:32:59,611 And then let us kill ourselves and move to Pakistan. 868 00:32:59,611 --> 00:33:00,479 Why are people here? 869 00:33:00,479 --> 00:33:01,613 Leo... 870 00:33:01,613 --> 00:33:03,715 I came to the bar to have some privacy. 871 00:33:03,715 --> 00:33:06,618 Leo, I'm reading things that would make the cast of Up With People 872 00:33:06,618 --> 00:33:08,054 sit down on the floor and cry. 873 00:33:08,054 --> 00:33:09,221 We'll work tomorrow. 874 00:33:09,221 --> 00:33:10,089 What are you two doing here? 875 00:33:10,089 --> 00:33:11,090 We were... 876 00:33:11,090 --> 00:33:12,258 Tomorrow. 877 00:33:13,492 --> 00:33:16,195 JOSH: I need to talk to you. 878 00:33:16,195 --> 00:33:18,464 The FDA's going to approve RU-486. 879 00:33:18,464 --> 00:33:19,331 How do you know? 880 00:33:19,331 --> 00:33:21,367 C.J. had a source. 881 00:33:21,367 --> 00:33:24,070 We're not supposed to have that information. 882 00:33:24,070 --> 00:33:25,904 The source was nongovernmental. 883 00:33:25,904 --> 00:33:27,739 Leo, they're doing it on Monday. 884 00:33:27,739 --> 00:33:29,541 You've confirmed it? 885 00:33:29,541 --> 00:33:30,509 As well as I can. 886 00:33:30,509 --> 00:33:32,111 I've been at it most of the night. 887 00:33:32,111 --> 00:33:33,912 I'd like to go through back channels 888 00:33:33,912 --> 00:33:34,880 see if I can hold them off. 889 00:33:34,880 --> 00:33:35,947 No. 890 00:33:35,947 --> 00:33:37,783 Then I think we have to consider 891 00:33:37,783 --> 00:33:39,618 postponing the speech. 892 00:33:39,618 --> 00:33:42,788 I'm going out to see the President first thing in the morning. 893 00:33:42,788 --> 00:33:43,589 Let me talk to him. 894 00:33:43,589 --> 00:33:44,723 All right. 895 00:33:44,723 --> 00:33:46,192 All right. 896 00:33:46,192 --> 00:33:47,859 JOEY: These are hot off the presses. 897 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:49,228 JOSH: Early numbers? 898 00:33:49,228 --> 00:33:51,297 JOEY: Yeah, these are just preliminary 899 00:33:51,297 --> 00:33:53,099 after the first 16 hours. 900 00:33:53,099 --> 00:33:54,866 "How much faith and confidence 901 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:56,868 do you have in President Bartlet?" 902 00:33:56,868 --> 00:33:57,903 Great Deal: 21%. 903 00:33:57,903 --> 00:33:58,904 Somewhat: 24%. 904 00:33:58,904 --> 00:34:00,839 Only a Little: 15%. 905 00:34:00,839 --> 00:34:02,341 Not at All: 38%. 906 00:34:02,341 --> 00:34:03,909 We got 45% in the top two boxes. 907 00:34:03,909 --> 00:34:05,377 That's better than we thought. 908 00:34:05,377 --> 00:34:07,045 "Do you feel he's physically able 909 00:34:07,045 --> 00:34:08,647 to perform his duties as President?" 910 00:34:08,647 --> 00:34:10,849 Probably Not and Definitely Not at 39%. 911 00:34:10,849 --> 00:34:14,320 That number will go down as we educate 912 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:16,255 the public to MS. Yeah, with 25% saying 913 00:34:16,255 --> 00:34:17,723 they don't know. 914 00:34:17,723 --> 00:34:19,425 What's the bottom line? 915 00:34:19,425 --> 00:34:22,494 For an incumbent to have any chance at all 916 00:34:22,494 --> 00:34:24,596 at this point in the calendar 917 00:34:24,596 --> 00:34:25,597 he needs 40%. 918 00:34:25,597 --> 00:34:27,466 And if the election were held today? 919 00:34:28,434 --> 00:34:30,569 41. 920 00:34:30,569 --> 00:34:32,304 41% would reelect him, 37 would elect a new person. 921 00:34:32,304 --> 00:34:33,939 22% don't know. 922 00:34:33,939 --> 00:34:35,307 He's in the ball game. 923 00:34:35,307 --> 00:34:37,143 I'm going to set up meetings for tomorrow. 924 00:34:37,143 --> 00:34:38,477 We'll have the final numbers for this set 925 00:34:38,477 --> 00:34:40,346 and we'll figure out where to go from here. 926 00:34:40,346 --> 00:34:41,613 Thanks, everybody. 927 00:34:41,613 --> 00:34:43,415 Josh. Yeah. 928 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:45,050 Listen, I was talking to Toby earlier. 929 00:34:45,050 --> 00:34:45,917 Hey, Ginger. 930 00:34:45,917 --> 00:34:47,419 Hey. Hey. 931 00:34:47,419 --> 00:34:50,422 And I was saying that actually he hasn't apologized. 932 00:34:50,422 --> 00:34:51,423 What do you mean? 933 00:34:51,423 --> 00:34:52,524 I looked over the transcript 934 00:34:52,524 --> 00:34:54,193 and he hasn't apologized. 935 00:34:54,193 --> 00:34:56,027 Yeah, well, I don't know what to say. 936 00:34:56,027 --> 00:34:57,028 Yeah. 937 00:34:57,028 --> 00:34:57,896 Let me ask you something. 938 00:34:57,896 --> 00:34:59,398 Yeah. 939 00:34:59,398 --> 00:35:02,033 The release I wrote about the tobacco appropriation... 940 00:35:02,033 --> 00:35:03,302 Yeah. 941 00:35:03,302 --> 00:35:05,271 What would you think about my leaking it 942 00:35:05,271 --> 00:35:06,338 to the subcommittee? 943 00:35:06,338 --> 00:35:08,374 I wouldn't do it. 944 00:35:08,374 --> 00:35:09,908 I'm doing it. 945 00:35:09,908 --> 00:35:11,310 Okay. 946 00:35:11,310 --> 00:35:12,844 So you don't think we're going to get hung 947 00:35:12,844 --> 00:35:14,480 with the apology? Hang on. 948 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:16,315 MAN: Can you talk about the level of military force 949 00:35:16,315 --> 00:35:17,383 you're going to show Bazan? 950 00:35:17,383 --> 00:35:18,850 It'll be what's called 951 00:35:18,850 --> 00:35:21,220 an Alpha-strike formation fly-over. 952 00:35:21,220 --> 00:35:24,923 It's five F-18 fighters and an E-2 Hawkeye. 953 00:35:24,923 --> 00:35:26,425 Steve. The injured marines-- 954 00:35:26,425 --> 00:35:28,994 has the President spoken to their families or them yet? 955 00:35:28,994 --> 00:35:31,530 The President has expressed his gratitude and concern 956 00:35:31,530 --> 00:35:33,131 to the Marines and their families. 957 00:35:33,131 --> 00:35:35,801 Did they express any concern for the President's health? 958 00:35:35,801 --> 00:35:38,737 No, the President's health isn't a matter of concern. 959 00:35:38,737 --> 00:35:41,273 The conversation was focused on the Marines 960 00:35:41,273 --> 00:35:43,842 and their contribution to our national security. 961 00:35:43,842 --> 00:35:46,512 REPORTERS: C.J. C.J.: Mark. 962 00:35:46,512 --> 00:35:48,180 There are reports of Coast Guard cutters 963 00:35:48,180 --> 00:35:49,047 intercepting Haitians 964 00:35:49,047 --> 00:35:50,549 off the Florida Keys. 965 00:35:50,549 --> 00:35:52,318 Yeah, they're being considered economic refugees 966 00:35:52,318 --> 00:35:53,452 and diverted to Guantanamo Bay. 967 00:35:53,452 --> 00:35:54,520 ( reporters shouting ) 968 00:35:54,520 --> 00:35:55,487 Carl. 969 00:35:55,487 --> 00:35:57,155 Does this mean that the President 970 00:35:57,155 --> 00:35:58,424 can't afford to spend 971 00:35:58,424 --> 00:36:00,091 his own political capital right now 972 00:36:00,091 --> 00:36:01,159 by accepting mass numbers 973 00:36:01,159 --> 00:36:02,361 of refugees? 974 00:36:02,361 --> 00:36:03,395 That's not a factor. 975 00:36:03,395 --> 00:36:04,730 CARL: Do you think 976 00:36:04,730 --> 00:36:07,132 that the President's political problems 977 00:36:07,132 --> 00:36:10,001 make it more or less likely that he will order an invasion? 978 00:36:10,001 --> 00:36:11,036 Again, that's not a factor. 979 00:36:11,036 --> 00:36:12,003 Joan? 980 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:12,871 I'm sorry, Joan. 981 00:36:12,871 --> 00:36:14,273 C.J., would you say 982 00:36:14,273 --> 00:36:15,874 that the President's situation makes it harder 983 00:36:15,874 --> 00:36:17,909 for him to focus on the situation in Haiti? 984 00:36:17,909 --> 00:36:22,348 To be honest with you, Carl, I think the President's relieved 985 00:36:22,348 --> 00:36:24,283 to be focusing on something that matters. 986 00:36:29,555 --> 00:36:32,558 Obviously, what I meant to say was... 987 00:36:32,558 --> 00:36:35,026 Excuse me, did you just say he was relieved? 988 00:36:35,026 --> 00:36:36,995 Obviously, what I... 989 00:36:36,995 --> 00:36:38,464 ( clamoring ) 990 00:36:43,302 --> 00:36:45,337 ( clamoring continuing ) 991 00:36:48,307 --> 00:36:49,475 Toby... 992 00:36:49,475 --> 00:36:50,909 I don't believe it. 993 00:36:50,909 --> 00:36:51,677 You saw it? 994 00:36:51,677 --> 00:36:53,379 I was standing right there. 995 00:36:53,379 --> 00:36:55,180 He's relieved he might have 996 00:36:55,180 --> 00:36:56,748 to send troops into battle? 997 00:36:56,748 --> 00:36:58,650 He's relieved he might have to put American lives 998 00:36:58,650 --> 00:37:00,419 at risk and kill Haitian civilians 999 00:37:00,419 --> 00:37:03,289 because it takes his mind off of having lied to the electorate? 1000 00:37:03,289 --> 00:37:04,456 ( reporters shouting ) 1001 00:37:05,924 --> 00:37:07,192 C.J... 1002 00:37:07,192 --> 00:37:09,595 Just don't say anything for...! 1003 00:37:09,595 --> 00:37:11,897 Just don't say anything for... 1004 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:18,970 Damn it! 1005 00:37:21,973 --> 00:37:22,941 JOEY: Tobacco. 1006 00:37:22,941 --> 00:37:25,110 What about it? 1007 00:37:25,110 --> 00:37:26,978 Josh wants to send the release. 1008 00:37:26,978 --> 00:37:27,979 The press release? 1009 00:37:27,979 --> 00:37:31,049 Yes. It's incendiary. 1010 00:37:31,049 --> 00:37:33,619 Josh is feeling burned 1011 00:37:33,619 --> 00:37:36,788 and he's letting his emotions, and dare I say ego 1012 00:37:36,788 --> 00:37:39,791 drive what I think is a very delicate situation... 1013 00:37:39,791 --> 00:37:40,992 Hang on. 1014 00:37:43,695 --> 00:37:44,930 Holy hell. 1015 00:37:51,470 --> 00:37:53,439 "Relieved"? 1016 00:37:53,439 --> 00:37:54,606 The President's relieved to be focusing on Haiti? 1017 00:37:54,606 --> 00:37:55,774 I was there. Isn't this exactly 1018 00:37:55,774 --> 00:37:57,676 what we said we had to be careful of? 1019 00:37:57,676 --> 00:37:59,511 What happened? She was asked if the President's situation 1020 00:37:59,511 --> 00:38:01,246 makes it harder for him to focus on Haiti. 1021 00:38:01,246 --> 00:38:02,948 There was a ramp up. There was a ramp up but she was asked... 1022 00:38:02,948 --> 00:38:04,149 What did she say? 1023 00:38:04,149 --> 00:38:05,517 She said the President's relieved 1024 00:38:05,517 --> 00:38:06,952 to be focusing on something that matters. 1025 00:38:06,952 --> 00:38:07,986 "Relieved"?! 1026 00:38:07,986 --> 00:38:09,555 We can argue that, uh, she just misspoke. 1027 00:38:09,555 --> 00:38:10,922 She meant to say the President realizes 1028 00:38:10,922 --> 00:38:12,591 he's focusing on something that matters. 1029 00:38:12,591 --> 00:38:13,725 TOBY: Or the President is reiterating 1030 00:38:13,725 --> 00:38:15,126 that his focus is on something... 1031 00:38:15,126 --> 00:38:16,828 SAM: I don't like "something that matters" 1032 00:38:16,828 --> 00:38:18,730 like finding out the President lied doesn't matter. 1033 00:38:18,730 --> 00:38:20,399 She misspoke is all we need. 1034 00:38:20,399 --> 00:38:22,601 We go back, we say that she misspoke. 1035 00:38:22,601 --> 00:38:24,269 What if he has to invade? 1036 00:38:24,269 --> 00:38:25,971 If he invades Haiti after what... 1037 00:38:25,971 --> 00:38:27,906 It's going to look like he ordered 1038 00:38:27,906 --> 00:38:29,508 a military operation to cover up... 1039 00:38:29,508 --> 00:38:30,676 She goes back. She was tired. 1040 00:38:30,676 --> 00:38:31,743 C.J. doesn't misspeak. 1041 00:38:31,743 --> 00:38:33,011 She just did. 1042 00:38:33,011 --> 00:38:34,245 If she misspoke, then why didn't she clean it up 1043 00:38:34,245 --> 00:38:35,246 in the briefing room? 1044 00:38:35,246 --> 00:38:36,815 I mean, come to think of it 1045 00:38:36,815 --> 00:38:38,149 why didn't she clean it up in the briefing room? 1046 00:38:38,149 --> 00:38:39,651 She actually is tired, Leo. We all are. 1047 00:38:39,651 --> 00:38:41,052 Well, why don't we go with that, Sam? 1048 00:38:41,052 --> 00:38:42,087 Let's go out and say 1049 00:38:42,087 --> 00:38:43,555 we're all tired. 1050 00:38:43,555 --> 00:38:45,090 The President's tired. 1051 00:38:45,090 --> 00:38:46,658 Complications due to MS. 1052 00:38:46,658 --> 00:38:48,026 We haven't had much time... 1053 00:38:48,026 --> 00:38:49,661 You had a week. How much time do you need? 1054 00:38:49,661 --> 00:38:52,464 Some of us have had more time than others. 1055 00:39:02,307 --> 00:39:04,042 Margaret... Yes, sir. 1056 00:39:04,042 --> 00:39:05,176 Is he alone? 1057 00:39:05,176 --> 00:39:06,344 Yes. 1058 00:39:07,679 --> 00:39:09,781 Come up with something. 1059 00:39:23,662 --> 00:39:25,464 Good morning, Mr. McGarry. 1060 00:39:25,464 --> 00:39:26,632 You can go on up. 1061 00:39:26,632 --> 00:39:28,934 He's out by the pasture. 1062 00:39:45,851 --> 00:39:47,285 You live in the middle of nowhere 1063 00:39:47,285 --> 00:39:48,253 you know that? 1064 00:39:48,253 --> 00:39:49,488 Awasiwi Odanack. 1065 00:39:49,488 --> 00:39:52,223 It's an Abenaki phrase that means... 1066 00:39:52,223 --> 00:39:53,459 BOTH: Beyond the village. 1067 00:39:53,459 --> 00:39:54,626 Yeah. 1068 00:39:54,626 --> 00:39:56,361 Good morning, Mr. President. 1069 00:39:56,361 --> 00:39:57,729 You want coffee? 1070 00:39:57,729 --> 00:39:58,396 No. 1071 00:39:58,396 --> 00:39:59,865 What's happening? 1072 00:39:59,865 --> 00:40:03,268 C.J.'s got it from a nongovernmental source 1073 00:40:03,268 --> 00:40:10,241 the FDA's going to announce their approval of RU-486. 1074 00:40:10,241 --> 00:40:12,544 When? 1075 00:40:12,544 --> 00:40:14,446 Monday. 1076 00:40:16,214 --> 00:40:18,049 Yeah, all right. 1077 00:40:30,629 --> 00:40:33,465 Why don't we consider postponing the speech? 1078 00:40:33,465 --> 00:40:34,800 Why? 1079 00:40:34,800 --> 00:40:35,767 You've got laryngitis. 1080 00:40:35,767 --> 00:40:37,068 Yeah, no, I mean why? 1081 00:40:37,068 --> 00:40:38,970 It'll get wrapped up in the news. 1082 00:40:38,970 --> 00:40:40,772 It'll get wrapped up in one news cycle. I don't give a... 1083 00:40:40,772 --> 00:40:42,474 Plus, it gives meat to the right. 1084 00:40:42,474 --> 00:40:44,142 Let's the press write a process story. 1085 00:40:44,142 --> 00:40:46,478 Right out of the gate, the Bartlet campaign 1086 00:40:46,478 --> 00:40:47,879 is pandering and bumbling 1087 00:40:47,879 --> 00:40:50,181 and performing abortions in the Rose Garden. 1088 00:40:50,181 --> 00:40:53,084 Screw it, and screw anybody who writes that story. 1089 00:40:53,084 --> 00:40:56,454 Plus, I have a hunch the first round of subpoenas 1090 00:40:56,454 --> 00:40:57,455 will be handed down this week. 1091 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:59,124 You have a hunch? 1092 00:40:59,124 --> 00:41:01,459 Look... Of course the first round of subpoenas 1093 00:41:01,459 --> 00:41:02,594 will be handed down this week. 1094 00:41:02,594 --> 00:41:04,062 If we announce in two weeks 1095 00:41:04,062 --> 00:41:06,097 that's when the first round of subpoenas 1096 00:41:06,097 --> 00:41:06,965 will be handed down. 1097 00:41:06,965 --> 00:41:07,999 Screw it. 1098 00:41:07,999 --> 00:41:09,568 It's game time. Let's go. 1099 00:41:13,438 --> 00:41:18,944 This is a nice piece of land. 1100 00:41:18,944 --> 00:41:21,379 It'd be better without the floodlights 1101 00:41:21,379 --> 00:41:23,381 and the metal detectors, but... 1102 00:41:23,381 --> 00:41:25,551 Yeah. 1103 00:41:28,887 --> 00:41:31,389 Abbey and the girls are getting in this morning? 1104 00:41:31,389 --> 00:41:33,391 Yeah. 1105 00:41:33,391 --> 00:41:35,927 How's everybody doing? 1106 00:41:36,962 --> 00:41:37,929 Fine. 1107 00:41:40,465 --> 00:41:41,700 What about C.J.? 1108 00:41:47,038 --> 00:41:48,073 All right. 1109 00:41:49,975 --> 00:41:51,577 Laryngitis? 1110 00:41:51,577 --> 00:41:54,646 I don't know. 1111 00:41:54,646 --> 00:41:56,582 We could just say I have MS. 1112 00:42:03,121 --> 00:42:04,656 Yeah. 1113 00:42:05,591 --> 00:42:07,192 Leo... 1114 00:42:07,192 --> 00:42:10,629 Yes, sir. 1115 00:42:10,629 --> 00:42:11,730 I'm running for reelection 1116 00:42:11,730 --> 00:42:12,964 and I'm going to win.