1 00:00:06,822 --> 00:00:08,936 Previously on The West Wing: 2 00:00:09,106 --> 00:00:11,338 People shouldn't be sending me flowers. 3 00:00:11,557 --> 00:00:14,037 -They're for Leo. -So how's it going? 4 00:00:14,256 --> 00:00:17,115 -How'd you manage it for seven years? -I had a heart attack. 5 00:00:17,330 --> 00:00:19,397 The president wants a Security Council vote. 6 00:00:19,573 --> 00:00:21,852 We've lost three countries in the last hour. . . 7 00:00:22,023 --> 00:00:24,551 . . .and our diplomatic heavies are in the cardiac ward. 8 00:00:24,764 --> 00:00:26,584 -How do you get women? -You trying to get fired? 9 00:00:26,883 --> 00:00:31,407 Work for me. You're smart, you know the president. Why wouldn't I hire you? 10 00:00:31,576 --> 00:00:33,525 -Gonna ask about my kids? -How are they? 11 00:00:33,694 --> 00:00:35,844 They don't recognize me. "Who's hugging Mommy?" 12 00:00:36,062 --> 00:00:39,712 -I don't wanna be good at this. -Don't worry. It was better. 13 00:00:39,883 --> 00:00:41,950 Good's still a ways off. 14 00:00:48,314 --> 00:00:51,303 Of course, the buildings were vacant and in disrepair by then. 15 00:00:51,471 --> 00:00:53,337 I snuck my first cigarette here. 16 00:00:53,506 --> 00:00:55,987 You'll wanna add a commemorative plaque. 17 00:00:56,164 --> 00:00:57,901 Congratulations on the library, sir. 18 00:00:58,075 --> 00:01:00,898 -Thanks for coming. -Are you also celebrating today's polls? 19 00:01:01,065 --> 00:01:03,806 -I don't pay attention. -In the wake of your peace plan. . . 20 00:01:03,973 --> 00:01:07,410 . . .57 percent of Americans say they'd vote for you for a third term. 21 00:01:07,628 --> 00:01:10,818 Don't say that in front of an architect. He'll extend his deadline. 22 00:01:10,992 --> 00:01:12,776 "Photos only" means photos only. 23 00:01:12,944 --> 00:01:15,472 Oh, for God's sake. You're not still calling this guy. 24 00:01:15,644 --> 00:01:17,297 -Matt Santos. -Is a quitter. 25 00:01:17,471 --> 00:01:19,503 We got him reelected twice by huge margins. 26 00:01:19,673 --> 00:01:22,200 -He's popular in his district. -Don't waste our time. 27 00:01:22,414 --> 00:01:24,647 He called me. He wants to sit down tomorrow. 28 00:01:24,865 --> 00:01:28,975 You think he said, "I'm a guy with an uncontested seat in Congress. . . 29 00:01:29,143 --> 00:01:31,210 . . .maybe I'll stop whining and do my job"? 30 00:01:31,385 --> 00:01:32,708 I leaned on him pretty hard. 31 00:01:32,881 --> 00:01:34,912 But he's so persistent, it's embarrassing. 32 00:01:35,082 --> 00:01:37,905 Enjoy the attention. It doesn't have to turn into anything. 33 00:01:38,073 --> 00:01:40,305 -Always talking shop. -Aren't you sweet. 34 00:01:40,523 --> 00:01:43,713 -I'm sorry. Did you--? Here. -I don't drink red. 35 00:01:43,929 --> 00:01:45,298 -I knew that. -You drink red. 36 00:01:45,466 --> 00:01:48,821 -I'll get you white. Margaret? -I drink red. Or champagne's fine. 37 00:01:49,038 --> 00:01:50,774 -Thanks. -Thank you for being here. . . 38 00:01:50,990 --> 00:01:54,557 . . .for the unveiling of these plans for the Bartlet Presidential Library. . . 39 00:01:54,728 --> 00:01:56,629 . . .to be housed in a restored section. . . 40 00:01:56,804 --> 00:02:00,241 . . .of the historic Amoskeag Mills in Manchester, New Hampshire. 41 00:02:00,418 --> 00:02:02,780 The secretary of agriculture is in the Rose Room. 44 00:02:07,479 --> 00:02:09,132 Don't worry, your wallets are safe. 45 00:02:09,306 --> 00:02:11,255 The secretary of agriculture is in the Rose Room. 46 00:02:11,466 --> 00:02:14,124 "The secretary of agriculture is in the Rose Room"? 47 00:02:14,290 --> 00:02:16,606 There's no chance the secretary's actually there? 48 00:02:16,782 --> 00:02:17,940 No. 49 00:02:18,112 --> 00:02:21,301 -Don't you take it--? -As the president's aide, I went to him. 50 00:02:21,476 --> 00:02:25,787 As deputy special assistant, I alert C.J. and clear it with you. 51 00:02:29,118 --> 00:02:32,308 -Sir, can I talk to you for a second? -Sure. 52 00:02:36,262 --> 00:02:37,537 What are you getting? 53 00:02:37,716 --> 00:02:41,035 CNN's reporting an attack on our peacekeepers' compound in Darom. 54 00:02:41,205 --> 00:02:43,815 -South of Gaza City. -Eight injured and one dead. 55 00:02:43,987 --> 00:02:46,646 -The first casualty. -I'm gonna work on a statement. 56 00:02:46,812 --> 00:02:49,552 The Joint Chiefs have CTAF on the line. 57 00:02:49,927 --> 00:02:52,585 They didn't even let us get the peacekeepers deployed. 58 00:02:52,751 --> 00:02:55,113 They were Army advance. Construction crews. 59 00:02:55,492 --> 00:02:57,725 -Excuse me, sir. Toby. -Yeah. 60 00:02:57,943 --> 00:03:01,888 In our statement, when we say "casualty," don't say "first. " 61 00:03:50,602 --> 00:03:52,918 --who approached the Joint Task Force compound... 62 00:03:53,095 --> 00:03:55,079 ... with explosives strapped to his chest... 63 00:03:55,255 --> 00:03:57,453 ...leaving no doubt that President Barlet's.... 64 00:03:57,623 --> 00:04:00,410 Great. The White House fiddles while Darom burns. 65 00:04:00,584 --> 00:04:02,293 Here's the president's statement. 66 00:04:02,503 --> 00:04:05,421 We have no details. I'm hearing what you're hearing. 67 00:04:06,049 --> 00:04:09,548 While the White House struggles with the response to this act of terror-- 68 00:04:09,719 --> 00:04:11,712 He uses that. He doesn't use our statement. 69 00:04:11,888 --> 00:04:14,379 I like how you leaned on the podium. More engaged. 70 00:04:14,558 --> 00:04:16,550 I referred them to the Pentagon 10 times. 71 00:04:16,727 --> 00:04:19,052 It'll be 50 times today. A wise man once said: 72 00:04:19,229 --> 00:04:21,388 "Stone walls are built one stone at a time. " 73 00:04:21,607 --> 00:04:23,730 I was hiding behind my desk when I said that. 74 00:04:23,901 --> 00:04:27,187 Stonewalling won't work with a peace plan at stake and U.S. lives. . . 75 00:04:27,363 --> 00:04:28,988 -One life. -. . .on the line. 76 00:04:29,157 --> 00:04:32,158 -Don't give this momentum. -"We're faced with the tough work. . . 77 00:04:32,327 --> 00:04:35,530 -. . .of making peace. " -Not yet. See if events force us there. 78 00:04:35,747 --> 00:04:37,823 Did the Pentagon release the soldier's name? 79 00:04:37,999 --> 00:04:40,835 -They have to notify next of kin. -It takes 15 hours? 80 00:04:41,003 --> 00:04:43,838 They told the soldier's father. The parents are divorced. 81 00:04:44,006 --> 00:04:47,126 -They haven't located Mom. -We stick with "pending notification"? 82 00:04:47,301 --> 00:04:49,377 Stick with no. Say "pending notification" . . . 83 00:04:49,553 --> 00:04:51,463 . . .they'll drag you into questions about: 84 00:04:51,639 --> 00:04:54,344 "Why can't the Army improve services to dependents?" 85 00:04:54,517 --> 00:04:56,177 Right. Makes sense. 86 00:04:56,728 --> 00:04:58,720 "I'm hearing what you're hearing," Toby? 87 00:04:59,230 --> 00:05:03,394 -C.J. and I just did this. -Least your forehead wasn't as shiny. 88 00:05:05,696 --> 00:05:09,231 -So, what's up, congressman? -My bill died in committee. 89 00:05:09,742 --> 00:05:11,070 Patients' Bill of Rights? 90 00:05:11,243 --> 00:05:13,283 Common sense, common good kind of thing. . . 91 00:05:13,454 --> 00:05:15,447 . . .that failed to get the votes six times. 92 00:05:15,623 --> 00:05:18,410 On the positive side, you've almost passed it so often. . . 93 00:05:18,584 --> 00:05:22,036 -. . .people think it's a law. -Till somebody needs their HMO. 94 00:05:22,255 --> 00:05:26,205 -Senate eked out a version. -Sorry to disappoint the president. . . 95 00:05:26,384 --> 00:05:29,551 -. . .but my House bill's DOA. -Oh, we appreciate all your work. 96 00:05:29,721 --> 00:05:31,714 So I'm signing on to Strickman's bill. 97 00:05:32,474 --> 00:05:35,428 -Strickman's a Republican. -He mentioned something about that. 98 00:05:35,602 --> 00:05:37,761 Strickman calls it Patients' Bill of Rights. . . 99 00:05:37,938 --> 00:05:40,726 . . .because it's better than Love Letter to Insurance. 100 00:05:40,900 --> 00:05:43,106 -Patients can't sue. -A million-five cap. 101 00:05:43,277 --> 00:05:46,729 Your kid loses his legs after your health plan denies treatment? 102 00:05:46,906 --> 00:05:48,365 Your kid dies? 103 00:05:48,533 --> 00:05:51,202 -You can't take them to court. -It's a bad bill. 104 00:05:51,870 --> 00:05:53,863 So why dignify it by making it bipartisan? 105 00:05:54,039 --> 00:05:57,455 I wouldn't do it if I thought I could tip the balance. . . 106 00:05:57,626 --> 00:05:59,500 . . .but Strickman can't get enough votes. 107 00:05:59,670 --> 00:06:02,422 Strickman's an old hand. He's got something up his sleeve. 108 00:06:02,590 --> 00:06:06,634 When I came to the Hill, you couldn't get agreement on the right to the closest ER. 109 00:06:06,844 --> 00:06:09,514 You couldn't negotiate a woman's right to ob-gyns. . . 110 00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:11,804 . . .or a kid's right to pediatricians. 111 00:06:11,975 --> 00:06:15,723 Forget about liability. You couldn't find support for a right to arbitration. 112 00:06:15,937 --> 00:06:17,396 That's all common ground now. 113 00:06:17,606 --> 00:06:19,848 I want to keep these parties talking, Josh. 114 00:06:20,025 --> 00:06:24,189 So this is basically all warm-up to announcing that you're gonna run. 115 00:06:24,404 --> 00:06:26,397 -No. -This isn't some convoluted. . . 116 00:06:26,573 --> 00:06:30,358 . . .legislative way I haven't figured out yet of asking for a favor? 117 00:06:30,578 --> 00:06:33,069 Well, I wouldn't mind if you let me keep my huevos. . . 118 00:06:33,247 --> 00:06:36,035 . . .when you eviscerate me in public for breaking ranks. 119 00:06:36,250 --> 00:06:39,454 You're a deserter. You can have them back at the airport. 120 00:06:41,214 --> 00:06:44,215 Fifty-seven, 58, 59. You don't need to tag along. 121 00:06:44,384 --> 00:06:46,626 -It's my office. -Probably it's not. 122 00:06:46,803 --> 00:06:48,595 Seventy. The basement? 123 00:06:48,764 --> 00:06:50,803 -I'd be fine down here. -Eighty. 124 00:06:50,974 --> 00:06:53,810 You're deputy special assistant to the chief of staff now. 125 00:06:53,978 --> 00:06:56,267 So are five other guys. I'll crowd in with them. 126 00:06:56,439 --> 00:06:59,475 They're not special deputy special assistants. You're special. 127 00:06:59,650 --> 00:07:02,058 -Honestly, I'd-- -Okay, no. 128 00:07:02,236 --> 00:07:04,276 It's outside the zone. 129 00:07:04,447 --> 00:07:08,030 -There's a zone? -Less than 100 steps from C.J.'s office. 130 00:07:08,201 --> 00:07:12,413 -I could run when she calls. -Deputy special assistants don't run. 131 00:07:12,623 --> 00:07:16,952 The first peacekeeper has been killed in the U.S. mission to the Middle East. 132 00:07:17,127 --> 00:07:18,705 Sources confirmed this morning... 133 00:07:18,879 --> 00:07:22,414 ... the death of at least one American soldier in Kfar Darom... 134 00:07:22,592 --> 00:07:24,715 ... where JTF forces were preparing the way... 135 00:07:24,886 --> 00:07:28,551 ...for 18,000 American peacekeepers later this month. 136 00:07:28,723 --> 00:07:32,638 The suicide bomber approached the Joint Task Force compound last night-- 137 00:07:32,811 --> 00:07:34,934 -What are you doing? -I dropped a cuff link-- 138 00:07:35,105 --> 00:07:38,770 -This is when you call me. -Want me yelling "nurse" all the time? 139 00:07:38,942 --> 00:07:41,564 Don't yell "nurse" at all. Do I call you "patient"? 140 00:07:41,737 --> 00:07:44,310 I yell, "Miss Chakrabarty, I'll need another bypass. " 141 00:07:44,490 --> 00:07:45,770 You didn't eat one bite. 142 00:07:45,950 --> 00:07:48,073 -I'm not hungry. -Sit. 143 00:07:48,786 --> 00:07:51,990 -Why you need a tie and jacket? -What would you recommend? 144 00:07:52,165 --> 00:07:55,581 When Gandhi went to London to meet the king, he wore only a dhoti. 145 00:07:55,752 --> 00:07:59,501 The reporter asked, "Aren't you ashamed to wear so little?" Gandhi said, "No. " 146 00:07:59,673 --> 00:08:02,164 "The king will be wearing enough for both of us. " 147 00:08:02,342 --> 00:08:06,257 One difference between the Mahatma and myself. I warn you, there are others. 148 00:08:06,472 --> 00:08:10,422 You may browbeat me into using the breath spirometer. 149 00:08:10,601 --> 00:08:12,926 You may mother me about wound care. 150 00:08:13,104 --> 00:08:16,224 You may dole out the Vicodin like my AA sponsor. 151 00:08:16,441 --> 00:08:19,062 You may even entertain me with nutrition lectures. 152 00:08:19,235 --> 00:08:20,777 -You need to eat. -You may not. . . 153 00:08:20,945 --> 00:08:23,733 . . .may not offer fashion advice. 154 00:08:23,907 --> 00:08:26,279 -Shall I come with you? -You shall not. 155 00:08:26,451 --> 00:08:28,159 Then I'll time you. 156 00:08:28,328 --> 00:08:30,950 Splendid. Set your watch. 157 00:08:31,915 --> 00:08:33,825 You've been doing 10 minutes. Try for 12. 158 00:08:34,001 --> 00:08:37,619 Two more minutes on my own. I'll give it my all. 159 00:09:07,996 --> 00:09:11,365 Among the wounded, two peacekeepers remain in critical condition... 160 00:09:11,541 --> 00:09:13,949 ...at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. 161 00:09:14,127 --> 00:09:17,792 Several soldiers are expected to return to Walter Reed Army Medical Center... 162 00:09:17,965 --> 00:09:19,874 ...in Washington, D. C. later this week... 163 00:09:20,050 --> 00:09:22,755 ... where they will be reunited with their families. 164 00:09:25,598 --> 00:09:28,053 -Need something? -I'm just. . . 165 00:09:28,225 --> 00:09:30,633 . . .Iooking for the breakdown on the markup. 166 00:09:30,812 --> 00:09:32,638 -You're getting good on those. -Thanks. 167 00:09:32,814 --> 00:09:35,601 -Is that a new cast? -Two weeks ago. 168 00:09:36,317 --> 00:09:38,559 Those are nice flowers. 169 00:09:39,154 --> 00:09:42,357 But come on. "I'm not going anywhere"? 170 00:09:42,532 --> 00:09:45,403 -From a photojournalist? -You read my card? 171 00:09:45,577 --> 00:09:48,697 -I'm watching Blarney boy. -The flowers aren't from Colin. 172 00:09:48,872 --> 00:09:51,446 Why are you reading my card on my flowers on my desk? 173 00:09:51,625 --> 00:09:53,618 -I thought they were for me. -Got a minute? 174 00:09:53,794 --> 00:09:55,075 Sure. 175 00:09:57,256 --> 00:10:01,005 You have seen the vice president's schedule for the last four months, right? 176 00:10:01,177 --> 00:10:04,629 It hasn't somehow eluded you that he's top-heavy on toasts at the AMA. . . 177 00:10:04,806 --> 00:10:07,178 . . .keynotes to the Association of Trial Lawyers. . . 178 00:10:07,350 --> 00:10:11,514 . . .potlucks with the JDF and picnics with the NAMI? 179 00:10:11,730 --> 00:10:14,056 -I know. -You don't need me articulating subtext. 180 00:10:14,233 --> 00:10:16,107 -I should've called. -Damn straight. 181 00:10:16,277 --> 00:10:18,815 The VP's been positioning himself on patients' rights. 182 00:10:18,988 --> 00:10:22,772 He's been up to his elbows in it. By Iowa, he'll smell like patients' rights. . . 183 00:10:22,950 --> 00:10:24,445 . . .unless it evaporates. 184 00:10:24,661 --> 00:10:27,330 -It's not going to. -The Senate passed a bill last week. 185 00:10:27,497 --> 00:10:30,783 Now the House has a bipartisan effort graced by Matthew Santos. . . 186 00:10:30,959 --> 00:10:34,660 . . .and all that elicits from the White House is a bland statement. 187 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:37,169 I thought this was Toby. I expect this from him. 188 00:10:37,341 --> 00:10:39,630 I draw comfort in the predictability of it. 189 00:10:39,843 --> 00:10:43,509 It was me. I can toughen it up. But the vice president doesn't have to worry. 190 00:10:43,723 --> 00:10:45,632 -Strickman has no support. -He's no fool. 191 00:10:45,808 --> 00:10:48,762 -The Republicans might run with it. -I spoke to Santos. 192 00:10:48,978 --> 00:10:50,638 He's gonna keep it on a low flame. 193 00:10:50,813 --> 00:10:53,518 Patients' rights will be alive as a campaign issue. . . 194 00:10:53,692 --> 00:10:56,479 . . .for the vice president. I promise. 195 00:10:56,987 --> 00:10:58,267 Yeah. 196 00:10:59,114 --> 00:11:02,068 Yes, Madame Prime Minister, it is a tragic loss. 197 00:11:02,242 --> 00:11:03,902 But I wouldn't call it a harbinger. 198 00:11:04,078 --> 00:11:07,328 Our troops responded swiftly to correct the vulnerability. 199 00:11:07,498 --> 00:11:10,499 I'm not taking my cues from your cable broadcasts. 200 00:11:10,668 --> 00:11:12,910 -That's a relief. -But I am concerned... 201 00:11:13,087 --> 00:11:16,124 ...about deploying more peacekeepers without a secured base. 202 00:11:16,299 --> 00:11:18,007 And I am too. 203 00:11:18,176 --> 00:11:22,838 We have installed more anti-RPGs, and we're enlarging the control area. 204 00:11:23,056 --> 00:11:26,307 But I can assure you, our confidence in the mission has not altered. 205 00:11:26,518 --> 00:11:28,476 You still expect full deployment by... ? 206 00:11:28,687 --> 00:11:31,724 March. General Danzig at UCOM will confirm the timetable. . . 207 00:11:31,899 --> 00:11:34,188 . . .and security measures with General Whitehead. 208 00:11:34,402 --> 00:11:36,975 -I see no problems on our end. -That's good news. 209 00:11:37,196 --> 00:11:39,272 -My best to Reggie. -And mine to Abigail. 210 00:11:39,449 --> 00:11:40,943 Thank you. 211 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,361 -That was brisk. -Which is good. 212 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:45,114 When she mulls, it's trouble. 213 00:11:45,288 --> 00:11:47,614 Have we contacted the soldier's family yet? 214 00:11:47,791 --> 00:11:49,997 Just the father, sir. I'll get him for you now. 215 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:52,119 -Thank you. -The Palestinian Authority. . . 216 00:11:52,296 --> 00:11:54,585 . . .uncovered a stockpile of explosives today. 217 00:11:54,757 --> 00:11:57,509 -The good news is-- -That they actually told us about it? 218 00:11:58,844 --> 00:12:01,632 One day at a time. That's how we're gonna make this work. 219 00:12:01,806 --> 00:12:03,348 What else? 220 00:12:03,599 --> 00:12:06,766 You think this is a result of the hasty way this was put together? 221 00:12:06,936 --> 00:12:09,427 Absolutely. Two thousand troops.... 222 00:12:10,231 --> 00:12:12,438 I hate these calls. 223 00:12:13,151 --> 00:12:17,066 -You want me to. . .? -You don't work here anymore. 224 00:12:27,542 --> 00:12:30,709 Hello, Mr. Godfrey? I'm calling from the White House. 225 00:12:30,878 --> 00:12:33,998 I'm sorry to bother your family at this difficult time. . . 226 00:12:34,174 --> 00:12:36,463 . . .but I have President Bartlet calling for you. 227 00:12:36,635 --> 00:12:39,505 -May I put him on? -No, you may not. 228 00:12:39,680 --> 00:12:43,298 -I have no interest-- -I under-- Sir. I'm sorry-- 229 00:12:45,519 --> 00:12:47,512 Yes, sir. I unders-- 230 00:12:49,523 --> 00:12:51,646 Of course, it's your-- 231 00:12:52,109 --> 00:12:55,728 -And you can tell Bartlet I said so. -I will. 232 00:12:56,281 --> 00:12:59,780 And if you'd like, I can arrange for you-- 233 00:13:08,794 --> 00:13:11,546 -Is he on? -Not exactly. 234 00:13:22,684 --> 00:13:26,219 Either I'm getting used to these meetings, or that wasn't all bad news. 235 00:13:26,396 --> 00:13:29,397 Thirty-six hours, and no secondary attacks on our peacekeepers. 236 00:13:29,566 --> 00:13:31,855 Did a chaplain contact Godfrey's father yet? 237 00:13:32,027 --> 00:13:35,064 Yes, ma'am. A chaplain joined the casualty assistance officer. . . 238 00:13:35,239 --> 00:13:36,947 . . .at the family home last night. 239 00:13:37,116 --> 00:13:39,322 Of course, the father still may speak out. 240 00:13:39,493 --> 00:13:41,071 That's his prerogative. 241 00:13:41,245 --> 00:13:44,116 I have a question about your troop depletion estimate. . . 242 00:13:44,290 --> 00:13:48,288 -. . .or rather, lack of estimate. -Force depletion. 243 00:13:48,837 --> 00:13:50,995 -We call it force depletion. -But I'm correct. 244 00:13:51,172 --> 00:13:54,707 This is the estimate of how many troops we expect to lose in the mission? 245 00:13:54,885 --> 00:13:57,802 -We don't break it out that way. -Is that why the estimate. . . 246 00:13:57,971 --> 00:13:59,763 -. . .is left blank here? -No, ma'am. 247 00:13:59,932 --> 00:14:03,135 Leo liked us to leave out our number until he got the NSA estimate. 248 00:14:03,310 --> 00:14:05,802 That way the projections were decided independently. 249 00:14:05,980 --> 00:14:07,973 But you would share your estimate with Leo. 250 00:14:08,149 --> 00:14:10,438 -When he asked. -I'm asking. 251 00:14:10,652 --> 00:14:13,273 How much of our force may be depleted in JTF Palestine? 252 00:14:13,446 --> 00:14:15,190 All due respect, that's complex. 253 00:14:15,573 --> 00:14:18,575 Based on past Israeli losses, previous peacekeeping missions. . . 254 00:14:18,743 --> 00:14:22,611 . . .we're prepared to respond to 1 percent depletion over 12 months. 255 00:14:22,831 --> 00:14:25,405 -Up to 200 soldiers. -Well, this isn't a body count. 256 00:14:25,584 --> 00:14:28,419 The 1 percent includes the entire military force strength. 257 00:14:28,587 --> 00:14:31,505 -Munitions, structures, aircraft. -And troops? 258 00:14:31,674 --> 00:14:34,924 If you're concerned about the Dover Test, it's too early to worry. 259 00:14:35,094 --> 00:14:37,004 The Dover Test? 260 00:14:37,222 --> 00:14:40,757 Erosion of public support based on arrival of coffins at our air base. 261 00:14:40,934 --> 00:14:44,268 I wanted to understand projections. The Dover Test wasn't my concern. 262 00:14:44,438 --> 00:14:46,430 But would you excuse me, commander? 263 00:14:46,607 --> 00:14:48,765 Margaret, has the press briefing started yet? 264 00:14:49,526 --> 00:14:53,061 The Pentagon has not released the soldier's name. That's all I have. 265 00:14:53,239 --> 00:14:56,442 You can't comment on whether there's a problem identifying remains? 266 00:14:56,659 --> 00:14:58,486 -I can't. Chris. -Good toss. 267 00:14:58,703 --> 00:15:01,111 -There are 1000 troops there. -Peacekeepers, 1100. 268 00:15:01,289 --> 00:15:03,780 It's hard to believe the Pentagon can't ID the casualty. 269 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:07,416 That's Mr. Sligh's speculation. Get a comment from his network. 270 00:15:07,587 --> 00:15:10,375 -Now, hold on. I get to defend myself. -No, you don't. 271 00:15:10,549 --> 00:15:14,547 -I'm forced to speculate because-- -Was Toby briefed on Dover policy? 272 00:15:14,720 --> 00:15:17,472 -Said he didn't need to be. -Go to the Pentagon for that. 273 00:15:17,640 --> 00:15:20,345 There's no stalling to delay putting a face on this loss? 274 00:15:20,559 --> 00:15:22,184 -Absolutely not. -Quick follow-up. 275 00:15:22,395 --> 00:15:23,723 -Move on. -I have to move on. 276 00:15:23,896 --> 00:15:26,732 To confirm: If the president is not pulling the curtain. . . 277 00:15:26,899 --> 00:15:30,351 . . .over the cost of his peace plan, why are the press being kept away. . . 278 00:15:30,528 --> 00:15:34,313 . . .from this slain soldier's homecoming at Dover Air Base tomorrow? 279 00:15:34,491 --> 00:15:37,990 The Dover mortuary has restricted press coverage for the last 13 years. 280 00:15:38,161 --> 00:15:40,997 The DOD suspended access during the previous administration. 281 00:15:41,206 --> 00:15:44,457 Which this administration has ignored. Why the sudden clampdown? 282 00:15:44,627 --> 00:15:47,794 It's not sudden. We issued a directive six months ago. 283 00:15:48,005 --> 00:15:49,381 -No, no. -Your 11:00 is here. 284 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:52,799 Six months ago, the decision was made to deny press access to Dover? 285 00:15:53,011 --> 00:15:55,502 -Why the change? -A request came from the Pentagon. . . 286 00:15:55,680 --> 00:15:59,263 . . .based on families' concerns. Historically, the events were not public. 287 00:15:59,476 --> 00:16:02,228 They had evolved into media events. . . 288 00:16:02,521 --> 00:16:04,846 . . .that competed with official memorial services. 289 00:16:05,065 --> 00:16:07,521 Why wasn't the policy change announced publicly? 290 00:16:07,693 --> 00:16:10,528 It wasn't a change. It adhered to a policy already in place. 291 00:16:10,738 --> 00:16:12,731 But the administration altered its stance. 292 00:16:12,907 --> 00:16:14,947 -Was an announcement discussed? -Of course. 293 00:16:15,118 --> 00:16:16,493 -You were in the room? -I was. 294 00:16:16,703 --> 00:16:20,154 By burying this in a directive, it looks like you had something to hide. 295 00:16:20,331 --> 00:16:22,787 Nothing was buried. Some people. . . 296 00:16:22,959 --> 00:16:25,367 -. . .argued to announce a change. -That would be me. 297 00:16:25,545 --> 00:16:28,297 -Because it was seen as controversial. -Wrap it up. Adios. 298 00:16:30,175 --> 00:16:33,627 Look, the Dover closing was. . . . 299 00:16:33,804 --> 00:16:36,011 Wasn't taken lightly. 300 00:16:37,099 --> 00:16:40,469 I, and others, weighed in. Ultimately, it was the way we decided to go. 301 00:16:40,645 --> 00:16:44,394 So you believe the press should have continued access to the air base? 302 00:16:44,566 --> 00:16:47,436 I appreciate the Pentagon's need for a precedent. 303 00:16:47,611 --> 00:16:51,276 Why? Why worry about precedent unless you expect a growing body count? 304 00:16:51,490 --> 00:16:54,407 -Shut it down. -Is that what's expected? More coffins? 305 00:16:55,452 --> 00:16:57,741 The number of coffins isn't. . . . 306 00:16:59,123 --> 00:17:00,582 Each life matters. 307 00:17:00,750 --> 00:17:03,288 Whether it's one or 100, access should be consistent. 308 00:17:07,173 --> 00:17:09,664 -You want him in your office? -Oh, yeah. 309 00:17:10,385 --> 00:17:12,009 Stop. 310 00:17:12,429 --> 00:17:14,338 I am not. 311 00:17:14,514 --> 00:17:17,266 Because you're pressuring me. 312 00:17:17,809 --> 00:17:19,849 I have work to do. 313 00:17:20,020 --> 00:17:21,514 No, l-- 314 00:17:21,689 --> 00:17:23,681 I said I would sleep on it. 315 00:17:23,857 --> 00:17:26,728 But I did, and it's just not how I do things. It's not-- 316 00:17:26,902 --> 00:17:29,358 No means no. Leave her alone. 317 00:17:31,115 --> 00:17:35,065 Who is this jerk, some slacker from physical therapy? I'll kick his ass. 318 00:17:35,578 --> 00:17:37,701 You know, you could thank me for my chivalry. 319 00:17:58,061 --> 00:17:59,638 Toby. . . 320 00:17:59,938 --> 00:18:02,808 . . .how's that search for a press secretary coming? 321 00:18:02,983 --> 00:18:06,601 -I got rattled, said more than I meant. -We were both there six months ago. 322 00:18:06,778 --> 00:18:10,278 You didn't like closing Dover. You couldn't resist voicing your opinion. 323 00:18:10,449 --> 00:18:12,406 Exactly what I predicted. 324 00:18:12,576 --> 00:18:15,114 We look like we're hiding casualties. 325 00:18:15,287 --> 00:18:18,205 I don't care about your insights, brilliant as they may be. 326 00:18:18,374 --> 00:18:20,117 -The decision was wrong. -We settled. 327 00:18:20,418 --> 00:18:23,668 -I buried my opinions out there. -What were you doing back there? 328 00:18:23,838 --> 00:18:27,788 -Don't you have a White House to run? -The briefing room is not your pulpit. 329 00:18:28,176 --> 00:18:30,335 -I got rattled. -You did. Your ambivalence. . . 330 00:18:30,512 --> 00:18:33,846 . . .toward a policy came out. You had ambivalence toward the peace-- 331 00:18:34,057 --> 00:18:37,391 -Are you questioning my loyalty? -I am questioning your self-control. 332 00:18:37,561 --> 00:18:42,900 If you can't stick to our message, I don't want you out there again. 333 00:18:53,411 --> 00:18:56,615 -It is close to C.J. -The president won't like it. 334 00:18:56,790 --> 00:18:58,699 On the other hand, he won't know. 335 00:18:58,875 --> 00:19:02,410 -It is a storage area. -That might be an exaggeration. 336 00:19:02,588 --> 00:19:06,039 -We can't do better? -Yeah. It's a no. 337 00:19:06,217 --> 00:19:08,886 Two more Democrats have jumped on Strickman's bill. 338 00:19:09,053 --> 00:19:11,675 Then they'll have enough votes to pass the thing. . . 339 00:19:11,848 --> 00:19:13,840 . . .midway through Russell's first term. 340 00:19:14,017 --> 00:19:17,552 -Horwitz and Chambers came on. -Chambers is a pain in the ass. 341 00:19:17,729 --> 00:19:21,597 Yeah, I called him and told him that. He said he was lobbied hard by your man. 342 00:19:21,775 --> 00:19:23,898 -Santos is out whipping votes. -No. 343 00:19:24,069 --> 00:19:28,530 Chambers thinks Santos is all about the meteoric rise, centerfold in Roll Call. 344 00:19:28,699 --> 00:19:30,941 Santos has one foot out the door. 345 00:19:32,203 --> 00:19:33,994 -He's whipping votes? -And I misspoke. 346 00:19:34,163 --> 00:19:37,746 It's not Strickman's bill anymore. It's the Strickman-Santos bill. 347 00:19:37,917 --> 00:19:40,242 Donna, get Congressman Santos on the phone. 348 00:19:41,671 --> 00:19:43,130 No. 349 00:19:43,506 --> 00:19:45,049 Tell him I'm on my way. 350 00:19:45,217 --> 00:19:47,209 -I'll set him straight. -I'll back you up. 351 00:19:50,556 --> 00:19:52,216 Excuse me. 352 00:19:56,270 --> 00:19:57,848 Leo? 353 00:19:58,564 --> 00:20:00,889 Otis. I haven't seen you lately. 354 00:20:01,067 --> 00:20:03,558 I thought maybe you upgraded to the Ritz. 355 00:20:03,778 --> 00:20:05,569 These days, it's mostly The Oriental. 356 00:20:05,738 --> 00:20:08,740 That's right, Bangkok. I knew you wouldn't stay retired. 357 00:20:09,159 --> 00:20:12,445 Sorry to hear-- Well, you look great, though. 358 00:20:13,497 --> 00:20:16,367 I never figured you for sainthood. . . 359 00:20:16,542 --> 00:20:20,374 -. . .but deputy director of the WTO. -Keep it down. We'll have protesters. 360 00:20:20,546 --> 00:20:22,871 My son was mortified by my career at CultiCo. 361 00:20:23,049 --> 00:20:24,591 -I remember. -Now my grandson. . . 362 00:20:24,759 --> 00:20:26,751 . . .has this WTO connection to live down. 363 00:20:26,969 --> 00:20:28,380 -Thankless. -Oh, God. 364 00:20:28,554 --> 00:20:30,761 Hey, did you hear from Phil? 365 00:20:31,099 --> 00:20:34,100 -He's starting in again? -It's what I'd do if I were still CEO. 366 00:20:34,269 --> 00:20:38,018 If you don't go back to the White House, CultiCo would put you on their board. 367 00:20:38,190 --> 00:20:41,107 -Yeah. Yeah. -There's great things happening. 368 00:20:41,318 --> 00:20:45,316 It's not just petrochemicals anymore. And the pressure's not so-- 369 00:20:46,365 --> 00:20:49,734 Not to interrupt. I got worried. 370 00:21:07,095 --> 00:21:09,302 Congressman Santos' office. 371 00:21:13,185 --> 00:21:14,977 Wanna see if they have any magazines? 372 00:21:15,146 --> 00:21:17,684 -You don't have to wait. -I'm fine. 373 00:21:18,316 --> 00:21:21,068 -I'm really sorry, Mr. Lyman. -Does he know we're waiting? 374 00:21:21,236 --> 00:21:23,442 -He'll call when he's free. -Is he here? 375 00:21:23,613 --> 00:21:26,021 He's tied up. Excuse me. 376 00:21:26,366 --> 00:21:28,275 Congressman Santos' office. 377 00:21:28,452 --> 00:21:31,369 Mr. Vacarro, let me see if I can get him. 378 00:21:31,580 --> 00:21:33,454 Is he putting that through? 379 00:21:34,166 --> 00:21:35,910 Is that call going through? 380 00:21:38,045 --> 00:21:39,954 I'd say yes. 381 00:21:40,506 --> 00:21:42,298 Doesn't a Vacarro run Metson Health? 382 00:21:42,508 --> 00:21:44,999 The Metson Health that's looking for a new chairman? 383 00:21:45,178 --> 00:21:49,176 What do you wanna bet our guy's up in Strickman's conference room right now? 384 00:21:49,724 --> 00:21:51,598 One way to find out. 385 00:21:56,273 --> 00:21:57,851 Congressman? 386 00:21:59,860 --> 00:22:01,853 I'm sorry. I couldn't break free. 387 00:22:02,029 --> 00:22:03,607 -This is Will Bailey. -Hi. 388 00:22:03,781 --> 00:22:07,482 This isn't a good time right now, Josh. I'm gonna call you tomorrow. 389 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:10,828 Hey, congressman, hold up. 390 00:22:12,290 --> 00:22:14,449 -What's going on? -I'm busy right now. 391 00:22:14,626 --> 00:22:16,665 Whipping votes for a bill? 392 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:19,209 -This isn't what we talked about. -It's what I do. 393 00:22:19,381 --> 00:22:24,127 -What, sell out your president? -This isn't about the president. 394 00:22:24,303 --> 00:22:26,841 The president doesn't want a bill with no regulations. 395 00:22:27,014 --> 00:22:30,679 If patients can't sue their insurers, even when there's outright negligence-- 396 00:22:30,893 --> 00:22:32,933 A million-five cap is a foot in the door-- 397 00:22:33,146 --> 00:22:35,304 A million-five cap isn't a pinkie in the dam. 398 00:22:35,523 --> 00:22:39,438 Have you seen the costs of catastrophic illness? Metson could give you a peek. 399 00:22:39,652 --> 00:22:42,689 -Slow down. -He slows down, you'll ram this through. 400 00:22:42,906 --> 00:22:45,658 It's not this bill you don't want. It's any bill. 401 00:22:45,826 --> 00:22:48,447 You'd let sick Americans suffer to help your candidate. 402 00:22:48,620 --> 00:22:50,827 This from a guy who's bailing on constituents. 403 00:22:50,998 --> 00:22:54,533 Some of us are in this for the long haul. We'll govern after you're gone. 404 00:22:54,710 --> 00:22:56,086 Gentlemen, this is governing. 405 00:22:56,254 --> 00:23:01,046 This is getting your résumé seen, making pals in the private sector. 406 00:23:01,384 --> 00:23:04,634 -What do you think I'm doing? -You'd settle for less on this bill. . . 407 00:23:04,804 --> 00:23:07,342 -. . .to set up your next career move. -Settle for less. 408 00:23:07,557 --> 00:23:11,009 This is from the guys that are running Bob Russell for president? 409 00:23:15,524 --> 00:23:17,564 I'm sorry, gentlemen. 410 00:23:24,242 --> 00:23:26,448 Yeah, it came today. 411 00:23:28,079 --> 00:23:30,405 You make quite a tag team. 412 00:23:31,374 --> 00:23:34,044 But if you're on a deadline. . . . 413 00:23:36,588 --> 00:23:38,213 Fair enough. 414 00:23:38,382 --> 00:23:43,258 I won't-- I won't make a decision without giving you that chance. 415 00:23:43,971 --> 00:23:45,465 Yeah. 416 00:23:47,016 --> 00:23:48,724 You too. 417 00:23:50,144 --> 00:23:53,311 -Don't you have a thing tonight? -A wedding. 418 00:23:53,481 --> 00:23:56,850 When my family asks why I missed the puja, I'll say, "I couldn't leave. 419 00:23:57,027 --> 00:23:59,732 -My patient refused to eat. " -I'll eat later. 420 00:23:59,905 --> 00:24:03,488 -You're taking a job? -Not without consulting you. 421 00:24:03,700 --> 00:24:06,867 -It's not wise. -You'd like me under your thumb forever. 422 00:24:07,037 --> 00:24:09,410 Yes, my dream is to stay here watching you starve. 423 00:24:09,582 --> 00:24:13,366 I have no appetite because I don't do anything. If I agreed to part-time-- 424 00:24:13,544 --> 00:24:15,252 You don't want me to go back to work? 425 00:24:15,421 --> 00:24:18,043 Ten breaths every hour. This one if you can't sleep. 426 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:27,847 Are you from Haryana? 427 00:24:28,352 --> 00:24:30,973 I don't have to be. It's in my country. 428 00:24:31,563 --> 00:24:36,107 A lot of folks died there in '86. 429 00:24:36,319 --> 00:24:38,192 CultiCo is a different company now. 430 00:24:39,489 --> 00:24:42,739 -It has a different name. -And different people in charge. 431 00:24:42,951 --> 00:24:45,572 People who helped clean up what happened. 432 00:24:46,913 --> 00:24:49,072 I'm late. I'll call you to check in. 433 00:24:51,460 --> 00:24:54,129 -Hutchinson said no to a Sunday spot? -We said no. . . 434 00:24:54,296 --> 00:24:56,787 -. . .because he won't let me prep him. -You go, girl. 435 00:24:56,966 --> 00:24:58,792 -Do people still say that? -Not really. 436 00:24:58,968 --> 00:25:01,885 The lineup I like best for Sunday morning is I give them you. 437 00:25:02,054 --> 00:25:04,343 New chief of staff, most powerful woman in D.C. 438 00:25:04,515 --> 00:25:07,351 -That'd get them off the woes of Gaza. -I'll think about it. 439 00:25:07,518 --> 00:25:10,270 The Pentagon finally released Lieutenant Godfrey's name. . . 440 00:25:10,438 --> 00:25:11,814 . . .the dead peacekeeper's. . . 441 00:25:11,982 --> 00:25:15,185 . . .which brings me to the last thing we need to bug you about. 442 00:25:15,360 --> 00:25:17,353 The lieutenant's dad lives here. 443 00:25:17,529 --> 00:25:20,614 We thought the president might want to attend the funeral. 444 00:25:20,824 --> 00:25:23,031 Show of respect, handing over the flag. 445 00:25:23,202 --> 00:25:24,993 This service is a private event. 446 00:25:25,204 --> 00:25:28,289 -When they find out where he's from-- -The father is not a fan. 447 00:25:28,499 --> 00:25:30,492 The president has 90-percent approval here. 448 00:25:30,710 --> 00:25:34,209 Godfrey Senior is in the minority, and it's not necessarily a silent one. 449 00:25:34,380 --> 00:25:36,669 Looks like he may issue a statement later today. 450 00:25:40,971 --> 00:25:42,595 When were you gonna tell us that? 451 00:25:42,764 --> 00:25:45,469 Easier to say "no comment" when you have no comment. 452 00:25:45,684 --> 00:25:48,851 -That used to piss you off. -And now it's pissing you off. 453 00:25:49,814 --> 00:25:51,308 Anything else? 454 00:25:54,485 --> 00:25:57,403 We need a stronger response on the patients' bill. Tell her-- 455 00:25:57,572 --> 00:25:59,150 -Juice it up? -High octane. 456 00:25:59,365 --> 00:26:02,367 -I thought we wanted a patients' bill. -Not this demon seed. 457 00:26:02,535 --> 00:26:04,991 The Republicans won't budge on the liability cap. 458 00:26:05,163 --> 00:26:08,947 Patients won't be able to recoup their out-of-pocket expenses. Some rights. 459 00:26:09,126 --> 00:26:11,878 Will said Santos picked up eight more votes from our side. 460 00:26:12,087 --> 00:26:14,923 -And many Republicans. -You want to distance the White House. 461 00:26:15,090 --> 00:26:17,214 I want the White House in a different galaxy. 462 00:26:17,426 --> 00:26:20,214 Annabeth wondered if she could get a minute later. 463 00:26:20,430 --> 00:26:23,549 -Donna's got something now. -She needs Donna. About Dateline. 464 00:26:24,058 --> 00:26:26,016 -When am I doing Dateline? -Never. 465 00:26:26,394 --> 00:26:30,226 I mean, I said no on your behalf. I'll follow up. 466 00:26:30,440 --> 00:26:34,355 Well, I would characterize congressional support as hesitant at best. 467 00:26:34,528 --> 00:26:36,936 The decision to send 18,000 American troops... 468 00:26:37,114 --> 00:26:40,151 ... to a war zone in the Middle East was made by the president... 469 00:26:40,326 --> 00:26:42,449 ...and his advisors at the Camp David summit. 470 00:26:42,620 --> 00:26:45,538 Congressional leaders were not consulted. 471 00:26:45,748 --> 00:26:49,117 Congress chose to support President Bartlet's desire to pursue peace... 472 00:26:49,294 --> 00:26:53,042 ...between Israel and Palestine to end the war that has killed thousands. 473 00:26:53,214 --> 00:26:57,675 But the fact of the matter is, when we voted to approve peacekeepers... 474 00:26:57,844 --> 00:27:01,842 ... we were led to believe that the president had a viable strategy in place... 475 00:27:02,016 --> 00:27:07,176 ...first and foremost, to secure the safety of American troops on foreign terrain. 476 00:27:07,355 --> 00:27:09,347 Now, less than 15 days into the mission... 477 00:27:09,524 --> 00:27:12,940 ... the president's promises have been broken. 478 00:27:13,152 --> 00:27:18,028 We've lost one life, so I am asking the question every American is asking. 479 00:27:18,241 --> 00:27:20,234 Are there more to come? 480 00:27:40,014 --> 00:27:41,425 What are you doing here? 481 00:27:42,142 --> 00:27:43,885 I brought you food. 482 00:27:54,029 --> 00:27:56,567 You're a broken record. 483 00:27:58,451 --> 00:28:02,116 Be very quiet, huh? Mr. McGarry needs his rest. 484 00:28:02,497 --> 00:28:04,739 -Is this your little one? -This is Malti. 485 00:28:05,166 --> 00:28:07,740 -Say hello. -Hi. 486 00:28:08,211 --> 00:28:09,789 Hello. 487 00:28:12,090 --> 00:28:15,341 -So nice wedding? -Very nice. 488 00:28:15,719 --> 00:28:17,546 You took your pill? 489 00:28:20,140 --> 00:28:25,099 -That smells good. -Nan. Still warm. 490 00:28:25,771 --> 00:28:27,349 Try it. 491 00:28:31,319 --> 00:28:33,727 Yeah, but to even stop to think that maybe... 492 00:28:33,905 --> 00:28:36,028 ... we ought to stop butting into people's.... 493 00:28:36,199 --> 00:28:40,244 -I'm sorry. Am I interrupting? -Oh, not a bit. Thanks for stopping by. 494 00:28:40,495 --> 00:28:44,196 You heard from Dateline? I already told them no, and three others. 495 00:28:44,375 --> 00:28:47,625 Probably makes them chase you harder. Now I've got CAA calling. 496 00:28:47,795 --> 00:28:50,120 -What does the CIA want? -No, CAA. 497 00:28:50,298 --> 00:28:52,670 Talent agency. They think you need representation. 498 00:28:52,842 --> 00:28:55,084 -Is this about the CBS thing? -Yeah. 499 00:28:55,261 --> 00:28:57,883 I don't even wanna do an interview. Now I'm a movie. 500 00:28:58,056 --> 00:28:59,254 M.O.W. 501 00:28:59,432 --> 00:29:01,591 -Is that different? -More likely to get made. 502 00:29:02,394 --> 00:29:04,387 -This is all ridiculous. -Why? 503 00:29:04,605 --> 00:29:06,763 Girl next door travels to a war-torn spot. . . 504 00:29:06,940 --> 00:29:10,773 . . .survives terrorism to bring a message of peace to her president. It's heroic. 505 00:29:11,278 --> 00:29:13,354 Could it be good for us? For the peace plan? 506 00:29:13,531 --> 00:29:16,200 Maybe. But you get paid. You couldn't keep working here. 507 00:29:16,409 --> 00:29:18,485 Oh, then forget it. 508 00:29:19,746 --> 00:29:21,655 Paid how much? 509 00:29:23,875 --> 00:29:26,247 We are getting a lot of bad press. 510 00:29:26,419 --> 00:29:31,165 -Maybe I should do a news interview? -No pressure, but my gut is you'd pop. 511 00:29:32,384 --> 00:29:34,792 Or you can talk to Toby. 512 00:29:35,220 --> 00:29:38,506 Or C.J. She'd know best. 513 00:29:40,893 --> 00:29:42,851 The thing is. . . 514 00:29:44,522 --> 00:29:46,016 . . .I wasn't heroic. 515 00:29:48,568 --> 00:29:52,898 I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. l-- 516 00:29:54,658 --> 00:29:58,157 But the soldier who was just killed, and the ones that were wounded. . . 517 00:29:58,996 --> 00:30:01,238 . . .those guys chose that. 518 00:30:01,749 --> 00:30:05,498 They volunteered for a job they knew would put them in harm's way. 519 00:30:08,172 --> 00:30:09,999 That's heroic. 520 00:30:21,979 --> 00:30:23,639 Talk to Will? 521 00:30:24,273 --> 00:30:27,856 -Just now. -Is he thinking pills or a razor? 522 00:30:28,027 --> 00:30:31,313 He's got a ledge in his office, but it's only on the second floor. 523 00:30:31,489 --> 00:30:34,241 -You're gloating. -Over a certain colleague's misfortune? 524 00:30:34,409 --> 00:30:37,244 Yeah. I'm not ashamed of what it says about me as a person. 525 00:30:37,412 --> 00:30:40,781 The president's about to be faced with a crummy excuse for legislation. 526 00:30:40,957 --> 00:30:43,793 Good title, Patients' Bill of Rights. Hard not to love that. 527 00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:47,626 Maybe it'll fix in conference, or we can proclaim it National Veto Month. 528 00:30:47,798 --> 00:30:51,249 -The president's not gonna veto it. -He won't sign it. It's grand theft. 529 00:30:51,427 --> 00:30:53,633 They stole the issue and stripped it for parts. 530 00:30:53,804 --> 00:30:55,927 -Have you read the bill? -Yeah, I read it. 531 00:30:56,098 --> 00:30:59,183 Lately? The Strickman-Santos bill the House just passed? 532 00:30:59,352 --> 00:31:01,012 Why? 533 00:31:02,188 --> 00:31:03,848 Read the bill. 534 00:31:06,776 --> 00:31:08,686 Hey, I was afraid I'd missed you. 535 00:31:08,862 --> 00:31:11,353 -Almost a clean getaway. -I have an idea. 536 00:31:11,532 --> 00:31:13,524 -Yep. -It's good for the president. 537 00:31:13,700 --> 00:31:17,283 It'll turn the tide on a tough news cycle and give us a fresh start. 538 00:31:17,454 --> 00:31:20,491 -There's a catch. -We have to sell it to C.J. 539 00:31:20,666 --> 00:31:24,201 -And you think I'm the guy for that? -You know her best. 540 00:31:24,921 --> 00:31:26,201 What's the pitch? 541 00:31:26,422 --> 00:31:29,792 -Millet. -That's the secret. 542 00:31:29,968 --> 00:31:32,541 The special seed that gives a certain oil. 543 00:31:32,721 --> 00:31:34,714 Only grown in one small area of the Punjab. 544 00:31:36,391 --> 00:31:39,476 -You found your appetite. -They ought to market this. 545 00:31:39,645 --> 00:31:43,014 It has no shelf life. My aunt had to smuggle it on a plane. 546 00:31:43,190 --> 00:31:46,108 So basically, I have to move to the Punjab? 547 00:31:46,277 --> 00:31:50,856 Even there, it can't compete now. Most farmers grow GMO corn. 548 00:31:51,074 --> 00:31:54,525 -And make better money doing it. -Yes, they never had money before. 549 00:31:55,203 --> 00:31:56,995 Or debt. 550 00:32:04,004 --> 00:32:08,132 My uncle had to sell his land to pay off seed he can't replant. . . 551 00:32:08,300 --> 00:32:10,423 . . .engineered for chemicals he cannot afford. 552 00:32:10,594 --> 00:32:13,465 No one's forced to use biotech. They want it. 553 00:32:13,681 --> 00:32:15,840 These advances will feed the world. 554 00:32:16,059 --> 00:32:19,510 People starve because they are kept poor. 555 00:32:19,687 --> 00:32:23,638 So now CultiCo's responsible for Third World corruption? 556 00:32:23,817 --> 00:32:26,225 I didn't say CultiCo. 557 00:32:26,987 --> 00:32:30,273 Open markets redistribute wealth. 558 00:32:30,908 --> 00:32:32,616 -You're right. -Sure. . . 559 00:32:33,828 --> 00:32:37,279 . . .there are blind spots in the corporate view. 560 00:32:40,460 --> 00:32:43,377 That's why I left the first time. 561 00:32:45,465 --> 00:32:46,959 Enough money. 562 00:32:47,425 --> 00:32:49,252 Profits. 563 00:32:50,387 --> 00:32:53,174 And these guys. . . 564 00:32:53,891 --> 00:32:56,180 . . .never say "enough. " 565 00:32:57,937 --> 00:32:59,561 I'm not made that way. 566 00:33:03,109 --> 00:33:07,154 So they replace small farmers growing many seeds with monocultures. 567 00:33:08,156 --> 00:33:10,232 And we all lose the means to feed ourselves. 568 00:33:11,034 --> 00:33:12,694 What? 569 00:33:13,662 --> 00:33:15,738 You found your appetite. 570 00:33:28,678 --> 00:33:30,670 Reassure me the president won't sign this. 571 00:33:30,847 --> 00:33:33,599 -Santos got the cap raised. -To a slap on the wrist. 572 00:33:33,766 --> 00:33:36,684 -Five million's not nothing. -You think the vice president. . . 573 00:33:36,853 --> 00:33:38,929 . . .scared the Republicans up to that figure? 574 00:33:39,105 --> 00:33:42,309 -Absolutely. Still, it's impressive. -lf that's what impresses you. 575 00:33:42,484 --> 00:33:46,482 Some would be impressed with the $20 million Russell's raised for his war chest. 576 00:33:46,655 --> 00:33:51,068 It would impress some that their VP got endorsements from Lasko and Carpenter. 577 00:33:51,285 --> 00:33:53,907 -Yeah, I meant to-- -lf you guys-- Not the president. . . 578 00:33:54,080 --> 00:33:58,409 . . .we have his respect. The rest of you are so busy throwing up roadblocks. . . 579 00:33:58,585 --> 00:34:02,748 . . .you haven't noticed it's three months till Iowa, and nobody-- Don't say Baker. 580 00:34:02,923 --> 00:34:06,173 Nobody who's declared is polling within 10 points of my guy. 581 00:34:06,385 --> 00:34:09,090 -I have noticed. -And could you sound more miserable? 582 00:34:09,263 --> 00:34:12,714 Forget patients' rights. Russell is on his way to being the nominee. . . 583 00:34:12,892 --> 00:34:16,640 . . .and God willing, our next president, so get onboard or get out of my way. 584 00:34:20,942 --> 00:34:22,270 -You see the Times? -Yeah. 585 00:34:22,443 --> 00:34:24,353 We're "hiding the price of peace. " 586 00:34:24,529 --> 00:34:27,150 Yeah. You have a second? I wanna run something by you. 587 00:34:27,324 --> 00:34:29,197 -C.J. won't like it. -C.J. won't see it. 588 00:34:29,367 --> 00:34:33,412 -That's not the only-- -I'll go to her office, right? Hey, guys. 589 00:34:33,580 --> 00:34:35,490 -Hey, Charlie. -There isn't even a desk. 590 00:34:35,666 --> 00:34:37,789 -One's buried under here. -What is all that? 591 00:34:37,960 --> 00:34:41,543 My fellow deputy special assistants tell me these are commission reports. . . 592 00:34:41,714 --> 00:34:43,837 . . .and initiatives no one's gotten around to. 593 00:34:44,008 --> 00:34:46,333 -I hope most of it's recycle. -Got an assignment? 594 00:34:46,511 --> 00:34:48,918 -Pile on. -Well, maybe. For the time being. 595 00:34:49,138 --> 00:34:50,882 Call when you need me. 596 00:34:51,474 --> 00:34:55,259 Mr. McGarry? Did you fall in? 597 00:35:05,656 --> 00:35:07,863 Going through my trash now? 598 00:35:09,911 --> 00:35:14,407 -Nice sweater. Cashmere? -You coming along, or what? 599 00:35:21,131 --> 00:35:24,796 We handpick the pool, choose camera positions. Could be good for everyone. 600 00:35:24,968 --> 00:35:27,804 -It's worth taking it to him. -How long would advance need? 601 00:35:27,972 --> 00:35:29,929 Advance already spoke to Walter Reed. 602 00:35:30,099 --> 00:35:32,804 The five soldiers arrived yesterday. They're all stable. 603 00:35:32,977 --> 00:35:36,761 Are you worried it'll look like a photo op, too eager to show he cares? 604 00:35:36,981 --> 00:35:40,647 -He does care, but we'd be vulnerable. -But after the focus on casualties. . . 605 00:35:40,819 --> 00:35:43,488 . . .here are the survivors with their commander in chief. 606 00:35:43,655 --> 00:35:47,273 It's not a bad way to reiterate his budget increase for Veterans Affairs. 607 00:35:47,492 --> 00:35:50,280 We don't want to appear to exploit anyone. 608 00:35:50,496 --> 00:35:52,572 We can trust this president to be authentic. 609 00:35:52,748 --> 00:35:56,164 Advance cleared it with the wounded soldiers. They're all okay with it. 610 00:35:59,338 --> 00:36:02,256 I'll recommend it to the president with one small adjustment. 611 00:36:03,092 --> 00:36:07,636 I haven't decided not to work. I'm just not rushing into something new. 612 00:36:07,806 --> 00:36:10,095 I'm gonna give myself some time. 613 00:36:10,934 --> 00:36:12,476 -What's for dinner? -Hungry? 614 00:36:12,644 --> 00:36:16,594 -I'll have to watch your cholesterol. -Okay, okay. 615 00:36:18,067 --> 00:36:20,059 The body is predictable. 616 00:36:20,236 --> 00:36:25,064 One month after a bypass, the appetite returns. 617 00:36:25,241 --> 00:36:28,491 Your sleep will grow less disturbed, and your heart will quiet down. 618 00:36:28,661 --> 00:36:31,828 -My heart? -Haven't you heard it beating? 619 00:36:31,998 --> 00:36:35,367 In surgery, they cut the pericardial sac, which insulates the heart. 620 00:36:35,544 --> 00:36:37,335 Afterwards, it seems to pound. 621 00:36:37,504 --> 00:36:41,288 -They can't repair it? -Heart's too swollen. 622 00:36:41,467 --> 00:36:45,547 You have to wait until it settles down, scars over on its own. 623 00:36:46,347 --> 00:36:49,681 I might miss the sound. I've gotten used to it. 624 00:36:50,434 --> 00:36:52,012 Part of healing. 625 00:36:52,186 --> 00:36:53,930 Going on. 626 00:37:00,111 --> 00:37:04,441 Congressman, I believe I owe you an apology. 627 00:37:06,118 --> 00:37:09,238 -You want a beer? -Sure. 628 00:37:12,458 --> 00:37:15,910 So either you got the cap to move by promising you'd deliver Chambers. . . 629 00:37:16,087 --> 00:37:19,670 . . .or you got Chambers by promising movement on the cap. Or both. 630 00:37:19,841 --> 00:37:22,546 -Glass, or you all right with a bottle? -Bottle's fine. 631 00:37:22,761 --> 00:37:24,588 Once the momentum got going. . . 632 00:37:24,763 --> 00:37:27,384 . . .you called a couple of the friendlier HMOs. . . 633 00:37:27,557 --> 00:37:31,638 . . .to let them know for their own good that a 5 million cap was still a cap. . . 634 00:37:31,812 --> 00:37:35,228 . . .and they sure didn't want this thing passing with the sky the limit. 635 00:37:35,399 --> 00:37:39,860 But what I'd like to know is if you let your own bill self-destruct. . . 636 00:37:40,029 --> 00:37:43,114 . . .and joined with Strickman knowing there was an opening. . . 637 00:37:43,282 --> 00:37:46,699 . . .if you let them take the lead, or if you just went with it. 638 00:37:46,911 --> 00:37:49,616 It didn't hurt the other day in the hall when you. . . 639 00:37:49,789 --> 00:37:54,535 -. . .demonstrated my independence. -Well, I'm always happy to do my part. 640 00:37:55,754 --> 00:37:59,538 Vice president softening up the battlefield didn't hurt. 641 00:38:00,593 --> 00:38:02,835 There's nothing motivates Republicans more. . . 642 00:38:03,012 --> 00:38:05,254 . . .than a chance to hijack one of our issues. 643 00:38:06,057 --> 00:38:09,141 So House bill, Senate bill, not very far apart. 644 00:38:09,602 --> 00:38:13,268 Recess next week, here you are drinking a beer? 645 00:38:13,440 --> 00:38:16,560 Don't tell me you're already out of conference. 646 00:38:17,402 --> 00:38:20,902 Something'll be coming the president's way first thing tomorrow. 647 00:38:21,907 --> 00:38:24,861 You're too good at this. You can't just walk away. 648 00:38:29,206 --> 00:38:30,950 Watch me. 649 00:38:42,262 --> 00:38:45,845 -I'm glad we're doing this. -Me too. 650 00:38:51,605 --> 00:38:55,057 -She took your suggestion. -Except for the press part. 651 00:38:55,234 --> 00:38:56,894 Well, they're in the parking lot. 652 00:38:57,069 --> 00:39:00,770 -A photo op with no photos? -I'll see you inside. 653 00:39:00,949 --> 00:39:03,237 No press, but we need a deputy press secretary? 654 00:39:03,410 --> 00:39:06,779 You knew cameras didn't belong in this, but you had her bring it to me. 655 00:39:06,955 --> 00:39:09,162 -You wanted to weigh in. -Leo used to weigh in. 656 00:39:09,374 --> 00:39:12,826 -When it bothered me, I said so. -I'm not ignoring you. It's my job now. 657 00:39:13,003 --> 00:39:16,835 You can't do it if you spend all your time guarding your old turf. 658 00:39:25,975 --> 00:39:29,095 Hi. How are you? 659 00:39:31,356 --> 00:39:34,227 -I'll check on that for you, private. -Thank you, sir. 660 00:39:36,195 --> 00:39:39,895 -The new ones are state of the art. -That's what I hear. 661 00:39:40,074 --> 00:39:42,529 They'll have me fitted, up and walking in no time. 662 00:39:42,701 --> 00:39:46,367 And you know the Army. They're not gonna let you lay around on their dime. 663 00:39:47,331 --> 00:39:49,241 I wanna go back, sir. 664 00:39:49,417 --> 00:39:53,629 Well, I'll put in a word with the Joint Chiefs. . . 665 00:39:53,797 --> 00:39:57,711 . . .but at the moment, your doctor's your commanding officer. . . 666 00:39:57,884 --> 00:40:00,173 . . .so you make sure you follow her orders, okay? 667 00:40:08,562 --> 00:40:10,270 How are you? 668 00:40:16,571 --> 00:40:18,979 And this is Lieutenant Martinez, Mr. President. 669 00:40:19,157 --> 00:40:20,485 Lieutenant. 670 00:40:20,700 --> 00:40:24,069 -Did I say your name right? -Yes, ma'am. 671 00:40:24,746 --> 00:40:28,958 But you don't have to remember it when you start talking redeployment, sir. 672 00:40:31,420 --> 00:40:33,377 Is there anything I can do for you? 673 00:40:35,591 --> 00:40:36,920 How about a prayer? 674 00:40:44,350 --> 00:40:48,598 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 675 00:40:49,564 --> 00:40:55,318 Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 676 00:40:55,487 --> 00:40:58,358 Give us this day our daily bread. 677 00:40:58,532 --> 00:41:02,780 And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass. . . . 678 00:41:18,220 --> 00:41:20,260 I needed some air. 679 00:41:25,436 --> 00:41:29,220 -It ain't no photo op. You knew that. -Now Annabeth knows that too. 680 00:41:29,440 --> 00:41:32,394 -You think I'm micromanaging? -Yes. 681 00:41:35,405 --> 00:41:39,273 -I don't wanna let the president down. -Me neither. 682 00:41:45,791 --> 00:41:49,125 How old do you think those guys are in there, 20, 22? 683 00:41:49,336 --> 00:41:51,045 Tops. 684 00:41:57,053 --> 00:41:59,129 We're not gonna let the president down.