1 00:00:04,438 --> 00:00:06,207 Previously on The West Wing: 2 00:00:06,274 --> 00:00:07,841 WILL: Russell is on his way to being 3 00:00:07,908 --> 00:00:10,044 the nominee, and God willing, our next President. 4 00:00:10,111 --> 00:00:11,445 So get on board or get out of my way. 5 00:00:11,512 --> 00:00:12,846 JOSH: You're too good at this. 6 00:00:12,913 --> 00:00:13,747 You can't just walk away. 7 00:00:13,814 --> 00:00:17,651 Watch me. 8 00:00:17,718 --> 00:00:19,120 C.J.: Deputy Special Assistant 9 00:00:19,187 --> 00:00:20,688 to the Chief of Staff. 10 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:22,190 I'm sorry? Come work for me. The President can't 11 00:00:22,256 --> 00:00:23,524 miss you if you haven't really gone. 12 00:00:23,591 --> 00:00:25,259 JOSH: Mr. Vice President, have you 13 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:26,460 been having an affair with Helen Baldwin 14 00:00:26,527 --> 00:00:28,596 while here at the White House? Yes. 15 00:00:28,662 --> 00:00:29,897 LEO: If we're gonna weather this, then we're gonna... 16 00:00:29,963 --> 00:00:30,998 HOYNES: We're not gonna 17 00:00:31,065 --> 00:00:32,600 weather this. I'm resigning. 18 00:00:32,666 --> 00:00:34,368 You can tell the President he doesn't 19 00:00:34,435 --> 00:00:36,070 have to worry about the book. I'm not 20 00:00:36,137 --> 00:00:38,439 gonna try to make him look bad. Am I going to be in the book? 21 00:00:38,506 --> 00:00:39,140 Yeah. 22 00:00:39,207 --> 00:00:41,041 I'd prefer not to be. 23 00:00:44,312 --> 00:00:47,181 HOYNES: Sure, the book is an apology-- to my family 24 00:00:47,248 --> 00:00:50,584 and to the American people for past mistakes-- 25 00:00:50,651 --> 00:00:51,852 but it's also 26 00:00:51,919 --> 00:00:53,654 a statement of principles, 27 00:00:53,721 --> 00:00:54,922 a summary of where 28 00:00:54,988 --> 00:00:57,358 I think we are as a nation and where we could be. 29 00:00:57,425 --> 00:00:59,293 And where is that, Mr. Vice President? 30 00:00:59,360 --> 00:01:02,196 Well, you know, Diane, this country still faces 31 00:01:02,263 --> 00:01:05,566 very serious tests both at home and abroad. 32 00:01:05,633 --> 00:01:06,967 Public education, 33 00:01:07,034 --> 00:01:08,136 health care, uh, 34 00:01:08,202 --> 00:01:10,037 the outsourcing of jobs-- 35 00:01:10,104 --> 00:01:11,539 these are major problems ( sighing ) 36 00:01:11,605 --> 00:01:13,307 that require serious thinking, 37 00:01:13,374 --> 00:01:15,409 and then on the international front, we-we... 38 00:01:15,476 --> 00:01:18,112 Mr. Vice President, I hate to interrupt, 39 00:01:18,179 --> 00:01:19,780 but are you saying we're on the wrong track? 40 00:01:19,847 --> 00:01:22,250 No, absolutely not, Diane. No, I think 41 00:01:22,316 --> 00:01:24,552 that President Bartlet has done tremendous work. 42 00:01:24,618 --> 00:01:25,886 And you bear no ill will towards 43 00:01:25,953 --> 00:01:27,555 the present administration? 44 00:01:27,621 --> 00:01:30,924 No. No ill will towards the President or Leo McGarry, no. 45 00:01:30,991 --> 00:01:33,761 I was just down in the East Room watching the run-through. 46 00:01:33,827 --> 00:01:35,263 What are you reading? 47 00:01:37,030 --> 00:01:38,466 Where'd you get that? 48 00:01:38,532 --> 00:01:40,301 Will had a copy. Will gave it to you? 49 00:01:40,368 --> 00:01:42,336 I borrowed it. 50 00:01:42,403 --> 00:01:43,971 I'm sure it's illuminating. 51 00:01:44,037 --> 00:01:46,774 I think this country has been run well the past seven years... 52 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:49,042 Want to know how many times you're mentioned? No. 53 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:51,479 Want to know how many times I'm mentioned? Not really. 54 00:01:51,545 --> 00:01:53,614 Want to know how many times Josh is mentioned? 55 00:01:53,681 --> 00:01:55,916 Where is Josh? 56 00:01:55,983 --> 00:01:57,918 Josh, he's... 57 00:01:57,985 --> 00:01:59,387 He'll be fine. 58 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:01,722 HOYNES: ...and I have written about them. 59 00:02:01,789 --> 00:02:04,425 The vital vision for our future that we need to focus on... 60 00:02:04,492 --> 00:02:07,428 Charles Young, look at that. 61 00:02:07,495 --> 00:02:10,063 Made the effort to come back and visit the old man. 62 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:11,499 Mr. President, where's Curtis? 63 00:02:11,565 --> 00:02:12,500 Who? 64 00:02:12,566 --> 00:02:14,101 Curtis, your new bodyman. 65 00:02:14,168 --> 00:02:16,870 Nice fella, Curtis, but he's no Charlie, Charlie. 66 00:02:16,937 --> 00:02:18,206 Gotta tell you, he's no good 67 00:02:18,272 --> 00:02:19,707 at tying a tie. 68 00:02:19,773 --> 00:02:21,475 Sir, you know I can't tie a tie either. 69 00:02:21,542 --> 00:02:23,211 Well, that makes three of us. 70 00:02:23,277 --> 00:02:24,545 HOYNES ( on TV ): Really? 71 00:02:24,612 --> 00:02:27,515 DIANE: Are you being coy, Mr. Vice President? 72 00:02:27,581 --> 00:02:28,549 Absolutely. 73 00:02:28,616 --> 00:02:30,351 You are going to ruin my reputation 74 00:02:30,418 --> 00:02:32,353 for hard-nosed journalism. 75 00:02:32,420 --> 00:02:35,189 Well, Diane, I'm just here to promote a book. 76 00:02:35,256 --> 00:02:36,757 You've got a call. 77 00:02:36,824 --> 00:02:38,692 Okay. Would you make sure we get Josh's notes 78 00:02:38,759 --> 00:02:41,295 from yesterday's summit briefing with the foreign relations guys? 79 00:02:41,362 --> 00:02:42,730 Donna already brought them. Good. 80 00:02:42,796 --> 00:02:43,697 Who's on the phone? 81 00:02:43,764 --> 00:02:45,165 The Vice President. Okay. 82 00:02:45,233 --> 00:02:46,734 The former Vice President. 83 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:48,736 What's going on in here? What's taking so long? 84 00:02:48,802 --> 00:02:49,837 PRESIDENT: Thank you, Charlie. 85 00:02:51,038 --> 00:02:53,607 I couldn't tie my tie. 86 00:02:53,674 --> 00:02:55,443 Yeah, I know that. Could we go now? 87 00:02:55,509 --> 00:02:58,045 I would also like to find a way 88 00:02:58,111 --> 00:03:02,683 to be involved in the ongoing pursuit of peace in that region, 89 00:03:02,750 --> 00:03:06,720 and yes, Diane, I would like to return to public life. 90 00:03:06,787 --> 00:03:09,323 I think I can make a contribution. 91 00:03:26,240 --> 00:03:28,442 Thanks for coming, Josh. 92 00:03:28,509 --> 00:03:29,743 You see the interview? 93 00:03:29,810 --> 00:03:31,512 No. 94 00:03:31,579 --> 00:03:32,112 Did you look at the book? 95 00:03:32,179 --> 00:03:33,747 No. 96 00:03:33,814 --> 00:03:36,450 Now, if you're gonna bust my chops, Josh, get it over with. 97 00:03:36,517 --> 00:03:38,586 I have no idea why I'm here, Mr. Vice President. 98 00:03:38,652 --> 00:03:42,222 Yes, you do. 99 00:04:32,340 --> 00:04:34,274 Zao chen hao, Donnatella. 100 00:04:34,342 --> 00:04:36,276 Whatever. You're early. 101 00:04:36,344 --> 00:04:38,045 It's dinnertime in Beijing 102 00:04:38,111 --> 00:04:39,279 and I'm just getting to the office. 103 00:04:39,347 --> 00:04:40,648 Time is relative, at least 104 00:04:40,714 --> 00:04:42,383 that's what we in the international arena say. 105 00:04:42,450 --> 00:04:43,617 Uh-huh. You hear John Hoynes 106 00:04:43,684 --> 00:04:45,553 is doing Diane Mathers tomorrow night? 107 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:49,390 Uh, yeah. Uh, the WTO file for the briefing on the China summit... 108 00:04:49,457 --> 00:04:51,258 He's promoting his book. 109 00:04:51,325 --> 00:04:54,362 Iowa's around the corner, 'tis about to be the season. 110 00:04:54,428 --> 00:04:55,563 He called twice this morning. 111 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:57,264 I'm gonna need a converter for China, 112 00:04:57,331 --> 00:04:58,632 and I can't find my garment bag. 113 00:04:58,699 --> 00:05:00,934 I think Baggage Claim is in the next terminal over. 114 00:05:01,001 --> 00:05:02,370 You used to love it 115 00:05:02,436 --> 00:05:04,304 when I couldn't dress myself without you. 116 00:05:04,372 --> 00:05:06,039 I used to love peppermint ice cream, too, 117 00:05:06,106 --> 00:05:07,575 but now those little pieces of candy, 118 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:10,210 they get stuck in your teeth in a way that I find irritating. 119 00:05:10,277 --> 00:05:11,545 MAN: The red carpet will be lined 120 00:05:11,612 --> 00:05:12,980 with glowing paper lanterns 121 00:05:13,046 --> 00:05:15,583 to represent the industrial core of the city. 122 00:05:15,649 --> 00:05:18,419 And the mayor of Xian has requested permission 123 00:05:18,486 --> 00:05:20,153 to present President Bartlet 124 00:05:20,220 --> 00:05:21,655 with a golden key to the city. 125 00:05:21,722 --> 00:05:23,223 We have no problem with that. 126 00:05:23,290 --> 00:05:24,458 I understand 127 00:05:24,525 --> 00:05:25,759 the President has expressed an interest 128 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:27,361 in the terra-cotta warriors that guard 129 00:05:27,428 --> 00:05:28,862 the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang. 130 00:05:28,929 --> 00:05:32,833 There are over 7,000 pottery soldiers and horses... 131 00:05:32,900 --> 00:05:33,834 Pottery... 132 00:05:33,901 --> 00:05:35,102 We understand the President 133 00:05:35,168 --> 00:05:36,737 is a student of the Qin Dynasty. 134 00:05:36,804 --> 00:05:38,238 Mm-hmm. We thought that... 135 00:05:38,305 --> 00:05:40,608 Yeah, I-I'm sure he'd be delighted. 136 00:05:40,674 --> 00:05:43,411 And now the menu for the morning's 137 00:05:43,477 --> 00:05:45,746 welcome breakfast in Beijing... Of course. 138 00:05:45,813 --> 00:05:51,685 And, uh... why don't you... go ahead and, um... do that. 139 00:05:53,854 --> 00:05:54,788 What's this? 140 00:05:54,855 --> 00:05:56,289 The nonproliferation briefing packet. 141 00:05:56,356 --> 00:05:57,458 You're done? 142 00:05:57,525 --> 00:05:58,926 I get extra credit for finishing early? 143 00:05:58,992 --> 00:05:59,760 You want a gold star? 144 00:05:59,827 --> 00:06:01,128 How about another assignment? 145 00:06:01,194 --> 00:06:02,796 Let's see how you did on this one. 146 00:06:02,863 --> 00:06:05,599 They're deliberating on breakfast in Beijing. 147 00:06:05,666 --> 00:06:06,767 They're picking fortune cookies. 148 00:06:06,834 --> 00:06:08,569 I always thought fortune cookies 149 00:06:08,636 --> 00:06:10,771 were an American invention, like pizza and the Frisbee. 150 00:06:10,838 --> 00:06:12,039 You have to get me out of there. 151 00:06:12,105 --> 00:06:13,073 Can't do it, Rocko. 152 00:06:13,140 --> 00:06:14,341 I have things to do. 153 00:06:14,408 --> 00:06:15,976 Talk to Josh. I'm talking to you. 154 00:06:16,043 --> 00:06:18,111 And I'm referring you to the man in charge of this little 155 00:06:18,178 --> 00:06:22,583 venture to the Orient, Joshua Lyman. Perhaps you've met? 156 00:06:22,650 --> 00:06:25,018 And I, magnanimous leader that I am, shrewd executive 157 00:06:25,085 --> 00:06:27,855 and benevolent spreader of the wealth, I have chosen to delegate-- 158 00:06:27,921 --> 00:06:29,790 and you should get used to that word-- 159 00:06:29,857 --> 00:06:32,893 delegate the preparation and readiness of the China summit to Josh. 160 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:35,696 So, while technically you are correct with regard 161 00:06:35,763 --> 00:06:37,598 to the organizational chain of command, insofar as this matter 162 00:06:37,665 --> 00:06:40,333 is concerned... I can't believe you're making me go back in there. 163 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:41,201 Uh-uh, uh-uh, not I. 164 00:06:41,268 --> 00:06:42,503 Josh. 165 00:06:42,570 --> 00:06:43,871 You see how beautifully this works? 166 00:06:46,807 --> 00:06:48,576 HARRIS ...'cause if we don't come home 167 00:06:48,642 --> 00:06:49,276 with progress on the semiconductor 168 00:06:49,342 --> 00:06:50,410 tariffs... 169 00:06:50,478 --> 00:06:52,045 JOSH: We're gonna push China on 170 00:06:52,112 --> 00:06:53,947 semiconductor tariffs, intellectual property rights, 171 00:06:54,014 --> 00:06:56,216 textiles, shrimp, financial services... 172 00:06:56,283 --> 00:06:57,284 Well, Josh, I think 173 00:06:57,350 --> 00:06:58,652 I speak for all of us when I say 174 00:06:58,719 --> 00:07:00,320 this summit seems to be in great shape. 175 00:07:00,387 --> 00:07:01,789 Well, we're looking forward to it. 176 00:07:01,855 --> 00:07:03,356 Thanks for your hard work. My pleasure, sir. 177 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:04,357 Thank you. 178 00:07:04,424 --> 00:07:05,358 Thank you, Congresswoman. 179 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:06,494 What about Taiwan? 180 00:07:06,560 --> 00:07:08,662 What about it? 181 00:07:08,729 --> 00:07:10,764 They're gonna want to discuss the sale 182 00:07:10,831 --> 00:07:13,266 of the 3-PC Orion sub hunting planes. 183 00:07:13,333 --> 00:07:14,802 It's not on the agenda, Senator. 184 00:07:14,868 --> 00:07:17,137 Ah, well, then I'm sure it won't be discussed. 185 00:07:17,204 --> 00:07:18,472 We sell arms to Taiwan. 186 00:07:18,539 --> 00:07:20,373 We will continue to sell arms to Taiwan. 187 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:21,575 It's not up for discussion. 188 00:07:21,642 --> 00:07:23,777 At least not until we start pushing China 189 00:07:23,844 --> 00:07:25,646 on weapons exports to Pakistan. 190 00:07:25,713 --> 00:07:27,615 China's pledged to stop exporting weapons... 191 00:07:27,681 --> 00:07:28,816 A pledge that they've ignored. 192 00:07:28,882 --> 00:07:30,183 Along with their WTO commitments, 193 00:07:30,250 --> 00:07:33,220 and their agreements on prison labor... Senator, 194 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:35,122 I'm not sure I see the point. 195 00:07:35,188 --> 00:07:36,524 The point, ma'am, is, 196 00:07:36,590 --> 00:07:39,259 the Chinese tend to welch on their markers, 197 00:07:39,326 --> 00:07:41,361 and I don't want to see Josh here 198 00:07:41,428 --> 00:07:43,497 offer up the farm in exchange 199 00:07:43,564 --> 00:07:44,732 for more lies and empty promises. 200 00:07:44,798 --> 00:07:46,433 I'll keep that in mind. 201 00:07:46,500 --> 00:07:47,868 You know, the Democratic Party 202 00:07:47,935 --> 00:07:50,137 hasn't been overrun by a bunch of panda huggers. 203 00:07:52,706 --> 00:07:54,875 ( wry chuckle ) 204 00:07:54,942 --> 00:07:56,677 Mr. Ziegler, we just have a few more items 205 00:07:56,744 --> 00:07:59,212 to discuss and decide. 206 00:07:59,279 --> 00:08:00,714 Now, let me see... 207 00:08:00,781 --> 00:08:02,282 22, the guest list for the... 208 00:08:02,349 --> 00:08:04,618 ( cell phone chiming flute-like tones ) 209 00:08:04,685 --> 00:08:06,854 I thought cell phones weren't supposed to work in here. 210 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:08,021 They don't. 211 00:08:08,088 --> 00:08:09,790 ( speaking Chinese ) 212 00:08:09,857 --> 00:08:11,992 ( speaking Chinese ) 213 00:08:17,097 --> 00:08:18,532 ( speaking Chinese ) 214 00:08:22,636 --> 00:08:24,237 ( door opens ) 215 00:08:24,304 --> 00:08:25,573 C.J.: How'd it go? 216 00:08:25,639 --> 00:08:26,840 Fine. We're gonna want to go 217 00:08:26,907 --> 00:08:28,542 over the intellectual property stuff. 218 00:08:28,609 --> 00:08:29,977 Hunt gave you a hard time. 219 00:08:30,043 --> 00:08:32,179 Yeah, but this was Harris and Haas. 220 00:08:32,245 --> 00:08:33,280 What did Hunt want? 221 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:35,215 Hunt wanted to give me a hard time. 222 00:08:35,282 --> 00:08:38,151 Guy brings a new meaning to the word "curmudgeon." Hey, I appreciate 223 00:08:38,218 --> 00:08:40,654 you letting me carry the ball on this one. 224 00:08:40,721 --> 00:08:42,155 One less ball I have to keep my eye on. 225 00:08:42,222 --> 00:08:44,825 CAROL: Hey, we got a question from the gaggle 226 00:08:44,892 --> 00:08:46,894 about a flag that the President received 227 00:08:46,960 --> 00:08:49,296 during the National Prayer Breakfast this morning. A flag? 228 00:08:49,362 --> 00:08:52,332 A... green flag from the Taiwanese delegation. 229 00:08:52,399 --> 00:08:53,333 You're kidding, right? 230 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:54,568 Was that funny? 231 00:08:54,635 --> 00:08:55,903 A green flag? 232 00:08:55,969 --> 00:08:57,237 Green with a red flower. 233 00:08:57,304 --> 00:08:59,172 No, no, no, no, no! 234 00:08:59,239 --> 00:09:00,040 Josh? 235 00:09:00,107 --> 00:09:02,943 The Chinese are gonna freak out. 236 00:09:03,010 --> 00:09:04,812 Isn't the Taiwanese flag red and blue? Yes. No. 237 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:06,313 There is no Taiwanese flag. 238 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:08,816 There's the flag of the Republic of China commonly 239 00:09:08,882 --> 00:09:10,818 used in Taiwan, which is red and blue. 240 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:13,020 The, the green one is the original flag 241 00:09:13,086 --> 00:09:15,088 of the Taiwan Independence Movement. 242 00:09:15,155 --> 00:09:16,990 The guys who want to hold a tea party in Taipei Harbor 243 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:18,859 and declare their independence from China. 244 00:09:18,926 --> 00:09:21,662 Pretty much. So you can see how I might be mildly concerned 245 00:09:21,729 --> 00:09:23,296 at the symbolism of the President 246 00:09:23,363 --> 00:09:26,634 accepting their flag on the eve of a major summit with China. 247 00:09:26,700 --> 00:09:28,401 Okay, I sound a little hysterical. 248 00:09:28,468 --> 00:09:29,870 Just a touch. 249 00:09:29,937 --> 00:09:32,539 So, we'll just give the flag back before anyone 250 00:09:32,606 --> 00:09:33,941 ( knock at door ) knows we had it. 251 00:09:34,007 --> 00:09:35,743 Hey, I thought you were in with the... 252 00:09:35,809 --> 00:09:36,910 They walked out. 253 00:09:36,977 --> 00:09:38,211 The Chinese protocol guys? 254 00:09:38,278 --> 00:09:40,080 They got a call from their embassy, 255 00:09:40,147 --> 00:09:42,515 something about the National Prayer Breakfast 256 00:09:42,582 --> 00:09:44,317 and a flag. 257 00:09:44,384 --> 00:09:45,853 Margaret! 258 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:47,688 FIDERER: Counsel needs you to sign this 259 00:09:47,755 --> 00:09:50,523 so we can retrieve the 25th Amendment letter 260 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:51,892 from your personal archives. 261 00:09:51,959 --> 00:09:53,927 They want me to step down again? 262 00:09:53,994 --> 00:09:55,996 You're loaning it out for an exhibit 263 00:09:56,063 --> 00:09:58,331 at the National Constitution Center. 264 00:09:58,398 --> 00:09:59,900 I solve Middle East peace, 265 00:09:59,967 --> 00:10:02,903 fix Social Security, and they want the piece of paper 266 00:10:02,970 --> 00:10:04,705 I used to remove myself from office. 267 00:10:04,772 --> 00:10:07,207 It is the National Constitution Center. 268 00:10:07,274 --> 00:10:08,308 Well, it's not like 269 00:10:08,375 --> 00:10:10,778 the Smithsonian's beating down my door. 270 00:10:10,844 --> 00:10:12,379 I'm sure they'll take a greater interest 271 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:13,613 in you once you're dead. 272 00:10:13,681 --> 00:10:15,415 There's something to look forward to. 273 00:10:15,482 --> 00:10:17,450 And these are the bios of the Medal of Arts winners 274 00:10:17,517 --> 00:10:19,152 for tomorrow night's gala. 275 00:10:19,219 --> 00:10:22,756 I heard there's going to be a tribute, a musical guest. 276 00:10:22,823 --> 00:10:24,725 A surprise musical guest, actually. 277 00:10:24,792 --> 00:10:27,360 I always loved Jerry Garcia. 278 00:10:27,427 --> 00:10:30,698 If I'm not mistaken, he's unavailable. 279 00:10:30,764 --> 00:10:32,099 Hence the surprise. 280 00:10:32,165 --> 00:10:33,233 C.J. ( knocking ): Mr. President. 281 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:34,267 Thank God. 282 00:10:37,070 --> 00:10:38,405 KATE: Sir, you were given a flag 283 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:41,408 by a member of the Taiwanese delegation this morning? 284 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,310 I seem to remember a stuffed ewe 285 00:10:43,376 --> 00:10:45,813 and a bar of soap etched with a quote from the 42nd Psalm. 286 00:10:45,879 --> 00:10:47,080 This was a green flag, 287 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:48,816 with red chrysanthemum in the center. 288 00:10:48,882 --> 00:10:50,150 Sounds charming. 289 00:10:50,217 --> 00:10:51,985 C.J.: Sir. I handed everything over 290 00:10:52,052 --> 00:10:53,754 to my new bodyman, what's his name? 291 00:10:53,821 --> 00:10:55,355 The new Charlie. Curtis Carruthers. 292 00:10:55,422 --> 00:10:57,557 Not that the old Charlie could ever be replaced, of course. 293 00:10:57,624 --> 00:11:00,160 Of course. Charlie. If he's worth anything, he's turned it over 294 00:11:00,227 --> 00:11:01,294 to the Gifts Unit. 295 00:11:01,361 --> 00:11:03,096 Okay. If it's in the Gifts Unit, 296 00:11:03,163 --> 00:11:04,698 it's gotta be tagged, catalogued, 297 00:11:04,765 --> 00:11:05,733 photographed and appraised. 298 00:11:05,799 --> 00:11:07,034 Could be decades until you see 299 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:08,335 that thing again. We're gonna need it 300 00:11:08,401 --> 00:11:09,569 a little sooner. 301 00:11:09,636 --> 00:11:11,071 I'm on it. 302 00:11:11,138 --> 00:11:12,572 How big a problem are we looking at? 303 00:11:12,639 --> 00:11:13,941 KATE: The Chinese will make some noise, 304 00:11:14,007 --> 00:11:15,342 ask for us to return the flag publicly. 305 00:11:15,408 --> 00:11:16,376 What else? 306 00:11:16,443 --> 00:11:17,778 A demand for a formal statement 307 00:11:17,845 --> 00:11:19,646 that we do not support Taiwanese independence 308 00:11:19,713 --> 00:11:22,883 and maybe tattoo "There's only one China" on all our foreheads. 309 00:11:22,950 --> 00:11:25,252 Well, the tattoo's not an option. Thanks. 310 00:11:28,455 --> 00:11:30,490 Sir, do you want me to bring in the Secretary of State? 311 00:11:30,557 --> 00:11:32,192 Excuse me? 312 00:11:32,259 --> 00:11:35,863 I just thought if you're reconsidering our policy on Taiwan... 313 00:11:35,929 --> 00:11:37,397 Did I say that? 314 00:11:37,464 --> 00:11:40,200 Sir, this type of thing, is right up your alley to... 315 00:11:40,267 --> 00:11:42,335 C.J., I must have gotten enough trinkets 316 00:11:42,402 --> 00:11:44,271 to buy back Manhattan this morning. 317 00:11:44,337 --> 00:11:46,907 I honestly didn't see the damn thing! 318 00:11:46,974 --> 00:11:47,707 Are we through? 319 00:11:47,775 --> 00:11:48,876 Yes, sir. 320 00:11:48,942 --> 00:11:50,710 Thank you, Mr. President. 321 00:12:04,758 --> 00:12:07,694 Hello. 322 00:12:07,761 --> 00:12:09,729 ( bell ringing ) 323 00:12:09,797 --> 00:12:10,730 May I help you? 324 00:12:10,798 --> 00:12:11,932 Bernard? 325 00:12:11,999 --> 00:12:12,933 Yes. Welcome to my festoonery. 326 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:14,301 Where's Rose? 327 00:12:14,367 --> 00:12:16,770 Rose, in what I assume was a clerical error 328 00:12:16,837 --> 00:12:18,171 of some kind, was promoted. 329 00:12:18,238 --> 00:12:19,672 And they transferred you to the Gifts Unit. 330 00:12:19,739 --> 00:12:21,641 Apparently I am the new Rose. 331 00:12:21,708 --> 00:12:22,709 There was a Taiwanese flag-- 332 00:12:22,776 --> 00:12:24,144 The Independentist's flag. 333 00:12:24,211 --> 00:12:26,746 Nicknamed the eight chrysanthemum-petal flag, 334 00:12:26,814 --> 00:12:28,681 rather unimaginatively, I'd say. 335 00:12:28,748 --> 00:12:30,217 Yeah, have you seen it? 336 00:12:30,283 --> 00:12:32,886 Oh yes. The flag itself is a magnificent specimen, 337 00:12:32,953 --> 00:12:34,521 an original hand sewn relic 338 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:38,025 that was entered in the island-wide flag competition 339 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:39,659 and chosen over 186 other designs. 340 00:12:39,726 --> 00:12:41,161 That was in 1994. 341 00:12:41,228 --> 00:12:44,264 Of course, the color scheme seems more reminiscent 342 00:12:44,331 --> 00:12:47,134 of the Taipei Holiday Inn, circa 1970. 343 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:48,869 I wouldn't repeat that to the Taiwanese. 344 00:12:48,936 --> 00:12:50,037 I hadn't planned on it. 345 00:12:50,103 --> 00:12:51,805 Is there anything else? 346 00:12:51,872 --> 00:12:54,541 The President needs the flag back. 347 00:12:54,607 --> 00:12:55,342 Oh, I'm afraid not. 348 00:12:55,408 --> 00:12:56,543 Excuse me? 349 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,812 The flag is an historical artifact. 350 00:12:58,879 --> 00:13:01,148 And its value is much higher than the reporting threshold 351 00:13:01,214 --> 00:13:02,349 established by the GSA. 352 00:13:02,415 --> 00:13:03,116 So? 353 00:13:03,183 --> 00:13:04,384 When the President accepts 354 00:13:04,451 --> 00:13:05,986 a gift of such value, it is deemed 355 00:13:06,053 --> 00:13:08,255 to have been accepted on behalf of the United States. 356 00:13:08,321 --> 00:13:10,557 But he shouldn't have accepted it in the first place. 357 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:12,826 Be that as it may, according to Chapter Five 358 00:13:12,893 --> 00:13:14,294 of the US Code, Section 7342(c) 359 00:13:14,361 --> 00:13:16,930 it is now the property of the American people. 360 00:13:16,997 --> 00:13:18,298 I need that flag. 361 00:13:18,365 --> 00:13:19,732 You're not suggesting I break the law? 362 00:13:19,799 --> 00:13:21,334 No. 363 00:13:21,401 --> 00:13:25,105 Well, then, I suppose we're in a bit of a pickle. 364 00:13:27,207 --> 00:13:28,475 The Ambassador's here. TOBY: Yeah. 365 00:13:28,541 --> 00:13:29,977 We're going to be conciliatory. Uh-huh. 366 00:13:30,043 --> 00:13:31,511 Mea culpa, our bad. Got it. 367 00:13:31,578 --> 00:13:34,014 We're going to hop right over this little... Josh. 368 00:13:36,850 --> 00:13:38,518 What the...? 369 00:13:38,585 --> 00:13:39,686 I must have missed this part 370 00:13:39,752 --> 00:13:40,820 of the protocol meeting. 371 00:13:40,888 --> 00:13:42,055 You were there, right? 372 00:13:42,122 --> 00:13:44,057 I was in and out. I couldn't stomach 373 00:13:44,124 --> 00:13:45,993 any more haggling over the nine-meat soup. 374 00:13:46,059 --> 00:13:47,560 Nine-meat soup? 375 00:13:47,627 --> 00:13:50,530 It was on the menu for the dinner in Shanghai. 376 00:13:50,597 --> 00:13:51,899 Beef, chicken, pork... 377 00:13:51,965 --> 00:13:53,400 You don't want to go there. 378 00:13:53,466 --> 00:13:55,102 Gentlemen. 379 00:13:57,604 --> 00:14:01,241 I think we should start by stating again 380 00:14:01,308 --> 00:14:04,277 that the President wishes to convey his utmost apologies. 381 00:14:04,344 --> 00:14:07,380 Let's not be troubled by simple misunderstandings. 382 00:14:07,447 --> 00:14:08,715 Here is our statement. 383 00:14:08,781 --> 00:14:10,951 It has been released to the press. 384 00:14:22,162 --> 00:14:24,932 "Meddling in your internal affairs"? 385 00:14:24,998 --> 00:14:27,000 You will return the flag? 386 00:14:27,067 --> 00:14:29,702 Yeah. As soon as we locate it. 387 00:14:29,769 --> 00:14:30,803 ( clearing throat ) 388 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:31,939 Yes. 389 00:14:32,005 --> 00:14:33,240 Good. President Lian 390 00:14:33,306 --> 00:14:35,909 hoped this would not interfere with our plans. 391 00:14:35,976 --> 00:14:39,412 We're looking forward to a productive summit. 392 00:14:39,479 --> 00:14:40,513 As are we. 393 00:14:40,580 --> 00:14:43,850 As such, we know you will understand our need 394 00:14:43,917 --> 00:14:45,618 for a few minor adjustments. 395 00:14:45,685 --> 00:14:47,054 Adjustments? 396 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:49,056 So as to reiterate 397 00:14:49,122 --> 00:14:52,192 the open friendship between our countries, 398 00:14:52,259 --> 00:14:56,296 the President wishes to hold the Beijing welcome ceremonies 399 00:14:56,363 --> 00:14:57,630 outdoors rather than indoors. 400 00:14:57,697 --> 00:14:58,898 Okay. 401 00:14:58,966 --> 00:15:00,067 He proposed that we move the summit 402 00:15:00,133 --> 00:15:01,368 from the Great Hall of the People 403 00:15:01,434 --> 00:15:03,070 to the Gate of Heavenly Peace. 404 00:15:03,136 --> 00:15:05,905 TOBY: The Gate of Heavenly Peace. 405 00:15:07,774 --> 00:15:09,042 In Tiananmen Square. 406 00:15:09,109 --> 00:15:11,278 JOSH: You want to welcome 407 00:15:11,344 --> 00:15:13,146 the President of the United States in Tiananmen Square? 408 00:15:13,213 --> 00:15:14,447 Is there a problem? 409 00:15:16,449 --> 00:15:18,918 C.J.: So that's the flag we got. 410 00:15:18,986 --> 00:15:20,120 That's China. 411 00:15:20,187 --> 00:15:21,854 What's this one? 412 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:23,556 Republic of China. 413 00:15:23,623 --> 00:15:25,258 This is China, that's China... Republic of China. 414 00:15:25,325 --> 00:15:26,994 People's Republic of China. 415 00:15:27,060 --> 00:15:30,063 Banned in China used in Taiwan, used in China banned in Taiwan. 416 00:15:30,130 --> 00:15:31,564 What's this one? 417 00:15:31,631 --> 00:15:32,732 Taiwan's majority party. 418 00:15:32,799 --> 00:15:34,567 So, which party flies the Taiwanese flag? 419 00:15:34,634 --> 00:15:37,204 The Taiwanese flag, not so popular among the Taiwanese. 420 00:15:37,270 --> 00:15:38,538 And they don't change the flag 421 00:15:38,605 --> 00:15:40,540 because...? The Chinese would declare war. 422 00:15:40,607 --> 00:15:41,874 Good reason. 423 00:15:41,941 --> 00:15:43,043 These things come with a G.I. Joe set? 424 00:15:43,110 --> 00:15:44,444 I play a lot of Risk. 425 00:15:44,511 --> 00:15:47,814 They want to put Taiwan on the table. Okay. 426 00:15:47,880 --> 00:15:49,549 The Chinese want to scrap half of the trade agenda 427 00:15:49,616 --> 00:15:51,218 so we can discuss the U.S. role 428 00:15:51,284 --> 00:15:52,785 in blocking Taiwan's independence movement. 429 00:15:52,852 --> 00:15:56,156 Oh, and they thought it'd be fun to jump-start the summit 430 00:15:56,223 --> 00:15:58,358 with a welcome bash in Tiananmen Square. 431 00:15:58,425 --> 00:16:00,293 You're eating Chinese? 432 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:01,094 Lo mein? 433 00:16:01,161 --> 00:16:02,029 Hunt already thinks 434 00:16:02,095 --> 00:16:03,396 we're weak on China. 435 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:05,298 If the Taiwanese lobby gets hold of this... 436 00:16:05,365 --> 00:16:08,468 It's too late for that. Senator Hunt's asked for floor time tomorrow. 437 00:16:08,535 --> 00:16:10,870 He's floating a resolution urging the President 438 00:16:10,937 --> 00:16:12,139 to display the green flag 439 00:16:12,205 --> 00:16:13,973 in the lobby of the State Department. 440 00:16:14,041 --> 00:16:14,841 Now that could be a problem. 441 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:15,842 TOBY: Why? 442 00:16:15,908 --> 00:16:17,210 He's a cranky old man. 443 00:16:17,277 --> 00:16:17,977 The Chinese are going to be that offended? 444 00:16:18,045 --> 00:16:19,479 No... I mean, yes, 445 00:16:19,546 --> 00:16:21,381 but the Chinese aren't my primary concern. 446 00:16:21,448 --> 00:16:23,016 He starts saluting that flag on the Senate floor... 447 00:16:23,083 --> 00:16:24,551 It could send a signal. 448 00:16:24,617 --> 00:16:26,553 The Taiwanese start thinking it's time for a new flag, 449 00:16:26,619 --> 00:16:27,920 a new name, a new anthem... 450 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:28,955 We got to shut him down. 451 00:16:29,022 --> 00:16:30,657 What do you want to do? 452 00:16:30,723 --> 00:16:33,226 Hang him by his thumbs and beat him with a pogo stick. 453 00:16:33,293 --> 00:16:34,561 Josh. 454 00:16:34,627 --> 00:16:37,930 Send Toby to the Chinese Embassy first thing in the morning. 455 00:16:37,997 --> 00:16:39,266 With Kate. 456 00:16:39,332 --> 00:16:40,267 Tell them this had nothing to do with us, 457 00:16:40,333 --> 00:16:41,634 that Hunt's a nut job. 458 00:16:41,701 --> 00:16:43,736 I'm going to phrase that a little differently. 459 00:16:43,803 --> 00:16:45,805 Tell 'em they'll have their flag back by the end of the day 460 00:16:45,872 --> 00:16:48,541 and once it's returned, 461 00:16:48,608 --> 00:16:50,577 their little adjustments are off the table. 462 00:16:50,643 --> 00:16:51,378 We spent two months 463 00:16:51,444 --> 00:16:52,945 hammering out this agenda, 464 00:16:53,012 --> 00:16:54,314 it's not going to get hijacked 465 00:16:54,381 --> 00:16:56,449 by some flag waving jackass of a senator. 466 00:16:56,516 --> 00:16:58,818 Josh, you're going to go see Hunt. 467 00:16:58,885 --> 00:17:00,220 Yeah. And Josh... 468 00:17:00,287 --> 00:17:02,922 Yeah, yeah, tone it down. 469 00:17:02,989 --> 00:17:05,592 I guess I'll take this to go. 470 00:17:05,658 --> 00:17:07,627 The visual of the President in Tiananmen Square? 471 00:17:07,694 --> 00:17:09,196 Certainly not my first choice 472 00:17:09,262 --> 00:17:10,963 for a photo op between the two presidents. 473 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:12,065 Let's figure out a way 474 00:17:12,132 --> 00:17:13,766 to make it work, just in case. 475 00:17:13,833 --> 00:17:15,335 So now I'm working for you now again? 476 00:17:15,402 --> 00:17:16,469 Toby. 477 00:17:19,906 --> 00:17:21,108 How are things going with China? 478 00:17:21,174 --> 00:17:22,475 Great, really, just fantastic. 479 00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:24,077 So the President has a photo op 480 00:17:24,144 --> 00:17:25,478 in the Oval tomorrow night? 481 00:17:25,545 --> 00:17:27,480 Something about the 25th Amendment? 482 00:17:27,547 --> 00:17:29,882 The letter he signed to remove himself from power. 483 00:17:29,949 --> 00:17:31,151 He's handing it over 484 00:17:31,218 --> 00:17:33,486 to the National Constitution Center trustees. 485 00:17:33,553 --> 00:17:37,090 The Vice President would like to be part of that ceremony. 486 00:17:37,157 --> 00:17:38,425 Okay. Only, wasn't that, 487 00:17:38,491 --> 00:17:41,128 you know, before the Vice President's time? 488 00:17:41,194 --> 00:17:42,262 Well, technically. 489 00:17:42,329 --> 00:17:43,630 Isn't this more of a Toby thing? 490 00:17:43,696 --> 00:17:45,365 Isn't what more of a Toby thing? 491 00:17:45,432 --> 00:17:47,900 The National Constitution Center ceremony tomorrow night. 492 00:17:47,967 --> 00:17:49,436 No. 493 00:17:49,502 --> 00:17:51,604 The Vice President would like to show his support. 494 00:17:51,671 --> 00:17:54,073 He wants to horn in on Baker's photo op with the President. 495 00:17:54,141 --> 00:17:55,342 He's coming in for that? 496 00:17:55,408 --> 00:17:56,776 Baker's the Governor of Pennsylvania, 497 00:17:56,843 --> 00:17:59,112 home of the National Constitution Center. 498 00:17:59,179 --> 00:18:00,213 Also a former chairman 499 00:18:00,280 --> 00:18:01,448 of the Board of Trustees. 500 00:18:01,514 --> 00:18:02,949 And a future candidate for the presidency, 501 00:18:03,015 --> 00:18:04,251 doing whatever he can 502 00:18:04,317 --> 00:18:05,885 to get the implicit backing of the President. 503 00:18:05,952 --> 00:18:06,853 Really? Hadn't thought of that. 504 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:08,955 Fins to the left, 505 00:18:09,021 --> 00:18:10,723 fins to the right. Baker, Hoynes. 506 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:13,893 Yeah, Hoynes on Diane Mathers should be interesting. 507 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:15,462 That's it? 508 00:18:15,528 --> 00:18:17,164 Yeah. Toby, the President assured us 509 00:18:17,230 --> 00:18:18,365 we'd have his support. 510 00:18:18,431 --> 00:18:20,066 We'll get Russell another photo op. 511 00:18:20,133 --> 00:18:21,601 The hog lots bill is in conference. 512 00:18:21,668 --> 00:18:25,004 The Vice President is not going to be... 513 00:18:25,071 --> 00:18:26,773 You know what? Fine. 514 00:18:29,842 --> 00:18:32,412 He didn't even flinch at that Hoynes stuff. I don't know why. 515 00:18:32,479 --> 00:18:34,481 The guy's all over the news, I've been getting calls. 516 00:18:34,547 --> 00:18:35,948 Yeah, he called me a couple of times. 517 00:18:36,015 --> 00:18:37,650 He? I was talking about reporters. 518 00:18:37,717 --> 00:18:39,051 Hoynes called you? 519 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:41,388 Yeah. I haven't called him back. I'm not interested. 520 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:42,689 Interested in what? 521 00:18:42,755 --> 00:18:46,493 In anything having to do with John Hoynes. 522 00:18:47,260 --> 00:18:48,695 ( knocking ) 523 00:18:48,761 --> 00:18:50,597 C.J.: You're still here, Mr. President. 524 00:18:50,663 --> 00:18:51,664 Yeah. 525 00:18:51,731 --> 00:18:53,333 Sir, I think we should put in a call 526 00:18:53,400 --> 00:18:55,235 to the American Institute in Taiwan. 527 00:18:55,302 --> 00:18:57,136 Make sure Taipei doesn't get the wrong idea? 528 00:18:57,204 --> 00:18:58,305 Yes, sir. 529 00:18:58,371 --> 00:19:00,173 Go ahead and make the call. 530 00:19:00,240 --> 00:19:01,508 I've always wondered why 531 00:19:01,574 --> 00:19:04,010 they let me pick these guys every year. 532 00:19:04,076 --> 00:19:05,378 Sir? 533 00:19:05,445 --> 00:19:08,080 The honorees for the National Medals. 534 00:19:08,147 --> 00:19:10,617 I mean, I enjoy a good cantata, 535 00:19:10,683 --> 00:19:12,485 and Turner's landscapes send me over the moon, 536 00:19:12,552 --> 00:19:14,153 but what the hell do I know about art? 537 00:19:14,221 --> 00:19:15,522 You're the popularly elected 538 00:19:15,588 --> 00:19:18,057 representative of the people of the United States. 539 00:19:18,124 --> 00:19:21,594 Sure, but nobody told them I was going to be art critic in chief. 540 00:19:21,661 --> 00:19:22,695 Thank goodness. 541 00:19:24,664 --> 00:19:26,566 Sir? 542 00:19:26,633 --> 00:19:29,101 You think they really knew what they were getting 543 00:19:29,168 --> 00:19:29,902 when they pulled the lever? 544 00:19:29,969 --> 00:19:30,903 I do, sir. 545 00:19:30,970 --> 00:19:33,673 Yeah, okay. 546 00:19:33,740 --> 00:19:35,041 Good night. 547 00:19:35,107 --> 00:19:36,843 Good night, Mr. President. 548 00:19:48,688 --> 00:19:50,122 You know it's ironic, Senator. 549 00:19:50,189 --> 00:19:52,058 I've been expecting you, Josh. 550 00:19:52,124 --> 00:19:55,395 I mean, here you are, trying to raise this flag, but six months ago, 551 00:19:55,462 --> 00:19:57,730 when the President of Taiwan considered doing the same, 552 00:19:57,797 --> 00:19:59,899 Taiwan's democratically elected parliament 553 00:19:59,966 --> 00:20:01,167 passed a law to stop him. 554 00:20:01,234 --> 00:20:02,302 I thought it was kind of sad, actually. 555 00:20:02,369 --> 00:20:04,070 What's to be sad? 556 00:20:04,136 --> 00:20:06,038 They're happy, they're free, they have the third-highest 557 00:20:06,105 --> 00:20:08,375 standard of living in Asia. Who needs independence, huh? 558 00:20:08,441 --> 00:20:09,542 They have it. In everything but name. 559 00:20:09,609 --> 00:20:11,077 Is there another democracy 560 00:20:11,143 --> 00:20:12,545 in the world whose leader 561 00:20:12,612 --> 00:20:14,714 is not allowed to set foot in Washington? 562 00:20:14,781 --> 00:20:16,416 That's a small price to pay. 563 00:20:16,483 --> 00:20:17,917 And so was the stamp tax. 564 00:20:17,984 --> 00:20:20,219 We support the suppression of a vibrant democracy 565 00:20:20,287 --> 00:20:21,421 by a cruel dictatorship. 566 00:20:21,488 --> 00:20:23,323 Come on, Senator, they're selling 567 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:26,559 Quarter Pounders in Shanghai, they've got thousands of satellite dishes 568 00:20:26,626 --> 00:20:29,128 on the rooftops in Beijing, in a couple of years... 569 00:20:29,195 --> 00:20:30,663 I understand the theory. 570 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:33,466 Commerce and culture, the gradual conversion 571 00:20:33,533 --> 00:20:36,002 to the religion of capitalism and democracy. 572 00:20:36,068 --> 00:20:38,471 China's a happy place, Taiwan goes free. 573 00:20:38,538 --> 00:20:40,807 So, why stand in the way of something 574 00:20:40,873 --> 00:20:42,442 that's inevitable...? When Patrick Henry said 575 00:20:42,509 --> 00:20:44,043 "Give me liberty or give me death," 576 00:20:44,110 --> 00:20:46,613 you think he meant except for Wednesdays and Sundays? 577 00:20:49,549 --> 00:20:51,784 Sir, you are jeopardizing 578 00:20:51,851 --> 00:20:55,688 a very tolerable, evolving status quo. 579 00:20:55,755 --> 00:21:00,092 The Chinese have 496 ballistic missiles pointed at Taiwan, 580 00:21:00,159 --> 00:21:01,494 and I'm jeopardizing 581 00:21:01,561 --> 00:21:03,563 the status quo? Yes. 582 00:21:03,630 --> 00:21:07,934 Well, it's not what this country should stand for. 583 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,902 Why do you think the President accepted the flag 584 00:21:09,969 --> 00:21:10,770 in the first place? 585 00:21:10,837 --> 00:21:11,871 It was a mistake. 586 00:21:11,938 --> 00:21:13,973 Jed Bartlet doesn't make mistakes. 587 00:21:14,040 --> 00:21:15,608 Somebody has to stand up, 588 00:21:15,675 --> 00:21:17,510 so I'm going to the Senate at 1:00 tomorrow. 589 00:21:17,577 --> 00:21:19,111 Now, you're a smart guy. 590 00:21:19,178 --> 00:21:21,414 If you're that worried, you'll figure out a way 591 00:21:21,481 --> 00:21:22,982 to keep me off the floor 592 00:21:23,049 --> 00:21:25,785 until you've given the flag back to the Taiwanese. 593 00:21:25,852 --> 00:21:29,756 But refusing to support Taiwanese independence-- 594 00:21:29,822 --> 00:21:32,492 it's wrong. 595 00:21:32,559 --> 00:21:34,594 And I think you know that I'm right. 596 00:21:44,371 --> 00:21:48,375 ( light opera playing ) 597 00:21:48,441 --> 00:21:50,543 ( bell ringing ) 598 00:21:55,014 --> 00:21:56,883 ( music stops ) 599 00:21:56,949 --> 00:22:00,420 Charles, I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see you again. 600 00:22:00,487 --> 00:22:01,654 Yeah. So, it says here... 601 00:22:01,721 --> 00:22:03,155 Did you pick out that tie? 602 00:22:03,222 --> 00:22:04,491 Or is it government issue? 603 00:22:04,557 --> 00:22:06,359 My sister bought me this tie. 604 00:22:06,426 --> 00:22:07,594 The things we put up with for family. 605 00:22:07,660 --> 00:22:09,195 Yeah, so in accordance with 606 00:22:09,261 --> 00:22:10,963 the Foreign Decorations and Gifts Act, 607 00:22:11,030 --> 00:22:13,666 the President has the option of buying back any gift 608 00:22:13,733 --> 00:22:15,968 accepted on behalf of the United States. 609 00:22:16,035 --> 00:22:18,137 Must we suffer through another round of capture the flag? 610 00:22:18,204 --> 00:22:19,271 The President wants to buy it back. 611 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:20,306 Really? 612 00:22:20,373 --> 00:22:21,140 Yeah. 613 00:22:21,207 --> 00:22:22,375 Very well. 614 00:22:22,442 --> 00:22:23,710 As I'm sure you know, the GSA 615 00:22:23,776 --> 00:22:25,545 requires a commercial appraisal. 616 00:22:25,612 --> 00:22:27,179 How 'bout you ballpark it for me. 617 00:22:27,246 --> 00:22:28,581 Well, a flag of this nature, 618 00:22:28,648 --> 00:22:30,282 it's very hard to put a sum on it. 619 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:32,485 But given its historical significance, 620 00:22:32,552 --> 00:22:34,754 and the current set of circumstances 621 00:22:34,821 --> 00:22:37,657 which no doubt would increase its worth, 622 00:22:37,724 --> 00:22:40,026 I'd wager 20,000 to 30,000. 623 00:22:41,761 --> 00:22:42,895 Dollars? 624 00:22:45,064 --> 00:22:46,032 Hey. 625 00:22:46,098 --> 00:22:47,467 Morning. How'd it go with Hunt? 626 00:22:47,534 --> 00:22:48,801 He's still planning to speak at 1:00, 627 00:22:48,868 --> 00:22:50,202 but I spoke with Congressman Harris. 628 00:22:50,269 --> 00:22:51,571 Okay. 629 00:22:51,638 --> 00:22:53,305 They're doing a quorum call at noon. 630 00:22:53,372 --> 00:22:54,841 Harris stands up at quarter to 1:00, 631 00:22:54,907 --> 00:22:56,909 and suggests the absence of a quorum. 632 00:22:56,976 --> 00:22:57,877 A procedural roadblock. 633 00:22:57,944 --> 00:22:58,878 Yeah. 634 00:22:58,945 --> 00:23:00,647 How long can we keep Hunt off the floor? 635 00:23:00,713 --> 00:23:02,649 Long enough to get that flag returned to the Taiwanese, 636 00:23:02,715 --> 00:23:04,050 and make his resolution moot. 637 00:23:04,116 --> 00:23:05,418 Great. 638 00:23:05,485 --> 00:23:07,420 Yeah. Only it's the wrong call. 639 00:23:07,487 --> 00:23:08,788 You think we should let Hunt speak. 640 00:23:08,855 --> 00:23:10,089 His resolution's not going to pass. 641 00:23:10,156 --> 00:23:11,891 He's not going to get the votes. 642 00:23:11,958 --> 00:23:13,960 The President doesn't even have to acknowledge it. 643 00:23:14,026 --> 00:23:16,563 I'm not arguing a retooling of the Monroe Doctrine. 644 00:23:16,629 --> 00:23:18,264 But we let Hunt on the floor. 645 00:23:18,330 --> 00:23:19,532 Let someone make the principled argument. 646 00:23:19,599 --> 00:23:20,867 Run it by Kate and Toby. 647 00:23:20,933 --> 00:23:22,569 If they're on board we take it to the boss. 648 00:23:24,070 --> 00:23:26,372 MARGARET: * Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a * 649 00:23:26,439 --> 00:23:27,406 * Come, come 650 00:23:27,474 --> 00:23:30,677 * Yeah, yeah, yeah 651 00:23:30,743 --> 00:23:33,245 * Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a * 652 00:23:33,312 --> 00:23:34,714 * Come, come 653 00:23:34,781 --> 00:23:37,484 * You'll come running to me-e-e-e... * 654 00:23:37,550 --> 00:23:39,819 Morning, Margaret. 655 00:23:39,886 --> 00:23:41,087 Good morning. 656 00:23:41,153 --> 00:23:43,122 Excited about the Medal of the Arts ceremony? Very. 657 00:23:43,189 --> 00:23:45,291 It's supposed to be a surprise musical guest. 658 00:23:45,357 --> 00:23:46,726 You're worried I might give it away. 659 00:23:46,793 --> 00:23:48,595 Maybe with the singing and the dancing. Right. 660 00:23:48,661 --> 00:23:49,996 The President's in with Governor Baker? 661 00:23:50,062 --> 00:23:51,798 The Governor just arrived. Good. Let me know 662 00:23:51,864 --> 00:23:53,866 when Kate gets back from the Chinese embassy. 663 00:23:53,933 --> 00:23:56,836 And find out where Charlie is on getting the flag back. 664 00:23:56,903 --> 00:23:58,571 Do you have a favorite-- song? 665 00:23:58,638 --> 00:24:01,641 Can't say that I do. 666 00:24:01,708 --> 00:24:03,710 I've always liked "Jelly Man Kelly." 667 00:24:03,776 --> 00:24:06,045 He's the one that likes jelly the most. 668 00:24:06,112 --> 00:24:06,979 He likes it on toast. 669 00:24:07,046 --> 00:24:07,980 Then there's Jenny Mulhenny... 670 00:24:08,047 --> 00:24:09,482 Margaret. She... 671 00:24:09,549 --> 00:24:12,084 Right. Mum's the word. 672 00:24:12,151 --> 00:24:13,886 PRESIDENT: Governor Baker, welcome. 673 00:24:13,953 --> 00:24:14,386 Busy day? 674 00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:15,922 Always. 675 00:24:15,988 --> 00:24:18,190 We've got the National Medal of the Arts gala tonight. 676 00:24:18,257 --> 00:24:19,659 Is that the letter? 677 00:24:19,726 --> 00:24:22,028 That is the letter that removed me from office. 678 00:24:22,094 --> 00:24:24,030 I have to keep the one that put me back, 679 00:24:24,096 --> 00:24:26,032 in case anyone starts asking questions. 680 00:24:26,098 --> 00:24:29,168 Well, the museum will take precious care of it. 681 00:24:29,235 --> 00:24:30,837 How do you like the old place? 682 00:24:30,903 --> 00:24:32,739 It's, uh... humbling. 683 00:24:32,805 --> 00:24:35,174 Believe me, it's worse from behind that desk. 684 00:24:35,241 --> 00:24:37,944 There's a dagger that hangs from a thread 685 00:24:38,010 --> 00:24:38,811 somewhere up there. 686 00:24:38,878 --> 00:24:40,379 I would think the Secret Service 687 00:24:40,446 --> 00:24:41,848 would do something about that. 688 00:24:41,914 --> 00:24:43,349 Yeah. So, how are your numbers in Iowa? 689 00:24:43,415 --> 00:24:44,316 Well, I haven't declared. 690 00:24:44,383 --> 00:24:45,652 You're going to tell me 691 00:24:45,718 --> 00:24:47,987 you don't have people in the field already? 692 00:24:48,054 --> 00:24:50,156 Iowa and New Hampshire look very good. 693 00:24:50,222 --> 00:24:51,323 RUSSELL: Gentlemen. 694 00:24:51,390 --> 00:24:52,725 Mr. Vice President. 695 00:24:52,792 --> 00:24:54,393 Bob, I didn't know you were joining us. 696 00:24:54,460 --> 00:24:56,996 Oh, it's an historic moment. I wouldn't want to miss out. 697 00:24:57,063 --> 00:24:59,699 Actually, the historic moment happened a couple of years ago, but it's 698 00:24:59,766 --> 00:25:01,901 always good to see you. Mr. President, could I...? 699 00:25:01,968 --> 00:25:04,537 Excuse me. 700 00:25:04,604 --> 00:25:07,039 Mr. President, the museum wants this exhibit 701 00:25:07,106 --> 00:25:09,308 to focus on the nobility and patriotism 702 00:25:09,375 --> 00:25:12,378 that you demonstrated in invoking the 25th Amendment. 703 00:25:12,444 --> 00:25:14,947 It's really kind of a tribute to your leadership 704 00:25:15,014 --> 00:25:17,249 and the principled spirit of your presidency. 705 00:25:17,316 --> 00:25:19,919 Vice President Russell, while a sterling leader in his own right... 706 00:25:19,986 --> 00:25:22,188 You going to be a part of this photo op? 707 00:25:22,254 --> 00:25:23,890 Well, as a trustee of the museum, I... 708 00:25:23,956 --> 00:25:25,992 Yeah, well, I'm sure no one will mind if Bob sits in. 709 00:25:26,058 --> 00:25:29,161 I mean, after all, he's sort of a trustee of this office. 710 00:25:29,228 --> 00:25:31,698 Ladies and gentlemen, if you're ready? 711 00:25:36,836 --> 00:25:38,905 You taking to wandering the hallways? 712 00:25:38,971 --> 00:25:41,874 Hoping to absorb some wisdom. 713 00:25:41,941 --> 00:25:43,509 Osmosis. 714 00:25:43,576 --> 00:25:46,045 You here alone? 715 00:25:46,112 --> 00:25:47,446 You sent Russell in 716 00:25:47,513 --> 00:25:48,981 to crash the photo op. 717 00:25:49,048 --> 00:25:50,983 Nice move. 718 00:25:51,050 --> 00:25:53,620 I get why you're so worried about Baker, 719 00:25:53,686 --> 00:25:56,422 but why not about Hoynes? 720 00:25:56,488 --> 00:25:57,790 Hoynes has name recognition 721 00:25:57,857 --> 00:25:59,258 and the most recent New Hampshire polls 722 00:25:59,325 --> 00:26:00,627 still have him a good ten points behind us. 723 00:26:00,693 --> 00:26:01,794 Same in Iowa? 724 00:26:01,861 --> 00:26:03,195 He resigned in a sex scandal. 725 00:26:03,262 --> 00:26:04,964 There's no way he comes back from that. 726 00:26:05,031 --> 00:26:06,733 Sex isn't what it used to be. Even if that's true, 727 00:26:06,799 --> 00:26:08,300 by the time he's back in the race, 728 00:26:08,367 --> 00:26:09,936 we'll be so far ahead of him on money and endorsements... 729 00:26:10,002 --> 00:26:11,838 Unless Baker's already knocked you out. 730 00:26:11,904 --> 00:26:13,840 Why I'm not sleeping nights. 731 00:26:16,542 --> 00:26:20,312 Josh said C.J. wanted a copy of the trade agenda. Okay. 732 00:26:20,379 --> 00:26:22,081 So you know who's coming tonight? 733 00:26:22,148 --> 00:26:23,549 It's a surprise. 734 00:26:23,616 --> 00:26:24,751 Give me a hint. 735 00:26:24,817 --> 00:26:27,153 I really shouldn't. 736 00:26:27,219 --> 00:26:29,188 ( with teeth clenched): "Jelly Man Kelly." 737 00:26:29,255 --> 00:26:30,556 Who? 738 00:26:30,623 --> 00:26:32,024 Can you get this out to the China team? 739 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:32,959 Hi. Hi. 740 00:26:33,025 --> 00:26:34,393 That the trade stuff? Yeah. 741 00:26:34,460 --> 00:26:36,495 Great. I'd love anything he's got on Taiwan. 742 00:26:36,562 --> 00:26:37,329 Sure. 743 00:26:37,396 --> 00:26:39,198 Is there an issue? 744 00:26:39,265 --> 00:26:41,133 I mean, I know it's Josh, so there's always an issue... 745 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:42,034 No issue. 746 00:26:42,101 --> 00:26:42,902 'Cause he's been working 747 00:26:42,969 --> 00:26:44,470 really hard on this. 748 00:26:44,536 --> 00:26:46,172 I'm just want to stay in the loop. Okay. But you know, 749 00:26:46,238 --> 00:26:47,606 he's got everything under control. Yeah. 750 00:26:47,674 --> 00:26:48,875 REPORTER: The rally began 751 00:26:48,941 --> 00:26:50,843 late this afternoon... Except maybe that. 752 00:26:50,910 --> 00:26:52,745 ...when the leaders of Taiwan's independence movement, 753 00:26:52,812 --> 00:26:54,346 waving the same type of green and red flag 754 00:26:54,413 --> 00:26:57,049 that President Bartlet accepted yesterday, gathered... 755 00:26:57,116 --> 00:26:59,819 Margaret, page Kate, get the CIA Director on the phone. 756 00:26:59,886 --> 00:27:01,453 ...Memorial Hall in Taipei City. 757 00:27:01,520 --> 00:27:03,890 PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you, 758 00:27:03,956 --> 00:27:05,391 ladies and gentlemen. 759 00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:07,426 Thanks for coming in, Eric. Good to see you again. 760 00:27:07,493 --> 00:27:08,795 My pleasure, Mr. President. 761 00:27:08,861 --> 00:27:11,397 Bob, could I see you for a second? 762 00:27:13,599 --> 00:27:14,934 Mr. President, I really appreciate... 763 00:27:15,001 --> 00:27:16,736 Yeah, don't do that again. 764 00:27:16,803 --> 00:27:18,738 Mr. President, I... I want to be very clear. 765 00:27:18,805 --> 00:27:20,840 I'm not choosing sides. Not him, not you. 766 00:27:20,907 --> 00:27:22,308 ( knocking ) 767 00:27:22,374 --> 00:27:23,375 Excuse me, Mr. President. 768 00:27:23,442 --> 00:27:25,244 Yeah, we're through. 769 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:29,949 I wanted to give you an update. 770 00:27:30,016 --> 00:27:31,951 There are some demonstrations in Taipei, sir. 771 00:27:32,018 --> 00:27:33,152 Okay. 772 00:27:33,219 --> 00:27:34,787 They're peaceful and relatively small, 773 00:27:34,854 --> 00:27:36,455 given the events of the past few days. 774 00:27:36,522 --> 00:27:38,725 Are they being organized by the Independence Party? 775 00:27:38,791 --> 00:27:40,092 Yes, but some prominent members 776 00:27:40,159 --> 00:27:41,828 of the DPP are in attendance. 777 00:27:41,894 --> 00:27:42,995 The majority party? 778 00:27:43,062 --> 00:27:44,897 Anyone close to President Chen? 779 00:27:44,964 --> 00:27:46,565 ( knocking ) His Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. 780 00:27:46,632 --> 00:27:47,834 How are the Chinese? 781 00:27:47,900 --> 00:27:49,836 Things didn't start off all that well. 782 00:27:49,902 --> 00:27:51,738 It sort of went downhill from there. 783 00:27:51,804 --> 00:27:54,106 Of course if I had known the PLA was planning 784 00:27:54,173 --> 00:27:56,575 to dispatch Ming-class subs into the Taiwan Strait 785 00:27:56,642 --> 00:27:57,777 in reaction to the demonstrations... 786 00:27:57,844 --> 00:27:59,445 China's deploying submarines? 787 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:01,580 They're showing their teeth. I don't think they'll... 788 00:28:01,647 --> 00:28:04,583 I get distracted for five minutes at breakfast and China's deploying teeth. 789 00:28:04,650 --> 00:28:05,752 C.J.: Sir... 790 00:28:05,818 --> 00:28:07,253 Yeah, I've had enough. 791 00:28:07,319 --> 00:28:10,422 I want you on a plane to Taipei immediately. 792 00:28:10,489 --> 00:28:12,058 Yes, sir. Tell President Chen 793 00:28:12,124 --> 00:28:13,625 I'm not going to war over a flag. 794 00:28:13,692 --> 00:28:14,827 At least not today. 795 00:28:14,894 --> 00:28:16,495 Can we get Beijing on the phone? 796 00:28:16,562 --> 00:28:18,130 I think so. I'll get Josh... 797 00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:21,333 No, no. You and I are going to end this right here, right now. 798 00:28:21,400 --> 00:28:23,235 REPORTER: The President's acceptance of the Independenist flag 799 00:28:23,302 --> 00:28:24,871 has led a few experts to wonder 800 00:28:24,937 --> 00:28:26,939 whether the United States is considering a change 801 00:28:27,006 --> 00:28:29,141 in stance on the question of Taiwanese independence. 802 00:28:29,208 --> 00:28:31,510 Josh... It's pretty minor... 803 00:28:31,577 --> 00:28:34,280 Apparently there's some members of the majority party that... 804 00:28:34,346 --> 00:28:36,082 I need you to call Senator Harris. 805 00:28:36,148 --> 00:28:37,083 Okay. 806 00:28:37,149 --> 00:28:39,251 We got to shut Hunt down. 807 00:28:39,318 --> 00:28:40,753 I thought we were going to... 808 00:28:40,820 --> 00:28:42,554 Josh. 809 00:28:42,621 --> 00:28:44,656 I'd like to discuss it with the President. 810 00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:46,092 It's already been discussed. 811 00:28:46,158 --> 00:28:47,894 Submarines trump symbolism. 812 00:28:47,960 --> 00:28:49,161 I had to make a call. 813 00:28:49,228 --> 00:28:50,162 Okay. Sure. 814 00:28:50,229 --> 00:28:51,363 Anything else? 815 00:28:51,430 --> 00:28:53,065 We agreed to the welcome 816 00:28:53,132 --> 00:28:56,002 in Tiananmen Square, and we're working on Beijing 817 00:28:56,068 --> 00:28:58,004 to drop their demands on the agenda. No discussion of Taiwan? 818 00:28:58,070 --> 00:29:00,106 No public discussion. We're going to need 819 00:29:00,172 --> 00:29:02,408 to deal with the fallout from the welcome at Tiananmen. 820 00:29:02,474 --> 00:29:03,943 Yeah. 821 00:29:05,411 --> 00:29:07,213 You put Toby on it. 822 00:29:07,279 --> 00:29:09,481 And the President wants me with him at the summit. 823 00:29:09,548 --> 00:29:12,618 There's some things up in the air right now. 824 00:29:12,684 --> 00:29:14,753 We'd feel more comfortable if... 825 00:29:14,821 --> 00:29:16,956 Sure. I'll start pulling together 826 00:29:17,023 --> 00:29:19,158 the briefing packets for you. 827 00:29:19,225 --> 00:29:21,961 Come on, you're going; you need Toby to deal with the press. 828 00:29:22,028 --> 00:29:23,762 Somebody's got to man the fort here. 829 00:29:23,830 --> 00:29:24,931 I'm fine staying. 830 00:29:24,997 --> 00:29:30,069 You're his guy. 831 00:29:30,136 --> 00:29:31,703 You're in the room, 832 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:34,306 in the chair. 833 00:29:34,373 --> 00:29:35,674 He needs you. 834 00:29:35,741 --> 00:29:37,209 That's how it was with Leo, 835 00:29:37,276 --> 00:29:39,278 that's how it's supposed to be. 836 00:29:39,345 --> 00:29:41,848 Yeah. I'm... 837 00:29:43,115 --> 00:29:44,350 Thanks. 838 00:29:57,163 --> 00:29:59,265 LEO: Awfully dark in here. 839 00:29:59,331 --> 00:30:01,100 Leo. 840 00:30:04,503 --> 00:30:05,571 Was this place 841 00:30:05,637 --> 00:30:06,572 always so gloomy? 842 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:07,940 Not when you were here. 843 00:30:08,007 --> 00:30:09,175 Well, no need to relive 844 00:30:09,241 --> 00:30:11,577 the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. 845 00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:14,646 They keep coming in with furniture and fixtures 846 00:30:14,713 --> 00:30:15,714 and wallpaper samples. 847 00:30:15,781 --> 00:30:16,815 I just haven't had the time. 848 00:30:16,883 --> 00:30:18,350 Have Margaret spruce the place up. 849 00:30:18,417 --> 00:30:20,920 Margaret suggested Shirley Chisholm's Barcalounger. 850 00:30:20,987 --> 00:30:23,789 Oh God, I'll bet she did. 851 00:30:23,856 --> 00:30:24,857 Can we sit? 852 00:30:24,924 --> 00:30:26,225 Of course. 853 00:30:34,867 --> 00:30:37,603 You look good in here. 854 00:30:37,669 --> 00:30:38,504 Comfortable. 855 00:30:38,570 --> 00:30:40,806 Yeah, today not so much. 856 00:30:40,873 --> 00:30:42,674 You sent Kate to Taipei? Hmm. 857 00:30:42,741 --> 00:30:45,677 You're going to be fine. He'll return the flag, 858 00:30:45,744 --> 00:30:47,379 send a message to Taiwan, 859 00:30:47,446 --> 00:30:49,781 and the Chinese will be so pleased, 860 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:51,117 it'll probably give the President 861 00:30:51,183 --> 00:30:53,019 an extra bargaining chip when he gets to Beijing. 862 00:30:53,085 --> 00:30:56,122 And in the meantime we let them push us around on Taiwan, 863 00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:58,324 on North Korea, on trade, on human rights... 864 00:30:58,390 --> 00:31:00,726 How's the human rights situation in China 865 00:31:00,792 --> 00:31:02,194 compared to ten years ago? 866 00:31:02,261 --> 00:31:04,430 You'd rather we were snarling at each other, 867 00:31:04,496 --> 00:31:08,867 and keeping one eye fixed on the nuclear launch codes? 868 00:31:08,935 --> 00:31:12,838 I lived through the first Cold War. 869 00:31:12,905 --> 00:31:14,506 One was enough, thank you. 870 00:31:14,573 --> 00:31:16,408 I'll take blue jeans, 871 00:31:16,475 --> 00:31:19,011 even low riders, 872 00:31:19,078 --> 00:31:21,313 and Starbucks 873 00:31:21,380 --> 00:31:22,881 over fighters and submarines 874 00:31:22,949 --> 00:31:23,882 any day. 875 00:31:23,950 --> 00:31:25,184 Not all evolution 876 00:31:25,251 --> 00:31:27,619 mandates revolution. 877 00:31:27,686 --> 00:31:31,290 I had to take the summit away from Josh. 878 00:31:32,925 --> 00:31:34,560 Yeah. 879 00:31:34,626 --> 00:31:36,495 China, the U.S. 880 00:31:38,464 --> 00:31:39,765 A situation, 881 00:31:39,831 --> 00:31:41,867 really any situation 882 00:31:41,934 --> 00:31:44,203 having to do with Taiwan. 883 00:31:50,342 --> 00:31:51,543 Hmm. 884 00:31:56,048 --> 00:31:58,684 That? 885 00:31:58,750 --> 00:31:59,885 That's you. 886 00:31:59,952 --> 00:32:01,553 That's your job. 887 00:32:05,891 --> 00:32:08,694 You've really got a lot of time on your hands now, huh? 888 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:12,131 You have no idea. 889 00:32:12,198 --> 00:32:15,001 But once in a while, 890 00:32:15,067 --> 00:32:16,168 on certain days, when they take down the flag 891 00:32:16,235 --> 00:32:19,338 out that window at sunset? 892 00:32:19,405 --> 00:32:24,943 You know you did something, and that ain't all bad. 893 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:36,588 a vital source of America's strength and success." 894 00:32:36,655 --> 00:32:38,590 For the President's opening statement? He says it in Shanghai, 895 00:32:38,657 --> 00:32:40,392 and it plays the day he arrives at Tiananmen. 896 00:32:40,459 --> 00:32:42,028 Great. Are the Chinese...? I ran it by Yahlin. 897 00:32:42,094 --> 00:32:43,129 He's taking it to the Ambassador. 898 00:32:43,195 --> 00:32:44,363 Thanks. Let me know. 899 00:32:46,198 --> 00:32:47,766 Charlie, where's my flag? 900 00:32:47,833 --> 00:32:48,500 Working on it. 901 00:32:48,567 --> 00:32:49,535 Charlie... 902 00:32:49,601 --> 00:32:51,337 Yeah, see, the GSA requires an appraisal 903 00:32:51,403 --> 00:32:52,871 in accordance with the Gifts Act... 904 00:32:52,938 --> 00:32:54,206 Charlie, I need that flag. Yeah. 905 00:32:54,273 --> 00:32:55,707 I mean, I need it now. 906 00:32:55,774 --> 00:32:57,543 I know it seemed like a little thing yesterday, 907 00:32:57,609 --> 00:32:59,211 but that was yesterday. Now it's a big deal, 908 00:32:59,278 --> 00:33:00,379 and I need you to take care of it. 909 00:33:00,446 --> 00:33:01,747 And if you can't take care of it, 910 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:03,049 I need to put someone else on it who can. 911 00:33:03,115 --> 00:33:04,616 I got it. 912 00:33:09,055 --> 00:33:12,558 ( bell dinging ) 913 00:33:12,624 --> 00:33:15,094 Bernard. Charles. 914 00:33:15,161 --> 00:33:16,828 Didn't they teach you that surrender 915 00:33:16,895 --> 00:33:17,996 is the better part of valor? 916 00:33:18,064 --> 00:33:19,398 Bernard, this is Richard Squire. 917 00:33:19,465 --> 00:33:20,732 Hello. 918 00:33:20,799 --> 00:33:23,102 And aren't you a frumpy little fellow. 919 00:33:23,169 --> 00:33:25,171 Mr. Squire is from the Counsel's office. 920 00:33:25,237 --> 00:33:26,505 He's a Rhodes scholar, 921 00:33:26,572 --> 00:33:28,240 he's got a law degree from Yale, 922 00:33:28,307 --> 00:33:30,409 and I believe he's memorized the U.S. Code. 923 00:33:30,476 --> 00:33:32,744 I get a little tripped up by Title 14. 924 00:33:32,811 --> 00:33:33,912 Do you? 925 00:33:33,979 --> 00:33:36,348 Anyway, according to Mr. Squire here, 926 00:33:36,415 --> 00:33:39,518 the President can not accept a gift from a foreign government 927 00:33:39,585 --> 00:33:41,353 if doing so would violate U.S. law, 928 00:33:41,420 --> 00:33:44,123 establish a quid pro quo or adversely affect 929 00:33:44,190 --> 00:33:46,292 the foreign relations of the United States. 930 00:33:46,358 --> 00:33:51,530 State Department Protocol regulation 478.7355, Section B, 931 00:33:51,597 --> 00:33:52,598 as in "bunion." 932 00:33:52,664 --> 00:33:53,699 I wasn't aware of a Section B. 933 00:33:53,765 --> 00:33:54,933 Oh, yes. 934 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:57,803 It's a very useful little provision. 935 00:33:57,869 --> 00:33:59,505 Indeed. CHARLIE: Yeah. 936 00:33:59,571 --> 00:34:01,740 So if you would be so kind... 937 00:34:11,016 --> 00:34:13,119 A piece of cloth. 938 00:34:13,185 --> 00:34:15,187 A cheesy piece of fabric. 939 00:34:18,724 --> 00:34:20,459 Donna. 940 00:34:20,526 --> 00:34:23,429 Background for the briefing pack on China, 941 00:34:23,495 --> 00:34:26,165 phone list, and more calls from the law firm 942 00:34:26,232 --> 00:34:27,233 of Hoynes, Hoynes and Hoynes, 943 00:34:27,299 --> 00:34:29,768 garment bag for the China trip. 944 00:34:29,835 --> 00:34:31,270 Where did you find it? 945 00:34:31,337 --> 00:34:32,938 You left it at a luggage repair shop 946 00:34:33,004 --> 00:34:34,273 after the G-8 six weeks ago. 947 00:34:34,340 --> 00:34:36,242 See how you don't take care of me? 948 00:34:36,308 --> 00:34:37,609 What's that? 949 00:34:37,676 --> 00:34:38,810 A gift. 950 00:34:38,877 --> 00:34:39,711 I unwrapped it. 951 00:34:39,778 --> 00:34:40,746 You unwrapped my gift? 952 00:34:40,812 --> 00:34:42,314 Who knows-- it could've been a bomb. 953 00:34:42,381 --> 00:34:43,949 Want to know how many times you're mentioned? 954 00:34:44,015 --> 00:34:45,117 Three? 955 00:34:45,184 --> 00:34:47,286 Thirty-nine. 956 00:34:50,856 --> 00:34:53,692 LEO: Working hard? 957 00:34:53,759 --> 00:34:54,593 Leo. 958 00:34:54,660 --> 00:34:56,895 Careful, he's ornery today. 959 00:34:56,962 --> 00:34:59,665 And tonight, the concert-- Liberace. 960 00:34:59,731 --> 00:35:00,999 Debbie, get out of here. 961 00:35:01,066 --> 00:35:03,068 I didn't know you were coming. 962 00:35:03,135 --> 00:35:05,471 I thought I'd check in on your new boss. 963 00:35:05,537 --> 00:35:07,273 I hear you've been playing. 964 00:35:07,339 --> 00:35:08,574 It's a put up job. 965 00:35:08,640 --> 00:35:09,441 Seems to be working. 966 00:35:09,508 --> 00:35:10,476 Yeah, 967 00:35:10,542 --> 00:35:12,444 I damn near started World War III today. 968 00:35:12,511 --> 00:35:14,146 Is this the way I'm going to be remembered? 969 00:35:14,213 --> 00:35:16,148 Roosevelt liberated Europe from fascism. 970 00:35:16,215 --> 00:35:18,850 Bartlet couldn't liberate a flag from his own basement. 971 00:35:18,917 --> 00:35:20,319 Well, that was a put up job. 972 00:35:20,386 --> 00:35:22,621 You knew when you took the flag the flap it would cause. 973 00:35:25,524 --> 00:35:27,459 Come on. 974 00:35:27,526 --> 00:35:30,762 I got to go and put on the penguin suit. 975 00:35:30,829 --> 00:35:33,265 Leo. Sir. 976 00:35:41,240 --> 00:35:43,008 When are you coming back? 977 00:35:43,074 --> 00:35:44,210 I've been here an hour 978 00:35:44,276 --> 00:35:45,944 and already I need another 30 days 979 00:35:46,011 --> 00:35:47,213 at Sierra Tucson. 980 00:35:47,279 --> 00:35:49,581 Yeah. Okay. 981 00:35:50,649 --> 00:35:52,584 Leo? 982 00:35:55,787 --> 00:35:59,225 Ah... nothing. 983 00:36:09,335 --> 00:36:11,237 HOYNES: Sure, the book is an apology 984 00:36:11,303 --> 00:36:14,340 to my family and to the American people 985 00:36:14,406 --> 00:36:16,107 for past mistakes. 986 00:36:16,174 --> 00:36:17,576 But it's also 987 00:36:17,643 --> 00:36:20,612 a statement of principles, a summary 988 00:36:20,679 --> 00:36:22,348 of where I think we are as a nation 989 00:36:22,414 --> 00:36:23,715 and where we could be. 990 00:36:23,782 --> 00:36:25,050 And where is that, 991 00:36:25,116 --> 00:36:26,618 ( on TV ): Mr. Vice President? 992 00:36:26,685 --> 00:36:29,455 ( interview continues in background ) 993 00:36:31,823 --> 00:36:34,526 HOYNES ( on TV ): And, yes, Diane, 994 00:36:34,593 --> 00:36:37,529 I would like to return to public life. 995 00:36:37,596 --> 00:36:40,131 I think I can make a contribution. 996 00:36:40,198 --> 00:36:42,200 DIANE: Thank you very much, Mr. Vice President. 997 00:36:42,268 --> 00:36:43,435 Diane, you were great. 998 00:36:43,502 --> 00:36:45,604 Thanks very much. Thank you. 999 00:36:48,707 --> 00:36:50,108 Hey. 1000 00:36:50,175 --> 00:36:51,310 What did you think? 1001 00:36:51,377 --> 00:36:53,312 I think she served up softballs. 1002 00:36:53,379 --> 00:36:55,447 Yeah, yeah, it's going to get tougher. 1003 00:36:55,514 --> 00:36:58,116 Just as long as you're okay. 1004 00:36:58,183 --> 00:36:59,651 I'm here. 1005 00:36:59,718 --> 00:37:00,952 Thanks. 1006 00:37:01,019 --> 00:37:03,555 Now I've got a call to make and a meeting, 1007 00:37:03,622 --> 00:37:05,624 but it... it won't take too long. 1008 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:10,729 PRESIDENT: John F. Kennedy once said 1009 00:37:10,796 --> 00:37:13,632 "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces 1010 00:37:13,699 --> 00:37:15,501 but also by the men it honors." 1011 00:37:15,567 --> 00:37:18,670 It isn't often that we award this medal posthumously, 1012 00:37:18,737 --> 00:37:26,878 but for the legendary Sam Cooke we made an exception. 1013 00:37:26,945 --> 00:37:29,214 a national treasure in his own right-- 1014 00:37:29,281 --> 00:37:31,216 he insisted on joining us. 1015 00:37:31,283 --> 00:37:32,918 I trust none of you will mind, 1016 00:37:32,984 --> 00:37:34,753 I asked him to bring his guitar. 1017 00:37:34,820 --> 00:37:39,958 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mr. James Taylor. 1018 00:37:40,025 --> 00:37:43,395 ( applause ) 1019 00:37:45,864 --> 00:37:47,566 Thanks for coming. 1020 00:37:54,039 --> 00:37:56,241 Thank you, Mr. President. 1021 00:37:56,308 --> 00:37:57,409 I've been a Sam Cooke fan 1022 00:37:57,476 --> 00:37:59,778 for about as long as I can remember. 1023 00:37:59,845 --> 00:38:01,780 This is a classic 1024 00:38:01,847 --> 00:38:06,251 Sam Cooke song that has, uh, has echoed down the generations. 1025 00:38:06,318 --> 00:38:09,755 ( picks slow arpeggios ) 1026 00:38:09,821 --> 00:38:13,592 * I was born by the river 1027 00:38:16,027 --> 00:38:18,430 * In a little tent 1028 00:38:20,699 --> 00:38:26,438 * Just like a river, I've been running ever since * 1029 00:38:26,505 --> 00:38:30,141 * It's been a long * 1030 00:38:30,208 --> 00:38:32,243 * Long time coming... 1031 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:33,612 You have a call. 1032 00:38:33,679 --> 00:38:35,447 Okay. Would you make sure we get Josh's notes 1033 00:38:35,514 --> 00:38:38,316 from yesterday's summit briefing with the foreign relations guys? 1034 00:38:38,384 --> 00:38:39,651 Donna already brought them. Good. 1035 00:38:39,718 --> 00:38:41,420 Who's on the phone? The Vice President. 1036 00:38:41,487 --> 00:38:43,321 Okay. The former Vice President. 1037 00:38:43,389 --> 00:38:49,995 * It's been too hard living * 1038 00:38:50,061 --> 00:38:51,196 Hello? 1039 00:38:51,262 --> 00:38:53,632 * But I'm afraid to die * 1040 00:38:53,699 --> 00:38:57,168 * I don't know what's up there * 1041 00:38:57,235 --> 00:39:00,472 * Beyond the sky 1042 00:39:00,539 --> 00:39:04,676 * It's been a long * 1043 00:39:04,743 --> 00:39:06,678 * Long time coming 1044 00:39:06,745 --> 00:39:13,318 * But I know that change is gonna come * 1045 00:39:13,385 --> 00:39:15,554 * Mmm, mm 1046 00:39:18,089 --> 00:39:21,727 * You know I had a talk with my brother * 1047 00:39:25,931 --> 00:39:29,535 * I said, "Brother, could you help me, please?" * 1048 00:39:29,601 --> 00:39:31,169 The Vice President called tonight. 1049 00:39:31,236 --> 00:39:32,337 Russell? 1050 00:39:32,404 --> 00:39:33,705 Hoynes. 1051 00:39:33,772 --> 00:39:34,840 And...? 1052 00:39:34,906 --> 00:39:36,675 He told me to look in the index. 1053 00:39:36,742 --> 00:39:40,879 Hmm. You're not in it. 1054 00:39:40,946 --> 00:39:42,848 Yeah. 1055 00:39:42,914 --> 00:39:48,854 * I said, "Mama, I'm down on my knees" * 1056 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:55,093 * There were times that I thought * 1057 00:39:55,160 --> 00:40:00,031 * That I wouldn't last too long * 1058 00:40:00,098 --> 00:40:06,104 * Somehow I've been able... to carry on * 1059 00:40:06,171 --> 00:40:07,706 Thanks for coming, Josh. 1060 00:40:07,773 --> 00:40:10,341 Did you see the interview? No. 1061 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:11,877 Look at the book? No. 1062 00:40:11,943 --> 00:40:14,913 Well, If you're going to bust my chops, Josh, 1063 00:40:14,980 --> 00:40:16,582 get it over with, will you. 1064 00:40:16,648 --> 00:40:17,983 I have no idea why I'm here, Mr. Vice President. 1065 00:40:18,049 --> 00:40:19,618 Yes, you do. 1066 00:40:19,685 --> 00:40:23,689 Now, I've done things I can never undo. 1067 00:40:23,755 --> 00:40:25,724 I lost one marriage, I'm trying to save another. 1068 00:40:25,791 --> 00:40:27,092 I let down my children. 1069 00:40:27,158 --> 00:40:29,394 I've fallen off the pedestal, hard, 1070 00:40:29,461 --> 00:40:32,498 and had to live with the consequences. 1071 00:40:32,564 --> 00:40:33,799 But when I look around 1072 00:40:33,865 --> 00:40:37,469 and see Bingo Bob Russell, and Eric Baker, 1073 00:40:37,536 --> 00:40:40,706 I see plenty of reasons to stay sober. 1074 00:40:40,772 --> 00:40:41,973 You think the American public 1075 00:40:42,040 --> 00:40:43,875 is going to welcome you back with open arms? 1076 00:40:43,942 --> 00:40:46,277 I'm a better person and will be a better candidate now 1077 00:40:46,344 --> 00:40:47,546 than I was eight years ago. 1078 00:40:47,613 --> 00:40:48,780 You lost that race. 1079 00:40:48,847 --> 00:40:51,750 I lost that race when I lost you. 1080 00:40:51,817 --> 00:40:56,187 * It's been too hard living * 1081 00:40:58,289 --> 00:41:01,126 You're very friendly tonight. 1082 00:41:01,192 --> 00:41:04,830 Just cause I can't keep my hands off you? 1083 00:41:04,896 --> 00:41:06,832 * I don't know what's up there * 1084 00:41:06,898 --> 00:41:08,700 What is it? * Beyond the sky 1085 00:41:08,767 --> 00:41:12,804 * It's been a long * 1086 00:41:12,871 --> 00:41:14,506 * Long time coming 1087 00:41:14,573 --> 00:41:16,842 I didn't see the flag. 1088 00:41:16,908 --> 00:41:17,976 What? 1089 00:41:18,043 --> 00:41:22,080 The green flag-- I didn't see it. 1090 00:41:22,981 --> 00:41:26,852 I couldn't tie my tie. 1091 00:41:27,953 --> 00:41:29,821 I haven't been able to focus, 1092 00:41:29,888 --> 00:41:33,559 or see out of my right eye since early yesterday morning. 1093 00:41:34,660 --> 00:41:37,028 I didn't see the flag. 1094 00:41:37,095 --> 00:41:42,000 * I said, "Brother, could you help me, please?" * 1095 00:41:45,103 --> 00:41:50,175 * Thought I ought to talk to my own mother * 1096 00:41:52,410 --> 00:41:59,184 * I said, "Mama, I'm down on my knees" * 1097 00:41:59,250 --> 00:42:01,920 * There were times that I thought... * 1098 00:42:01,987 --> 00:42:03,488 There's much to be done 1099 00:42:03,555 --> 00:42:05,757 and seven years of following is enough. 1100 00:42:05,824 --> 00:42:07,392 It's time to start leading. 1101 00:42:07,458 --> 00:42:13,331 You're never going to be Leo McGarry to Jed Bartlet. 1102 00:42:13,398 --> 00:42:16,467 But you can be Leo to me. 1103 00:42:16,534 --> 00:42:18,436 I'm running for President. 1104 00:42:18,503 --> 00:42:20,138 I want you with me. 1105 00:42:20,205 --> 00:42:21,807 * Long time coming 1106 00:42:21,873 --> 00:42:25,977 I want you to run my campaign. 1107 00:42:26,044 --> 00:42:29,314 * A change is gonna come 1108 00:42:30,481 --> 00:42:35,921 * Yes, a change is gonna come.