1 00:00:05,471 --> 00:00:07,178 Previously on The West Wing: 2 00:00:07,347 --> 00:00:11,011 This is my last China summit. It's my last chance. 3 00:00:11,225 --> 00:00:13,929 Progress isn't good enough for me now. I want to get something done. 4 00:00:14,144 --> 00:00:16,302 You used to love it when I couldn't dress myself without you. 5 00:00:16,479 --> 00:00:21,472 I used to love peppermint ice cream, but now they get stuck in your teeth. 6 00:00:21,650 --> 00:00:27,105 Help me bring the promise and the opportunity of America to all Americans. 7 00:00:27,279 --> 00:00:31,145 -President can't give me the job I want. -Which one? 8 00:00:31,324 --> 00:00:33,363 -His. -You're running? 9 00:00:33,575 --> 00:00:36,326 -Starting tomorrow. -C.J. . . . 10 00:00:36,494 --> 00:00:37,822 Sir? 11 00:00:37,995 --> 00:00:39,323 I can't move. 12 00:00:39,497 --> 00:00:42,201 Hopefully, the doctors will influence him and get this plane turned around. 13 00:00:42,415 --> 00:00:45,084 We turn this plane around, and that's the end of his presidency. 14 00:00:45,293 --> 00:00:50,333 -We can't land in China with you-- -This plane is going to China. 15 00:01:07,101 --> 00:01:09,805 Josh Lyman's office. 16 00:01:09,978 --> 00:01:12,303 -He's got a lunch. Afternoon's open. -Who is it? 17 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:16,180 -Didero's office. Three o'clock? Done. -Who's my lunch? 18 00:01:16,358 --> 00:01:17,686 Me. 19 00:01:17,859 --> 00:01:20,065 -We're having breakfast. -We need conversation. 20 00:01:20,236 --> 00:01:22,311 -What are we doing now? -We get interrupted. 21 00:01:22,529 --> 00:01:23,988 Nothing's going on here today. 22 00:01:24,156 --> 00:01:28,152 This lunch has been cancelled six times. It's gonna kill you to buy me a salad? 23 00:01:41,127 --> 00:01:43,333 -Josh Lyman's office. -Come on in. 24 00:01:45,464 --> 00:01:47,005 -Who is it? -Wrong number. 25 00:01:47,173 --> 00:01:49,498 -Quiet day. -Would you like to do the briefing? 26 00:01:49,717 --> 00:01:51,376 -I really wouldn't. -You'd be good. 27 00:01:51,551 --> 00:01:54,421 Pressroom's a mausoleum. Everybody's gone. Don't worry. 28 00:01:54,595 --> 00:01:57,133 -I'd be more comfortable-- -I'm acting chief of staff. 29 00:01:57,348 --> 00:01:59,968 I don't wanna be acting press secretary on top of it. 30 00:02:00,141 --> 00:02:01,469 They don't like him. 31 00:02:01,643 --> 00:02:05,426 Just run through the schedule and then do your Christmas shopping. Let me see. 32 00:02:05,646 --> 00:02:07,305 President in China. Six days. 33 00:02:07,480 --> 00:02:10,231 Day one, trade, WTOs, partridge, pear tree. 34 00:02:10,441 --> 00:02:12,896 -Stellar. -Should I tease the North Korea stuff? 35 00:02:13,068 --> 00:02:18,108 No. We don't want it to be obvious everything was a lead-up to North Korea. 36 00:02:18,280 --> 00:02:20,687 So I'm making this put-out-the-garbage week. 37 00:02:20,866 --> 00:02:22,525 -Take out the trash. -I'm sorry? 38 00:02:22,742 --> 00:02:26,442 News we hope nobody hears? Take out the trash, not put out the garbage. 39 00:02:26,620 --> 00:02:28,612 -Okay. -I'm just saying, it has a name. 40 00:02:28,830 --> 00:02:30,621 -Josh Lyman's office. -Anything else? 41 00:02:30,790 --> 00:02:32,699 -Slow day. -Hang on. 44 00:02:38,587 --> 00:02:42,335 ...in the midst of a pronounced MS episode and doesn 't have use of his legs. 45 00:02:42,507 --> 00:02:45,709 We're ditching sightseeing, we're staying three days, not six. . . 46 00:02:45,885 --> 00:02:48,885 . . .but the substantive portions of the summit will continue. 47 00:02:49,095 --> 00:02:51,384 -They will? -We're playing it by ear. Got a pen? 48 00:02:51,556 --> 00:02:53,512 -Yeah. -State, Treasury, Hutchinson... 49 00:02:53,682 --> 00:02:57,015 . . .the VP, Berryhill knows. But I don't know about the ambassador. 50 00:02:57,227 --> 00:02:59,183 We'll call. Is he okay? 51 00:02:59,395 --> 00:03:01,767 His condition in no way affects his ability to-- 52 00:03:01,939 --> 00:03:04,855 -We got it. This is me asking. -I don't know. 53 00:03:05,024 --> 00:03:07,515 His arms are working. They weren't an hour ago. . . 54 00:03:07,693 --> 00:03:11,524 . . .so maybe he's up doing the polka five minutes from now. Otherwise. . . 55 00:03:11,696 --> 00:03:13,320 -. . .I don't know. I gotta-- -Go. 56 00:03:13,489 --> 00:03:15,149 Your office, five minutes. 57 00:03:16,116 --> 00:03:19,567 Josh Lyman for the secretary, please. Right away. 58 00:03:20,828 --> 00:03:23,745 Mr. Secretary. Happy holidays to you too, sir. 59 00:03:23,914 --> 00:03:28,242 I'm gonna need you to take me off the speakerphone, if that's okay. 60 00:03:30,085 --> 00:03:33,637 The president's had an MS episode on the plane. He's not able to walk. 61 00:04:19,791 --> 00:04:21,700 -I can't do this. -Read the statement. . . 62 00:04:21,876 --> 00:04:25,042 -. . .and introduce the medical office. -They don't know anything. 63 00:04:25,212 --> 00:04:27,334 -Heard from Dr. Strangelove? -Strenlowe. 64 00:04:27,505 --> 00:04:29,581 -He's busy. -They've only got one doctor? 65 00:04:29,757 --> 00:04:31,879 Surgeon general's there too. She's also busy. 66 00:04:32,050 --> 00:04:33,710 -You didn't brief? -Fifteen minutes. 67 00:04:33,926 --> 00:04:36,215 -VP'd like to make the statement. -She's got it. 68 00:04:36,387 --> 00:04:38,877 -No, not really. -The president can't walk. 69 00:04:39,055 --> 00:04:41,806 Resist the temptation to treat this like an opportunity. 70 00:04:41,974 --> 00:04:44,381 He's the highest-ranking man in the building. . . 71 00:04:44,559 --> 00:04:47,097 . . .which means getting his face out is responsible. 72 00:04:47,270 --> 00:04:49,143 And he doesn't need permission. 73 00:04:49,313 --> 00:04:50,641 -Good morning. -Sir. 74 00:04:50,814 --> 00:04:52,142 Mr. Vice President. 75 00:04:52,315 --> 00:04:54,984 I was playing tennis. Couldn't believe my ears. 76 00:04:55,151 --> 00:04:57,024 We were just discussing your statement. 77 00:04:57,194 --> 00:05:00,110 I'll just get the ball rolling, and then you can jump in. 78 00:05:00,279 --> 00:05:01,773 Sure. 79 00:05:04,032 --> 00:05:07,614 Cancel the military greeting, the welcome ceremony tomorrow. 80 00:05:07,785 --> 00:05:12,327 The first lady's flight lands before ours, so we'll see her when we touch down. 81 00:05:12,497 --> 00:05:15,580 She's gonna be cranky. I think she should ride with you. 82 00:05:15,749 --> 00:05:18,204 The Chinese have agreed to clear their press out. 83 00:05:18,376 --> 00:05:22,076 -Not much for freedom of the press. -We ought to do the same. 84 00:05:22,254 --> 00:05:23,582 They've already seen him. 85 00:05:23,797 --> 00:05:25,125 But the no-photo rule. . . 86 00:05:25,298 --> 00:05:27,835 . . .does not apply to the tarmac. We let them stay. . . 87 00:05:28,008 --> 00:05:34,294 . . .there's a shot of the wheelchair lift lowering the president on every cover. 88 00:05:34,471 --> 00:05:36,594 Press clears before the president disembarks. 89 00:05:36,765 --> 00:05:39,469 Pool spray first thing in the morning. 90 00:05:41,143 --> 00:05:44,143 We should think about skipping the banquet. 91 00:05:44,312 --> 00:05:46,351 -I don't know. -She likes the food. 92 00:05:46,522 --> 00:05:50,020 It's important that they can impress us. The banquet in particular. 93 00:05:50,233 --> 00:05:52,225 -She does like food. -Send the first lady? 94 00:05:52,401 --> 00:05:55,651 I can sit through a meal. I've been doing that in a chair for years. 95 00:05:55,862 --> 00:05:58,732 You have to pace yourself. Fatigue is a real issue. 96 00:05:58,906 --> 00:06:01,693 -Let the Tibet conversation go, cut to-- -No. 97 00:06:02,242 --> 00:06:04,613 -They're not gonna budge. -We talk about Tibet. . . 98 00:06:04,785 --> 00:06:06,327 . . .so they can be implacable. 99 00:06:06,495 --> 00:06:10,907 We talk about Taiwan so they can hold against the capitalist, imperialist foe. . . 100 00:06:11,082 --> 00:06:13,370 . . .so that when we get to North Korea. . . 101 00:06:13,584 --> 00:06:15,659 . . .and they agree to do our dirty work. . . 102 00:06:15,835 --> 00:06:18,408 . . .they won't have lost face at every other step. 103 00:06:18,587 --> 00:06:20,793 Cancel the banquet, cancel whatever you like. 104 00:06:21,006 --> 00:06:25,085 But we do not skip one step of my negotiation with President Lian. 105 00:06:25,301 --> 00:06:27,542 Let's see if we can't push North Korea up. 106 00:06:27,719 --> 00:06:30,968 -Maybe Thursday instead of Friday? -I'll talk to Protocol. 107 00:06:31,138 --> 00:06:34,008 Ladies and gentlemen, we've begun our initial descent. 108 00:06:34,182 --> 00:06:35,510 Indeed. 109 00:06:35,725 --> 00:06:39,638 -You can use C.J.'s office. -I don't need an office. 110 00:06:39,853 --> 00:06:43,435 The doctors say the paralysis is temporary, but I think they're lying. 111 00:06:43,606 --> 00:06:46,523 They can't lie about his condition. That would be a crime. . . 112 00:06:46,692 --> 00:06:48,435 . . .and one we've committed before. 113 00:06:48,610 --> 00:06:49,938 Sight for sore eyes. 114 00:06:50,111 --> 00:06:52,399 Could've had lunch, you needed to see me so bad. 115 00:06:52,571 --> 00:06:56,402 She's about to brief. Or, the vice president is, I should say. 116 00:06:56,616 --> 00:07:01,525 Hang on. Hang on. I know. I know this is a shock to everyone. 117 00:07:02,370 --> 00:07:05,489 I was playing tennis when I heard. I couldn't believe my ears. 118 00:07:05,706 --> 00:07:07,698 But I spoke to the president myself. . . 119 00:07:07,874 --> 00:07:12,036 . . .and he was perfectly clear. This summit will proceed as planned. 120 00:07:12,419 --> 00:07:15,917 He is physically encumbered, but as far as we can tell right now. . . 121 00:07:16,130 --> 00:07:19,498 -As far as we can tell? -. . .this, in no way, affects him mentally. 122 00:07:19,925 --> 00:07:22,415 Has there been a cognitive evaluation? 123 00:07:22,593 --> 00:07:26,293 We're going to have a detailed statement from the physicians in a moment. 124 00:07:26,471 --> 00:07:29,388 I'm not a doctor, I'm not going to talk about it. 125 00:07:29,557 --> 00:07:32,012 What I can tell you is that I plan to meet. . . 126 00:07:32,225 --> 00:07:35,640 . . .with members of the Cabinet later today to see if there's any way. . . 127 00:07:35,811 --> 00:07:38,302 . . .that we can provide the president with support. . . 128 00:07:38,480 --> 00:07:41,053 . . .as he continues to do the work of this country. 129 00:07:41,274 --> 00:07:44,227 -Lord almighty. -Pull Will out of there. 130 00:07:47,945 --> 00:07:51,812 -Once he's back in Washington, we'II. . . . -Margaret. 131 00:07:51,990 --> 00:07:56,034 I'll need five minutes on the phone with every member of the Cabinet. 132 00:07:56,660 --> 00:08:00,075 -Cabinet meeting? -A conversation with senior members. 133 00:08:00,246 --> 00:08:03,199 The president doesn't need the Cabinet swooping in. 134 00:08:03,373 --> 00:08:04,748 Wanna step into your office? 135 00:08:04,916 --> 00:08:08,450 The president is still running the show. Russell can stop. . . 136 00:08:08,669 --> 00:08:10,626 . . .with the insinuations to the contrary. 137 00:08:10,796 --> 00:08:12,420 There will be no Cabinet meeting. 138 00:08:12,630 --> 00:08:15,833 It's been announced. You don't think it would be awkward? 139 00:08:16,049 --> 00:08:18,622 You know what? Watch yourself. You and your candidate. 140 00:08:18,801 --> 00:08:20,130 -You done? -No. 141 00:08:20,303 --> 00:08:22,342 Free advice for the campaign trail. 142 00:08:22,513 --> 00:08:24,801 Stop with the mentions of his tennis game. 143 00:08:24,973 --> 00:08:26,632 Doesn't make him look young. 144 00:08:26,807 --> 00:08:30,638 Makes him look like a dilettante who can't settle down with a thick book. 145 00:08:31,186 --> 00:08:34,435 -Wheels-down in Beijing in a minute. -A Cabinet meeting. 146 00:08:34,605 --> 00:08:37,142 You think the talk about tennis makes him look flaky? 147 00:08:37,315 --> 00:08:40,150 No. I think it makes him look young and vigorous. 148 00:08:54,995 --> 00:08:57,781 -Where is he? -Sorry, in the back, ma'am. 149 00:09:00,708 --> 00:09:03,198 There's a problem with the hydraulic lift. 150 00:09:03,376 --> 00:09:06,127 -Could be another half-hour. -We've been here forever. 151 00:09:06,295 --> 00:09:09,829 Do they have a Jetway or something? 152 00:09:11,799 --> 00:09:14,087 Don't hold your breath. 153 00:09:14,760 --> 00:09:18,210 -Pretty snazzy with the language. -Not really. Second-grade vocabulary. 154 00:09:18,429 --> 00:09:21,844 -"Hydraulic lift" is second-grade? -It is in China. 155 00:09:22,015 --> 00:09:23,425 Did you run the SSEP? 156 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:25,426 Yes, it shows severe conduction delay. 157 00:09:25,601 --> 00:09:29,135 We're at 85 percent loss of nerve function in the lower limbs. 158 00:09:29,312 --> 00:09:31,351 -Spinal cord lesion? -It's our best guess. 159 00:09:31,522 --> 00:09:33,064 Still working on it. 160 00:09:33,232 --> 00:09:36,600 -How long have they kept you here? -They've never used their elevator. 161 00:09:36,776 --> 00:09:39,895 -A forklift will do. -You could lie down. We're not moving. 162 00:09:40,070 --> 00:09:42,442 I don't wanna lie down. I want off this plane. 163 00:09:42,614 --> 00:09:44,606 -Where's Dr. Strenlowe? -He's on the phone. 164 00:09:44,824 --> 00:09:48,690 I called the hospital, and we'll do an MRI as soon as we get settled. 165 00:09:48,868 --> 00:09:51,109 An MRI's not gonna tell us anything new. 166 00:09:51,287 --> 00:09:53,078 Maybe. Maybe not. 167 00:09:53,246 --> 00:09:55,951 -Tell me your name one more time. -Curtis, sir. 168 00:09:56,165 --> 00:09:59,165 Okay. How much can you bench-press, Curtis? 169 00:09:59,334 --> 00:10:01,208 Quite a bit, sir. 170 00:10:01,378 --> 00:10:05,457 -How about we stage a prison break. -Absolutely. 171 00:10:06,631 --> 00:10:09,252 Lift with your legs, son, not your back. 172 00:10:09,425 --> 00:10:11,916 Could be vomiting. Some people get seizures. 173 00:10:12,678 --> 00:10:14,504 -Mr. President. -Jed? 174 00:10:14,679 --> 00:10:16,885 Jed, what are you doing? 175 00:10:17,389 --> 00:10:19,428 -You okay? -Yes, sir. 176 00:10:19,599 --> 00:10:22,469 Take your time. No need to rush. 177 00:10:23,102 --> 00:10:24,430 Am I going too fast? 178 00:10:24,645 --> 00:10:28,511 No, no, I'm just saying, you drop me, that'll follow you the rest of your life. 179 00:10:28,689 --> 00:10:30,397 Yes, sir. 180 00:10:35,486 --> 00:10:37,977 If you keep this up, your arms are gonna fall off. 181 00:10:38,155 --> 00:10:40,562 I hope somebody brings the damn chair. 182 00:10:40,740 --> 00:10:43,065 I hope so too, sir. 183 00:10:49,246 --> 00:10:51,488 -You sure you're okay? -I'm fine. 184 00:10:51,665 --> 00:10:53,823 I don 't wanna work you into another bypass. 185 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,624 I'm happy to help. 186 00:10:55,793 --> 00:10:57,666 -We gonna get a photo? -Soon. 187 00:10:57,836 --> 00:11:00,243 Good, because we've got claims he's in a coma. . . 188 00:11:00,421 --> 00:11:04,465 . . .and we flew him there so they could do a wax mockup like of Chairman Mao. 189 00:11:04,633 --> 00:11:06,127 How are the markets looking? 190 00:11:06,301 --> 00:11:08,873 We took a hit. Dow's down 470. 191 00:11:09,053 --> 00:11:13,132 We should get the treasury secretary on camera with an "I'm okay, you're okay. " 192 00:11:13,306 --> 00:11:16,840 -Dig up something to announce. -Something with the president at work. 193 00:11:17,017 --> 00:11:19,223 Anything that make him look active, and not. . . . 194 00:11:19,394 --> 00:11:21,433 Paralyzed? 195 00:11:22,438 --> 00:11:26,185 Talk to the agencies and the policy shops. We need some activity. 196 00:11:26,357 --> 00:11:29,891 -It was trash week. -Not anymore. We need executive orders. 197 00:11:30,110 --> 00:11:34,735 The president just called from Beijing to talk about big weapons systems. 198 00:11:34,947 --> 00:11:36,606 All right. 199 00:11:36,782 --> 00:11:39,450 Think you could check in at the Pentagon, keep an eye. . . 200 00:11:39,617 --> 00:11:41,574 -. . .on this Cabinet meeting? -No problem. 201 00:11:41,785 --> 00:11:43,861 See Vinick announce his run for presidency? 202 00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:45,697 -Just sound bites. -I'll get a tape. 203 00:11:45,872 --> 00:11:48,955 -You can join me in my despair. -I'll take a look. 204 00:11:49,166 --> 00:11:52,166 Someone from NASA. He needs to speak to whoever's in charge. . . 205 00:11:52,335 --> 00:11:54,243 . . .and I have no idea who that is. 206 00:11:54,420 --> 00:11:57,954 Maybe keep the philosophical questions to yourself. 207 00:11:58,131 --> 00:12:00,039 I got it. 208 00:12:00,758 --> 00:12:04,541 -You missed us, didn't you? -Like a hangnail. 209 00:12:06,637 --> 00:12:09,174 -Thanks for waiting. Josh Lyman. -Walter Sprout. 210 00:12:09,347 --> 00:12:10,722 The administrator isn't here. 211 00:12:10,890 --> 00:12:12,763 -Apparently not. -We should wait. 212 00:12:12,933 --> 00:12:14,925 -Who's the administrator? -Edward Kelwick. 213 00:12:15,102 --> 00:12:17,141 -And he administers what? -NASA. 214 00:12:17,312 --> 00:12:19,932 -NASA administrator. -You're from NASA. 215 00:12:20,105 --> 00:12:23,604 Program manager for near-Earth object observation. Walter Sprout. 216 00:12:23,775 --> 00:12:25,233 I'm sure he's coming. 217 00:12:25,401 --> 00:12:28,851 Well, I'm going in four minutes, so we should plug on. 218 00:12:29,029 --> 00:12:31,317 Could I get some water? 219 00:12:31,489 --> 00:12:34,524 -Water? -Sure. 220 00:12:34,825 --> 00:12:37,778 I'm sorry. I just-- I've been. . . 221 00:12:37,952 --> 00:12:42,364 . . .sweating quite a lot, and I think that it's gotten me dehydrated and. . . . 222 00:12:42,539 --> 00:12:45,111 -Okay, you need to take it easy. -There's an object. . . 223 00:12:45,332 --> 00:12:47,324 . . .coming toward the Earth. 224 00:12:47,876 --> 00:12:50,201 -From the sky? -An asteroid. 225 00:12:50,378 --> 00:12:53,164 AS00267. 226 00:12:53,380 --> 00:12:57,329 There are a lot of asteroids in the sky, from my limited understanding. 227 00:12:57,550 --> 00:12:59,921 -Thousands. -Well, I'm thinking you should. . . 228 00:13:00,135 --> 00:13:02,423 . . .write up a memo, drop it off-- 229 00:13:02,595 --> 00:13:06,046 The LINEAR observatory in New Mexico recorded images yesterday. . . 230 00:13:06,223 --> 00:13:09,258 . . .that were analyzed by the Minor Planet Center in Cambridge. 231 00:13:09,434 --> 00:13:12,766 Their data were posted on the NEO Confirmation Page to be verified. . . 232 00:13:12,936 --> 00:13:15,936 . . .by astronomers across the globe, myself included. 233 00:13:16,105 --> 00:13:19,604 Now, our calculations could be wrong. . . 234 00:13:19,775 --> 00:13:23,474 . . .but if not, they indicate that an object following that trajectory. . . 235 00:13:23,652 --> 00:13:27,352 . . .would strike the Earth in approximately 48 hours. 236 00:13:28,948 --> 00:13:30,276 Forty-six. 237 00:13:30,491 --> 00:13:33,242 -And this asteroid is--? -Big. 238 00:13:34,202 --> 00:13:37,036 -How--? -Big. 239 00:13:43,542 --> 00:13:47,159 Margaret, I need the NASA administrator and Leo. 240 00:13:48,713 --> 00:13:52,211 I loved a man once. I never told him. 241 00:13:54,133 --> 00:13:56,007 Okay. 242 00:13:59,304 --> 00:14:02,921 Vice Premier Liu and Chairman Xian will be in the third and fourth seats. 243 00:14:03,098 --> 00:14:05,802 Premier Z yang will be right here next to President Lian. 244 00:14:05,975 --> 00:14:09,059 Thank him for allowing us to enjoy his magnificent space. 245 00:14:09,228 --> 00:14:10,556 You wanna remind me again? 246 00:14:10,729 --> 00:14:13,599 It's a big deal. We're supposed to approach them. 247 00:14:13,773 --> 00:14:15,931 -On our knees. -Well, since you mention it. . . . 248 00:14:16,108 --> 00:14:17,816 The memory's not gone. 249 00:14:18,026 --> 00:14:19,484 It's next, maybe, but not yet. 250 00:14:19,652 --> 00:14:21,644 Allowing us to enjoy his magnificent space. 251 00:14:21,821 --> 00:14:23,149 I'm gonna hit her. 252 00:14:23,322 --> 00:14:25,990 -lf you need a break at any time. . . -I'm fine. 253 00:14:26,157 --> 00:14:29,323 . . .I don't know, tug on your earlobe. We'll make something up. 254 00:14:29,493 --> 00:14:31,781 I desperately hope you're not serious. 255 00:14:31,995 --> 00:14:34,366 It's a three-hour meeting. I'm gonna want a break. 256 00:14:34,538 --> 00:14:37,574 You should tug on your ear, and this one'll make something up. 257 00:14:37,791 --> 00:14:39,913 It's better to avoid saying you need rest. 258 00:14:40,084 --> 00:14:42,657 You should move away from me as quickly as possible. 259 00:14:42,836 --> 00:14:45,753 -Yes, sir. -You ready? 260 00:14:45,922 --> 00:14:47,546 Go ahead. 261 00:15:19,363 --> 00:15:23,111 It is a great honor for myself and for the People's Republic of China. . . 262 00:15:23,283 --> 00:15:26,366 -. . .to welcome the president. -Thank you. 263 00:15:26,535 --> 00:15:29,701 On behalf of the American people, it is an honor to be here. 264 00:15:29,871 --> 00:15:34,828 I would like to thank you for allowing us to enjoy your magnificent space. 265 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:39,079 I thought we had technology that detects rocks hurtling toward our planet. 266 00:15:39,253 --> 00:15:40,581 The Spaceguard System. 267 00:15:40,754 --> 00:15:42,414 Expensive, if memory serves. 268 00:15:42,589 --> 00:15:45,423 Spaceguard only detects objects over 1 kilometer wide. 269 00:15:45,591 --> 00:15:48,046 Anything large enough to take out humans. 270 00:15:48,218 --> 00:15:50,589 -This is considerably smaller. -It's 400 meters. 271 00:15:50,761 --> 00:15:53,596 -Considerably smaller. -Twice the size of the Astrodome. 272 00:15:53,764 --> 00:15:55,720 Gives new meaning to "duck and cover. " 273 00:15:55,890 --> 00:15:59,721 A collision is improbable, but we felt we should alert you. 274 00:15:59,893 --> 00:16:02,384 -Where would it hit? -In the Northern Hemisphere. 275 00:16:02,562 --> 00:16:04,850 -Can't get any more specific? -Nope. 276 00:16:05,022 --> 00:16:08,307 -What kind of damage? -You'll wish you lived in Antarctica. 277 00:16:08,483 --> 00:16:13,559 We're waiting for another look. It's in our daylight 80 percent of the time. 278 00:16:13,737 --> 00:16:19,156 Japan's tracking it, and we may get a glimpse in Maui, but they've had clouds. 279 00:16:19,366 --> 00:16:22,035 So we may be hit with a hunk of intergalactic rock. . . 280 00:16:22,201 --> 00:16:23,779 . . .we don't know when or where. . . 281 00:16:23,953 --> 00:16:26,277 . . .and no information coming because it's cloudy? 282 00:16:26,455 --> 00:16:28,530 Welcome to my world. 283 00:16:28,748 --> 00:16:31,036 As long as both China and the United States. . . 284 00:16:31,208 --> 00:16:34,374 . . .keep an eye on the larger picture. . . 285 00:16:37,338 --> 00:16:41,169 . . .maintain a long-term perspective and abide by the principles. . . 286 00:16:41,341 --> 00:16:43,913 . . .in the three Sino-U.S. Joint Communiqués. . . 287 00:16:44,093 --> 00:16:48,136 . . .our relationship will continue to grow and thrive. 288 00:16:49,055 --> 00:16:51,094 -Does he look out of it to you? -What? 289 00:16:51,265 --> 00:16:53,091 The president. 290 00:16:53,850 --> 00:16:57,218 -Ours? -He's squirming. 291 00:16:57,436 --> 00:16:59,475 Well, he's probably bored. 292 00:16:59,646 --> 00:17:04,935 Lian refuses to move past affirming his commitment between our two countries. 293 00:17:06,484 --> 00:17:07,978 He's not listening. 294 00:17:08,944 --> 00:17:10,522 Where's C.J.? 295 00:17:10,737 --> 00:17:15,896 --through operations of economic trade, energy and science and in technology. 296 00:17:16,116 --> 00:17:19,567 -I think he's having trouble. -He looks fine. 297 00:17:19,744 --> 00:17:24,488 -He's been flapping a lot with the arms. -Is he talking? 298 00:17:24,664 --> 00:17:28,875 Yeah, but Lian's been on a roll for a while. 299 00:17:29,710 --> 00:17:32,461 That. There, with the arm. Do you see that? 300 00:17:32,670 --> 00:17:35,042 That is a little. . . . 301 00:17:35,214 --> 00:17:38,582 Oh, my God. He's tugging on his earlobe. 302 00:17:38,758 --> 00:17:40,335 -We gotta get him out. -What? 303 00:17:40,509 --> 00:17:42,169 We're gonna pull the plug. 304 00:17:42,344 --> 00:17:44,135 -What can I say? -Nothing. That-- 305 00:17:44,346 --> 00:17:45,674 Just go. 306 00:17:45,847 --> 00:17:47,471 --between our two countries. . . 307 00:17:47,640 --> 00:17:52,633 -. . .is the key to steady development of-- -This is not good. 308 00:17:52,852 --> 00:17:56,896 -I have explained to President Bartlet-- -Pardon me. 309 00:17:57,063 --> 00:17:59,732 Please forgive me, President Lian. 310 00:17:59,899 --> 00:18:04,026 President Bartlet has an urgent call from Washington. 311 00:18:04,652 --> 00:18:08,151 We'll need to take a break for just a few moments. 312 00:18:10,156 --> 00:18:12,943 Of course, no trouble at all. 313 00:18:14,827 --> 00:18:16,735 Clear the hall. 314 00:18:20,581 --> 00:18:24,578 -You okay? -Yeah, I just gotta take a minute. 315 00:18:25,251 --> 00:18:26,911 -The plan was flawed. -It was. 316 00:18:27,086 --> 00:18:29,327 The recipient of the sign stays in the room. 317 00:18:29,504 --> 00:18:31,081 -Yes. -I almost pulled my ear off. 318 00:18:31,255 --> 00:18:34,256 -I had to take a call from Leo. -Thought he didn't work for us. 319 00:18:34,424 --> 00:18:37,175 These things change. We should get back to him. 320 00:18:37,343 --> 00:18:41,803 -Bound to be better news than here. -Oh, you'd be amazed. 321 00:18:41,972 --> 00:18:44,094 So will it kill us like the dinosaurs? 322 00:18:44,265 --> 00:18:45,973 -It won't hit us. -But if it does. 323 00:18:46,141 --> 00:18:49,557 Then, likelihood is, it hits an ocean, starts a tsunami. . . 324 00:18:49,727 --> 00:18:51,470 . . .and, you know, surf's up. . . 325 00:18:51,646 --> 00:18:54,681 -. . .in Illinois. -Announceable achievements. 326 00:18:54,856 --> 00:18:57,773 Preliminary diplomatic relations established with Myanmar. 327 00:18:57,942 --> 00:19:02,437 -That's a violent military dictatorship. -Yes, but maybe we talk them out of it. 328 00:19:02,612 --> 00:19:04,355 Forward motion on the ERISA reform. 329 00:19:04,530 --> 00:19:06,736 -Supposed to pass two months ago. -We didn't. . . 330 00:19:06,907 --> 00:19:08,982 . . .but we're moving in that direction. 331 00:19:09,159 --> 00:19:13,155 We got press worried the president's no longer fit to keep his job. . . 332 00:19:13,328 --> 00:19:15,036 . . .and you're giving me this? 333 00:19:15,205 --> 00:19:18,489 There's the asteroid coming. You could announce that. 334 00:19:18,666 --> 00:19:20,574 -Can we do this now? -What? 335 00:19:20,750 --> 00:19:23,751 The conversation we were supposed to have, let's have it now. 336 00:19:23,919 --> 00:19:25,912 -Can't. -I thought it wasn't hitting. 337 00:19:26,129 --> 00:19:27,671 -Might. -There's nothing to do. 338 00:19:27,881 --> 00:19:32,376 There isn't. Doesn't mean the situation's not to be monitored. Tomorrow. Lunch. 339 00:19:32,551 --> 00:19:34,258 Definitely. 340 00:19:38,555 --> 00:19:40,464 I just needed a break. 341 00:19:40,640 --> 00:19:42,632 I was gonna fall out of that chair. 342 00:19:42,808 --> 00:19:45,559 -That's the fatigue. -I got a noose around my waist. 343 00:19:45,727 --> 00:19:47,885 -Anything I can get you, sir? -No, thanks. 344 00:19:48,062 --> 00:19:50,019 -Doctor's on his way up. -Don't want him. 345 00:19:50,189 --> 00:19:54,138 -I don't care, frankly. -I just need to close my eyes. 346 00:19:54,317 --> 00:19:56,854 -He has to take a look. -He'll tell me to lie down. 347 00:19:57,027 --> 00:19:59,019 Mission accomplished. It's the jet lag. 348 00:19:59,237 --> 00:20:01,360 -Jet lag. -I have two doctors here. 349 00:20:01,572 --> 00:20:03,280 Clearly, you don't know what to do. 350 00:20:03,490 --> 00:20:09,444 It's not jet lag. Strenlowe, Milly and I told you the fatigue could be overwhelming. . . 351 00:20:09,620 --> 00:20:12,869 . . .and you should take it easy. You elected not to do that. 352 00:20:13,039 --> 00:20:16,739 Leo tells me there's an asteroid coming to hit the Earth. 353 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:21,329 Maybe we should sit quietly for a few moments and ponder that. 354 00:20:28,676 --> 00:20:30,467 Anything? 355 00:20:31,595 --> 00:20:34,595 NASA's got a clear shot in Maui. 356 00:20:34,764 --> 00:20:37,171 It should tell us more. 357 00:20:38,558 --> 00:20:43,349 The president's having trouble getting through meetings. They pulled him out. 358 00:20:44,396 --> 00:20:48,013 He sat on a plane for 20 hours. He'll bounce. 359 00:20:49,566 --> 00:20:53,148 -I just looked at the tape. -Vinick's announcement? 360 00:20:53,611 --> 00:20:55,817 Makes you wanna cry, doesn't it? 361 00:20:55,988 --> 00:20:59,771 It's a tough primary for him. I wouldn't tear my shirt yet. 362 00:20:59,949 --> 00:21:03,234 -Russell offered me campaign manager. -Really? 363 00:21:03,410 --> 00:21:06,244 I turned him down. Hoynes asked too. 364 00:21:06,412 --> 00:21:08,570 Popular. You change your cologne or something? 365 00:21:08,789 --> 00:21:11,196 -Think Hoynes can win? -With Baker out. . . 366 00:21:11,374 --> 00:21:15,122 . . .Russell's got a huge financial advantage. 367 00:21:18,880 --> 00:21:21,796 Sitting VP is gonna raise a lot more money. . . 368 00:21:21,965 --> 00:21:24,669 . . .and he's in a position to offer a lot more favors. 369 00:21:24,884 --> 00:21:26,757 Hoynes is a guy without a job. 370 00:21:26,927 --> 00:21:30,260 That said, Hoynes is much more experienced in the job Russell holds. 371 00:21:30,430 --> 00:21:34,889 He was elected senator of a huge and complicated, usually Republican, state. . . 372 00:21:35,058 --> 00:21:38,972 . . .and Russell got elected representative of a district the size of my thumb. 373 00:21:39,145 --> 00:21:41,386 Hoynes is smarter than Russell. 374 00:21:41,563 --> 00:21:46,307 -He'll kick his ass in the debates. -And has more foreign-policy experience. 375 00:21:46,525 --> 00:21:48,564 It could happen. 376 00:21:50,486 --> 00:21:55,028 But you gotta wanna work for him, and you gotta want him to win. 377 00:21:55,699 --> 00:21:57,358 You want that? 378 00:21:57,533 --> 00:22:00,617 I wanna get Jed Bartlet a third term. 379 00:22:04,080 --> 00:22:07,246 -Yeah. -What happened to the good old days. . . 380 00:22:07,416 --> 00:22:11,282 . . .when a couple hacks with cigars chose the nominee in a smoke-filled backroom? 381 00:22:11,460 --> 00:22:13,499 They didn't do so bad, did they? 382 00:22:13,670 --> 00:22:18,165 -Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower. -We need a backroom. 383 00:22:18,340 --> 00:22:21,091 Well, we've just about outlawed smoking. . . 384 00:22:21,301 --> 00:22:24,883 . . .and at this point, I'm not allowed to even look at a cigar. 385 00:22:26,221 --> 00:22:27,964 But we're it. 386 00:22:29,474 --> 00:22:31,300 You and me. 387 00:22:32,559 --> 00:22:34,551 This is the backroom. 388 00:22:50,698 --> 00:22:53,532 -Anything? -He's still asleep. 389 00:22:53,700 --> 00:22:57,115 We asked for a 15-minute break. He's been asleep for four hours. 390 00:22:57,286 --> 00:23:00,619 Okay, we split up tomorrow so he can take more breaks. 391 00:23:00,789 --> 00:23:02,662 Maybe he's only in the first hour. 392 00:23:02,832 --> 00:23:06,911 I'm not sure he'll make it in a chair. Lying down is not as physically taxing. 393 00:23:07,127 --> 00:23:08,585 He can't nap through this. 394 00:23:08,753 --> 00:23:11,373 I'm not saying he sleeps 20 hours a day. . . 395 00:23:11,547 --> 00:23:15,626 . . .but he'll be much more productive if he's not having to hold his body upright. 396 00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,626 He is the brains in the operation. 397 00:23:17,801 --> 00:23:20,292 So staff meets, he's the man behind the curtain. 398 00:23:20,470 --> 00:23:22,592 They'll drag their heels if he's not there. 399 00:23:22,805 --> 00:23:25,591 We'll be talking about shrimp exports for three days! 400 00:23:25,765 --> 00:23:28,552 We make it clear we're running all decisions back to him. 401 00:23:28,768 --> 00:23:32,052 He's gotta show his face, or the entire world's gonna go ballistic. 402 00:23:32,229 --> 00:23:33,687 They'll think he's worse. 403 00:23:33,855 --> 00:23:36,392 -They'll be right. -He could do a 15-minute hello. 404 00:23:36,607 --> 00:23:41,018 -A photo op. -Oh, he's gonna love that. 405 00:23:43,403 --> 00:23:44,981 He's up. 406 00:23:46,864 --> 00:23:49,900 Why not the first even half-hour of each meeting? 407 00:23:50,075 --> 00:23:52,565 -One meeting in the morning, certainly. -One? 408 00:23:52,744 --> 00:23:55,448 We're the ones with the hard agenda. Any excuse to run-- 409 00:23:55,621 --> 00:23:57,660 The meetings can continue after I leave. 410 00:23:57,831 --> 00:24:00,286 You leave after 30 minutes, Lian will break. . . 411 00:24:00,458 --> 00:24:03,541 . . .when you go so we know he doesn't like to negotiate with us. 412 00:24:03,752 --> 00:24:07,535 -We lose half the day. -Are you benching me? 413 00:24:08,047 --> 00:24:10,584 You told me the only way North Korea honors. . . 414 00:24:10,757 --> 00:24:13,959 . . .a nonproliferation agreement is if China agrees to be enforcer. 415 00:24:14,135 --> 00:24:17,004 Conducting inspections, imposing sanctions if need be. 416 00:24:17,179 --> 00:24:20,962 You told me the most tangible threat to the next generations of Americans. . . 417 00:24:21,181 --> 00:24:24,466 . . .is a nuclear North Korea, and then you told me this was our shot. 418 00:24:24,642 --> 00:24:26,350 Never quote me to me. 419 00:24:26,519 --> 00:24:29,803 Call Kelwick at NASA, see if they got a read overnight. 420 00:24:29,980 --> 00:24:32,268 How many spots are there in the bunker? 421 00:24:32,440 --> 00:24:34,147 -What bunker? -The president's. 422 00:24:34,316 --> 00:24:36,807 I mean, there's space for a bunch of people, right? 423 00:24:36,985 --> 00:24:39,309 -You throwing a party? -lf the asteroid hits. . . 424 00:24:39,487 --> 00:24:43,270 . . .and the president, the first lady and senior staff are in China. . . 425 00:24:43,448 --> 00:24:46,448 . . .don't you think we ought to sort out who takes their spots? 426 00:24:46,617 --> 00:24:48,823 Are you on the National Security Council? 427 00:24:48,994 --> 00:24:50,322 Did I miss that? 428 00:24:50,495 --> 00:24:51,823 Clearly, you should go. 429 00:24:51,996 --> 00:24:54,154 -That's one. -In the name of all that is holy. 430 00:24:54,331 --> 00:24:58,328 You might want me there to help out, is all I'm saying. 431 00:24:59,335 --> 00:25:00,663 Season's greetings. 432 00:25:00,836 --> 00:25:03,042 Margaret's booking rooms for the Apocalypse. 433 00:25:03,213 --> 00:25:04,541 I gotta get a flashlight. 434 00:25:04,714 --> 00:25:07,630 -Pick your dream candidate yet? -I don't know how this works. 435 00:25:07,799 --> 00:25:09,626 You pick the smartest, most capable. . . 436 00:25:09,801 --> 00:25:13,798 . . .most honorable individual you can think of and you have a conversation. 437 00:25:13,971 --> 00:25:15,512 Ideally. . . 438 00:25:15,680 --> 00:25:18,384 . . .before the New Hampshire filing deadline. 439 00:25:18,599 --> 00:25:21,089 I can't pick up and leave to go run a campaign. . . 440 00:25:21,268 --> 00:25:23,972 . . .for some dark horse I pulled out of a cornfield. 441 00:25:24,187 --> 00:25:25,515 I did. 442 00:25:26,563 --> 00:25:29,433 Come on, who's on the wish list? 443 00:25:29,607 --> 00:25:33,058 I don't know. There's this one guy. 444 00:25:33,652 --> 00:25:36,273 No, it's a stupid idea. 445 00:25:36,446 --> 00:25:38,189 There are no stupid ideas. 446 00:25:38,405 --> 00:25:40,777 Well, there are. I don't know why people say that. 447 00:25:40,949 --> 00:25:42,858 But give it a whirl. 448 00:25:43,284 --> 00:25:45,276 The president can't move his legs. 449 00:25:45,452 --> 00:25:49,152 NASA's wondering if the next ice age starts on Tuesday. I gotta. . . 450 00:25:49,330 --> 00:25:51,785 . . .stay here, finish what I started. 451 00:25:51,957 --> 00:25:55,906 It doesn't finish, Josh. It keeps going. 452 00:25:58,879 --> 00:26:00,254 Our current policy. . . 453 00:26:02,048 --> 00:26:04,882 . . .is designed to ensure stability as we transition. . . 454 00:26:05,050 --> 00:26:08,465 . . .towards a capitalist economic model. 455 00:26:08,636 --> 00:26:10,344 Certainly. 456 00:26:10,513 --> 00:26:14,805 But it's driving our manufacturers out of the market. 457 00:26:18,810 --> 00:26:21,301 I will consult with the finance minister. 458 00:26:21,479 --> 00:26:25,179 -We can talk about this in the afternoon. -No. 459 00:26:26,024 --> 00:26:28,728 I'm sorry. 460 00:26:28,901 --> 00:26:33,277 We need to move on this afternoon. 461 00:26:33,446 --> 00:26:38,522 We need to discuss other items on the agenda this afternoon. 462 00:26:39,576 --> 00:26:42,778 The finance minister has discussed this. . . 463 00:26:42,953 --> 00:26:45,870 . . .with the International Monetary Fund in Washington. 464 00:26:46,039 --> 00:26:50,450 I cannot make a decision before I speak with the finance minister. 465 00:26:50,626 --> 00:26:52,285 -You briefing? -I don't brief. 466 00:26:52,460 --> 00:26:55,330 -I read prepared statements. -Well, the pressroom's-- 467 00:26:55,504 --> 00:26:57,911 Doing laps. Not ready to go in yet. 468 00:26:58,089 --> 00:27:01,837 The president just signed for the federal infrastructure investments. 469 00:27:02,009 --> 00:27:04,334 -In China? -While juggling a rickshaw and pagoda. 470 00:27:04,511 --> 00:27:07,084 Great. This is good. 471 00:27:07,805 --> 00:27:10,722 -You okay? -Press just got wind of the asteroid. 472 00:27:10,891 --> 00:27:13,381 It's bad enough with just the paralyzed president. 473 00:27:13,559 --> 00:27:16,180 -Briefing on the asteroid? -I don't brief. But if I did. . . 474 00:27:16,353 --> 00:27:18,345 -. . .no comment. -What are you gonna do? 475 00:27:18,521 --> 00:27:24,309 I'm gonna read the president's order on protection of infrastructure investments. 476 00:27:24,484 --> 00:27:26,891 Hopefully they've calmed down. 477 00:27:27,486 --> 00:27:32,064 -Okay, you missed it again. -I'm just-- I'm gonna take another lap. 478 00:27:32,740 --> 00:27:37,567 Four hundred meters, so if it hits here in the Pacific, we've got a tsunami. 479 00:27:37,744 --> 00:27:42,488 Takes out 70, maybe 80 percent of California and the Pacific Northwest. 480 00:27:43,081 --> 00:27:44,409 Yeah, come on in. 481 00:27:44,582 --> 00:27:49,160 Hitting dry land, obliterating a city, is frankly the optimal scenario. 482 00:27:49,336 --> 00:27:51,826 -At least the damage is contained. -This is cheery. 483 00:27:52,004 --> 00:27:55,586 They got a good look at it from Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking in Maui. 484 00:27:55,757 --> 00:28:01,212 They've determined it's either bigger and farther away or smaller and closer. 485 00:28:01,386 --> 00:28:04,007 -Helpful. -How's it going with Lian? 486 00:28:04,180 --> 00:28:06,468 -He's dragging his heels. -On exchange rates? 487 00:28:06,640 --> 00:28:10,968 Says they're not ready to float the yuan, but he'll talk with the finance minister. 488 00:28:11,144 --> 00:28:13,468 -Did you bring up Shang? -The former president? 489 00:28:13,645 --> 00:28:15,223 We talked about this years ago. 490 00:28:15,438 --> 00:28:18,225 He said it would take two years to make the transition. 491 00:28:18,399 --> 00:28:19,727 They'll say it took longer. 492 00:28:19,900 --> 00:28:22,355 Bring up Shang because he's a more powerful figure. 493 00:28:22,527 --> 00:28:26,358 Probably still is. Lian is threatened by the very notion of Shang. 494 00:28:26,530 --> 00:28:28,688 You get leverage just by using his name. 495 00:28:28,865 --> 00:28:31,949 -We'll bring it up. -You can't go back on exchange rates. 496 00:28:32,159 --> 00:28:35,159 You gotta move on. North Korea's gonna get swept off the table. 497 00:28:35,328 --> 00:28:37,616 There's a lot of American jobs on the line. 498 00:28:37,788 --> 00:28:41,453 Job loss is gonna seem like cake in the face of nuclear chess. 499 00:28:41,625 --> 00:28:44,578 You can't let them walk all over you. 500 00:28:49,255 --> 00:28:53,466 The real nightmare scenario is here. The great forest of the North. 501 00:28:53,633 --> 00:28:58,508 -Russia? -4.3 million square miles of dense forest. 502 00:28:58,679 --> 00:29:00,635 The asteroid hits here. . . 503 00:29:00,805 --> 00:29:04,849 . . .a shower of burning rock rains down on those woods. . . 504 00:29:05,017 --> 00:29:07,721 . . .starts a fire that burns. . . 505 00:29:07,894 --> 00:29:11,594 . . .until it shrouds the hemisphere in a blanket of soot and ash. . . 506 00:29:11,772 --> 00:29:13,764 . . .that blocks out the sun for weeks. 507 00:29:13,940 --> 00:29:15,813 Impact winter, they call it. 508 00:29:16,025 --> 00:29:17,400 Mr. Vice President. 509 00:29:17,568 --> 00:29:19,275 -Merry Christmas, sir. -Leo. 510 00:29:19,444 --> 00:29:21,152 I heard you were visiting. 511 00:29:21,321 --> 00:29:23,360 Helping out for a couple of days. 512 00:29:23,531 --> 00:29:27,230 -On your way to the Cabinet Room? -Get some folks, see if we can't pitch in. 513 00:29:27,408 --> 00:29:29,068 Mind if I join you? 514 00:29:29,243 --> 00:29:31,531 Sure. That'd be great. 515 00:29:33,872 --> 00:29:35,828 -Did you put in Kyle? -Who's Kyle? 516 00:29:35,998 --> 00:29:38,785 From NIH. With the blond and the cowlick. 517 00:29:38,959 --> 00:29:40,867 Kyle's there, Dan Rosten's there. 518 00:29:41,044 --> 00:29:43,499 Can I get the Approps guidelines? 519 00:29:43,671 --> 00:29:45,164 Sure. 520 00:29:45,338 --> 00:29:47,165 Oh, my gosh. The VP. 521 00:29:47,340 --> 00:29:48,917 -What you got? -Nothing. 522 00:29:49,091 --> 00:29:52,424 -You seen Leo? -He'll be back in 10. 523 00:29:52,635 --> 00:29:54,674 -Bunker? Let me see that. -Hey! 524 00:29:54,887 --> 00:29:57,508 Forgot the vice president. Some Dan's there, but no VP. 525 00:29:57,723 --> 00:29:59,382 I just put him in. 526 00:29:59,599 --> 00:30:02,848 -What? -Bunker spots in case of annihilation. 527 00:30:03,060 --> 00:30:04,969 Somebody needs to repopulate. 528 00:30:05,145 --> 00:30:07,469 -Who's Dan? -The UPS guy. Wears the shorts. 529 00:30:07,647 --> 00:30:09,188 You're going for beefcake? 530 00:30:09,356 --> 00:30:11,597 That's how you wanna regenerate the people? 531 00:30:11,775 --> 00:30:14,894 -Sure, he'll kill you an elk for dinner. -Assuming we have elk. 532 00:30:15,069 --> 00:30:18,401 -You gonna put an elk in? -Somebody's gotta invent the telephone. 533 00:30:18,571 --> 00:30:20,563 A couple of thinkers, maybe. 534 00:30:20,740 --> 00:30:22,566 How you doing, Will? 535 00:30:24,159 --> 00:30:25,487 -Think you could? -What? 536 00:30:25,660 --> 00:30:27,451 -Reinvent the telephone? -No. 537 00:30:27,620 --> 00:30:28,948 -Me neither. -I need you. 538 00:30:29,121 --> 00:30:32,074 -See? Put me on the list. -We're having our conversation. 539 00:30:32,248 --> 00:30:34,999 Is it irresponsible for me to leave this administration. . . 540 00:30:35,167 --> 00:30:37,704 -. . .before the end of the term? -About me, not you. 541 00:30:37,877 --> 00:30:40,166 -I gotta get to the OEOB. -Talk to me. 542 00:30:40,338 --> 00:30:42,128 -You have to. -Very demanding today. 543 00:30:42,297 --> 00:30:46,590 You and Leo, who thinks I should wander in search of the next president. 544 00:30:46,759 --> 00:30:48,585 I quit. 545 00:30:48,760 --> 00:30:51,002 What? 546 00:30:51,179 --> 00:30:54,262 -No, you don't. Walk with me. -Look at my face. I'm not kidding. 547 00:30:54,473 --> 00:30:57,046 -Donna. -There'll be a temp here tomorrow. 548 00:30:57,225 --> 00:31:01,850 -I canceled. It was crappy of me. -This is what we were gonna talk about. 549 00:31:02,020 --> 00:31:05,305 -Tomorrow? -About my job, though working for you. . . 550 00:31:05,481 --> 00:31:07,853 . . .is an honor, I'm ready for more. . . 551 00:31:08,025 --> 00:31:10,230 -. . .and I've started looking-- -Slow down. 552 00:31:10,401 --> 00:31:14,979 We'll talk. Absolutely. You're right. Tomorrow. Lunch. You and me. 553 00:31:16,990 --> 00:31:19,776 She quits. 554 00:31:20,951 --> 00:31:25,493 Ted Barrow said they made progress in the Taiwan conversations today. 555 00:31:25,663 --> 00:31:28,367 Are you happy with where they landed? 556 00:31:32,710 --> 00:31:34,998 I talked to Liz. 557 00:31:35,170 --> 00:31:37,791 She and Doug are gonna bring the kids for Christmas. 558 00:31:37,964 --> 00:31:41,166 They said they may even persuade Zoey to make an appearance. 559 00:31:41,341 --> 00:31:43,132 They had other plans. 560 00:31:43,301 --> 00:31:47,132 I'm not dying. There's no need to rush to the bedside. 561 00:31:48,847 --> 00:31:52,179 Did you talk to Lian about the AIDS clinics? 562 00:31:52,349 --> 00:31:54,009 Jed? 563 00:31:54,601 --> 00:31:56,510 Jed. 564 00:31:56,811 --> 00:31:58,933 -What the hell are you doing? -Brushing. 565 00:31:59,146 --> 00:32:01,815 Oh, you're gonna crack your head. 566 00:32:01,981 --> 00:32:04,139 -I'm fine. -Please. You're not stable. 567 00:32:04,316 --> 00:32:07,233 -Leave it alone. -This chair is not locking. 568 00:32:07,736 --> 00:32:11,779 -For God's sake-- -Jed! Michael! Michael! 569 00:32:11,989 --> 00:32:14,526 Jed, you okay? 570 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:19,568 -Up here, sir. -I am fine. Get out. That's an order. 571 00:32:19,995 --> 00:32:22,201 -Jed, please. -Go. 572 00:32:22,371 --> 00:32:23,913 It's okay, it's okay. 573 00:32:24,081 --> 00:32:25,456 Okay. 574 00:32:25,624 --> 00:32:30,201 -So now will you let me--? -Don't touch me. 575 00:32:39,050 --> 00:32:42,169 What the hell am I doing here? 576 00:32:42,345 --> 00:32:46,388 -Apparently you like the tile. -Abigail, I swear to God. . . . 577 00:32:46,973 --> 00:32:49,131 Wasted time. 578 00:32:51,059 --> 00:32:52,637 No, it's not. 579 00:32:52,852 --> 00:32:55,888 Maybe you're not gonna skin the whole cat. . . 580 00:32:56,063 --> 00:32:58,102 -. . .but you'll make headway. -Is that so? 581 00:32:58,273 --> 00:33:01,937 -You'll get your North Korea talks. -Are you out of your mind? 582 00:33:02,109 --> 00:33:04,434 Lian's walking all over my staff. 583 00:33:04,611 --> 00:33:06,022 I'm in one meeting a day. 584 00:33:06,196 --> 00:33:11,948 All they did was feed me tea made with Tienchin ginseng and deer-horn glue. 585 00:33:12,158 --> 00:33:15,324 You see, it's the thing for the nerve damage. 586 00:33:15,536 --> 00:33:18,240 But that meant I had to piss every 12 minutes. . . 587 00:33:18,413 --> 00:33:22,030 . . .which is more of an ordeal than it was when I was able to stand. 588 00:33:22,207 --> 00:33:24,828 The new kid, Curtis, and I are becoming very close. 589 00:33:25,043 --> 00:33:27,747 -Whatever it takes. -Didn't have time to get to the. . . 590 00:33:27,962 --> 00:33:31,377 . . .AIDS clinics. I was trying to make headway on the exchange rates. 591 00:33:31,548 --> 00:33:35,627 Lian just sits there and smiles and goes on and on about the ginseng. . . 592 00:33:35,801 --> 00:33:37,129 . . .and my circulation. 593 00:33:37,302 --> 00:33:40,919 This is their dream come true, me stuck in that damn wheelchair! 594 00:33:41,138 --> 00:33:44,553 -Tell your staff to bring it up tomorrow. -I tried that. Do you hear? 595 00:33:44,724 --> 00:33:48,768 Decisions are made in the room. I am not in the room! 596 00:33:48,936 --> 00:33:52,767 I can't do the job, Abbey. Do you understand? I can't do it. 597 00:33:52,939 --> 00:33:55,014 I cannot do the job. 598 00:33:55,190 --> 00:33:57,182 Look at me! 599 00:33:57,484 --> 00:33:59,641 Look at me! 600 00:34:20,918 --> 00:34:23,752 A few shots signing the agreement, a handshake with Lian. 601 00:34:25,713 --> 00:34:29,330 It's the White House photographer, so we can shoot chest up if you'd like. 602 00:34:29,507 --> 00:34:32,673 You can get a cardboard cutout. They have those, don't they? 603 00:34:32,843 --> 00:34:37,006 Mr. President, it's not all we hoped for, but we're laying groundwork. 604 00:34:37,180 --> 00:34:41,757 The secretary of state'll come back, take a stab at the North Korea talks. 605 00:34:43,268 --> 00:34:47,430 We'll knock this off as quick as we can, then we're back on the plane. 606 00:34:48,897 --> 00:34:51,980 The asteroid has entered our daylight. 607 00:34:53,734 --> 00:34:55,939 No getting another look. 608 00:34:56,110 --> 00:34:59,111 Now we just wait for loud noises. 609 00:35:01,072 --> 00:35:03,444 Let's go take some pictures. 610 00:35:05,451 --> 00:35:08,901 I'm sorry we weren't able to arrange a one-on-one meeting. 611 00:35:11,330 --> 00:35:14,449 We had many fruitful conversations with your advisors. 612 00:35:14,624 --> 00:35:17,293 Yes, yes. 613 00:35:17,460 --> 00:35:20,032 Now just the two presidents, please. 614 00:35:20,212 --> 00:35:22,916 If you could all step aside. Thank you. 615 00:35:24,423 --> 00:35:27,044 I wonder if it would be possible to say hello. . . 616 00:35:27,217 --> 00:35:30,799 . . .to former President Shang before we left the country. 617 00:35:32,179 --> 00:35:35,345 I met with him on a number of occasions, as you know. . . 618 00:35:35,515 --> 00:35:39,262 . . .and our talks were always exceptionally fruitful. 619 00:35:39,434 --> 00:35:42,387 It would be nice to sit together again. 620 00:35:44,021 --> 00:35:45,812 Just two old men. 621 00:35:50,526 --> 00:35:53,526 You speak pretty good English, don't you? 622 00:35:56,030 --> 00:35:58,603 You got enough? It's just a handshake you need? 623 00:35:58,782 --> 00:36:01,272 -C.J., they're going. -Who? 624 00:36:01,576 --> 00:36:03,200 What. . .? 625 00:36:10,874 --> 00:36:12,866 Budgets from everyone but Transportation. 626 00:36:13,042 --> 00:36:14,371 They said you knew why. 627 00:36:14,544 --> 00:36:16,666 -You ever work on a campaign? -No. 628 00:36:16,837 --> 00:36:19,125 -How about the next one? -The presidential? 629 00:36:19,297 --> 00:36:20,672 -Maybe. I don't know. -Josh. 630 00:36:20,840 --> 00:36:23,211 Assuming we get something from Transportation. . . 631 00:36:23,383 --> 00:36:29,301 . . .C.J.'s gonna want copies so she can look at them before she talks to OMB. 632 00:36:29,471 --> 00:36:31,380 Ladies and gentlemen. 633 00:36:31,556 --> 00:36:36,466 The asteroid has passed us. The world is not ending today. 634 00:36:38,186 --> 00:36:40,855 "Asteroid AS00267. . . 635 00:36:41,063 --> 00:36:44,680 . . .traveling at a speed of 22,356 miles per hour. . . 636 00:36:44,899 --> 00:36:48,018 . . .missed the Earth's atmosphere by 73,400 miles. . . 637 00:36:48,193 --> 00:36:51,396 . . .and is now receding toward the sun. " 638 00:36:51,571 --> 00:36:52,899 How long can he sit up? 639 00:36:53,114 --> 00:36:56,897 -Doctor said maybe 30 minutes. -What are we at now? 640 00:36:57,075 --> 00:36:59,067 Seventy-two. 641 00:36:59,619 --> 00:37:04,659 He wanted to know how much uranium the South Koreans enriched on that test. 642 00:37:04,831 --> 00:37:06,408 -Because? -I don't know. 643 00:37:06,582 --> 00:37:09,618 He asked for the numbers, then he kicked me back out. 644 00:37:09,793 --> 00:37:13,126 Ms. Cregg, the president would like the translators back in there. 645 00:37:13,295 --> 00:37:14,955 Gentlemen. . . 646 00:37:15,172 --> 00:37:17,496 . . .would you go back in, please? 647 00:37:17,674 --> 00:37:19,832 Leo. 648 00:37:20,009 --> 00:37:23,543 Leo? The president's in a room with Lian. They won't let anybody in there. 649 00:37:23,720 --> 00:37:27,053 They're talking about God knows what. The surgeon general predicted. . . 650 00:37:27,222 --> 00:37:29,677 . . .he'd flop over dead if he kept at it this long. 651 00:37:29,849 --> 00:37:32,719 I was gonna tell you the world's not ending. Maybe it is. 652 00:37:32,935 --> 00:37:36,884 -The asteroid passed. -It passed. We live to fight another day. 653 00:37:37,063 --> 00:37:40,929 -Wasn't wheels-up a half-hour ago? -That was the idea. 654 00:37:43,318 --> 00:37:46,271 -Hi. -Can I help you? 655 00:37:46,445 --> 00:37:49,895 -Where's Donna? -Who's Donna? 656 00:37:50,073 --> 00:37:51,567 You're sitting in her chair. 657 00:37:51,741 --> 00:37:54,029 -The blond girl? -Yeah. 658 00:37:54,201 --> 00:37:58,529 I'm Marla Whorisky. I'm covering this desk for a few days. Need something? 659 00:37:58,704 --> 00:38:01,491 I'm Josh Lyman. What do you. . .? 660 00:38:02,624 --> 00:38:05,540 You're a temp. She'll be back in a few days, you said? 661 00:38:05,709 --> 00:38:10,584 She got a new job, I think. I've got her cell if you wanna give her a call. 662 00:38:13,423 --> 00:38:15,711 You have to pull him. This is not a good idea. 663 00:38:15,883 --> 00:38:17,840 If he's having trouble, he'll say so. 664 00:38:18,010 --> 00:38:20,583 -It's been an hour and 40 minutes. -I know. 665 00:38:20,762 --> 00:38:24,095 I mean, there's a cost at this stage in his disease. 666 00:38:24,265 --> 00:38:28,593 The president's made his choice. He'll come out when he wants to come out. 667 00:38:28,768 --> 00:38:30,143 -Here they come. -Finally. 668 00:38:30,311 --> 00:38:34,177 Check that carefully. Their translator's spelling ain't what he thinks it is. 669 00:38:34,356 --> 00:38:37,391 -It's about time. -He's a talker. 670 00:38:38,317 --> 00:38:41,732 -What the hell is it? -It's a seating arrangement. 671 00:38:42,820 --> 00:38:45,145 The North Korea talks. 672 00:38:52,828 --> 00:38:54,701 Donna quit. 673 00:38:55,496 --> 00:38:59,196 -Donna Moss. -She's gone. 674 00:38:59,374 --> 00:39:01,911 -You piss her off? -I don't know. 675 00:39:02,793 --> 00:39:05,710 -She has a new job. -Good for her. 676 00:39:05,879 --> 00:39:10,006 See, I tried to tell you this. People move on. 677 00:39:20,765 --> 00:39:24,678 Marla, I need a plane reservation quickly. I need to go to Houston. 678 00:39:24,851 --> 00:39:26,179 Texas? 679 00:39:26,352 --> 00:39:29,767 -Yes. -Hang on. Hang on. Let me get a pen. 680 00:39:29,980 --> 00:39:33,229 -Put me on the next flight to Houston. -All right. 681 00:39:38,194 --> 00:39:40,899 -I could kiss you on your married mouth. -Watch yourself. 682 00:39:41,072 --> 00:39:42,613 You give in on satellites? 683 00:39:42,781 --> 00:39:46,695 -Yes, but on a five-year plan. -Buys us time on nonmilitary uses. 684 00:39:46,868 --> 00:39:50,366 You've got potential, sir. You ought to think about running for office. 685 00:39:50,537 --> 00:39:52,695 I want Leo. Have you seen my cell? 686 00:39:52,872 --> 00:39:54,414 I gave it to somebody. 687 00:39:54,582 --> 00:39:58,910 I want to tell Leo this son of a gun just lassoed us a North Korea summit. 688 00:39:59,085 --> 00:40:01,658 -The man is a force of nature. -I want a tape. 689 00:40:01,837 --> 00:40:04,292 Curtis, the only member of the administration. . . 690 00:40:04,464 --> 00:40:07,962 . . .to witness the negotiation for what may be the summit of the century. 691 00:40:08,133 --> 00:40:09,924 Did he not sneak on a tape recorder? 692 00:40:10,093 --> 00:40:13,093 -I don't think he did. -A wasted opportunity. 693 00:40:13,304 --> 00:40:17,003 They're planning a ticker-tape parade out there. 694 00:40:21,393 --> 00:40:24,144 You sweat right through your clothes. 695 00:40:24,312 --> 00:40:27,645 Better get you out of this chair. Come on, Curtis, give me a hand. 696 00:40:27,815 --> 00:40:30,352 I need-- I need a minute. 697 00:40:30,525 --> 00:40:32,316 Milly. 698 00:40:36,863 --> 00:40:40,860 April. Two days of talks in Beijing with North Korea, South Korea-- 699 00:40:41,033 --> 00:40:42,361 -Japan. -Japan. 700 00:40:42,534 --> 00:40:47,325 China's agreed to get aggressive with North Korea if the inspections fall apart. 701 00:40:49,205 --> 00:40:53,154 We had none of this. We were bailing on the whole idea. 702 00:40:54,710 --> 00:40:57,745 Leo, let me call you back. 703 00:41:15,433 --> 00:41:19,644 That's your angel. You broke the wings off the angel. 704 00:41:22,438 --> 00:41:24,098 Put that angel down. Put it down. 705 00:41:24,273 --> 00:41:27,357 Put that angel down right now. Put it down! 706 00:41:29,902 --> 00:41:30,933 Hi. 707 00:41:31,153 --> 00:41:33,394 -How you doing? -You lost? 708 00:41:33,864 --> 00:41:35,192 Could be. 709 00:41:35,782 --> 00:41:37,441 Come on in. 710 00:41:39,409 --> 00:41:44,699 I'm sorry to bug you at home, but there wasn't time to wait for you to get back. 711 00:41:44,872 --> 00:41:48,454 -I'm there next week. -I'm on a bit of a deadline. 712 00:41:48,625 --> 00:41:52,538 -It's a filing deadline. -Oh, Josh, Josh, Josh. 713 00:41:52,711 --> 00:41:55,794 -Matt? -It's a little crazy, I know. 714 00:41:56,088 --> 00:41:59,338 I'm not running for Congress again. Now, you came a long way. 715 00:41:59,508 --> 00:42:03,125 -I'm sorry about that. But it's just-- -I'm not talking about Congress. 716 00:42:05,929 --> 00:42:09,712 Matt, where's the box for the tinsel, honey? Have you seen it anywhere?