1 00:00:05,896 --> 00:00:07,214 Previously on The West Wing: 2 00:00:07,427 --> 00:00:10,570 -Interest in leaving the private sector? -Offering a job? 3 00:00:10,780 --> 00:00:12,969 -I'm gauging your interest. -A White House job. 4 00:00:13,139 --> 00:00:16,235 -Don't make me think about it too hard. -No, thanks. 5 00:00:16,450 --> 00:00:17,768 -I need Charlie. -We're working. 6 00:00:17,940 --> 00:00:19,506 I heard "Brad Pitt. " You're not working. 7 00:00:19,679 --> 00:00:20,997 The Family Leave Expansion. 8 00:00:21,169 --> 00:00:22,487 -Hello. -Am I interrupting? 9 00:00:22,659 --> 00:00:23,977 You were in New Hampshire? 10 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:27,704 This country was founded on freedom. Freedom stands opposed to constraints. 11 00:00:27,874 --> 00:00:30,428 The bigger the government, the more the constraints. 12 00:00:30,606 --> 00:00:31,712 You agree with that? 13 00:00:31,930 --> 00:00:35,156 -No, it's crap, but you're really cute. -Yeah, I know. 14 00:00:35,324 --> 00:00:38,173 You're too good at this. You can't just walk away. 15 00:00:38,346 --> 00:00:39,711 Watch me. 16 00:00:58,006 --> 00:01:00,030 Are you sure I can't get you anything? 17 00:01:00,490 --> 00:01:01,808 No, thank you. 18 00:01:01,980 --> 00:01:05,735 -I'm saying he needs a quiet news cycle. -What, and it's my job to ensure that? 19 00:01:05,912 --> 00:01:07,771 -Pretty much. Is she--? -Go on in. 20 00:01:09,430 --> 00:01:12,114 Is the president ready for his press conference tomorrow? 21 00:01:12,286 --> 00:01:14,758 Unless Congress cooks up more recipes for lame duck. 22 00:01:14,935 --> 00:01:16,830 Sorry about last week's veto override. 23 00:01:17,046 --> 00:01:18,741 I'm worried about this latest stunt. 24 00:01:18,908 --> 00:01:21,804 Today's vote on stem cell funding. Where did that come from? 25 00:01:21,971 --> 00:01:24,408 The speaker wasn't thrilled we found 55 million. . . 26 00:01:24,620 --> 00:01:26,727 . . .in the HHS budget for stem cell research. 27 00:01:26,897 --> 00:01:29,792 Haffley's introducing legislation to defund our program. 28 00:01:29,960 --> 00:01:33,715 -"Embryonic" is their fighting word. -Is funding limited to genetic material. . . 29 00:01:33,933 --> 00:01:36,405 -. . .being thrown away? -We have enough Republicans. . . 30 00:01:36,582 --> 00:01:38,853 . . .to make it close. A dozen votes could decide. 31 00:01:39,024 --> 00:01:41,755 The speaker saw an opening with Democrats out campaigning. 32 00:01:41,921 --> 00:01:45,230 I've been making calls all morning. Twenty Democrats are flying back. 33 00:01:45,398 --> 00:01:46,717 In fact, I should-- 34 00:01:46,888 --> 00:01:50,726 Go. The president doesn't need any more bad news in the next 18 hours. 35 00:01:51,276 --> 00:01:53,829 -He needs a good day. -Count on it. 36 00:01:54,132 --> 00:01:56,685 -Sorry. Did I miss it? -Got his marching orders. 37 00:01:56,863 --> 00:01:58,758 -Been one of those days. -About tonight. 38 00:01:58,933 --> 00:02:00,910 Nobel laureates' dinner. I brought my tux. 39 00:02:01,085 --> 00:02:02,863 And dancing shoes? Latin jazz on tap? 40 00:02:03,031 --> 00:02:06,173 For those of us who are seated with the organometallic chemists. . . 41 00:02:06,342 --> 00:02:09,979 -. . .and run out of small talk by the soup. -I'm afraid you'll miss the soup. 44 00:02:16,855 --> 00:02:19,504 They won a commendation for some Internet voting thing. 45 00:02:19,670 --> 00:02:22,354 -Give them 10 minutes. -My whole day's been divvied up. 46 00:02:22,525 --> 00:02:23,844 I never get to anything-- 47 00:02:24,016 --> 00:02:27,029 They were bumped off the president's schedule, bumped from mine. 48 00:02:27,244 --> 00:02:28,609 -They're on yours for 6. -Why? 49 00:02:28,775 --> 00:02:31,083 -It's their last day in town. -I meant, why me? 50 00:02:31,259 --> 00:02:33,037 Because you're so good with kids. 51 00:02:33,742 --> 00:02:35,390 -Congressman Santos. -Did I miss it? 52 00:02:35,563 --> 00:02:37,753 Doing the rule right now. 53 00:02:38,212 --> 00:02:41,308 Sorry to cut it so close. Traffic from Dulles. 54 00:02:41,482 --> 00:02:45,367 -Appreciate interrupting the campaign. -For stem cell? This one matters. 55 00:02:46,035 --> 00:02:49,591 One more vote. One vote arriving. 56 00:02:50,630 --> 00:02:53,231 I saw the news crews. If you want a comment after. . . . 57 00:02:53,403 --> 00:02:55,463 Congrats on Arizona and New Mexico. 58 00:02:55,638 --> 00:02:58,027 Keeps us alive. Super Tuesday's the real gauntlet. 59 00:02:58,204 --> 00:03:02,336 We appreciate this detour and calling so many others out stumping for your guy. 60 00:03:02,509 --> 00:03:04,403 Three months of primary potshots. . . 61 00:03:04,578 --> 00:03:07,591 . . .it's a relief to see the Democrats pulling on the same oar. . . 62 00:03:07,807 --> 00:03:09,620 . . .working together to protect. . . . 63 00:03:10,125 --> 00:03:11,607 Thought you were in Atlanta. 64 00:03:11,780 --> 00:03:13,758 White House asked the VP to pitch in. 65 00:03:13,932 --> 00:03:16,039 -Important one. -Vice president can't vote. 66 00:03:16,209 --> 00:03:19,351 As a former House member, he retains lifetime floor privileges. 67 00:03:19,520 --> 00:03:22,074 -He's in there? -Whipping support for the president. 68 00:03:22,252 --> 00:03:24,147 As only a vice president can do. 69 00:03:24,321 --> 00:03:27,335 -He'll take questions on his way out. -You arranged the press? 70 00:03:27,509 --> 00:03:30,487 -I did. -Nice touch, unless we don't win this. 71 00:03:30,654 --> 00:03:32,844 -Sneak him out the back. -We have the votes. 72 00:03:33,013 --> 00:03:36,274 It'd be great. It's why we're all here. A win for the president. 73 00:03:36,449 --> 00:03:39,380 -Or not. -Son of a bitch. 74 00:03:39,719 --> 00:03:42,697 -What happened? -Nothing to do with democracy. 75 00:03:42,864 --> 00:03:44,312 -Now we can hit the road. -Why? 76 00:03:44,479 --> 00:03:48,693 Speaker saw how many Democrats were in town, did the math, pulled the vote. 77 00:03:48,866 --> 00:03:51,971 -He pulled the vote. -Game over. We've been had. 78 00:04:40,937 --> 00:04:44,020 -Can I get you some tea? -Oh, no, thank you. 79 00:04:44,230 --> 00:04:46,269 I make a mean cup of ocha. 80 00:04:46,440 --> 00:04:50,518 -Perhaps I could proceed on my own. -She won't be much longer. 81 00:04:51,234 --> 00:04:54,768 She'll want the honor of escorting you herself. 82 00:04:57,029 --> 00:04:58,404 Jed. 83 00:05:02,157 --> 00:05:04,777 -I can come back. -No, no, stay, stay. 84 00:05:04,950 --> 00:05:06,408 Jed, you have to use the cane. 85 00:05:06,576 --> 00:05:08,615 Doc said I didn't have to use it at home. 86 00:05:08,827 --> 00:05:12,160 I'm guessing he meant the residence, sir, not the entire White House. 87 00:05:12,329 --> 00:05:15,779 My home, where I'm having a party tonight with dancing. You ready? 88 00:05:15,956 --> 00:05:19,490 I'm the product of a ballroom class short on boys. Tall girls had to lead. 89 00:05:19,709 --> 00:05:22,744 -Look how well it's served you. -You're in rare form today, sir. 90 00:05:22,919 --> 00:05:25,325 -He certainly is. -The speaker withdrew his bill. . . 91 00:05:25,503 --> 00:05:27,875 -. . .attacking stem cell research. -More good news. 92 00:05:28,046 --> 00:05:30,038 He'll reschedule when our guys leave town. 93 00:05:30,214 --> 00:05:32,289 -That could be when? -Tomorrow, during. . . 94 00:05:32,466 --> 00:05:35,465 -. . .your press conference. -Still, something to be said for MS. 95 00:05:35,634 --> 00:05:38,302 -Good days, you don't take for granted. -About tonight-- 96 00:05:38,469 --> 00:05:40,461 Nobel laureates, my favorite people. 97 00:05:40,720 --> 00:05:43,636 I wanted to ask you about Yosh Takahashi. 98 00:05:45,306 --> 00:05:47,013 I assumed you weren't close. 99 00:05:47,224 --> 00:05:50,223 I mean, I know he's the economist you shared the Nobel with. 100 00:05:50,392 --> 00:05:52,929 -Not shared. Split. -Right. 101 00:05:53,102 --> 00:05:56,683 Ours was not a shared prize for shared work. The prize was split. 102 00:05:57,021 --> 00:05:59,807 That year, the Swedes chose to recognize two separate. . . 103 00:05:59,981 --> 00:06:04,806 . . .some would say divergent, even contradictory, efforts in the same field. 104 00:06:04,984 --> 00:06:06,394 He is a bit conservative. 105 00:06:06,568 --> 00:06:08,892 He makes Milton Friedman look middle-of-the-road. 106 00:06:09,069 --> 00:06:13,112 Thank God he's half a globe away. We don't have to think about him tonight. 107 00:06:13,280 --> 00:06:15,734 -That's the thing. -Be gentle. I'm not a well man. 108 00:06:15,906 --> 00:06:19,570 -Dr. Takahashi was invited. -He's flying in from Kyoto? 109 00:06:19,742 --> 00:06:22,314 He's a visiting scholar at the University of Chicago. 110 00:06:22,493 --> 00:06:24,781 -He's crashing my party? -He's here now. . . 111 00:06:24,953 --> 00:06:27,657 . . .waiting to pay his respects. 112 00:06:29,664 --> 00:06:32,332 I got the message about babysitting your student group. 113 00:06:32,499 --> 00:06:35,167 -Can't stop. Running late. -You sure I'm the right fit? 114 00:06:35,334 --> 00:06:37,539 You're perfect. I'll stop in to say hello. 115 00:06:37,710 --> 00:06:40,496 I've got to review tapes for tomorrow's press conference. 116 00:06:40,670 --> 00:06:43,290 Why? You already said the president's a natural. 117 00:06:43,463 --> 00:06:46,333 -I did? -Sounds like your schedule's clear. 118 00:06:47,716 --> 00:06:50,087 Stay one more day. Haffley will reschedule this. 119 00:06:50,259 --> 00:06:53,840 Not if we're here. The speaker can delay the vote for as long as he wants. 120 00:06:54,011 --> 00:06:56,133 Super Tuesday's coming. I'm in a tight race. 121 00:06:56,304 --> 00:06:58,710 So are plenty of Republicans. Give me another day. 122 00:06:58,889 --> 00:07:01,805 -Would if I could. That dog won't hunt. -Keep your phones on. 123 00:07:01,974 --> 00:07:04,464 Don't board any flights without talking to me first. 124 00:07:04,642 --> 00:07:06,468 -Nice try. -Mr. Speaker. 125 00:07:06,685 --> 00:07:09,435 So Leg Affairs tougher than lobbying or just different? 126 00:07:09,603 --> 00:07:12,437 -You are dead meat. -It's a good sign that in year seven. . . 127 00:07:12,605 --> 00:07:16,268 -. . .the president can still rally the troops. -This won't affect my serving. 128 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:20,057 -I'm gonna slaughter you tomorrow. -Save it for the court, dude. 129 00:07:27,863 --> 00:07:30,234 Congressman, tell me you're not leaving town. 130 00:07:30,448 --> 00:07:32,356 I never leave town. 131 00:07:32,616 --> 00:07:35,817 And you have the president's gratitude for your committed service. 132 00:07:35,993 --> 00:07:40,569 To be honest, I have some doubts about funding stem cell research. 133 00:07:41,204 --> 00:07:42,946 Of course you do. 134 00:07:45,414 --> 00:07:47,987 Yeah, I'm gonna miss those little peach things. 135 00:07:48,333 --> 00:07:50,324 Bring some to Cleveland for me. 136 00:07:51,793 --> 00:07:54,627 Bye. Sorry about the vote. 137 00:07:55,879 --> 00:07:57,253 Strike one for stem cells? 138 00:07:57,421 --> 00:08:00,586 Sometimes things are going so smoothly, you don't see it coming. . . 139 00:08:00,756 --> 00:08:03,756 -. . .till they fall apart. -True. 140 00:08:08,010 --> 00:08:11,425 You look changed. In a good way. 141 00:08:12,013 --> 00:08:13,506 Congratulations on the job. 142 00:08:13,680 --> 00:08:17,842 May not be mine after today, but, you, onward and upward with Bingo Bob. 143 00:08:18,016 --> 00:08:20,553 Vice president would stay if he thought it would help. 144 00:08:20,726 --> 00:08:24,556 -Thank him for the use of his office. -lf Leg Affairs didn't have this office. . . 145 00:08:24,728 --> 00:08:28,427 -. . .where would you camp out? -I guess Josh worked out of here a lot. 146 00:08:28,605 --> 00:08:31,889 -Back in the day. -We need to have dinner sometime. . . 147 00:08:32,274 --> 00:08:34,312 . . .so you can catch me up. 148 00:08:35,275 --> 00:08:37,516 I'll be back after Super Tuesday. 149 00:08:38,235 --> 00:08:40,274 Good luck on it. 150 00:08:41,154 --> 00:08:44,735 The Kohasa rebels continue to arm conscripts from refugee camps. . . 151 00:08:44,906 --> 00:08:46,732 . . .along the Angola border. 152 00:08:47,074 --> 00:08:50,192 Under this contingency, we would mobilize near Llebo. . . 153 00:08:50,367 --> 00:08:53,283 . . .where Intel reports stocks of munitions and RPGs. 154 00:08:53,494 --> 00:08:55,699 But we're advocating wait and see. 155 00:08:55,870 --> 00:08:57,779 Then we're done for now. 156 00:08:58,205 --> 00:09:01,288 Unless you want an update on the Canada situation. 157 00:09:01,623 --> 00:09:04,409 Right. Canada. Go on. 158 00:09:04,583 --> 00:09:07,749 As you know, tensions along the 49th parallel have been growing. 159 00:09:07,919 --> 00:09:10,491 -What's their beef? -Good one. 160 00:09:10,670 --> 00:09:13,456 Our ban on live Canadian cattle exports is a catalyst. . . 161 00:09:13,630 --> 00:09:16,464 . . .but I wouldn't reduce this to a simple mad-cow conflict. 162 00:09:16,673 --> 00:09:19,507 -I'll avoid that. -Hostilities escalated dramatically. . . 163 00:09:19,675 --> 00:09:23,208 . . .at the start of snow goose hunting. Certain Canadian ranchers posted. . . 164 00:09:23,386 --> 00:09:26,255 -. . . "no trespass" signs on property. -Canadian property? 165 00:09:26,596 --> 00:09:30,177 Yes, but where their Montana neighbors had hunted quarry for generations. 166 00:09:30,431 --> 00:09:32,802 -Are you from Interior? -Fish and Wildlife, ma'am. 167 00:09:33,349 --> 00:09:36,302 While an American party was setting out decoys this morning. . . 168 00:09:36,476 --> 00:09:38,384 . . .Canadians surrounded them. 169 00:09:38,561 --> 00:09:41,347 It's unclear whether Americans have been taken hostage. 170 00:09:41,521 --> 00:09:43,014 -Hostage? -Well, that's affirm. 171 00:09:43,188 --> 00:09:46,353 -Local law enforcement can't--? -Before officials could respond. . . 172 00:09:46,565 --> 00:09:50,312 . . .one of the hunters, a retired Montana state trooper, called in backup. 173 00:09:50,484 --> 00:09:52,974 Off-duty officers responded, and they infiltrated. . . 174 00:09:53,152 --> 00:09:55,820 -. . .the swath demarking the border. -Shots been fired? 175 00:09:56,029 --> 00:10:00,487 Yes, but there were geese in the air at the time. 176 00:10:00,656 --> 00:10:02,447 Do we even have a map of Canada? 177 00:10:02,699 --> 00:10:04,738 Dr. Takahashi. 178 00:10:05,367 --> 00:10:09,031 Mr. President. Dr. Bartlet. 179 00:10:09,203 --> 00:10:11,111 What a lovely surprise. 180 00:10:11,412 --> 00:10:14,827 Thank you for allowing me to say hello. 181 00:10:19,583 --> 00:10:22,156 I regret that I'm so busy today. 182 00:10:22,335 --> 00:10:25,500 But for an old friend. . . . These two met in grad school. 183 00:10:25,670 --> 00:10:29,832 -And we competed even then. -A fellowship you won, as I recall. 184 00:10:30,006 --> 00:10:32,044 I was always the bookworm. 185 00:10:32,215 --> 00:10:34,503 -He was the politician. -I wasn't. 186 00:10:34,758 --> 00:10:37,083 A tenure track was all I aspired to back then. 187 00:10:37,260 --> 00:10:39,880 But his economics betrayed his true calling. 188 00:10:40,387 --> 00:10:44,050 -How so? -President of the welfare state. 189 00:10:44,222 --> 00:10:46,546 The footnote to explain his theory. 190 00:10:47,140 --> 00:10:50,175 We'll have an opportunity for more of this at dinner. 191 00:10:50,350 --> 00:10:52,805 That, sir, would be a rational expectation. 192 00:10:53,019 --> 00:10:56,931 They're setting tea in the other room. Would you join me? 193 00:11:01,232 --> 00:11:04,148 -Well, he's certainly a-- -Smug son of a bitch. 194 00:11:04,317 --> 00:11:06,522 -"Rational expectation. " -What? 195 00:11:06,693 --> 00:11:09,064 Territory he claims to have pioneered. 196 00:11:09,278 --> 00:11:10,652 Footnote, my ass. 197 00:11:10,862 --> 00:11:14,360 -I don't think he was-- -As if his work would still be read if he. . . 198 00:11:14,531 --> 00:11:16,522 . . .hadn't been assigning it to undergrads. 199 00:11:16,698 --> 00:11:18,904 All due respect, sir, you sit in this office. 200 00:11:19,075 --> 00:11:22,738 You're pretty much not allowed to harbor professional jealousies. 201 00:11:24,244 --> 00:11:26,236 He started it. 202 00:11:38,877 --> 00:11:41,165 -Congressman, you're still here. -I got held up. 203 00:11:41,337 --> 00:11:44,206 -I know you've got a fundraiser tonight. -I'm on my way now. 204 00:11:44,380 --> 00:11:46,870 -Isn't there any chance--? -Okay. Look unhappy. 205 00:11:47,090 --> 00:11:50,125 You see how I'm shaking my head, telling you, "No way"? 206 00:11:50,300 --> 00:11:53,917 -I do. Are you telling me the opposite? -I'm not sure yet. Don't smile. 207 00:11:54,094 --> 00:11:56,762 -Is it too much if I slump? -Careful. 208 00:11:57,805 --> 00:12:01,219 -So where can we talk? -My office, half an hour. 209 00:12:01,390 --> 00:12:05,256 Look, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. 210 00:12:10,437 --> 00:12:13,057 I hear you're point man on the Saskatchewan incursion. 211 00:12:13,230 --> 00:12:15,138 You have the clearance to discuss this? 212 00:12:15,314 --> 00:12:18,480 Vice president's on his way to Atlanta. He wanted me to weigh in. 213 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:21,353 -He has an interest. -Tell me this is a ruse to steal. . . 214 00:12:21,526 --> 00:12:25,356 -. . .moments of my promising company. -He has an interest in the situation. 215 00:12:25,528 --> 00:12:28,149 -He's a snow gooser. -More a stalker of the black bear. 216 00:12:28,322 --> 00:12:30,148 Owns a hunting cabin north of Chinook. 217 00:12:30,323 --> 00:12:32,610 Hunts with the governor. They spoke today. 218 00:12:32,782 --> 00:12:34,774 He'd like to see this resolved bloodlessly. 219 00:12:34,950 --> 00:12:37,903 He's more concerned we not back down, that we not appear weak. 220 00:12:38,077 --> 00:12:39,405 -We? -The United States. 221 00:12:39,620 --> 00:12:41,658 There's no we. It's 15 drunks in camo. 222 00:12:42,079 --> 00:12:44,865 -The vice president wants a hard line. -Lock out the NHL? 223 00:12:45,081 --> 00:12:47,286 Maple syrup embargo? Turn off Niagara Falls? 224 00:12:50,209 --> 00:12:51,667 I know you're disappointed. 225 00:12:51,835 --> 00:12:54,870 We understand that the president has other priorities. 226 00:12:55,086 --> 00:12:56,995 We were cool with Ms. Cregg as backup. 227 00:12:57,213 --> 00:12:58,706 Even Mr. Ziegler made sense. 228 00:12:58,880 --> 00:13:02,082 Getting bumped to deputy press secretary in charge of hairstyles. . . 229 00:13:02,257 --> 00:13:05,257 -. . .kind of sucks. -I'm sure you're great at what you do. 230 00:13:05,426 --> 00:13:08,378 If we were a media club, we wouldn't be lodging this protest. 231 00:13:08,677 --> 00:13:10,337 We're not lodging a protest, Cody. 232 00:13:10,637 --> 00:13:14,300 We're a political group. Did you even read our materials? 233 00:13:14,847 --> 00:13:16,175 As a matter of fact, I did. 234 00:13:16,348 --> 00:13:19,099 Then you know a glorified field trip is a waste of time. 235 00:13:19,308 --> 00:13:22,972 Let's talk about it on our way to the East Room. 236 00:13:32,899 --> 00:13:35,815 -Josh. -I love what you've done with the place. 237 00:13:36,359 --> 00:13:38,730 -I expected the congressman. -He's on his way. . . 238 00:13:38,944 --> 00:13:42,193 -. . .but you're wasting his time with this. -Stem cell's not a waste. 239 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:46,406 -It's a win with women. You polled this. -We have. That's not the. . . . 240 00:13:46,573 --> 00:13:49,941 Caregivers get what this means for those with diabetes, Parkinson's-- 241 00:13:50,117 --> 00:13:53,117 -ALS, Alzheimer's. Yep, we're onboard. -Great to hear. 242 00:13:53,285 --> 00:13:55,443 But we're not going down with the ship. 243 00:13:55,787 --> 00:13:57,280 The problem isn't stem cells. 244 00:13:57,454 --> 00:14:00,454 It's asking us to stay when there's no strategy to win this. 245 00:14:00,665 --> 00:14:03,154 I am talking to the congressman at his request. . . 246 00:14:03,333 --> 00:14:06,332 . . .about his president's agenda. Maybe you could give us a sec. 247 00:14:06,501 --> 00:14:09,335 -You kicking me out of this office? -I got a better idea. 248 00:14:09,586 --> 00:14:12,290 Why don't you give Josh and me a minute. 249 00:14:12,796 --> 00:14:16,662 Take your time. My office is your office. 250 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:18,796 It was, in fact. 251 00:14:21,218 --> 00:14:22,545 You set this up? 252 00:14:22,718 --> 00:14:25,469 -You can't let me out of your sight. -This is a lose-Iose. 253 00:14:25,637 --> 00:14:29,467 As long as you stay, Haffley won't call the vote. Soon as you leave, he will. 254 00:14:29,639 --> 00:14:32,971 -There is one way. -You have a plan to win this vote? 255 00:14:33,224 --> 00:14:36,805 But I'm gonna need you to iron out some crucial details with Cliff. 256 00:14:37,894 --> 00:14:40,134 -Yes, ma'am? -What's this? 257 00:14:40,979 --> 00:14:43,848 Operation Northern Lights. It's a working title. 258 00:14:44,022 --> 00:14:47,472 You wanna infiltrate Canada with CIA operatives posing as ranchers? 259 00:14:48,149 --> 00:14:51,682 Procedure in a hostage situation on foreign soil, assess the threat level. 260 00:14:51,860 --> 00:14:53,851 Before the insertion-extraction phase? 261 00:14:54,027 --> 00:14:56,185 Were you thinking Blackhawks or a HALO drop? 262 00:14:56,487 --> 00:14:59,024 I could game both out. DefCon 1 out of Fort Bragg. 263 00:14:59,197 --> 00:15:00,525 -The other out of-- -Stop. 264 00:15:00,740 --> 00:15:03,229 The ranchers are making a statement on television. 265 00:15:03,491 --> 00:15:06,111 Don't give this to anyone, including me. 266 00:15:06,534 --> 00:15:10,447 And the desk was made from the timbers of the H.M.S. Resolute. . . 267 00:15:10,620 --> 00:15:14,865 . . .which was presented to President Hayes by Queen Victoria in 1880. 268 00:15:15,248 --> 00:15:18,247 The presidential coat of arms was added by FDR. . . 269 00:15:18,416 --> 00:15:21,665 . . .who was President Bartlet's hero when he was your age. 270 00:15:22,251 --> 00:15:23,793 Thanks, Phil. 271 00:15:23,961 --> 00:15:26,913 So are there any questions? 272 00:15:27,880 --> 00:15:31,922 As promised, director of White House communications, Mr. Toby Ziegler. 273 00:15:32,090 --> 00:15:34,248 Hi, everybody. Annabeth showing you the place? 274 00:15:34,425 --> 00:15:37,175 -We have the Roosevelt Room left. -Don't let me interrupt. 275 00:15:37,385 --> 00:15:39,875 I have one question for Mr. Ziegler, if I may. 276 00:15:40,178 --> 00:15:42,964 -Sure. Fire away. -Do you know who we are? 277 00:15:43,138 --> 00:15:46,387 -Yeah, Junior Leaders of-- -Future Leaders for Democracy. 278 00:15:46,723 --> 00:15:49,213 -Were you briefed on our purpose? -Probably not. 279 00:15:49,433 --> 00:15:52,433 We're a youth lobby in support of a constitutional amendment. . . 280 00:15:52,602 --> 00:15:55,720 . . .to forbid discrimination of voting rights on the basis of age. 281 00:15:55,895 --> 00:15:58,350 -They want the voting age lowered. -Abolished. 282 00:15:58,522 --> 00:16:00,513 Well, that's radical. 283 00:16:00,690 --> 00:16:02,765 Why did we get the brushoff today? 284 00:16:03,191 --> 00:16:05,230 Why do we get passed down the food chain? 285 00:16:05,400 --> 00:16:08,649 Why do you keep looking at our chaperone or Ms. Schott to intervene? 286 00:16:08,819 --> 00:16:11,984 We're children, and that shouldn't render us meaningless. 287 00:16:12,154 --> 00:16:15,901 But in this society, we are meaningless. We're powerless. We have no voice. 288 00:16:17,074 --> 00:16:20,358 Well, that's an interesting point. I'll read your stuff. 289 00:16:20,659 --> 00:16:22,900 -The Roosevelt Room-- -The brushoff again. 290 00:16:23,702 --> 00:16:26,655 And why not? No risk in offending us. We don't exist. 291 00:16:27,204 --> 00:16:29,694 -What is it you want? -More than a 15-minute tour. . . 292 00:16:29,872 --> 00:16:33,951 . . .and 30-second drive-by. We've been shuffled around, 10 minutes here, there. 293 00:16:34,166 --> 00:16:37,581 It's like there's a plot to keep us from discussing our agenda. 294 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:42,039 What Cody means is that children's suffrage is a complex issue, and it-- 295 00:16:42,213 --> 00:16:45,046 I get it. I get what he means. 296 00:16:45,506 --> 00:16:49,039 Okay. This is the Roosevelt Room. . . 297 00:16:49,842 --> 00:16:52,166 . . .where issues are discussed. 298 00:16:54,803 --> 00:16:56,676 Pull up a chair. 299 00:17:02,516 --> 00:17:04,057 It's your meeting. 300 00:17:06,101 --> 00:17:08,887 When he was asked why he wanted a one-armed economist. . . 301 00:17:09,061 --> 00:17:11,551 . . .Truman said because he was always being advised: 302 00:17:11,729 --> 00:17:14,682 "On the one hand. . . . But on the other hand. . . . " 303 00:17:15,398 --> 00:17:18,812 Academics often confound politicians. 304 00:17:18,983 --> 00:17:23,228 Yes. In politics, it's dog-eat-dog. In academia, it's the opposite. 305 00:17:24,194 --> 00:17:27,977 When Japan Railway privatized in '87. . . 306 00:17:28,447 --> 00:17:32,063 -. . .my theories were put to the test. -And you got lucky. 307 00:17:32,282 --> 00:17:35,815 It would have been hard to fail worse than the government had. 308 00:17:35,992 --> 00:17:37,818 All that red ink. 309 00:17:37,994 --> 00:17:40,483 Must be why the private sector turns to government. . . 310 00:17:40,662 --> 00:17:42,535 . . .for a bailout when things get tough. 311 00:17:42,746 --> 00:17:46,528 And why disciplined leaders learn to say no. 312 00:17:46,832 --> 00:17:51,456 I'm so sorry to interrupt, but they're calling us in for dinner. 313 00:17:52,043 --> 00:17:55,576 Excuse us. Does the steward have laryngitis? 314 00:17:55,795 --> 00:17:59,412 It'd be a pity to battle MS, only to succumb to an aneurysm. 315 00:17:59,922 --> 00:18:03,041 Jefferson said it best. "A man's management of his own purse. . . 316 00:18:03,216 --> 00:18:07,164 -. . .speaks volumes about character. " -Are you still pissed about Stockholm? 317 00:18:07,427 --> 00:18:09,549 We were Nobel laureates in economics. 318 00:18:09,720 --> 00:18:12,921 It was no empty gesture when he stiffed me for the cab fare. 319 00:18:13,972 --> 00:18:17,422 I hear there is to be Latin dancing after dinner. 320 00:18:17,599 --> 00:18:19,057 And he's a big fan. 321 00:18:19,225 --> 00:18:23,351 I trust you'll save me a tango, Dr. Bartlet. 322 00:18:25,103 --> 00:18:28,056 -Your dance card's full, toots. -Jed, did you bring your cane? 323 00:18:28,230 --> 00:18:30,933 -You can hold me up. -Maybe I'll give him a little samba. 324 00:18:31,106 --> 00:18:32,600 Over my dead body. 325 00:18:32,774 --> 00:18:36,473 The prime minister wishes to emphasize the unofficial nature... 326 00:18:36,651 --> 00:18:39,935 ...of the ranchers ' declaration of war against the United States. 327 00:18:40,236 --> 00:18:42,524 -Thank you. -You have seen their demands... 328 00:18:42,696 --> 00:18:44,818 -...on Canadian television? -We have. 329 00:18:44,989 --> 00:18:49,067 Security officers at Waterton-Glacier National Park are on ready response. 330 00:18:49,241 --> 00:18:51,862 Reinforcements may be crossing over through Peace Park. 331 00:18:52,035 --> 00:18:54,904 We're concerned about reports of escalation. 332 00:18:55,078 --> 00:18:57,283 An effigy burning in Alberta. 333 00:18:57,454 --> 00:18:59,991 A response to your governor of Montana. 334 00:19:00,164 --> 00:19:02,370 He mentioned calling in the National Guard. 335 00:19:02,541 --> 00:19:05,659 He referred to a contingency plan to invade Canada. 336 00:19:05,834 --> 00:19:09,996 That is absurd. There is no U.S. contingency plan to-- 337 00:19:14,714 --> 00:19:16,505 Are you there? 338 00:19:17,007 --> 00:19:22,426 I was saying, we trust that local officials will resolve this very soon. 339 00:19:22,718 --> 00:19:25,588 We'll be in touch. 340 00:19:26,137 --> 00:19:28,342 We have a contingency plan to invade Canada? 341 00:19:28,513 --> 00:19:32,758 -Would you like to be briefed? -Other developments? 342 00:19:32,932 --> 00:19:35,802 -A sawmill in Climax is piling on. -Is Climax us or them? 343 00:19:35,976 --> 00:19:39,806 Them. They're demanding we drop tariffs on soft-lumber products. 344 00:19:39,978 --> 00:19:43,392 And a meatpacking plant in Lodgepole. Us. 345 00:19:43,688 --> 00:19:45,976 Coffee for Americans on their way to the front. 346 00:19:46,190 --> 00:19:48,477 -Don't say "front. " -Royal Canadians arrived. . . 347 00:19:48,649 --> 00:19:50,522 . . .but they're at a disadvantage. 348 00:19:50,692 --> 00:19:53,727 Mountie's standard issue is a Smith and Wesson 9 mm. 349 00:19:54,027 --> 00:19:57,027 And the hunters are packing 12-gauge shotguns. And? 350 00:19:57,196 --> 00:19:59,602 A couple of Barrett 50-caliber snipers. . . 351 00:20:00,031 --> 00:20:04,691 . . .HK carbine fiber assault rifles and infrared night goggles. 352 00:20:20,125 --> 00:20:24,038 -Congressman. -Talk to Josh. 353 00:20:25,628 --> 00:20:27,003 He's going to Hartford? 354 00:20:27,213 --> 00:20:29,785 Folks there paid to shake his hand. 355 00:20:30,256 --> 00:20:32,793 -You want me to--? -No, no, stay put. I'm fine here. 356 00:20:33,174 --> 00:20:36,838 But he can shake those hands and be back in D.C. in a few hours. 357 00:20:37,010 --> 00:20:40,045 And the dozen congressmen who are heading out to stump for him? 358 00:20:40,220 --> 00:20:42,591 -I'm ready to start calling them back. -Thank you. 359 00:20:42,763 --> 00:20:44,671 Thank the congressman. 360 00:20:45,223 --> 00:20:46,633 -Sorry. -No. 361 00:20:47,099 --> 00:20:50,466 If there's a single Republican on his flight or someone sees him-- 362 00:20:50,684 --> 00:20:53,434 He's flying himself. He'll land at the private terminal. 363 00:20:53,602 --> 00:20:55,760 Question is, where does he go after that? 364 00:20:56,312 --> 00:20:59,477 Give me half an hour. It can be arranged. 365 00:21:19,158 --> 00:21:21,695 -Hi. -Congressman. 366 00:21:23,702 --> 00:21:26,453 Do you wanna come in? 367 00:21:29,789 --> 00:21:33,121 So the rumor's true. You really do sleep in your office. 368 00:21:33,291 --> 00:21:35,199 Can't afford D.C. rent on this salary. 369 00:21:35,375 --> 00:21:37,830 And in Pine Bluff, we favor a short commute. 370 00:21:38,335 --> 00:21:40,078 The president needs you, Arkansas. 371 00:21:40,253 --> 00:21:43,621 You shared my concerns, and I'm being summoned to the White House? 372 00:21:43,797 --> 00:21:45,919 It's more legwork. The president needs. . . 373 00:21:46,131 --> 00:21:49,830 . . .a loyal Democrat who can walk these halls and look like he belongs here. 374 00:21:50,592 --> 00:21:53,082 -Where do I start? -Do you have some pants? 375 00:22:01,973 --> 00:22:05,637 I'm saying all societies distinguish between an adult phase of life. . . 376 00:22:05,809 --> 00:22:08,595 . . .and childhood as a time of development. . . 377 00:22:08,769 --> 00:22:11,769 -. . .when rights are curtailed. -But the 26th Amendment. . . 378 00:22:11,937 --> 00:22:15,387 . . .Iowering the voting age to 18, proves the line is arbitrary. 379 00:22:15,773 --> 00:22:17,101 There's a call for you. 380 00:22:17,274 --> 00:22:19,514 In the 30 years since the 26th passed. . . 381 00:22:19,692 --> 00:22:22,727 . . .society has not altered its stance on when adulthood begins. 382 00:22:23,027 --> 00:22:26,643 Eighteen is still the common age of graduation from school, conscription. 383 00:22:26,821 --> 00:22:29,737 What about children as young as 12 get tried as adults? 384 00:22:29,947 --> 00:22:33,694 I'm mature enough to face sentencing as a full citizen but not to vote? 385 00:22:33,866 --> 00:22:35,573 You can be dumb and commit a crime. 386 00:22:35,742 --> 00:22:37,533 Voting requires a level of reasoning. 387 00:22:37,743 --> 00:22:40,992 Adults don't have to prove any level of reasoning to vote. 388 00:22:41,162 --> 00:22:44,411 I'll cede that. Would you agree children need special protections. . . 389 00:22:44,580 --> 00:22:46,738 -. . .against mistreatment by adults? -Sure. 390 00:22:46,915 --> 00:22:50,614 Those same vulnerabilities make them unable to vote independently. 391 00:22:50,792 --> 00:22:53,543 -That argument, immature logic-- -Being easy to coerce. 392 00:22:53,711 --> 00:22:56,627 That was used to prevent Negroes and women from voting. . . 393 00:22:56,796 --> 00:23:00,163 -. . .up until the 20th century. -Sorry. C.J.'s looking for you. 394 00:23:00,339 --> 00:23:02,378 -Your next meeting. -Dining and dancing. 395 00:23:02,549 --> 00:23:05,086 And your parents called. You guys are missing dinner. 396 00:23:05,259 --> 00:23:08,507 Oh, my gosh, we are. We took up a lot of your time. 397 00:23:08,677 --> 00:23:12,175 It's been great, sir. Another half-hour, I could've convinced you. 398 00:23:12,346 --> 00:23:15,096 -I believe you. -We heard District is the best pizza. 399 00:23:15,264 --> 00:23:17,220 -Outrageous. -They deliver, don't they? 400 00:23:17,432 --> 00:23:18,974 I think so. 401 00:23:24,186 --> 00:23:26,972 -I need the Mural Room for a meeting. -Is it Canada? 402 00:23:27,146 --> 00:23:30,264 Okay. Maybe I'm overly emotional these days. . . 403 00:23:30,439 --> 00:23:33,807 . . .but Mother's Canadian, you know. Dad hails from upstate. . . 404 00:23:33,983 --> 00:23:36,983 . . .so there's always been a north-south tug of war for us kids. 405 00:23:37,151 --> 00:23:40,982 Today's events, this is the kind of thing that pulls families apart. 406 00:23:41,195 --> 00:23:43,566 Pits brother against brother. 407 00:23:47,824 --> 00:23:50,777 -So can I have the room? -All yours. 408 00:23:51,409 --> 00:23:53,152 Give peace a chance. 409 00:23:53,869 --> 00:23:55,944 Get the door, get the door. 410 00:23:57,288 --> 00:23:59,279 I wasn't looking. I missed the whole thing. 411 00:23:59,455 --> 00:24:00,913 He overdid it. 412 00:24:01,081 --> 00:24:03,536 A man his age attempting a tango. 413 00:24:03,708 --> 00:24:06,411 -The physician is on the way. -There's no need. 414 00:24:06,584 --> 00:24:08,292 Can we bring him some ice? 415 00:24:09,127 --> 00:24:11,534 You hit your head. Did you hurt yourself? 416 00:24:11,921 --> 00:24:16,296 You're the expert on soft landings. You tell me. 417 00:24:16,673 --> 00:24:18,665 He's fine. 418 00:24:22,802 --> 00:24:26,383 Congressman Santos is in Hartford tonight. Do you wanna leave word? 419 00:24:26,846 --> 00:24:29,382 -Sounds like I missed him. -I can try him on his cell. 420 00:24:29,555 --> 00:24:31,761 Just tell him I stopped by. Good night. 421 00:24:34,391 --> 00:24:36,513 Elvis has left the building. 422 00:25:10,286 --> 00:25:13,452 Anyone see you? Okay, Arkansas. Congressman Riley's approaching. . . 423 00:25:13,622 --> 00:25:15,495 -. . .the south entrance. -Got it covered. 424 00:25:15,664 --> 00:25:18,285 -Nice flight? -Little turbulence, makes it interesting. 425 00:25:18,458 --> 00:25:21,291 Does the vice president know we're using his office? 426 00:25:21,459 --> 00:25:24,791 I'm not telling him. I'd keep the noise down and the curtains pulled. 427 00:25:24,961 --> 00:25:27,368 -You aren't staying? -I can't be seen around here. 428 00:25:27,546 --> 00:25:29,585 -Can I get you anything? -Is there coffee? 429 00:25:29,756 --> 00:25:31,878 The soda's there. Washroom is through there. 430 00:25:32,048 --> 00:25:33,875 Thanks. 431 00:25:54,144 --> 00:25:56,681 No, no, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Don't-- Don't scream. 432 00:25:56,896 --> 00:25:58,638 -What the--? -I'm sorry. 433 00:26:00,106 --> 00:26:03,769 -I'm sorry. -Oh, God. I didn't plan-- I mean, l-- 434 00:26:04,650 --> 00:26:07,104 -Oh, I crashed. -Your Russell's chicken fighter. 435 00:26:07,276 --> 00:26:08,984 Donna Moss. You're Matt Santos. 436 00:26:09,236 --> 00:26:10,611 Running for president. 437 00:26:10,945 --> 00:26:13,482 And I haven't shaken your hand yet. 438 00:26:15,031 --> 00:26:17,699 Okay, assuming I'm not in some state. . . 439 00:26:18,074 --> 00:26:20,481 -. . .of deep REM hallucination-- -I'm hiding out. 440 00:26:20,659 --> 00:26:22,816 We're trying to outsmart the speaker. . . 441 00:26:22,993 --> 00:26:25,993 . . .have him think we've all left town before he calls the vote. 442 00:26:26,162 --> 00:26:28,486 -Now, when you say we. . .? -There's some others. . . 443 00:26:28,997 --> 00:26:30,739 . . .that are coming. Excuse me. 444 00:26:31,665 --> 00:26:35,328 -Does the vice president know you're-- -This is not for the Santos campaign. 445 00:26:35,500 --> 00:26:38,998 It's for the president. I bet you're a fan. 446 00:26:39,419 --> 00:26:42,538 You're not gonna try, "It's for stem cells everywhere," are you? 447 00:26:43,588 --> 00:26:45,212 That was going in next. 448 00:26:46,840 --> 00:26:50,172 -I made a fool of myself. -We all know the feeling. 449 00:26:50,425 --> 00:26:53,129 -Even presidents? -Especially presidents. 450 00:26:53,427 --> 00:26:56,629 You're thinking of last week's veto override? 451 00:26:56,804 --> 00:26:58,760 No, but thanks for the reminder. 452 00:26:58,930 --> 00:27:02,380 Not that you should judge. You'd veto all government spending. 453 00:27:02,557 --> 00:27:04,430 You think I judge you? 454 00:27:04,600 --> 00:27:07,006 We judge each other. Always have. Put this on. 455 00:27:07,226 --> 00:27:09,017 Thank you. 456 00:27:10,395 --> 00:27:14,391 What if I were here as a friend with a friendly warning? 457 00:27:14,772 --> 00:27:18,602 -What would that be? -Japan has been heavily investing. . . 458 00:27:18,774 --> 00:27:20,316 . . .in your national debt. 459 00:27:20,484 --> 00:27:24,314 If you mean that Japan has been buying U.S. Treasury bonds. . . . 460 00:27:24,528 --> 00:27:26,852 Foreign investors have bought. . . 461 00:27:27,029 --> 00:27:29,898 . . .90 percent of your new debt. 462 00:27:30,197 --> 00:27:35,402 My government alone holds 700 billion in assets. 463 00:27:35,575 --> 00:27:37,947 Since when did deficits bother you? 464 00:27:38,369 --> 00:27:40,195 They bother you. 465 00:27:41,078 --> 00:27:44,944 Your work was a jeremiad on keeping deficits low. 466 00:27:45,164 --> 00:27:47,701 My work applied to developing economies. 467 00:27:47,916 --> 00:27:53,038 There are rumors Singapore may dump her dollars. It could start a run. 468 00:27:53,252 --> 00:27:55,742 -Never happen. -Japan could not afford to be caught-- 469 00:27:55,920 --> 00:27:59,085 It's in Japan's own interest for these notes to hold their value. 470 00:27:59,297 --> 00:28:02,960 We have an aging population. We'll have to divest. 471 00:28:03,132 --> 00:28:04,756 Gradually. A soft landing. 472 00:28:04,967 --> 00:28:08,583 Not that I don't appreciate the sentiment behind your nightmare scenario. 473 00:28:08,844 --> 00:28:11,168 A deficit projected over. . . 474 00:28:11,345 --> 00:28:14,179 . . .300 billion on your watch. . . 475 00:28:14,347 --> 00:28:18,343 -. . .is not my nightmare. -Hence my veto of the Highways Bill. 476 00:28:18,683 --> 00:28:24,101 Which I mistook for mutual concern over the world's greatest economy. . . 477 00:28:24,519 --> 00:28:26,843 . . .burdened with mounting debt. . . 478 00:28:27,479 --> 00:28:31,807 . . .increasingly held by foreign friends. 479 00:28:34,525 --> 00:28:36,600 What are friends for? 480 00:28:38,777 --> 00:28:41,693 Thank you for seeing me. I know you've had a long day. 481 00:28:41,862 --> 00:28:43,569 Will said something's on your mind. 482 00:28:43,822 --> 00:28:47,106 As Canadian ambassador, I am pleased to report. . . 483 00:28:47,365 --> 00:28:50,448 -. . .all's quiet on the western front. -Though still unresolved. 484 00:28:50,700 --> 00:28:53,819 Yes. And when I spoke with the vice president-- 485 00:28:54,036 --> 00:28:55,494 You called the vice president? 486 00:28:55,662 --> 00:28:57,737 The vice president called the ambassador. 487 00:28:57,913 --> 00:29:00,782 I've had some unofficial conversations. 488 00:29:00,998 --> 00:29:03,701 You understand I'm not at liberty to speak officially. 489 00:29:03,874 --> 00:29:07,456 -What are we talking about? -You'll have to excuse my. . . . 490 00:29:08,294 --> 00:29:11,791 I haven't had much practice at this kind of intrigue. 491 00:29:12,046 --> 00:29:13,373 We all learn by doing. 492 00:29:13,546 --> 00:29:16,996 Our two countries are close and historic friends. 493 00:29:17,299 --> 00:29:20,132 Yes, of course, there are some areas where we differ. 494 00:29:20,342 --> 00:29:22,796 -Bovine spongiform is one. -And lumber tariffs. 495 00:29:22,968 --> 00:29:26,336 -Mail-order prescription drugs. -And U.S. global military presence. 496 00:29:26,554 --> 00:29:28,629 But on the whole, friends. 497 00:29:28,805 --> 00:29:32,552 If you would trust me, I could prevail upon the premier of the province. . . 498 00:29:32,891 --> 00:29:36,139 . . .to exert pressure on his citizens to relent. . . 499 00:29:36,809 --> 00:29:39,595 . . .and allow the Americans back across the border. 500 00:29:39,811 --> 00:29:42,218 -That'd be swell. -Of course, this would create. . . 501 00:29:42,396 --> 00:29:44,767 -. . .some expectations. -Expectations. 502 00:29:44,939 --> 00:29:47,773 The ambassador suggested if there were some flexibility. . . 503 00:29:47,941 --> 00:29:50,312 . . .on the U.S. appeal of NAFTA's lumber decision-- 504 00:29:50,484 --> 00:29:53,981 The U.S. does not make trade decisions based on the actions of cowboys. 505 00:29:54,194 --> 00:29:56,020 Unless they've been elected to office. 506 00:29:56,195 --> 00:29:58,863 I understand you can't negotiate with me directly. . . 507 00:29:59,072 --> 00:30:02,439 . . .but if you sense the possibility of an openness. . . 508 00:30:02,824 --> 00:30:07,567 . . .to consider my proposal, you could signal the same. . . 509 00:30:07,743 --> 00:30:09,367 . . .by crossing your legs. 510 00:30:09,786 --> 00:30:13,367 Or uncrossing and crossing them again, just to be sure. 511 00:30:13,580 --> 00:30:15,655 Ambassador, listen carefully. An hour ago. . . 512 00:30:15,914 --> 00:30:18,914 . . .I reviewed the U.S. contingency plan to invade your country. 513 00:30:19,083 --> 00:30:22,036 -There's a contingency plan--? -1789, amended in 1815. 514 00:30:22,251 --> 00:30:25,785 The calligraphy is beautiful. If one more deal is floated in this room. . . 515 00:30:25,962 --> 00:30:28,665 . . .I'm gonna ask DOD to reactivate it. 516 00:30:30,256 --> 00:30:32,959 You could argue that 18 is the worst age to start voting. 517 00:30:33,132 --> 00:30:36,416 You're all worried about college or paying rent or falling in love. 518 00:30:36,593 --> 00:30:38,252 It isn't only power that corrupts. 519 00:30:38,427 --> 00:30:40,632 Weakness corrupts. Kids grow up cynical. 520 00:30:40,803 --> 00:30:42,629 You think half of adults don't vote. . . 521 00:30:42,846 --> 00:30:45,051 . . .because they didn't get started soon enough? 522 00:30:45,222 --> 00:30:47,095 Absolutely. Churches don't wait. 523 00:30:47,265 --> 00:30:48,640 They get kids at birth. 524 00:30:48,891 --> 00:30:51,428 -It's as kids we have unique concerns. -Like what? 525 00:30:51,601 --> 00:30:54,933 I'm going to be breathing air and drinking water after you're gone. . . 526 00:30:55,103 --> 00:30:57,308 . . .but I can't vote to protect the environment? 527 00:30:57,479 --> 00:31:01,012 We're required to attend underfunded schools but can't vote to fix them. 528 00:31:01,190 --> 00:31:04,723 Kids who work pay into Social Security without say as to how it's managed. 529 00:31:04,900 --> 00:31:08,018 When you guys fix Social Security, you have to keep adults happy. 530 00:31:08,194 --> 00:31:10,399 You can rob our future without losing a vote. 531 00:31:10,570 --> 00:31:14,233 Here's another. Poverty among young people exceeds all other age groups. . . 532 00:31:14,405 --> 00:31:17,855 . . .yet the government spends 10 times more on each poor senior. . . 533 00:31:18,032 --> 00:31:19,692 . . .than it does each poor child. 534 00:31:19,867 --> 00:31:21,775 We have no AARP to lobby for us. 535 00:31:21,993 --> 00:31:23,949 We have no voice at all. 536 00:31:24,453 --> 00:31:26,942 So are you. . .? 537 00:31:27,454 --> 00:31:29,660 Did we convince you? 538 00:31:30,289 --> 00:31:33,988 Well, I'd go for lowering the age in increments. . . 539 00:31:34,166 --> 00:31:36,490 . . .and I wouldn't start at the federal level. 540 00:31:36,709 --> 00:31:38,582 But you'll mention it to the president? 541 00:31:38,794 --> 00:31:40,453 I'll do better than that. 542 00:31:41,254 --> 00:31:44,538 -Where are we hiding? -Republican at 12 o'clock. 543 00:31:45,339 --> 00:31:49,465 -But it's crucial to the president. -And I am in a crucial primary. Sir. 544 00:31:49,633 --> 00:31:51,175 -Gentlemen. -I'm sorry, buddy. . . 545 00:31:51,342 --> 00:31:53,548 . . .but I got a plane to catch. 546 00:31:58,096 --> 00:31:59,720 We clear? 547 00:32:06,684 --> 00:32:08,842 -Hey, Donna. -Congressman. 548 00:32:09,644 --> 00:32:11,435 You wanna take this in? 549 00:32:13,980 --> 00:32:17,478 -What about popcorn? Smell too risky? -I'd wait another hour. 550 00:32:25,862 --> 00:32:27,569 You made it. 551 00:32:28,446 --> 00:32:29,774 Greg. 552 00:32:29,947 --> 00:32:32,698 Didn't you get the message about provisions? 553 00:32:33,449 --> 00:32:37,231 It's 75 degrees here. I may never go back to D.C. 554 00:32:37,410 --> 00:32:40,160 -It was a dirty trick. -Worked like a charm, though. 555 00:32:40,328 --> 00:32:41,656 The speaker crossed a line. 556 00:32:41,829 --> 00:32:44,745 You should've seen stuff we pulled when we were the majority. 557 00:32:44,914 --> 00:32:47,036 Why I hated coed dorms. 558 00:32:48,041 --> 00:32:50,791 Once again, we let the Republicans set the terms. 559 00:32:50,959 --> 00:32:53,745 This is therapeutic research, not reproductive cloning. 560 00:32:54,836 --> 00:32:56,875 Congressman, no more souls to ferry? 561 00:32:57,046 --> 00:32:58,373 All in for now. 562 00:32:58,546 --> 00:33:01,795 Pull up a chair. We're preaching to the choir here on stem cells. 563 00:33:01,965 --> 00:33:03,340 I may sing another tune. 564 00:33:03,883 --> 00:33:06,966 -No, take it easy. He's on our team. -Burns me up the speaker. . . 565 00:33:07,135 --> 00:33:10,134 -. . .didn't have a fair vote. -Even if you're leaning his way. 566 00:33:10,303 --> 00:33:12,129 Should I turn in my decoder ring? 567 00:33:12,304 --> 00:33:16,382 Haffley closed the floor to debate, but we're not playing by his rules. 568 00:33:16,890 --> 00:33:18,633 What are your reservations? 569 00:33:18,933 --> 00:33:21,221 I have morality questions. 570 00:33:22,143 --> 00:33:23,767 Ask them. 571 00:33:23,936 --> 00:33:25,762 We have all night. 572 00:33:30,981 --> 00:33:32,640 Thank you. 573 00:33:36,192 --> 00:33:38,765 -Half-day? -Those Nobel laureates can party. 574 00:33:38,944 --> 00:33:42,228 -Did Josh fill you in on what's afoot? -Operation Sleepover? 575 00:33:42,488 --> 00:33:45,820 It's a cool move if it works. I can't figure how you get Haffley. . . 576 00:33:45,989 --> 00:33:49,357 -. . .to call the vote. He can put it off. -This is where squash come in. 577 00:33:49,533 --> 00:33:52,983 -The sport or the vegetable? -I punish the speaker every Thursday. 578 00:33:53,160 --> 00:33:55,116 -Tomorrow. -In five hours, to be exact. 579 00:33:55,286 --> 00:33:57,444 You're gonna talk him into scheduling a vote? 580 00:33:57,621 --> 00:34:00,027 And shut him out with my forehand at the same time. 581 00:34:00,206 --> 00:34:02,909 Here's how it'll go. I say, "Oh, nice nick. " Squash talk. 582 00:34:03,082 --> 00:34:05,537 "And nice maneuver on the floor, pulling the vote. " 583 00:34:05,709 --> 00:34:08,792 He says, "Thanks. Let, please. " I've played a little squash. 584 00:34:08,961 --> 00:34:12,328 "Everything's a game, even research that could save millions of lives. " 585 00:34:12,504 --> 00:34:15,872 -"Stem cell's not a game. " -"Looks like that to the president. " 586 00:34:16,048 --> 00:34:19,297 "This research could lead to trafficking in human embryos. " 587 00:34:19,466 --> 00:34:23,414 "If this were a trip to moral high ground, not an inside-the-Beltway bitch slap. . . 588 00:34:23,594 --> 00:34:25,965 . . .you'd schedule the vote now that you can win. . . 589 00:34:26,137 --> 00:34:29,718 . . .protecting clustered cells in petri dishes everywhere. Why let it slide? 590 00:34:29,889 --> 00:34:33,801 Maybe the Republican Party has a stronger interest in keeping its base agitated. . . 591 00:34:33,974 --> 00:34:36,725 . . .than it does in protecting the sanctity of human life. " 592 00:34:37,185 --> 00:34:40,682 Might work. You're gonna have to let him win a game, though. 593 00:34:41,228 --> 00:34:44,810 Yes, they're in labs, but they're still embryos. 594 00:34:45,314 --> 00:34:50,554 What they are-- Have you seen them? They're frozen, fertilized eggs. 595 00:34:50,942 --> 00:34:54,310 Call them eggs. Call them genetic material. 596 00:34:54,569 --> 00:34:58,186 -They're potential human life. -Potential, that's the key. 597 00:34:58,780 --> 00:35:01,021 These embryos may contribute to life. . . 598 00:35:01,281 --> 00:35:05,526 . . .but they could never become a person or a fetus without a mother's womb. 599 00:35:05,951 --> 00:35:09,318 -That's a fine line. -The mystery of life. 600 00:35:10,495 --> 00:35:13,198 It's all fine lines and tough odds. . . 601 00:35:13,705 --> 00:35:17,155 . . .as anyone who's ever been through in vitro fertilization knows. 602 00:35:18,249 --> 00:35:20,288 Do you object to that too? 603 00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:22,326 In vitro? No. 604 00:35:22,918 --> 00:35:25,325 That's science helping folks conceive. 605 00:35:25,503 --> 00:35:28,586 Well, these cells are what's left over when that work is done. 606 00:35:28,838 --> 00:35:32,206 But the science is the same as the science of cloning. 607 00:35:32,507 --> 00:35:35,460 That's why funding would be limited to discarded cells. 608 00:35:35,634 --> 00:35:39,001 If not used in research, these cells would be thrown away. . . 609 00:35:39,177 --> 00:35:41,667 . . .and there would be no outcry from Congress. 610 00:35:42,471 --> 00:35:44,344 And, you know, if it's a moral call. . . 611 00:35:44,555 --> 00:35:46,677 . . .and I agree, it is. . . 612 00:35:47,765 --> 00:35:49,342 . . .what about the morality. . . 613 00:35:49,850 --> 00:35:53,217 . . .of dragging our heels when we could be alleviating suffering? 614 00:36:05,108 --> 00:36:07,266 -Is this true? -We have Officer Horn. . . 615 00:36:07,443 --> 00:36:10,561 -. . .at the site confirming it. -An American helicopter entered. . . 616 00:36:10,737 --> 00:36:12,812 . . .Canadian airspace and emergency-landed. . . 617 00:36:12,988 --> 00:36:14,647 . . .half a click from the standoff? 618 00:36:14,822 --> 00:36:17,822 -Yes, ma 'am. -This was a UH-1 H helicopter? 619 00:36:17,991 --> 00:36:19,318 -Yes, ma 'am. -A Huey? 620 00:36:19,533 --> 00:36:21,904 They make civilian aircraft. We have deniability. 621 00:36:22,076 --> 00:36:24,198 Not deniability. I want absolute assurance. . . 622 00:36:24,369 --> 00:36:27,950 -. . .this was not part of a military action. -I can't vouch for Black Ops. 623 00:36:28,163 --> 00:36:32,029 Enough. This is stopping now. The problem is not a few rowdy outlaws. . . 624 00:36:32,207 --> 00:36:34,697 . . .blowing off testosterone. The problem is us. 625 00:36:34,917 --> 00:36:37,916 We're the Wild Bunch. The higher we go, the hotter the risk. 626 00:36:38,085 --> 00:36:40,575 I just threatened the Canadian ambassador. 627 00:36:41,212 --> 00:36:43,002 Someone on the ground has got-- 628 00:36:43,338 --> 00:36:45,330 -Okay, officer, are you still there? -I am. 629 00:36:45,506 --> 00:36:47,830 Who is the ranking Canadian officer at the scene? 630 00:36:48,007 --> 00:36:51,837 -The Grasslands EcoRegion director. -Does he have access to a bullhorn? 631 00:36:52,051 --> 00:36:54,126 -It could be arranged. -Okay. What if--? 632 00:36:54,302 --> 00:36:57,884 It's just past midnight, Mountain time. Announce the end of hunting season. 633 00:36:58,054 --> 00:37:00,342 -Not till next week. -It just ended at midnight. 634 00:37:00,514 --> 00:37:04,213 Anyone discharging a firearm is subject to immediate, permanent loss. . . 635 00:37:04,391 --> 00:37:06,762 -. . .of their hunting license. -That could work. 636 00:37:06,976 --> 00:37:10,094 -They don't fool around with hunting. -Give it a shot. 637 00:37:11,645 --> 00:37:14,266 The man's a gnat. A buzzing mosquito. 638 00:37:16,148 --> 00:37:19,397 No, he's a pit bull. Locks his jaws and won't let go. 639 00:37:19,566 --> 00:37:21,938 -Yeah. -His doomsday predictions. 640 00:37:23,694 --> 00:37:26,444 -Not that that stuff keeps me awake. -No. 641 00:37:27,529 --> 00:37:30,233 What keeps you awake is the deficit. 642 00:37:30,656 --> 00:37:35,232 First term, we made so much progress we were talking balanced budget. 643 00:37:35,992 --> 00:37:37,865 Economy slowed. 644 00:37:38,077 --> 00:37:40,863 Costs spiraled. Security at home. . . 645 00:37:41,162 --> 00:37:42,786 . . .terrorism. . . 646 00:37:43,288 --> 00:37:46,655 . . .peacekeeping abroad, Republican tax cuts. I couldn't control it. 647 00:37:46,832 --> 00:37:50,530 -And I'm an economist, for God's sakes. -And a smart one. 648 00:37:50,709 --> 00:37:54,752 You gotta ask, what's the next guy, a mere mortal, gonna do? 649 00:37:56,045 --> 00:37:58,084 It's like Eisenhower. 650 00:37:58,463 --> 00:38:00,918 -In what way? -Even though he'd been a general. . . 651 00:38:01,131 --> 00:38:03,621 . . .when he was president, he couldn't do anything. . . 652 00:38:03,799 --> 00:38:07,630 . . .to control the military industrial, you know. . . . 653 00:38:15,973 --> 00:38:17,964 He did one thing. 654 00:38:23,644 --> 00:38:27,509 Haffley just called the first procedural bill of the day, approving the journal. 655 00:38:27,688 --> 00:38:30,178 Testing to see if there's anyone here to flush out. 656 00:38:30,481 --> 00:38:34,607 He announced today is gonna be about pharmaceutical drug trials. 657 00:38:34,817 --> 00:38:37,104 -Oh, no. -Stem cell isn't on the agenda. 658 00:38:37,401 --> 00:38:38,729 No. 659 00:38:40,945 --> 00:38:43,898 This is a nationally televised presidential press conference. 660 00:38:44,072 --> 00:38:46,906 -You don't speak unless you're called on. -Yes, sir. 661 00:38:49,450 --> 00:38:51,904 -President's on his way. -Anything from the Hill? 662 00:38:52,076 --> 00:38:54,483 -Not so far. -You think that would be appropriate? 663 00:38:54,661 --> 00:38:56,569 I don't think that would be a problem. 664 00:38:56,745 --> 00:38:58,203 -Good morning. -Morning, sir. 665 00:38:58,371 --> 00:39:01,821 -You ready to shake things up, Toby? -Yes, sir. If you're in the mood. . . 666 00:39:01,998 --> 00:39:04,915 . . .there's a young man in the back you might wanna call on. 667 00:39:05,083 --> 00:39:06,909 The president of the United States. 668 00:39:07,084 --> 00:39:08,412 Good morning. 669 00:39:08,627 --> 00:39:12,160 I love you all, but two days without fresh clothes, I may switch parties. 670 00:39:12,337 --> 00:39:14,210 Whose toothpaste was this? 671 00:39:15,381 --> 00:39:18,546 -What did I miss? -We're reconsidering our strategy. 672 00:39:18,716 --> 00:39:20,791 Let's give it another hour, guys. 673 00:39:21,301 --> 00:39:23,506 -Haffley just called the vote. -For stem cell? 674 00:39:23,677 --> 00:39:26,084 Just now. Well, 20 seconds ago. 675 00:39:26,762 --> 00:39:28,469 -Got your voting card? -Right here. 676 00:39:29,263 --> 00:39:30,923 Go on out there and vote. 677 00:39:32,307 --> 00:39:34,133 -Mr. President. -Chris. 678 00:39:34,683 --> 00:39:37,718 Mr. President, as you head into your final year in office. . . 679 00:39:37,893 --> 00:39:39,351 . . .do you have any regrets? 680 00:39:39,644 --> 00:39:43,343 One big regret, and here's your lead, people. . . 681 00:39:43,938 --> 00:39:46,808 . . .is my failure to bring the budget deficit under control. 682 00:39:47,065 --> 00:39:49,270 I know an election cycle is warming up. . . 683 00:39:49,441 --> 00:39:51,931 . . .and no one wants to hear about budget deficits. . . 684 00:39:52,109 --> 00:39:54,943 . . .but both sides are gonna hear about them from me. 685 00:39:55,403 --> 00:39:57,691 That's my campaign promise. 686 00:40:07,201 --> 00:40:10,616 -I wasn't sure you'd schedule it. -Thanks for your vote, congressman. 687 00:40:10,787 --> 00:40:12,992 -One more vote arriving. -Thanks for coming in. 688 00:40:13,205 --> 00:40:17,699 Angela, thanks for coming in. We got this one sewed up. 689 00:40:24,878 --> 00:40:27,000 I thought maybe you'd join us on this one. 690 00:40:27,212 --> 00:40:31,457 -Administration bend your ear? -I made up my own mind, Mr. Speaker. 691 00:40:39,261 --> 00:40:40,968 I had such high hopes for you. 692 00:40:41,137 --> 00:40:45,512 Sometimes when you get them when they're still wet behind the ears-- 693 00:40:53,935 --> 00:40:56,472 Mr. Speaker. 694 00:41:07,651 --> 00:41:09,643 Good match today. 695 00:41:14,363 --> 00:41:16,569 -Mr. President! -What do you plan to do? 696 00:41:16,781 --> 00:41:18,572 The young man. I don't know your name. 697 00:41:18,783 --> 00:41:21,735 -Cody Zucker, Mr. President. -Cody. 698 00:41:22,952 --> 00:41:26,568 Do you think the budget deficit is especially unfair to younger Americans? 699 00:41:26,787 --> 00:41:30,534 Absolutely. We're passing on a crushing debt to our children. 700 00:41:30,914 --> 00:41:34,163 That's not something a responsible parent would choose to do. 701 00:41:34,750 --> 00:41:36,374 -Yeah, David. -A follow-up, sir. 702 00:41:36,709 --> 00:41:40,788 Do you think we'd have such a large deficit if children were allowed to vote? 703 00:41:41,170 --> 00:41:44,502 Well, as adults, we're certainly not shouldering our responsibility. . . 704 00:41:44,672 --> 00:41:46,913 . . .and your generation has a vested interest. 705 00:41:47,715 --> 00:41:53,466 Allowing children to vote is worthy of consideration. Thank you, Cody. 706 00:41:54,261 --> 00:41:55,588 Yeah, David. 707 00:41:55,761 --> 00:41:59,709 Mr. President, what plans do you have to reign in the budget deficit. . . . 708 00:42:04,600 --> 00:42:05,974 Well done, Commander Harper. 709 00:42:06,142 --> 00:42:08,513 -Cooler heads prevailed. -All Americans home safe? 710 00:42:08,685 --> 00:42:10,511 Peace in our time. 711 00:42:12,104 --> 00:42:14,807 The surprise arrival was lead by presidential hopeful... 712 00:42:14,980 --> 00:42:16,771 ... Congressman Matt Santos. 713 00:42:16,940 --> 00:42:19,311 It was a stunt, no doubt about it. 714 00:42:19,483 --> 00:42:20,977 Good work. 715 00:42:21,317 --> 00:42:23,807 Group effort. Santos was the brains. 716 00:42:23,985 --> 00:42:27,020 Two hundred and sixteen congressmen and women did the voting. 717 00:42:27,279 --> 00:42:30,896 -And on the squash court? -Best of five. All by myself. 718 00:42:31,990 --> 00:42:33,982 Were you satisfied with the outcome? 719 00:42:34,158 --> 00:42:37,739 Sometimes the American people wonder what it is we do here in Congress. 720 00:42:38,494 --> 00:42:42,157 Sometimes I wonder myself. Today wasn 't one of those days. 721 00:42:42,329 --> 00:42:43,906 -Congressman. -Yes.