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Previously on The West Wing:
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Russell is on his way to being
the nominee and our next president.
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So get onboard or get out of my way.
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You're too good at this.
You can't walk away.
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Watch me.
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-Special assistant to the chief of staff.
-Sorry?
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Work for me. The president can't
miss you if you haven't gone.
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Mr. Vice President, have you been having
an affair with Helen Baldwin while here?
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-Yes.
-lf we're gonna weather this, then--
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We're not gonna weather this.
I'm resigning.
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Tell the president not to worry
about the book.
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-I'm not gonna make him look bad.
-Am I in the book?
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-Yes.
-I'd prefer not to be.
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Sure. The book is an apology.
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To my family, and to the American
people, for past mistakes.
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But it's also a statement of principles.
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A summary of where I think we are
as a nation, and where we could be.
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And where is that,
Mr. Vice President?
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You know, Diane, this country
still faces very serious tests...
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...both at home and abroad.
Public education, health care...
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... the outsourcing of jobs.
These are major problems...
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... that require serious thinking.
And on the international front, we--
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Mr. Vice President,
I hate to interrupt...
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...but are you saying
we're on the wrong track?
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No, absolutely not, Diane. No.
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I think that President Bartlet
has done tremendous work.
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And you bear no ill will
towards the present administration?
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No, no ill will towards
the president or Leo McGarry.
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I was just down in the East Room
watching the run-through.
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What are you reading?
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Where'd you get that?
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-Will had a copy.
-Will gave it to you?
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-I borrowed it.
-I'm sure it's illuminating.
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This country has been run well.
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-Know how often you're mentioned?
-No.
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-Wanna know how often I'm mentioned?
-Not really.
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Wanna know how many times
Josh is mentioned?
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-Where is Josh?
-Josh is. . . .
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He'll be fine.
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--and I have written about them.
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The vital vision for our future
that we need to focus on....
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-Mr. President, where's Curtis?
-Who?
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-Curtis. Your new body man.
-Oh, nice fellow, Curtis.
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But he's no Charlie, Charlie. Gotta
tell you, he's no good at tying a tie.
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-Sir, you know I can't tie a tie either.
-Well, that makes three of us.
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-Really?
-Are you being coy...
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-...Mr. Vice President?
-Absolutely.
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You are going to ruin my reputation
for hard-nosed journalism.
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Diane, I'm just here
to promote a book.
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-You've got a call.
-Okay.
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Make sure we get Josh's notes from
the briefing with Foreign Relations.
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-Donna brought them.
-Good. Who's on the phone?
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The vice president.
The former vice president.
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-What's taking so long?
-Thank you, Charlie.
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-I couldn't tie my tie.
-Yeah, I know that. Could we go now?
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I would also like to find a way
to be involved...
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...in the ongoing pursuit
of peace in that region.
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And, yes, Diane,
I would like to return to public life.
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I think I can make a contribution.
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Thanks for coming, Josh.
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-Did you see the interview?
-No.
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-Did you look at the book?
-No.
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If you're gonna bust my chops--
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I have no idea why I'm here,
Mr. Vice President.
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Yes, you do.
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Whatever. You're early.
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It's dinnertime in Beijing,
and I'm just getting to the office.
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Time is relative. That's what
we in the international arena say.
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You heard John Hoynes is doing
Diane Mathers?
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The WTO file for the briefing
on the China summit.
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He's promoting his book.
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Iowa's around the corner.
'Tis about to be the season.
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-He called twice.
-I need a converter for China.
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I can't find my garment bag.
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I think baggage claim's
in the next terminal over.
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You used to love it
when I couldn't dress without you.
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I used to love peppermint ice cream,
but now the candy sticks in your teeth. . .
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. . .in a way I find irritating.
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The red carpet will be lined
with glowing paper lanterns. . .
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. . .to represent the industrial core
of the city.
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And the mayor of Xi'an has requested
permission to present President Bartlet. . .
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-. . .with a golden key to the city.
-We have no problem with that.
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The president is interested
in the terra-cotta warriors. . .
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. . .that guard the tomb
of the Emperor Qin Shihuang.
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There are over 7000. . .
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-. . .pottery soldiers and horses.
-Pottery?
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We understand the president
is a student of the Qin Dynasty.
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-We thought that--
-Yeah, I'm sure he'd be delighted.
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And now the menu for the morning's
welcome breakfast in Beijing.
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Of course. And why don't you
go ahead and do that.
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-What's this?
-The nonproliferation briefing packet.
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-You're done?
-Do I get extra credit?
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-Want a gold star?
-How about another assignment?
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I'll see how you did on this one.
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They're deliberating on breakfast in
Beijing. They're picking fortune cookies.
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I always thought fortune cookies
were an American invention.
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-You have to get me out of there.
-Can't do it.
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-I have things to do.
-Talk to Josh.
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-I'm talking to you.
-Talk to the man in charge. . .
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. . .of this venture to the Orient,
Joshua Lyman.
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-I don't report to Josh.
-No, you report to me.
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And I, magnanimous leader
that I am. . .
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. . .shrewd executive
and spreader of the wealth. . .
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. . .I have chosen to delegate--
Get used to that word.
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--delegate the preparation and readiness
of the China summit to Josh.
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So while technically you are correct
with regard to the chain of command--
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I can't believe you're making me
go back in there.
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Not I. Josh.
You see how beautifully this works?
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If we don't come home with progress
on the semiconductor tariffs--
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We're pushing China on semiconductor
tariffs, intellectual property rights. . .
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. . .textiles, shrimp, financial services.
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I speak for all of us when I say. . .
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-. . .this seems to be in great shape.
-We're looking forward to it.
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-Thanks for your hard work.
-My pleasure. Thank you.
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-Thank you, congresswoman.
-What about Taiwan?
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What about it?
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They're gonna wanna discuss the sale
of the 3-PC Orion sub-hunting planes.
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-It's not on the agenda, senator.
-Then I'm sure it won't be discussed.
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We sell arms to Taiwan and will
continue to. It's not up for discussion.
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At least, not until we start pushing China
on weapons exports to Pakistan.
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China has pledged
to stop exporting--
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A pledge that they've ignored,
along with their WTO commitments. . .
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-. . .and their agreements on prison labor.
-Senator, I'm not sure I see the point.
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The point, ma'am, is the Chinese
tend to welsh on their markers.
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And I don't wanna see Josh here
offer up the farm. . .
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. . .in exchange for more lies
and empty promises.
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-I'll keep that in mind.
-Good.
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The Democratic Party hasn't been
overrun by a bunch of panda huggers.
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Mr. Ziegler, we just have
a few more items to discuss and decide.
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Now, let me see,
22, the guest list for the--
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I thought cell phones
didn't work in here.
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They don't.
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-How'd it go?
-Fine.
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We're gonna wanna go over
the intellectual-property stuff.
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-Hunt gave you a hard time.
-Yeah, but this was Harris and Haas.
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-What did Hunt want?
-Hunt wanted to give me a hard time.
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Guy brings new meaning
to the word "curmudgeon. "
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I appreciate you letting me
carry the ball on this one.
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One less ball
I have to keep my eye on.
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Hey. We got a question from the gaggle
about a flag the president received. . .
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. . .during the National Prayer Breakfast.
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-A flag?
-A green flag.
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-From the Taiwanese delegation.
-You're kidding.
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-Was that funny?
-A green flag?
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-Green with a red flower.
-No, no, no!
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-Josh.
-The Chinese are gonna freak out.
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-Isn't the Taiwanese flag red and blue?
-Yes. No. There is no Taiwanese flag.
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There's the flag of the Republic of China,
used in Taiwan. . .
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. . .which is red and blue.
The green one is the original flag. . .
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. . .of the Taiwan Independence
Movement.
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The guys who wanna hold a tea party in
Taipei Harbor and declare independence?
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You can see how I might be concerned
about the symbolism of the president. . .
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. . .accepting their flag on the eve
of a major summit with China.
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-I sound a little hysterical.
-Just a touch.
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So we'll just give the flag back
before anyone knows we had it.
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-I thought you were in with the--
-They walked out.
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-The protocol guys?
-They got a call from their embassy.
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Something about the
National Prayer Breakfast. . .
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-. . .and a flag.
-Margaret!
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Counsel needs you to sign this to
retrieve the 25th Amendment letter. . .
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. . .from your personal archives.
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They want me to step down again?
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You're loaning it out for an exhibit
at the National Constitution Center.
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I solve Middle East peace,
fix Social Security. . .
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. . .and they want the paper
I used to remove myself from office.
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It is the National Constitution Center.
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It's not like the Smithsonian's
beating down my door.
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They'll take a greater interest
once you're dead.
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Something to look forward to.
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And these are the bios of the Medal of
Arts winners for tomorrow night's gala.
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I heard there's gonna be a tribute.
A musical guest.
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A surprise musical guest actually.
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I always loved Jerry Garcia.
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-lf I'm not mistaken, he's unavailable.
-Hence the surprise.
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-Mr. President.
-Thank God.
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You were given a flag by a member of
the Taiwanese delegation this morning.
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I seem to remember a stuffed ewe
and a bar of soap etched with a quote. . .
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. . .from the 42nd Psalm.
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It was a green flag
with a red chrysanthemum.
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-Sounds charming.
-Sir.
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I handed everything over
to my new body man.
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-The new Charlie.
-Curtis Carruthers.
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Not that Charlie
could be replaced, of course.
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Of course. Charlie?
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If he's worth anything,
it's at the Gifts Unit.
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-Okay.
-lf it's there, it's gotta be tagged. . .
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. . .cataloged, photographed
and appraised.
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-Could be decades until you see it again.
-We're gonna need it sooner.
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I'm on it.
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-How big a problem is this?
-Chinese'll make noise. . .
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-. . .ask for us to return the flag publicly.
-What else?
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Demand for a statement we do not
support Taiwanese independence.
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And maybe tattoo "There's only one
China" on all our foreheads.
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Well, the tattoo's not an option.
Thanks.
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Do you want me to bring in
the secretary of state?
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-Excuse me?
-lf you're reconsidering. . .
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. . .our policy on Taiwan. . . .
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-Did I say that?
-This type of thing is right up your alley.
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C.J., I must have gotten enough trinkets
to buy back Manhattan this morning.
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I honestly didn't see the damn thing.
Are we through?
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Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr. President.
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Hello?
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-May I help you?
-Bernard?
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-Yes. Welcome to my festoonery.
-Where's Rose?
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Rose, in what I assume was a clerical
error of some kind, was promoted.
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-They transferred you to the Gifts Unit?
-Apparently, I am the new Rose.
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There was a Taiwanese flag.
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The independence flag, nicknamed
"the eight chrysanthemum-petal flag. "
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-Rather unimaginatively, I'd say.
-Yeah, have you seen it?
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Oh, yes. The flag itself
is a magnificent specimen.
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An original, hand-sewn relic entered
in the island-wide flag competition. . .
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. . .and was chosen over 186
other designs. That was in 1994.
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The color scheme
seems more reminiscent. . .
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. . .of the Taipei Holiday Inn
circa 1970.
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-Don't repeat that to the Taiwanese.
-I hadn't planned on it.
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-Is there anything else?
-The president needs the flag back.
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-Oh, I'm afraid not.
-Excuse me?
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The flag is an historical artifact. Its value
is higher than the reporting threshold. . .
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-. . .established by the GSA.
-So?
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When the president accepts
a gift of such value. . .
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. . .it is deemed to have been accepted
on behalf of the U.S.
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-He shouldn't have accepted it.
-Be that as it may. . .
225
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. . .according to Chapter 5
of the U.S. Code, Section 7342(c). . .
226
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. . .it is now the property
of the American people.
227
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-I need that flag.
-You're suggesting I break the law?
228
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-No.
-Well, then. . .
229
00:13:25,584 --> 00:13:28,421
. . .I suppose we're in a bit
of a pickle.
230
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-The ambassador's here.
-Yeah.
231
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We're gonna be conciliatory.
232
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-Mea culpa. Our bad.
-Got it.
233
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-We're gonna hop right over this little--
-Josh.
234
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-That's the whole Chinese delegation.
-I missed this part. . .
235
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-. . .of the protocol meeting.
-You were there, right?
236
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I was, in and out. Couldn't stomach
any more haggling. . .
237
00:13:48,075 --> 00:13:50,235
-. . .over the nine-meat soup.
-Nine-meat soup?
238
00:13:50,412 --> 00:13:52,987
It was on the menu
for the dinner at Shanghai.
239
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-Beef, chicken, pork.
-You don't wanna go there.
240
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Gentlemen.
241
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I think we should start
by stating again. . .
242
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. . .that the president
wishes to convey his utmost apologies.
243
00:14:06,936 --> 00:14:09,808
Let's not be troubled
by simple misunderstandings.
244
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Here's our statement.
It has been released to the press.
245
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Meddling in your internal affairs?
246
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You will return the flag.
247
00:14:29,677 --> 00:14:33,095
Yeah. I mean, as soon as we locate it.
248
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-Yes.
-Good.
249
00:14:34,810 --> 00:14:38,346
President Lian hoped
this would not interfere with our plans.
250
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We're looking forward. . .
251
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-. . .to a productive summit.
-As are we.
252
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As such, we know you will understand
our need for a few minor adjustments.
253
00:14:48,621 --> 00:14:50,496
Adjustments?
254
00:14:50,666 --> 00:14:54,748
So as to reiterate the open friendship
between our countries. . .
255
00:14:54,922 --> 00:14:58,873
. . .the president wishes to hold the
Beijing welcome ceremonies outdoors. . .
256
00:14:59,095 --> 00:15:00,589
-. . .rather than indoors.
-Okay.
257
00:15:00,764 --> 00:15:03,968
He proposed we move the summit
from the Great Hall of the People. . .
258
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. . .to the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
259
00:15:06,814 --> 00:15:08,357
The Gate of Heavenly Peace.
260
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-In Tiananmen Square.
-You wanna welcome the president. . .
261
00:15:13,449 --> 00:15:15,738
. . .of the United States
in Tiananmen Square?
262
00:15:15,952 --> 00:15:18,160
Is there a problem?
263
00:15:19,207 --> 00:15:21,284
So that's the flag we got.
264
00:15:21,878 --> 00:15:25,378
-That's China. What's this one?
-Republic of China.
265
00:15:25,550 --> 00:15:28,256
-This is China, that's China.
-Republic of China.
266
00:15:28,470 --> 00:15:31,307
People's Republic of China.
Banned in China, used in Taiwan.
267
00:15:31,475 --> 00:15:33,883
-Used in China, banned in Taiwan.
-What's this one?
268
00:15:34,062 --> 00:15:37,183
-Taiwan's majority party.
-Which party flies the Taiwanese flag?
269
00:15:37,358 --> 00:15:39,850
The Taiwanese flag,
not popular among the Taiwanese.
270
00:15:40,029 --> 00:15:42,948
-They don't change it because. . .?
-China would declare war.
271
00:15:43,117 --> 00:15:45,988
Good reason.
These things come with a G.I. Joe set?
272
00:15:46,204 --> 00:15:49,539
-I play a lot of Risk.
-They wanna put Taiwan on the table.
273
00:15:49,709 --> 00:15:51,869
The Chinese wanna scrap
half the trade agenda. . .
274
00:15:52,046 --> 00:15:55,880
. . .to discuss the U.S. role in blocking
Taiwan's independence movement.
275
00:15:56,052 --> 00:15:58,544
They thought it'd be fun
to jump-start the summit. . .
276
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. . .with a welcome bash
in Tiananmen Square.
277
00:16:01,935 --> 00:16:03,644
-You're eating Chinese.
-Lo mein?
278
00:16:03,813 --> 00:16:07,148
Hunt thinks we're weak on China.
If the Taiwanese lobby gets hold of this--
279
00:16:07,318 --> 00:16:10,155
It's too late. Senator Hunt's
asked for floor time tomorrow.
280
00:16:10,323 --> 00:16:14,192
He's floating a resolution urging
the president to display the green flag. . .
281
00:16:14,370 --> 00:16:17,206
-. . .in the State Department lobby.
-That could be a problem.
282
00:16:17,374 --> 00:16:20,330
He's a cranky old man.
The Chinese are gonna be that offended?
283
00:16:20,504 --> 00:16:23,340
No. I mean, yes. But the Chinese
aren't my primary concern.
284
00:16:23,508 --> 00:16:25,882
He salutes that flag
on the Senate floor. . . .
285
00:16:26,054 --> 00:16:29,175
-Could send a signal.
-Taiwan thinks it's time for a new flag. . .
286
00:16:29,350 --> 00:16:30,761
. . .a new name, a new anthem.
287
00:16:30,936 --> 00:16:33,225
We gotta shut him down.
What do you wanna do?
288
00:16:33,398 --> 00:16:35,605
Hang him up and beat him
with a pogo stick.
289
00:16:35,818 --> 00:16:37,396
Josh.
290
00:16:37,570 --> 00:16:41,190
Send Toby to the Chinese embassy
first thing in the morning with Kate.
291
00:16:41,367 --> 00:16:44,370
Tell them this had nothing to do with us,
that Hunt's a nutjob.
292
00:16:44,539 --> 00:16:47,541
-I'll phrase that differently.
-They'll have their flag back. . .
293
00:16:47,710 --> 00:16:51,045
. . .by the end of the day,
and once it's returned. . .
294
00:16:51,257 --> 00:16:53,084
. . .their adjustments
are off the table.
295
00:16:53,260 --> 00:16:56,511
We spent two months hammering
this out. It's not getting hijacked. . .
296
00:16:56,681 --> 00:16:59,767
. . .by some flag-waving jackass
of a senator.
297
00:16:59,936 --> 00:17:02,179
-Josh, you're gonna go see Hunt.
-Yeah.
298
00:17:02,356 --> 00:17:04,350
-And, Josh--
-Yeah, yeah, tone it down.
299
00:17:04,526 --> 00:17:06,650
Guess I'll take this to go.
300
00:17:08,281 --> 00:17:10,571
The visual of the president
in Tiananmen Square.
301
00:17:10,743 --> 00:17:13,699
Not my first choice for a photo op
between the two presidents.
302
00:17:13,873 --> 00:17:16,281
Let's figure out how to make it work
just in case.
303
00:17:16,502 --> 00:17:19,041
-So I'm working for you now again?
-Toby.
304
00:17:21,467 --> 00:17:26,131
-How are things going with China?
-Great. Really. Just fantastic.
305
00:17:26,307 --> 00:17:30,093
So the president has a photo op,
something about the 25th Amendment?
306
00:17:30,271 --> 00:17:33,357
The letter removing himself
from power. He's handing it over. . .
307
00:17:33,526 --> 00:17:35,852
. . .to the National Constitution Center
trustees.
308
00:17:36,030 --> 00:17:38,783
The vice president would like
to be part of that ceremony.
309
00:17:38,951 --> 00:17:43,413
Okay. Only, wasn't that, you know,
before the vice president's time?
310
00:17:43,582 --> 00:17:46,157
-Well, technically.
-Isn't this more of a Toby thing?
311
00:17:46,336 --> 00:17:49,671
-Isn't what more of a Toby thing?
-The National Constitution Center. . .
312
00:17:49,841 --> 00:17:53,461
. . .ceremony tomorrow night. The vice
president wants to show his support.
313
00:17:53,639 --> 00:17:57,056
He wants to horn in on Baker's photo op
with the president.
314
00:17:57,227 --> 00:17:59,802
-He's coming in?
-Baker's governor of Pennsylvania. . .
315
00:17:59,981 --> 00:18:03,933
. . .home of the Constitution Center and a
former chairman of the board of trustees.
316
00:18:04,112 --> 00:18:08,028
And a future presidential candidate trying
to get the backing of the president.
317
00:18:08,201 --> 00:18:09,993
Really? Hadn't thought of that.
318
00:18:10,162 --> 00:18:13,331
Fins to the left, fins to the right.
Baker, Hoynes.
319
00:18:13,501 --> 00:18:16,419
Yeah, Hoynes on Diane Mathers
should be interesting.
320
00:18:17,047 --> 00:18:18,423
-That's it?
-Yeah.
321
00:18:18,591 --> 00:18:20,799
The president assured us
we'd have his support.
322
00:18:20,970 --> 00:18:23,509
We'll get Russell another photo op.
323
00:18:23,682 --> 00:18:26,601
The vice president is not gonna be. . . .
324
00:18:28,063 --> 00:18:30,187
You know what? Fine.
325
00:18:32,361 --> 00:18:35,150
-He didn't flinch at that Hoynes stuff.
-I don't know why.
326
00:18:35,324 --> 00:18:37,614
He's all over the news.
I've been getting calls.
327
00:18:37,786 --> 00:18:40,907
-He called me a couple times.
-He? I was talking about reporters.
328
00:18:41,082 --> 00:18:43,289
-Hoynes called you?
-I haven't called him back.
329
00:18:43,461 --> 00:18:45,169
-I'm not interested.
-In what?
330
00:18:45,338 --> 00:18:48,543
In anything having to do
with John Hoynes.
331
00:18:52,015 --> 00:18:54,092
-You're still here, Mr. President.
-Yeah.
332
00:18:54,268 --> 00:18:57,970
Sir, I think we should put in a call
to the American Institute in Taiwan.
333
00:18:58,148 --> 00:19:00,225
Make sure Taipei
doesn't get the wrong idea?
334
00:19:00,402 --> 00:19:02,395
-Yes, sir.
-Go ahead and make the call.
335
00:19:03,990 --> 00:19:07,158
I've always wondered why they
let me pick these guys every year.
336
00:19:07,328 --> 00:19:10,913
-Sir?
-The honorees for the National Medals.
337
00:19:11,084 --> 00:19:14,288
I mean, I enjoy a good cantata,
and Turner's landscapes. . .
338
00:19:14,464 --> 00:19:17,134
. . .send me over the moon,
but what do I know about art?
339
00:19:17,301 --> 00:19:20,636
You're the popularly elected
representative of the people of the U.S.
340
00:19:20,806 --> 00:19:23,844
Sure, but nobody told them
I was gonna be art critic in chief.
341
00:19:24,228 --> 00:19:26,387
Thank goodness.
342
00:19:27,483 --> 00:19:28,812
Sir?
343
00:19:28,985 --> 00:19:32,320
You think they knew what they were
getting when they pulled the lever?
344
00:19:32,490 --> 00:19:34,448
I do, sir.
345
00:19:34,868 --> 00:19:36,945
Yeah, okay. Good night.
346
00:19:37,121 --> 00:19:39,530
Good night, Mr. President.
347
00:19:51,392 --> 00:19:54,063
-It's ironic, senator.
-I've been expecting you, Josh.
348
00:19:54,230 --> 00:19:57,185
Here you are trying to raise
this flag, but six months ago. . .
349
00:19:57,359 --> 00:20:00,195
. . .when the president of Taiwan
considered doing the same. . .
350
00:20:00,363 --> 00:20:03,734
. . .Taiwan's democratically elected
parliament passed a law to stop him.
351
00:20:03,910 --> 00:20:05,820
-I thought it was sad.
-What's to be sad?
352
00:20:05,997 --> 00:20:09,414
They're free. They have the
third-highest standard of living in Asia.
353
00:20:09,585 --> 00:20:12,623
-Who needs independence?
-They have it in everything but name.
354
00:20:12,798 --> 00:20:15,800
Is there another democracy
whose leader is not allowed. . .
355
00:20:15,969 --> 00:20:18,461
-. . .to set foot in Washington?
-A small price to pay.
356
00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:22,591
So is the Stamp Tax. We support the
suppression of a vibrant democracy. . .
357
00:20:22,771 --> 00:20:24,978
-. . .by a cruel dictatorship.
-Come on, senator.
358
00:20:25,149 --> 00:20:27,309
They're selling Quarter Pounders
in Shanghai.
359
00:20:27,486 --> 00:20:30,903
They got thousands of satellite dishes
on the rooftops in Beijing.
360
00:20:31,074 --> 00:20:33,401
-In a couple of years--
-I understand the theory.
361
00:20:33,578 --> 00:20:35,073
Commerce and culture.
362
00:20:35,247 --> 00:20:38,499
A gradual conversion to the religion
of capitalism and democracy.
363
00:20:38,669 --> 00:20:40,959
China's a happy place.
Taiwan goes free.
364
00:20:41,131 --> 00:20:44,002
-So why stand in the way--?
-When Patrick Henry said:
365
00:20:44,177 --> 00:20:47,013
"Give me liberty or give me death,"
do you think he meant:
366
00:20:47,181 --> 00:20:50,100
"Except for Wednesdays
and Sundays"?
367
00:20:52,856 --> 00:20:58,529
Sir, you are jeopardizing
a very tolerable, evolving status quo.
368
00:20:58,739 --> 00:21:03,368
The Chinese have 496 ballistic missiles
pointed at Taiwan. . .
369
00:21:03,538 --> 00:21:06,209
-. . .and I'm jeopardizing the status quo?
-Yes.
370
00:21:06,751 --> 00:21:09,872
Well, it's not what this country
should stand for.
371
00:21:10,340 --> 00:21:13,046
Why do you think the president
accepted the flag?
372
00:21:13,219 --> 00:21:15,972
-It was a mistake.
-Jed Bartlet doesn't make mistakes.
373
00:21:16,515 --> 00:21:20,431
Somebody has to stand up. So I'm
going to the Senate at 1:00 tomorrow.
374
00:21:20,646 --> 00:21:23,981
You're a smart guy. If you're
that worried, you'll figure out a way. . .
375
00:21:24,151 --> 00:21:28,614
. . .to keep me off the floor until you've
given the flag back to the Taiwanese.
376
00:21:28,825 --> 00:21:33,702
But refusing to support Taiwanese
independence? It's wrong.
377
00:21:34,750 --> 00:21:37,538
And I think you know that I'm right.
378
00:21:59,828 --> 00:22:02,746
Charles, I can't tell you how thrilled
I am to see you again.
379
00:22:02,915 --> 00:22:05,668
-Yeah. So it says here--
-Did you pick out that tie. . .
380
00:22:05,836 --> 00:22:08,755
-. . .or is it government issue?
-My sister bought me this tie.
381
00:22:08,924 --> 00:22:11,630
-The things we put up with for family.
-Yeah.
382
00:22:11,803 --> 00:22:14,759
So in accordance with the
Foreign Decorations and Gifts Act. . .
383
00:22:14,933 --> 00:22:18,849
. . .the president can buy back
any gift accepted on behalf of the U.S.
384
00:22:19,022 --> 00:22:21,395
Must we suffer another round
of Capture the Flag?
385
00:22:21,567 --> 00:22:23,478
-The president wants to buy it.
-Really?
386
00:22:23,654 --> 00:22:25,647
-Yeah.
-Very well. As I'm sure you know. . .
387
00:22:25,824 --> 00:22:28,150
. . .the GSA requires
a commercial appraisal.
388
00:22:28,327 --> 00:22:31,495
-How about you ballpark it for me?
-Well, a flag of this nature. . .
389
00:22:31,665 --> 00:22:35,416
. . .it's very hard to put a sum on it.
But given its historical significance. . .
390
00:22:35,588 --> 00:22:39,634
. . .and the current set of circumstances,
which would increase its worth. . .
391
00:22:39,802 --> 00:22:43,089
. . .I'd wager 20 to 30,000.
392
00:22:45,101 --> 00:22:47,095
Dollars?
393
00:22:47,772 --> 00:22:49,896
-Hey.
-Morning. How'd it go with Hunt?
394
00:22:50,067 --> 00:22:53,235
He's still planning to speak at 1,
but I spoke with Harris.
395
00:22:53,405 --> 00:22:55,897
-Okay.
-They're doing a quorum call at noon.
396
00:22:56,076 --> 00:22:59,529
Harris stands up at quarter to 1
and suggests the absence of a quorum.
397
00:22:59,706 --> 00:23:01,035
-Procedural roadblock.
-Yeah.
398
00:23:01,208 --> 00:23:03,083
How long can we keep Hunt
off the floor?
399
00:23:03,253 --> 00:23:07,038
Long enough to get the flag back to the
Taiwanese and make his resolution moot.
400
00:23:07,217 --> 00:23:10,254
-Great.
-Yeah, only it's the wrong call.
401
00:23:10,889 --> 00:23:13,725
-We should let Hunt speak?
-His resolution's not gonna pass.
402
00:23:13,893 --> 00:23:16,848
The president doesn't
even have to acknowledge it.
403
00:23:17,023 --> 00:23:19,562
I'm not arguing a retooling
of the Monroe doctrine. . .
404
00:23:19,735 --> 00:23:22,939
. . .but let Hunt on the floor. Let
him make the principled argument.
405
00:23:23,115 --> 00:23:26,651
Run it by Kate and Toby. If they're
onboard, we take it to the boss.
406
00:23:40,849 --> 00:23:43,685
-Morning, Margaret.
-Good morning.
407
00:23:43,853 --> 00:23:45,977
Excited about the
Medal of the Arts ceremony?
408
00:23:46,148 --> 00:23:48,106
-Very.
-It's a surprise musical guest.
409
00:23:48,318 --> 00:23:51,404
-You're worried I'll give it away.
-With the singing and dancing.
410
00:23:51,573 --> 00:23:54,325
-The president's in with Governor Baker?
-He just arrived.
411
00:23:54,493 --> 00:23:56,701
Let me know when Kate gets back.
412
00:23:56,872 --> 00:23:59,660
And find out where Charlie is
on getting the flag back.
413
00:23:59,834 --> 00:24:04,048
-Do you have a favorite song?
-Can't say that I do.
414
00:24:04,550 --> 00:24:09,130
I've always liked "Jelly Man Kelly. " He
likes jelly the most. He likes it on toast.
415
00:24:09,306 --> 00:24:11,799
-Then there's Jenny Mulhenny.
-Margaret.
416
00:24:11,977 --> 00:24:13,306
Right. Mum's the word.
417
00:24:15,148 --> 00:24:17,189
-Governor Baker, welcome.
-Busy day?
418
00:24:17,360 --> 00:24:20,647
Always. We've got the National Medal
of the Arts gala tonight.
419
00:24:20,823 --> 00:24:22,366
Is that the letter?
420
00:24:22,534 --> 00:24:25,204
That is the letter
that removed me from office.
421
00:24:25,371 --> 00:24:29,205
I have to keep the one that put me back
in case anyone starts asking questions.
422
00:24:29,377 --> 00:24:31,287
The museum will take
precious care of it.
423
00:24:31,464 --> 00:24:34,134
-How do you like the old place?
-It's. . .
424
00:24:34,676 --> 00:24:36,052
-. . .humbling.
-Believe me. . .
425
00:24:36,220 --> 00:24:37,965
. . .it's worse from behind that desk.
426
00:24:38,140 --> 00:24:41,226
There's a dagger that hangs
from a thread somewhere up there.
427
00:24:41,395 --> 00:24:44,350
I'd think the Secret Service
would do something about that.
428
00:24:44,524 --> 00:24:47,063
-How are your numbers in Iowa?
-I haven't declared.
429
00:24:47,236 --> 00:24:50,821
You gonna tell me you don't have
people in the field already?
430
00:24:50,992 --> 00:24:52,902
Iowa and New Hampshire
look very good.
431
00:24:53,078 --> 00:24:54,787
Gentlemen.
432
00:24:54,956 --> 00:24:57,792
-Mr. Vice President.
-I didn't know you were joining us.
433
00:24:57,960 --> 00:24:59,870
This is historic.
I don't wanna miss out.
434
00:25:00,046 --> 00:25:02,586
The historic moment happened
a couple of years ago. . .
435
00:25:02,759 --> 00:25:05,167
-. . .but it's good to see you.
-Sir, could I. . .?
436
00:25:05,388 --> 00:25:07,262
Excuse me.
437
00:25:08,392 --> 00:25:11,560
Mr. President, the museum
wants this exhibit to focus. . .
438
00:25:11,730 --> 00:25:14,483
. . .on the nobility and patriotism
that you demonstrated. . .
439
00:25:14,651 --> 00:25:18,318
. . .in evoking the 25th Amendment.
It'll be a tribute to your leadership. . .
440
00:25:18,490 --> 00:25:20,780
. . .and the principled spirit
of your presidency.
441
00:25:20,952 --> 00:25:24,572
-Russell, while a sterling leader--
-You gonna be part of this photo op?
442
00:25:24,749 --> 00:25:26,623
Well, as trustee of the museum, l--
443
00:25:26,793 --> 00:25:29,464
Yeah, well, I'm sure no one'll mind
if Bob sits in.
444
00:25:30,048 --> 00:25:33,086
I mean, after all, he's sort of
a trustee of this office.
445
00:25:33,261 --> 00:25:35,136
Ladies and gentlemen, if you're ready.
446
00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:43,389
-Taking to wandering the hallways?
-Hoping to absorb some wisdom.
447
00:25:43,568 --> 00:25:45,228
Osmosis.
448
00:25:46,322 --> 00:25:47,781
You here alone?
449
00:25:48,742 --> 00:25:53,157
You sent Russell in to crash
the photo op. Nice move.
450
00:25:53,958 --> 00:25:58,420
I get why you're so worried about Baker,
but why not about Hoynes?
451
00:25:58,798 --> 00:26:01,836
Hoynes has name recognition.
The recent New Hampshire polls. . .
452
00:26:02,011 --> 00:26:04,301
-. . .have him 10 points behind us.
-Same in Iowa?
453
00:26:04,473 --> 00:26:07,309
He resigned in a sex scandal.
He can't come back from that.
454
00:26:07,477 --> 00:26:10,148
-Sex isn't what it used to be.
-By the time he's in. . .
455
00:26:10,315 --> 00:26:12,807
. . .we'll be ahead of him
on money and endorsements.
456
00:26:12,985 --> 00:26:17,364
-Unless Baker's already knocked you out.
-Why I'm not sleeping nights.
457
00:26:19,203 --> 00:26:21,529
Josh said C.J. wanted a copy
of the trade agenda.
458
00:26:21,706 --> 00:26:24,708
-Okay.
-So you know who's coming tonight?
459
00:26:24,877 --> 00:26:26,954
-It's a surprise.
-Give me a hint.
460
00:26:27,631 --> 00:26:29,506
I really shouldn't.
461
00:26:30,010 --> 00:26:32,929
-"Jelly Man Kelly. "
-Who?
462
00:26:33,098 --> 00:26:35,257
Can you get this out of
the China team? Hey.
463
00:26:35,434 --> 00:26:37,013
-Hi.
-That's trade stuff.
464
00:26:37,187 --> 00:26:39,061
I'd love anything
he's got on Taiwan.
465
00:26:39,232 --> 00:26:41,439
Sure. Is there an issue?
466
00:26:42,152 --> 00:26:44,442
I know it's Josh,
so there's always an issue--
467
00:26:44,614 --> 00:26:46,655
-No issue.
-He's been working hard on this.
468
00:26:46,826 --> 00:26:48,985
-I just wanna stay in the loop.
-Okay, but. . .
469
00:26:49,163 --> 00:26:50,955
-. . .everything's under control.
-Yeah.
470
00:26:51,124 --> 00:26:53,413
-The rally began this afternoon...
-Except that.
471
00:26:53,586 --> 00:26:56,078
... with leaders of Taiwan 's
independence movement...
472
00:26:56,256 --> 00:27:00,719
... waving the same type of flag
President Bartlet accepted yesterday....
473
00:27:00,888 --> 00:27:04,508
Margaret, page Kate,
get the CIA director on the phone.
474
00:27:06,062 --> 00:27:09,397
Okay, thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for coming in, Eric.
475
00:27:09,567 --> 00:27:11,691
-Good to see you again.
-My pleasure.
476
00:27:11,862 --> 00:27:14,533
Bob, could I see you for a second?
477
00:27:16,953 --> 00:27:19,908
-Mr. President, I really appreciate--
-Don't do that again.
478
00:27:20,541 --> 00:27:22,998
-Mr. President--
-I'm not choosing sides.
479
00:27:23,170 --> 00:27:25,460
Not him, not you.
480
00:27:26,383 --> 00:27:29,136
-Excuse me, Mr. President.
-Yeah, we're through.
481
00:27:31,724 --> 00:27:35,391
I wanted to give you an update. There
are some demonstrations in Taipei, sir.
482
00:27:35,563 --> 00:27:37,438
-Okay.
-They're peaceful and small. . .
483
00:27:37,608 --> 00:27:39,601
. . .given the events
of the past few days.
484
00:27:39,777 --> 00:27:42,067
Are they organized
by the Independence Party?
485
00:27:42,239 --> 00:27:44,945
Yes, but prominent members
of the DPP are in attendance.
486
00:27:45,118 --> 00:27:48,204
The majority party?
Anyone close to President Chen?
487
00:27:48,373 --> 00:27:51,957
His vice minister of foreign affairs.
How are the Chinese?
488
00:27:52,129 --> 00:27:55,047
Things didn't start off well.
It went downhill from there.
489
00:27:55,258 --> 00:27:58,046
If I knew the PLA was dispatching
Ming-class subs. . .
490
00:27:58,221 --> 00:28:00,713
. . .into the Taiwan Strait
due to the demonstrations--
491
00:28:00,891 --> 00:28:03,810
-China's deploying submarines?
-They're showing their teeth.
492
00:28:03,979 --> 00:28:06,934
-I don't think they'Il--
-I get distracted at breakfast. . .
493
00:28:07,109 --> 00:28:09,067
-. . .and China's deploying teeth?
-Sir.
494
00:28:09,904 --> 00:28:13,524
Yeah, I've had enough. I want you
on a plane to Taipei immediately.
495
00:28:13,701 --> 00:28:15,362
-Yes, sir.
-Tell President Chen. . .
496
00:28:15,537 --> 00:28:18,208
. . .I'm not going to war over a flag.
At least not today.
497
00:28:18,542 --> 00:28:21,461
-Can we get Beijing on the phone?
-I think so. I'll get Josh.
498
00:28:21,630 --> 00:28:23,919
You and I are ending this
right here, right now.
499
00:28:24,091 --> 00:28:26,880
The president's acceptance
of the independentists ' flag...
500
00:28:27,054 --> 00:28:28,846
...has led a few experts to wonder...
501
00:28:29,015 --> 00:28:32,136
... whether the United States is
considering a change in stance...
502
00:28:32,312 --> 00:28:33,972
...on the question of independence.
503
00:28:34,148 --> 00:28:37,435
It's pretty minor. There's some
members of the majority party there.
504
00:28:37,611 --> 00:28:40,317
-I need you to call Senator Harris.
-Okay.
505
00:28:40,490 --> 00:28:42,780
We gotta shut Hunt down.
506
00:28:43,453 --> 00:28:45,530
-I thought we were gonna--
-Josh.
507
00:28:45,706 --> 00:28:49,622
-I'd like to discuss it with the president.
-It's already been discussed.
508
00:28:49,795 --> 00:28:52,418
Submarines trump symbolism.
I had to make a call.
509
00:28:52,633 --> 00:28:55,255
Okay. Sure. Anything else?
510
00:28:55,428 --> 00:28:58,347
We agree to Tiananmen Square,
and we're working on Beijing. . .
511
00:28:58,516 --> 00:29:01,353
-. . .to drop their agenda demands.
-No discussion of Taiwan?
512
00:29:01,520 --> 00:29:04,060
-Not publicly.
-We'll need to deal with the fallout. . .
513
00:29:04,233 --> 00:29:06,772
-. . .from the welcome at Tiananmen.
-Yeah.
514
00:29:09,323 --> 00:29:11,780
-You put Toby on it.
-And the president wants me. . .
515
00:29:11,952 --> 00:29:14,029
. . .with him at the summit.
516
00:29:14,372 --> 00:29:17,541
There's some things up in the air.
We'd feel more comfortable if--
517
00:29:17,711 --> 00:29:22,873
Sure. I'll start pulling together
the briefing packets for you.
518
00:29:23,052 --> 00:29:25,722
Come on. You're going.
You need Toby to deal with press.
519
00:29:25,889 --> 00:29:29,094
Somebody's gotta man the fort here.
I'm fine staying.
520
00:29:29,686 --> 00:29:31,430
You're his guy.
521
00:29:33,108 --> 00:29:36,194
You're in the room, in the chair.
522
00:29:37,447 --> 00:29:39,524
He needs you.
That's how it was with Leo.
523
00:29:40,327 --> 00:29:43,697
-That's how it's supposed to be.
-Yeah. I'm. . . .
524
00:29:45,751 --> 00:29:47,958
Thanks.
525
00:30:00,230 --> 00:30:03,565
-Awfully dark in here.
-Leo.
526
00:30:07,324 --> 00:30:10,611
-Was this place always so gloomy?
-Not when you were here.
527
00:30:10,787 --> 00:30:14,953
Well, no need to relive
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
528
00:30:15,127 --> 00:30:17,963
They keep coming in with furniture,
fixtures and wallpaper.
529
00:30:18,131 --> 00:30:21,050
-I just haven't had the time.
-Have Margaret spruce it up.
530
00:30:21,219 --> 00:30:23,628
Margaret suggested
Shirley Chisholm's Barcalounger.
531
00:30:23,806 --> 00:30:26,215
Oh, God, I'll bet she did.
532
00:30:26,769 --> 00:30:28,727
-Can we sit?
-Of course.
533
00:30:29,856 --> 00:30:31,933
Lunch looks great.
534
00:30:37,910 --> 00:30:39,453
You look good in here.
535
00:30:40,288 --> 00:30:43,160
-Comfortable.
-Yeah. Today, not so much.
536
00:30:43,334 --> 00:30:45,791
You sent Kate to Taipei.
537
00:30:46,172 --> 00:30:48,711
You're gonna be fine.
He'll return the flag. . .
538
00:30:48,884 --> 00:30:52,089
. . .send a message to Taiwan,
and the Chinese will be so pleased. . .
539
00:30:52,264 --> 00:30:55,848
. . .it'll probably give the president
an extra bargaining chip in Beijing.
540
00:30:56,061 --> 00:30:58,814
In the meantime, we let them push us
around on Taiwan. . .
541
00:30:58,982 --> 00:31:01,355
. . .on North Korea, on trade,
on human rights.
542
00:31:01,569 --> 00:31:05,022
How's the human-rights situation
in China compared to 10 years ago?
543
00:31:05,199 --> 00:31:08,736
You'd rather we were snarling
at each other, and keeping one eye. . .
544
00:31:08,913 --> 00:31:11,072
. . .fixed on the nuclear launch codes?
545
00:31:11,250 --> 00:31:15,249
I lived through the first Cold War.
546
00:31:15,589 --> 00:31:18,461
One was enough, thank you.
547
00:31:18,635 --> 00:31:22,386
I'll take blue jeans, even low riders. . .
548
00:31:22,558 --> 00:31:27,269
. . .and Starbucks over fighters
and submarines any day.
549
00:31:27,440 --> 00:31:30,691
Not all evolution mandates revolution.
550
00:31:31,863 --> 00:31:34,355
I had to take the summit
away from Josh.
551
00:31:36,035 --> 00:31:37,530
Yeah.
552
00:31:37,913 --> 00:31:39,492
China. The U.S.
553
00:31:41,335 --> 00:31:43,162
A situation.
554
00:31:43,630 --> 00:31:47,214
Really, any situation having to do
with Taiwan.
555
00:32:00,154 --> 00:32:02,860
That. That's you.
556
00:32:03,492 --> 00:32:05,735
That's your job.
557
00:32:09,125 --> 00:32:11,498
You really got a lot of time
on your hands, huh?
558
00:32:11,837 --> 00:32:14,080
You have no idea.
559
00:32:15,134 --> 00:32:17,708
But once in a while,
on certain days. . .
560
00:32:17,888 --> 00:32:21,673
. . .when they take down the flag
out that window at sunset. . .
561
00:32:22,978 --> 00:32:25,352
. . .you know you did something.
562
00:32:25,649 --> 00:32:27,773
And that ain't all bad.
563
00:32:34,787 --> 00:32:38,323
"Respect for the dignity of every citizen
is vital to America's strength. "
564
00:32:39,711 --> 00:32:42,001
-The opening statement?
-He says it in Shanghai.
565
00:32:42,173 --> 00:32:45,875
It plays when he arrives in Tiananmen.
Yahlin's taking it to the ambassador.
566
00:32:46,053 --> 00:32:48,177
Thanks. Let me know.
567
00:32:49,099 --> 00:32:51,473
-Charlie! Where's my flag?
-I'm working on it.
568
00:32:51,645 --> 00:32:54,481
-Charlie.
-See, the GSA requires an appraisal. . .
569
00:32:54,649 --> 00:32:57,355
-. . .in accordance with the Gifts Act--
-I need that flag.
570
00:32:57,528 --> 00:32:58,988
-Yeah.
-I mean, I need it now.
571
00:32:59,156 --> 00:33:02,822
I know it seemed like a little thing
yesterday, but now it's a big deal.
572
00:33:02,994 --> 00:33:05,237
I need you to take care of it.
If you can't. . .
573
00:33:05,415 --> 00:33:07,823
-. . .I need to put someone on it who can.
-I got it.
574
00:33:16,305 --> 00:33:18,014
-Bernard.
-Charles.
575
00:33:18,183 --> 00:33:21,435
Didn't they teach you that surrender
is the better part of valor?
576
00:33:21,605 --> 00:33:23,479
Bernard, this is Richard Squire.
577
00:33:23,649 --> 00:33:26,272
-Hello.
-And aren't you a frumpy little fellow.
578
00:33:26,445 --> 00:33:28,522
Mr. Squire
is from the counsel's office.
579
00:33:28,698 --> 00:33:31,451
He's a Rhodes Scholar,
he's got a law degree from Yale. . .
580
00:33:31,619 --> 00:33:33,779
. . .and I believe he's memorized
the U.S. Code.
581
00:33:33,956 --> 00:33:37,042
-I get a little tripped up by Title 14.
-Do you?
582
00:33:37,211 --> 00:33:40,961
Anyway, according to Mr. Squire here,
the president cannot accept a gift. . .
583
00:33:41,133 --> 00:33:44,468
. . .from a foreign government if doing so
would violate U.S. law. . .
584
00:33:44,680 --> 00:33:48,430
. . .establish a quid pro quo, or
adversely affect the foreign relations. . .
585
00:33:48,602 --> 00:33:49,978
. . .of the United States.
586
00:33:50,146 --> 00:33:55,391
State Department Protocol Regulation
478.7355, Section B. As in bunion.
587
00:33:55,570 --> 00:33:58,858
-I wasn't aware of a Section B.
-Oh, yes.
588
00:33:59,034 --> 00:34:01,526
-It's a very useful little provision.
-Indeed.
589
00:34:01,704 --> 00:34:04,872
Yeah. So if you would be so kind. . . .
590
00:34:14,473 --> 00:34:18,140
A piece of cloth.
A cheesy piece of fabric.
591
00:34:21,692 --> 00:34:23,151
Donna.
592
00:34:23,653 --> 00:34:25,812
Background for the briefing
pack on China.
593
00:34:25,989 --> 00:34:30,071
Phone list, and more calls from the
law firm of Hoynes, Hoynes and Hoynes.
594
00:34:30,246 --> 00:34:33,698
-Garment bag for the China trip.
-Where'd you find it?
595
00:34:33,876 --> 00:34:37,127
You left it at a luggage repair shop
after the G8 six weeks ago.
596
00:34:37,297 --> 00:34:39,255
See how you don't take care of me.
597
00:34:39,426 --> 00:34:42,000
-What's that?
-A gift. I unwrapped it.
598
00:34:42,180 --> 00:34:45,016
-You unwrapped my gift?
-Who knows? It could've been a bomb.
599
00:34:45,184 --> 00:34:47,177
Wanna know how many times
you're mentioned?
600
00:34:47,354 --> 00:34:50,475
-Three?
-Thirty-nine.
601
00:34:53,613 --> 00:34:55,690
Working hard?
602
00:34:56,575 --> 00:34:59,578
-Leo.
-Careful. He's ornery today.
603
00:34:59,747 --> 00:35:03,331
-And tonight, the concert? Liberace.
-Debbie, get out of here.
604
00:35:03,919 --> 00:35:07,788
-I didn't know you were coming.
-I thought I'd check in on your new boss.
605
00:35:08,509 --> 00:35:11,381
-I hear you've been playing.
-It's a put-up job.
606
00:35:11,555 --> 00:35:14,094
-Seems to be working.
-Yeah. I damn near started. . .
607
00:35:14,268 --> 00:35:17,186
. . .World War III today.
Is this the way I'll be remembered?
608
00:35:17,355 --> 00:35:19,396
Roosevelt liberated Europe
from fascism. . .
609
00:35:19,567 --> 00:35:22,320
. . .Bartlet couldn't liberate a flag
from his own basement.
610
00:35:22,488 --> 00:35:26,653
That was a put-up job. You knew
when you took it the flap it would cause.
611
00:35:28,455 --> 00:35:30,080
Come on.
612
00:35:31,084 --> 00:35:33,955
I gotta go and put on the penguin suit.
613
00:35:34,130 --> 00:35:36,419
-Leo.
-Sir.
614
00:35:44,019 --> 00:35:46,511
-When you coming back?
-I've been here an hour. . .
615
00:35:46,689 --> 00:35:49,608
. . .and already I need another
30 days at Sierra Tucson.
616
00:35:49,777 --> 00:35:51,937
Yeah. Okay.
617
00:35:53,157 --> 00:35:54,735
Leo.
618
00:36:00,459 --> 00:36:01,788
Nothing.
619
00:36:12,059 --> 00:36:14,267
Sure. The book is an apology.
620
00:36:14,438 --> 00:36:19,482
To my family, and to the American
people, for past mistakes.
621
00:36:19,654 --> 00:36:22,027
But it's also a statement of principles.
622
00:36:22,199 --> 00:36:26,151
A summary of where I think we are
as a nation, and where we could be.
623
00:36:26,330 --> 00:36:28,324
And where is that,
Mr. Vice President?
624
00:36:28,500 --> 00:36:31,502
You know, Diane, this country
still faces very serious tests...
625
00:36:33,006 --> 00:36:36,009
...both at home and abroad.
Public education, health care....
626
00:36:36,178 --> 00:36:40,177
And, yes, Diane,
I would like to return to public life.
627
00:36:40,517 --> 00:36:42,760
I think I can make a contribution.
628
00:36:43,313 --> 00:36:45,306
Thank you very much,
Mr. Vice President.
629
00:36:45,483 --> 00:36:48,022
-You were great. Thanks very much.
-Thank you.
630
00:36:48,195 --> 00:36:50,402
And we're out.
631
00:36:51,491 --> 00:36:56,202
-Hey. What'd you think?
-I think she served up softballs.
632
00:36:56,373 --> 00:37:00,836
Yeah. Yeah, it's gonna get tougher.
Just as long as you're okay.
633
00:37:01,005 --> 00:37:03,676
-I'm here.
-Thanks.
634
00:37:04,135 --> 00:37:08,882
Now, I've got a call to make and a
meeting, but it won't take too long.
635
00:37:11,479 --> 00:37:14,267
John F. Kennedy once said,
"A nation reveals itself. . .
636
00:37:14,441 --> 00:37:18,275
. . .not only by the men it produces,
but also by the men it honors. "
637
00:37:18,447 --> 00:37:21,983
It isn't often that we award
this medal posthumously. . .
638
00:37:22,161 --> 00:37:25,745
. . .but for the legendary Sam Cooke,
we made an exception.
639
00:37:25,958 --> 00:37:29,827
And to assist us, it's my honor
to introduce our surprise guest.
640
00:37:30,005 --> 00:37:33,957
A national treasure in his own right
who insisted on joining us.
641
00:37:34,136 --> 00:37:37,673
I trust none of you will mind.
I asked him to bring his guitar.
642
00:37:37,850 --> 00:37:42,598
Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome Mr. James Taylor.
643
00:37:57,462 --> 00:37:58,957
Thank you, Mr. President.
644
00:37:59,131 --> 00:38:02,382
I've been a Sam Cooke fan
for about as long as I can remember.
645
00:38:02,552 --> 00:38:06,005
This is a classic Sam Cooke song. . .
646
00:38:06,183 --> 00:38:09,968
. . .that has echoed
down the generations.
647
00:38:35,558 --> 00:38:37,137
-You have a call.
-Okay.
648
00:38:37,311 --> 00:38:40,681
Make sure we get Josh's notes from
the briefing with Foreign Relations.
649
00:38:40,858 --> 00:38:43,065
-Donna brought them.
-Good. Who's on the phone?
650
00:38:43,236 --> 00:38:45,775
The vice president.
The former vice president.
651
00:38:52,625 --> 00:38:53,656
Hello?
652
00:39:32,599 --> 00:39:34,807
-The vice president called tonight.
-Russell?
653
00:39:34,978 --> 00:39:37,684
-Hoynes.
-And?
654
00:39:37,857 --> 00:39:40,183
He told me to look in the index.
655
00:39:41,195 --> 00:39:43,070
You're not in it.
656
00:39:44,032 --> 00:39:45,942
Yeah.
657
00:40:09,027 --> 00:40:10,985
Thanks for coming, Josh.
658
00:40:11,155 --> 00:40:13,398
-Did you see the interview?
-No.
659
00:40:13,575 --> 00:40:15,865
-Did you look at the book?
-No.
660
00:40:16,037 --> 00:40:17,995
If you're gonna bust my chops--
661
00:40:18,165 --> 00:40:20,704
I have no idea why I'm here,
Mr. Vice President.
662
00:40:21,086 --> 00:40:23,044
Yes, you do.
663
00:40:23,548 --> 00:40:26,254
Now, I've done things
I can never undo.
664
00:40:26,427 --> 00:40:28,836
I lost one marriage.
I'm trying to save another.
665
00:40:29,014 --> 00:40:31,850
I let down my children.
I've fallen off the pedestal hard. . .
666
00:40:32,728 --> 00:40:35,302
. . .and had to live
with the consequences.
667
00:40:35,482 --> 00:40:40,193
But when I look around and see
"Bingo" Bob Russell and Eric Baker. . .
668
00:40:41,073 --> 00:40:43,826
. . .I see plenty of reasons
to stay sober.
669
00:40:44,036 --> 00:40:46,955
You think the public's gonna
welcome you back with open arms?
670
00:40:47,124 --> 00:40:51,075
I'm a better person, and I'll be a better
candidate than I was eight years ago.
671
00:40:51,255 --> 00:40:54,839
-You lost that race.
-I lost that race when I lost you.
672
00:41:02,145 --> 00:41:04,388
You're very friendly tonight.
673
00:41:05,275 --> 00:41:08,728
Just because I can't keep
my hands off you.
674
00:41:10,240 --> 00:41:12,234
What is it?
675
00:41:17,751 --> 00:41:20,290
I didn't see the flag.
676
00:41:20,714 --> 00:41:22,754
What?
677
00:41:22,925 --> 00:41:25,215
The green flag. I didn't see it.
678
00:41:27,807 --> 00:41:30,134
I couldn't tie my tie.
679
00:41:31,146 --> 00:41:34,646
I haven't been able to focus
or see out of my right eye. . .
680
00:41:34,818 --> 00:41:36,645
. . .since early yesterday morning.
681
00:41:38,323 --> 00:41:41,241
I didn't see the flag.
682
00:42:05,612 --> 00:42:08,817
There's much to be done, and seven
years of following isn't enough.
683
00:42:08,992 --> 00:42:10,451
It's time to start leading.
684
00:42:11,370 --> 00:42:14,990
You're never gonna be
Leo McGarry to Jed Bartlet.
685
00:42:16,336 --> 00:42:18,875
But you can be Leo to me.
686
00:42:19,674 --> 00:42:22,795
I'm running for president.
I want you with me.
687
00:42:25,182 --> 00:42:28,635
I want you to run my campaign.60599
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