1 00:00:04,838 --> 00:00:06,674 Previously on The West Wing... 2 00:00:06,707 --> 00:00:09,009 SANTOS: I'm going to need another cop when Bartlet leaves office. 3 00:00:09,043 --> 00:00:10,844 Secretary of State. 4 00:00:10,878 --> 00:00:13,181 SANTOS: I'm not asking you if you'd consider it, Arnie. 5 00:00:13,214 --> 00:00:14,815 I'm asking you to do it. 6 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:16,150 ANDY: So, Presidential pardons. 7 00:00:16,184 --> 00:00:17,551 'Tis the season, right? 8 00:00:17,585 --> 00:00:20,188 The DOJ and the pardon attorney are reviewing applications, 9 00:00:20,221 --> 00:00:22,190 but I don't think anybody's had an opportunity... 10 00:00:22,223 --> 00:00:24,258 Is Toby on a list somewhere? 11 00:00:24,292 --> 00:00:25,959 TOBY: For a moment, I actually thought you came here 12 00:00:25,993 --> 00:00:27,161 'cause you gave a crap 13 00:00:27,195 --> 00:00:28,862 and wanted to see how I was doing. 14 00:00:28,896 --> 00:00:30,098 You don't need a pardon. 15 00:00:30,131 --> 00:00:32,032 You need a frying pan to the side of your head. 16 00:00:32,066 --> 00:00:33,401 I don't want a pardon. 17 00:00:33,434 --> 00:00:35,336 Well, that simplifies matters. Thanks. 18 00:00:41,775 --> 00:00:44,245 * 19 00:01:06,334 --> 00:01:08,769 * 20 00:01:20,047 --> 00:01:23,284 ( soft groan ) 21 00:01:31,225 --> 00:01:33,461 ( quiet sigh ) 22 00:01:36,029 --> 00:01:37,265 NEWSCASTER ( on radio ): It promises to be 23 00:01:37,298 --> 00:01:39,400 a cold and windy day here in the Capital 24 00:01:39,433 --> 00:01:42,836 as the predicted 140,000 spectators 25 00:01:42,870 --> 00:01:44,138 will crowd the Capital Mall 26 00:01:44,172 --> 00:01:46,540 to watch Matthew Santos take the oath of office 27 00:01:46,574 --> 00:01:49,143 as the next President of the United States. 28 00:01:49,177 --> 00:01:51,812 It is the end of an era, as President Bartlet steps down 29 00:01:51,845 --> 00:01:54,982 after eight often tumultuous years in the Oval Office. 30 00:01:55,015 --> 00:01:58,719 President Bartlet's popularity certainly helped Matthew Santos 31 00:01:58,752 --> 00:02:00,688 in his tight electoral... 32 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:24,378 * 33 00:02:33,421 --> 00:02:35,423 ( ball bouncing on wall ) 34 00:02:51,004 --> 00:02:53,441 It's going to be cold on that dais today. 35 00:02:53,474 --> 00:02:54,808 Mm-hmm. 36 00:02:54,842 --> 00:02:56,477 Who in his right mind decided 37 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:59,380 that January would be the best time of year 38 00:02:59,413 --> 00:03:04,184 to hold an outdoor ceremony north of the equator? 39 00:03:04,218 --> 00:03:07,855 Jefferson, Adams, Franklin. 40 00:03:07,888 --> 00:03:10,324 They should have lined 'em up and shot 'em. 41 00:03:10,358 --> 00:03:11,959 That's what King George had in mind. 42 00:03:11,992 --> 00:03:13,394 January 20? 43 00:03:13,427 --> 00:03:14,928 They got a few things right. 44 00:03:14,962 --> 00:03:16,664 Habeas Corpus, sure. 45 00:03:16,697 --> 00:03:17,965 Freedom of speech. 46 00:03:17,998 --> 00:03:20,634 Separation of powers-- what a crock. 47 00:03:28,442 --> 00:03:30,744 You did a lot of good, Jed. 48 00:03:33,981 --> 00:03:35,683 A lot of good. 49 00:04:34,508 --> 00:04:36,644 HELEN: Pearls or the gold cross? 50 00:04:36,677 --> 00:04:37,911 Uh, gold cross. 51 00:04:37,945 --> 00:04:40,047 You don't think it makes me look a little bit like Mary Magdalen 52 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:42,416 on the... Gold cross. 53 00:04:42,450 --> 00:04:43,651 What are you wearing? 54 00:04:43,684 --> 00:04:44,418 Long underwear. 55 00:04:44,452 --> 00:04:45,753 It's gonna make you look bulky. 56 00:04:45,786 --> 00:04:47,355 Lou doesn't want me to wear an overcoat 57 00:04:47,388 --> 00:04:48,722 when I take the oath of office. 58 00:04:48,756 --> 00:04:50,558 It's gonna be ten below out there. 59 00:04:50,591 --> 00:04:52,626 Youth, vitality... Frostbite? 60 00:04:52,660 --> 00:04:54,728 Never too early to start thinking about the reelect. 61 00:04:54,762 --> 00:04:56,997 ( laughs ): That was a short honeymoon. 62 00:04:57,030 --> 00:04:58,432 I'm going to go with the pearls. 63 00:04:58,466 --> 00:05:00,067 ( knock at door, door opening ) 64 00:05:00,100 --> 00:05:01,469 Mr. President-Elect, Mrs. Santos. 65 00:05:01,502 --> 00:05:02,970 Good morning, Bram. 66 00:05:03,003 --> 00:05:03,971 The National Security Advisor 67 00:05:04,004 --> 00:05:05,205 and General McLean are here. 68 00:05:05,238 --> 00:05:07,341 Then we should run you through today's schedule. Yeah. 69 00:05:07,375 --> 00:05:08,542 I'll be right down. 70 00:05:08,576 --> 00:05:10,478 Thanks. 71 00:05:10,511 --> 00:05:11,512 HELEN: Do you notice how he just 72 00:05:11,545 --> 00:05:12,713 knocks and walks right in? 73 00:05:12,746 --> 00:05:14,382 Yeah, I know, honey. I got to... 74 00:05:14,415 --> 00:05:15,716 I'll talk to him about it. 75 00:05:15,749 --> 00:05:18,018 We're gonna have to figure out some kind of signal 76 00:05:18,051 --> 00:05:19,019 when we want some privacy. 77 00:05:19,052 --> 00:05:20,220 ( laughs ) 78 00:05:20,253 --> 00:05:22,222 Like a necktie on the doorknob. 79 00:05:22,255 --> 00:05:26,159 Hmm. I... 80 00:05:26,193 --> 00:05:28,529 Thanks. 81 00:05:28,562 --> 00:05:29,863 General McLean, huh? 82 00:05:29,897 --> 00:05:31,264 Yeah. 83 00:05:31,298 --> 00:05:33,767 I think he's going to give me the card with the nuclear codes. 84 00:05:33,801 --> 00:05:35,202 It's a card? Really? 85 00:05:35,235 --> 00:05:36,470 So I've been told. 86 00:05:36,504 --> 00:05:38,138 Better not leave that laying around. 87 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:41,542 Oh, God. 88 00:05:41,575 --> 00:05:45,513 Come on, it'll be an adventure. 89 00:05:45,546 --> 00:05:46,780 That's what you told me when you wanted 90 00:05:46,814 --> 00:05:48,949 to run for City Council, and I didn't want you to. 91 00:05:50,117 --> 00:05:51,985 "Come on." 92 00:05:53,954 --> 00:05:56,657 "It'll be an adventure." 93 00:06:02,830 --> 00:06:03,897 Perfect. 94 00:06:16,009 --> 00:06:18,612 CHARLIE: National Weather Service just issued an ice storm warning 95 00:06:18,646 --> 00:06:20,113 for all of Southern New England. 96 00:06:20,147 --> 00:06:21,048 Anything we can do? 97 00:06:21,081 --> 00:06:23,316 Send 'em some salt? 98 00:06:23,350 --> 00:06:25,018 Pardon Attorney needs the President's signature 99 00:06:25,052 --> 00:06:26,019 on the clemency warrants. 100 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:28,288 The President decided on the final list of names? 101 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:29,289 Late last night. 102 00:06:29,322 --> 00:06:30,858 36 pardons, 17 commutations. 103 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:32,993 Anybody who's going to set the press's hair on fire? 104 00:06:33,026 --> 00:06:34,495 Peggy Ann Green. 105 00:06:34,528 --> 00:06:36,497 Pot-pushin' Peggy? It's medicinal. 106 00:06:36,530 --> 00:06:38,365 Yeah, and I bet the first joint's free. 107 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:39,967 Well, DEA isn't going to be happy. 108 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,569 Morning, sunshine. 109 00:06:41,602 --> 00:06:42,670 Chief Usher's waiting for you, 110 00:06:42,703 --> 00:06:45,539 and Will's already in there. 111 00:06:45,573 --> 00:06:47,174 WILL: Big ice storm in New England. 112 00:06:47,207 --> 00:06:48,208 Could be up to a quarter of an inch 113 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:49,242 of accumulation on the ground. 114 00:06:49,276 --> 00:06:50,243 Send 'em salt. 115 00:06:50,277 --> 00:06:51,512 And Mallory called. 116 00:06:51,545 --> 00:06:53,647 Wants to drop by in about an hour. Leo's Mallory? 117 00:06:53,681 --> 00:06:55,583 Said she has something she wants you 118 00:06:55,616 --> 00:06:58,085 to pass on to the President. 119 00:06:58,118 --> 00:06:59,920 You ready for Curtis? Sure. 120 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:01,689 Did you write your note for the flak jacket yet? 121 00:07:01,722 --> 00:07:03,891 I don't know if I have any useful advice to pass on really. 122 00:07:03,924 --> 00:07:06,259 It's tradition. You can't break the chain. 123 00:07:06,293 --> 00:07:08,496 Just make it funny. 124 00:07:08,529 --> 00:07:09,497 Have we got a pardon list? 125 00:07:09,530 --> 00:07:10,631 Fourth Estate's chomping at the bit. 126 00:07:10,664 --> 00:07:12,666 Yeah, last night. Anybody that's going 127 00:07:12,700 --> 00:07:14,134 to add a little spice to my final briefing? 128 00:07:14,167 --> 00:07:15,769 Peggy Ann Green. 129 00:07:15,803 --> 00:07:17,170 Granny Pot? 130 00:07:17,204 --> 00:07:18,138 Hot-diggity-dog. 131 00:07:18,171 --> 00:07:19,507 A final act 132 00:07:19,540 --> 00:07:21,341 of self-immolation before the hungry hordes. 133 00:07:21,374 --> 00:07:22,876 You sound positively giddy. 134 00:07:22,910 --> 00:07:23,777 Well, I was reaching 135 00:07:23,811 --> 00:07:25,378 for something more like mild delight. 136 00:07:25,412 --> 00:07:27,347 You enjoy being a human piñata on C-Span? 137 00:07:27,380 --> 00:07:29,449 You never know what you've got till it's gone. 138 00:07:29,483 --> 00:07:31,585 Mr. Chief Usher, what can we do for you today? 139 00:07:31,619 --> 00:07:34,287 I thought I should take a moment to remind you of today's 140 00:07:34,321 --> 00:07:37,558 schedule for the orderly removal of the Bartlets' things 141 00:07:37,591 --> 00:07:38,726 from the building. 142 00:07:38,759 --> 00:07:40,561 As soon as the President and First Lady leave 143 00:07:40,594 --> 00:07:43,296 for the Capitol, 90 members of my staff will begin 144 00:07:43,330 --> 00:07:45,499 packing the Bartlets' possessions. 145 00:07:45,533 --> 00:07:47,267 Precisely at noon, 146 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:48,268 16 moving vans 147 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:49,369 will line up 148 00:07:49,402 --> 00:07:51,271 at the South Portico, and an additional 149 00:07:51,304 --> 00:07:52,940 30 staff members will arrive 150 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:55,042 at the West Wing to pack the Oval Office. 151 00:07:55,075 --> 00:07:57,711 After the mass at Holy Trinity, you come back here 152 00:07:57,745 --> 00:07:59,146 before heading across the street to the White House 153 00:07:59,179 --> 00:08:01,582 for a 10:00 a.m. reception with the President, First Lady 154 00:08:01,615 --> 00:08:02,783 and members of the JCCIC. 155 00:08:02,816 --> 00:08:05,385 JCCIC? Joint Congressional Committee 156 00:08:05,418 --> 00:08:06,520 on Inaugural Ceremonies. 157 00:08:06,554 --> 00:08:07,855 Hence, the acronym. 158 00:08:07,888 --> 00:08:09,857 BRAM: Following the reception the President-Elect 159 00:08:09,890 --> 00:08:12,726 and the President will travel to the Capitol 160 00:08:12,760 --> 00:08:15,195 for the swearing-in ceremonies in a single limousine. 161 00:08:15,228 --> 00:08:16,564 Mrs. Bartlet and I got to hitch? 162 00:08:16,597 --> 00:08:18,599 You hike up that skirt, you'll do fine. Oh! 163 00:08:18,632 --> 00:08:20,233 BRAM: The President and the First Lady 164 00:08:20,267 --> 00:08:21,635 will then be escorted to the podium 165 00:08:21,669 --> 00:08:23,804 on the West Terrace, while you and Mrs. Santos are taken 166 00:08:23,837 --> 00:08:25,873 through the Capitol to be introduced to the crowd. 167 00:08:25,906 --> 00:08:28,576 Ronna? Speaker Sellner will deliver the opening remarks, 168 00:08:28,609 --> 00:08:30,177 followed by the Invocation, followed by performances 169 00:08:30,210 --> 00:08:32,012 by Keb' Mo' and Gloria Estefan. 170 00:08:32,045 --> 00:08:33,814 I'm looking forward to that. HELEN: That's because 171 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:35,783 you're not gonna be wearing pantyhose in ten degree weather. 172 00:08:35,816 --> 00:08:38,752 RONNA: Followed by a poetry reading by Jimmy Santiago Baca. 173 00:08:38,786 --> 00:08:41,354 And then, at noon exactly, you take the oath of office. 174 00:08:41,388 --> 00:08:42,590 Followed by a 21-gun salute 175 00:08:42,623 --> 00:08:44,858 and the Marine Band playing "Hail To The Chief." 176 00:08:44,892 --> 00:08:47,027 Just in case you weren't feeling important enough 177 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:49,229 after they gave you the nuclear launch codes. 178 00:08:49,262 --> 00:08:50,898 RONNA: You then give your inaugural address. 179 00:08:50,931 --> 00:08:52,866 ANNABETH And after the proceedings, you will escort the Bartlets 180 00:08:52,900 --> 00:08:54,534 to the limo that will take them 181 00:08:54,568 --> 00:08:56,403 to Andrews for their trip home to New Hampshire. 182 00:08:56,436 --> 00:08:58,471 Do I get to start governing any time in here? 183 00:08:58,505 --> 00:09:00,107 As soon as you've taken the oath of office, 184 00:09:00,140 --> 00:09:02,676 we start moving staff into the West Wing. 185 00:09:02,710 --> 00:09:04,578 Do we really have to go to nine parties tonight? 186 00:09:04,612 --> 00:09:05,579 DONNA: You only have to stay 187 00:09:05,613 --> 00:09:07,080 for 20 minutes or so-- one dance, 188 00:09:07,114 --> 00:09:09,750 shake a few hands, then on to the next. What kind of dance? 189 00:09:09,783 --> 00:09:10,851 ANNABETH: What's the name of your favorite song? 190 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:12,152 I'll sneak it to the orchestras. 191 00:09:12,185 --> 00:09:14,421 Oh, no, I am not dancing to "You Can Leave Your Hat On." 192 00:09:14,454 --> 00:09:16,523 Sir, we should really head to the church. 193 00:09:16,556 --> 00:09:17,424 Let's get it on. 194 00:09:17,457 --> 00:09:18,558 MARGARET: We're supposed 195 00:09:18,592 --> 00:09:20,260 to leave our credentials at the front desk 196 00:09:20,293 --> 00:09:21,762 when we exit the building, 197 00:09:21,795 --> 00:09:24,698 and they've asked that we vacate our parking spaces by 2:00 p.m. 198 00:09:24,732 --> 00:09:26,399 Not a problem, I walked today. 199 00:09:26,433 --> 00:09:28,135 Really? 200 00:09:28,168 --> 00:09:29,369 Yes. I often walk. 201 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:30,303 You do? 202 00:09:30,337 --> 00:09:31,739 Sometimes I walk. 203 00:09:31,772 --> 00:09:33,641 I'm going to walk a lot more when I get back to California. 204 00:09:33,674 --> 00:09:35,643 Los Angeles being a pedestrian nirvana. 205 00:09:35,676 --> 00:09:38,378 WILL ( knocking ): That was disappointing. What was? 206 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:39,579 You see my final briefing? Nope. 207 00:09:39,613 --> 00:09:40,614 They didn't push back 208 00:09:40,648 --> 00:09:41,749 on Pot-Pushing Peggy. 209 00:09:41,782 --> 00:09:43,083 You must be heartbroken. 210 00:09:43,116 --> 00:09:44,084 Inconsolable. 211 00:09:44,117 --> 00:09:45,786 There's a train derailment in New England. 212 00:09:45,819 --> 00:09:47,487 The ice storm? Just came over on CNN. 213 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:48,555 CHARLIE: Got a minute? 214 00:09:48,588 --> 00:09:50,023 C.J.: Apparently, I'm good until 2:00, 215 00:09:50,057 --> 00:09:51,558 and then I've got to move my car. 216 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:52,592 Pardon Attorney brought the warrants 217 00:09:52,626 --> 00:09:54,561 for the President to sign. 218 00:09:54,594 --> 00:09:55,528 He called her early this morning. 219 00:09:55,562 --> 00:09:56,797 Asked her to add a name. 220 00:10:00,634 --> 00:10:02,803 It's the last one. 221 00:10:05,873 --> 00:10:07,574 You may get your wish for a final pasting 222 00:10:07,607 --> 00:10:09,309 on national television. 223 00:10:21,989 --> 00:10:23,256 Good morning, Mr. President. 224 00:10:23,290 --> 00:10:24,892 Morning. 225 00:10:24,925 --> 00:10:26,359 How are you feeling this morning? 226 00:10:26,393 --> 00:10:27,828 Unemployed. 227 00:10:27,861 --> 00:10:29,496 Lot of that going around the building. 228 00:10:29,529 --> 00:10:30,764 Uh, Dr. McNally is waiting 229 00:10:30,798 --> 00:10:32,365 to give you your security briefing. 230 00:10:32,399 --> 00:10:33,767 Uh, you asked me to remind you 231 00:10:33,801 --> 00:10:35,602 to write a note to the President-Elect. 232 00:10:35,635 --> 00:10:36,770 ( knocking ) And Ms. Cregg 233 00:10:36,804 --> 00:10:38,071 is anxious to speak with you. 234 00:10:38,105 --> 00:10:39,773 Mr. President? Good morning, all. 235 00:10:39,807 --> 00:10:41,341 You heard about this ice storm up in... 236 00:10:41,374 --> 00:10:42,475 New England, yeah. 237 00:10:42,509 --> 00:10:44,577 Unfortunately, the storm caused a train derailment. 238 00:10:44,611 --> 00:10:46,446 On Amtrak's regional route 239 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:48,081 between Portland, Maine, and Boston. 240 00:10:48,115 --> 00:10:49,249 Any fatalities? 241 00:10:49,282 --> 00:10:50,117 13 injuries so far. 242 00:10:50,150 --> 00:10:51,651 The worst is a badly broken leg. 243 00:10:51,685 --> 00:10:53,020 But with the extreme weather, 244 00:10:53,053 --> 00:10:54,621 we're going to need an emergency rescue operation 245 00:10:54,654 --> 00:10:56,790 before everybody freezes to death out there. 246 00:10:56,824 --> 00:10:58,258 Sounds like a state matter. 247 00:10:58,291 --> 00:10:59,492 Normally, yes, but it's between 248 00:10:59,526 --> 00:11:01,128 the Exeter and Haverhill stops. 249 00:11:01,161 --> 00:11:03,296 Also known as the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border. 250 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:05,298 BARTLET: The Governors are fighting over jurisdiction. 251 00:11:05,332 --> 00:11:06,299 KATE: Governor Sidley says 252 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:07,400 it's New Hampshire's problem, 253 00:11:07,434 --> 00:11:09,402 Governor Wilkins says it's a Massachusetts issue. 254 00:11:09,436 --> 00:11:10,838 BARTLET: Debbie, get the governor on the phone, please. 255 00:11:10,871 --> 00:11:12,605 Which governor, sir? Whichever one 256 00:11:12,639 --> 00:11:14,007 you can get on the line first! 257 00:11:14,041 --> 00:11:16,043 WILL: Should we consider nationalizing the Guard, sir, 258 00:11:16,076 --> 00:11:17,044 send in units? 259 00:11:17,077 --> 00:11:18,111 KATE: Don't you think that's something 260 00:11:18,145 --> 00:11:19,412 a president might want to avoid 261 00:11:19,446 --> 00:11:20,580 in his final hours in office? 262 00:11:20,613 --> 00:11:22,615 So we should survey the accident site 263 00:11:22,649 --> 00:11:23,616 to resolve the border dispute? 264 00:11:23,650 --> 00:11:24,752 What are we supposed to do, 265 00:11:24,785 --> 00:11:25,953 send in a team of cartographers? 266 00:11:25,986 --> 00:11:27,554 Both governors are on the line, sir. 267 00:11:27,587 --> 00:11:28,989 Thank you. 268 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:30,523 Pick a number, two or four. 269 00:11:30,557 --> 00:11:32,025 Two. Four. 270 00:11:33,093 --> 00:11:35,628 Governor, call up a Guard unit 271 00:11:35,662 --> 00:11:36,964 and get them to this crash site. 272 00:11:36,997 --> 00:11:40,734 No one gives a damn where the accident is. 273 00:11:40,768 --> 00:11:42,469 Be that as it may, sir, 274 00:11:42,502 --> 00:11:44,237 you are about to become a star player 275 00:11:44,271 --> 00:11:47,374 in my soon-to-be-written autobiography. 276 00:11:47,407 --> 00:11:48,675 It's the right decision. 277 00:11:48,708 --> 00:11:50,277 Thank you. 278 00:11:51,211 --> 00:11:54,281 Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir. 279 00:11:55,348 --> 00:11:57,450 ( sighs ) 280 00:12:01,054 --> 00:12:03,090 You're hovering, Claudia Jean. 281 00:12:03,123 --> 00:12:04,892 Yes, sir. 282 00:12:04,925 --> 00:12:06,259 What do you got there? 283 00:12:06,293 --> 00:12:10,230 The pardons and clemency warrants for your signature. 284 00:12:12,099 --> 00:12:14,634 I haven't decided to do it. 285 00:12:14,667 --> 00:12:15,936 No? 286 00:12:18,538 --> 00:12:20,874 Do you have an opinion? 287 00:12:20,908 --> 00:12:24,611 I'm sure you'll do whatever you think is best. 288 00:12:24,644 --> 00:12:27,380 Toby's is the last one in the folder. 289 00:12:27,414 --> 00:12:29,382 Anything else? No, sir. 290 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:32,085 Thank you, Mr. President. 291 00:12:34,521 --> 00:12:37,490 DEBBIE: Governor Wilkins is still holding on two. 292 00:12:37,524 --> 00:12:39,993 Tell him I'll be right there. 293 00:12:49,736 --> 00:12:50,904 C.J.: How is the baby? 294 00:12:50,938 --> 00:12:52,873 Wonderful, noisy. 295 00:12:52,906 --> 00:12:54,875 All boy. ( chuckles ) 296 00:12:54,908 --> 00:12:56,509 Sam's coming back to work for Josh. 297 00:12:56,543 --> 00:12:58,611 Wow, that's great. 298 00:12:58,645 --> 00:13:00,280 How is he? Engaged. 299 00:13:00,313 --> 00:13:01,481 Good for him. 300 00:13:01,514 --> 00:13:02,850 Say hello for me, would you? 301 00:13:02,883 --> 00:13:04,417 He's in town; you can tell him yourself. 302 00:13:04,451 --> 00:13:05,919 Hmm. 303 00:13:09,056 --> 00:13:12,392 I've been going through Dad's stuff... 304 00:13:12,425 --> 00:13:14,594 and I found something I thought the President 305 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:15,963 might want to have back. 306 00:13:15,996 --> 00:13:17,497 You don't want to give it to him yourself? 307 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:18,866 It's a little sentimental. 308 00:13:18,899 --> 00:13:20,167 I'll make sure he gets it. 309 00:13:23,736 --> 00:13:25,472 ( softly ): Thanks. 310 00:13:28,108 --> 00:13:30,443 Dad loved every moment he spent here. 311 00:13:37,317 --> 00:13:39,752 DEBBIE: Mrs. Bartlet called, asked me 312 00:13:39,786 --> 00:13:41,388 to remind you that the Santoses 313 00:13:41,421 --> 00:13:47,627 are expected in the residence in less than 55 minutes. 314 00:13:47,660 --> 00:13:49,162 She also asked me to mention that you need 315 00:13:49,196 --> 00:13:52,866 to leave enough time to change before they arrive. 316 00:13:52,900 --> 00:13:55,735 Mrs. Bartlet doesn't want me wearing penny loafers 317 00:13:55,768 --> 00:13:57,871 and a cardigan to the Inaugural? 318 00:13:57,905 --> 00:13:59,639 That's about the gist of it, yes, sir. 319 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:02,775 Did you write that note to President-Elect Santos yet? 320 00:14:02,809 --> 00:14:05,378 Saving that for last. 321 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:08,481 All done. 322 00:14:08,515 --> 00:14:10,783 What about that one? 323 00:14:10,817 --> 00:14:12,953 I'm still on the fence. 324 00:14:12,986 --> 00:14:15,322 You do realize that you turn into a pumpkin at noon? 325 00:14:15,355 --> 00:14:16,189 I'm going to take 326 00:14:16,223 --> 00:14:18,358 one final stroll around the joint. 327 00:14:18,391 --> 00:14:20,793 Make sure nobody's making off with the cutlery. 328 00:14:20,827 --> 00:14:22,195 53 minutes. 329 00:14:23,463 --> 00:14:24,497 Did he sign it? 330 00:14:24,531 --> 00:14:25,732 C.J.: Not yet. 331 00:14:25,765 --> 00:14:27,234 Is he going to sign it? 332 00:14:27,267 --> 00:14:28,768 I have no idea. 333 00:14:28,801 --> 00:14:30,103 You think he should sign it? 334 00:14:30,137 --> 00:14:31,671 I think the founding fathers 335 00:14:31,704 --> 00:14:33,306 left it to the President to decide 336 00:14:33,340 --> 00:14:35,108 who should and shouldn't get clemency. 337 00:14:35,142 --> 00:14:36,944 National Guard on the way to the train accident? 338 00:14:36,977 --> 00:14:39,246 Yep. You know we probably witnessed 339 00:14:39,279 --> 00:14:41,514 the final act of governance of the Bartlet Administration. 340 00:14:41,548 --> 00:14:42,615 The President serving 341 00:14:42,649 --> 00:14:45,052 as national schoolmarm on a snow day. 342 00:14:45,085 --> 00:14:46,353 Nice job on Granny Ganja. 343 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:47,921 I would've thought you would have gotten a little more 344 00:14:47,955 --> 00:14:48,855 of a rise out of them on that. 345 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:50,257 Yeah, me, too. 346 00:14:50,290 --> 00:14:52,025 You do the flak jacket note yet? 347 00:14:52,059 --> 00:14:53,093 Little writer's block. 348 00:14:53,126 --> 00:14:54,494 Okay, just make it funny. 349 00:14:54,527 --> 00:14:56,163 Right. 350 00:14:56,196 --> 00:14:58,665 Let me know if he signs it. 351 00:14:58,698 --> 00:14:59,666 Signs what? 352 00:14:59,699 --> 00:15:01,001 You're a little early. 353 00:15:01,034 --> 00:15:02,469 The Santoses went to church, 354 00:15:02,502 --> 00:15:05,338 so I got an hour to kill before heading over to the Capitol. 355 00:15:05,372 --> 00:15:08,908 I thought I'd drop by, and make one last stab 356 00:15:08,942 --> 00:15:10,177 at getting you to stay on. 357 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:15,882 9:30 tomorrow morning Dulles to LAX, non-stop, 358 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:17,884 glass of bad merlot, three bags of peanuts, 359 00:15:17,917 --> 00:15:18,952 and an Ambien. 360 00:15:18,986 --> 00:15:21,788 But thanks for asking. 361 00:15:21,821 --> 00:15:22,889 Danny? 362 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:27,394 Waiting at LAX with a tub of sunscreen. 363 00:15:27,427 --> 00:15:28,895 So... 364 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:30,197 Baker for VP. 365 00:15:30,230 --> 00:15:31,999 You're going to have quite a battle up on the hill. 366 00:15:32,032 --> 00:15:34,601 Yeah, we're hoping Vinick at state 367 00:15:34,634 --> 00:15:36,369 helps grease the skids a little. 368 00:15:38,005 --> 00:15:40,640 You ever stop thinking of this as Leo's office? 369 00:15:43,343 --> 00:15:45,745 No. 370 00:15:45,778 --> 00:15:48,081 Oh, hey, I've got something for you. 371 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:53,620 "WWLD"? 372 00:15:53,653 --> 00:15:56,223 "What Would Leo Do." 373 00:16:00,827 --> 00:16:02,562 You're going to do great, Josh. 374 00:16:02,595 --> 00:16:03,730 You don't need me. 375 00:16:08,068 --> 00:16:10,003 Morning, Carol. Mr. President. 376 00:16:10,037 --> 00:16:11,438 Thanks you for all your hard work. 377 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:12,672 Couldn't have done it without you. 378 00:16:12,705 --> 00:16:15,042 Thank you, Mr. President. 379 00:16:15,075 --> 00:16:17,344 Morning, Ray, thank you. 380 00:16:17,377 --> 00:16:18,711 Hey, Carla. 381 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:21,448 Larry. Yes. 382 00:16:21,481 --> 00:16:23,316 Going to finally get some time with the kids now, I hope. 383 00:16:23,350 --> 00:16:24,684 Oh, absolutely, Mr. President. 384 00:16:24,717 --> 00:16:25,552 Ed, thanks for your help. 385 00:16:25,585 --> 00:16:27,587 No, sir, thank you. 386 00:16:30,023 --> 00:16:31,258 Nancy, how is your mother doing? 387 00:16:31,291 --> 00:16:32,992 She's fine now, Mr. President. 388 00:16:33,026 --> 00:16:34,894 Tell her I'm looking forward to seeing her again soon, 389 00:16:34,927 --> 00:16:36,296 would you, please? Absolutely, sir. 390 00:16:36,329 --> 00:16:37,497 Thank you. 391 00:16:41,968 --> 00:16:43,870 I got to go. 392 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:45,372 Do you need something, sir? Heard a rumor 393 00:16:45,405 --> 00:16:48,075 about you and the Oregon 4th-- any truth to it? 394 00:16:48,108 --> 00:16:49,742 D-triple-C thinks it'll be a pretty tough race. 395 00:16:49,776 --> 00:16:51,144 Give me a call. 396 00:16:51,178 --> 00:16:53,080 I'll come up there, help you pound in some lawn signs. 397 00:16:53,113 --> 00:16:54,381 I'll have a mallet ready, sir. 398 00:16:56,216 --> 00:16:57,650 Excuse me, will you? 399 00:17:01,554 --> 00:17:02,622 Morning, Charlie. 400 00:17:02,655 --> 00:17:04,457 Mr. President. 401 00:17:04,491 --> 00:17:06,959 Have you made a decision about your future? 402 00:17:06,993 --> 00:17:07,960 Georgetown Law. 403 00:17:07,994 --> 00:17:09,096 You got the early acceptance? 404 00:17:09,129 --> 00:17:10,963 I think the letter from you may have helped 405 00:17:10,997 --> 00:17:13,633 a little, sir. 406 00:17:13,666 --> 00:17:15,034 I don't need this anymore. 407 00:17:15,068 --> 00:17:18,037 I thought you maybe you could get some use out of it. 408 00:17:21,641 --> 00:17:24,111 I was trying to remember if my father had given it 409 00:17:24,144 --> 00:17:27,180 to me when I was in the tenth grade or the 11th. 410 00:17:28,248 --> 00:17:30,750 I considered getting you a tie 411 00:17:30,783 --> 00:17:33,953 with the scales of justice on it. 412 00:17:33,986 --> 00:17:37,157 Figured you'd use this more. 413 00:17:39,926 --> 00:17:42,762 Thank you, Mr. President. 414 00:17:42,795 --> 00:17:44,531 Thank you, Charlie. 415 00:17:52,038 --> 00:17:56,209 ( siren wailing ) 416 00:17:56,243 --> 00:17:58,278 Homily seemed a little pointed. 417 00:17:58,311 --> 00:17:59,045 Hmm? 418 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:00,480 The Cardinal, you don't think 419 00:18:00,513 --> 00:18:03,316 he was pushing the "swords into plowshares" stuff a little hard? 420 00:18:03,350 --> 00:18:06,486 Well, he's right, this Kazakhstan thing is a mess. 421 00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:08,455 We got thousands of our soldiers 422 00:18:08,488 --> 00:18:10,223 in the middle of Central Asia, 423 00:18:10,257 --> 00:18:12,559 and we haven't a clue as to what's next. 424 00:18:12,592 --> 00:18:14,294 Nine inaugural balls? 425 00:18:14,327 --> 00:18:15,528 You think I'm supposed 426 00:18:15,562 --> 00:18:17,630 to wear nine gowns? 427 00:18:17,664 --> 00:18:18,798 Do you have nine gowns? 428 00:18:18,831 --> 00:18:20,066 No. 429 00:18:20,099 --> 00:18:21,268 Well, then probably not. 430 00:18:24,837 --> 00:18:26,005 DEBBIE: 19 minutes 431 00:18:26,038 --> 00:18:27,440 and counting, sir. 432 00:18:27,474 --> 00:18:28,841 Almost done. 433 00:18:48,795 --> 00:18:50,897 ( writing ) 434 00:18:56,869 --> 00:19:00,240 Well... that's it. 435 00:19:00,273 --> 00:19:03,576 What about that final pardon warrant? 436 00:19:03,610 --> 00:19:04,477 There's still time. 437 00:19:04,511 --> 00:19:06,246 Not much. 438 00:19:06,279 --> 00:19:08,114 Two hours and 19 minutes. 439 00:19:08,147 --> 00:19:09,916 Two hours and 18. ( knock at door ) 440 00:19:09,949 --> 00:19:11,584 C.J.: Mr. President? 441 00:19:11,618 --> 00:19:13,220 Aren't you supposed to be in the residence 442 00:19:13,253 --> 00:19:14,354 getting ready for the Santoses' arrival? 443 00:19:14,387 --> 00:19:16,022 Yes. Just leaving. 444 00:19:16,055 --> 00:19:17,490 So he keeps saying. 445 00:19:17,524 --> 00:19:20,527 Mallory came by this morning, and asked me to give you this. 446 00:19:20,560 --> 00:19:22,762 I was going to ask Debbie to send it with you 447 00:19:22,795 --> 00:19:24,130 on the plane, but... 448 00:19:24,163 --> 00:19:25,532 Why didn't she stop in and say hello? 449 00:19:25,565 --> 00:19:27,800 I don't think she wanted to bother you on your last day. 450 00:19:27,834 --> 00:19:29,636 DEBBIE: 16 minutes, sir. 451 00:19:29,669 --> 00:19:30,837 I'm a fast dresser. 452 00:19:30,870 --> 00:19:32,372 Not that fast. 453 00:19:32,405 --> 00:19:35,208 Why don't I put this in your briefcase for the plane. 454 00:19:38,211 --> 00:19:40,913 Your letter to President-Elect Santos? 455 00:19:40,947 --> 00:19:42,649 Mm-hmm. 456 00:19:53,226 --> 00:19:56,095 It's been a pleasure, Claudia Jean. 457 00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:59,432 The pleasure has been all mine, sir. 458 00:20:14,381 --> 00:20:15,682 ( paper sliding ) 459 00:20:15,715 --> 00:20:17,650 ( sighs ) 460 00:20:26,726 --> 00:20:28,428 ( sighs ) 461 00:20:58,825 --> 00:21:03,596 * 462 00:21:19,178 --> 00:21:20,212 SANTOS: Thank you, sir. 463 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:21,280 Thank you. 464 00:21:21,314 --> 00:21:22,482 Nice to meet you, thank you. 465 00:21:22,515 --> 00:21:24,250 HELEN: Thank you very much. 466 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:25,685 Thank you. Good-bye Mr. President-Elect. 467 00:21:25,718 --> 00:21:26,886 Thank you so much for your help. 468 00:21:26,919 --> 00:21:28,020 Good-bye, thank you. 469 00:21:43,202 --> 00:21:45,705 You okay? 470 00:21:45,738 --> 00:21:48,341 Sure. 471 00:21:48,375 --> 00:21:50,176 We could make a run for it you know. 472 00:21:50,209 --> 00:21:51,478 Catch the first plane out of Dulles. 473 00:21:51,511 --> 00:21:52,845 Head down to Panama. 474 00:21:52,879 --> 00:21:55,348 I hear Uruguay's nice. Southern Hemisphere. 475 00:21:55,382 --> 00:21:56,883 It's summer down there. Cheaper housing. 476 00:21:56,916 --> 00:21:57,950 You speak the language. 477 00:21:57,984 --> 00:21:59,118 What about the kids? 478 00:21:59,151 --> 00:22:00,853 Send them a postcard. 479 00:22:00,887 --> 00:22:02,389 They'll be pissed. 480 00:22:10,329 --> 00:22:11,330 BARTLET: I left enough time. 481 00:22:11,364 --> 00:22:12,532 ABBEY: No, you didn't. 482 00:22:12,565 --> 00:22:14,501 I was ready before they got here, wasn't I? 483 00:22:14,534 --> 00:22:16,068 That's because they're running late. 484 00:22:16,102 --> 00:22:17,537 When was the last time someone 485 00:22:17,570 --> 00:22:19,305 actually was late to meet us? 486 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:21,340 Eight years ago to the day. 487 00:22:21,374 --> 00:22:23,643 Get used to it, it's going to happen a lot more. 488 00:22:23,676 --> 00:22:25,978 Oh, the girls are going to be waiting for us when we get 489 00:22:26,012 --> 00:22:27,213 to the farm this evening. 490 00:22:27,246 --> 00:22:28,347 It's supposed to be a surprise, 491 00:22:28,381 --> 00:22:29,649 so try and act like it. 492 00:22:29,682 --> 00:22:30,617 Tonight? 493 00:22:30,650 --> 00:22:32,452 I was looking forward to some peace and quiet. 494 00:22:32,485 --> 00:22:34,887 I know, that's why I'm warning you. 495 00:22:34,921 --> 00:22:38,391 I don't want you to look stricken when you see them. 496 00:22:38,425 --> 00:22:40,159 Does it have to be tonight? 497 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:41,728 They just wanted to show you their love 498 00:22:41,761 --> 00:22:44,664 and support in your hour of need. 499 00:22:44,697 --> 00:22:46,666 They're afraid you might have some re-entry issues 500 00:22:46,699 --> 00:22:48,735 in returning to live amongst us mere mortals. 501 00:22:48,768 --> 00:22:51,337 Have I been so out of touch? 502 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:53,339 When was the last time you used a telephone? 503 00:22:53,372 --> 00:22:54,807 Or went to a bank? 504 00:22:54,841 --> 00:22:55,675 Or drove a car? 505 00:22:55,708 --> 00:22:57,276 It's just like riding a bike. 506 00:22:57,309 --> 00:22:58,845 Only more horsepower, right? 507 00:22:58,878 --> 00:23:00,613 GINGER: Excuse me, Mr. President? 508 00:23:00,647 --> 00:23:02,181 The Santoses have arrived. 509 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:03,983 They're in the Blue Room. Thank you. 510 00:23:05,384 --> 00:23:06,553 Abbey? 511 00:23:23,202 --> 00:23:24,971 ( sirens wailing ) 512 00:23:28,908 --> 00:23:31,878 SANTOS: Nine Inaugural Balls. How's that supposed to work? 513 00:23:31,911 --> 00:23:33,379 You'll want to skip the champagne 514 00:23:33,412 --> 00:23:34,847 when they do the toast. 515 00:23:37,083 --> 00:23:39,519 I'm afraid I made a bit of a mess this morning. 516 00:23:39,552 --> 00:23:42,755 It may eat into your news cycle. 517 00:23:42,789 --> 00:23:43,322 Oh? 518 00:23:43,355 --> 00:23:44,924 The pardons. 519 00:23:44,957 --> 00:23:46,526 Granny Pot, I heard. 520 00:23:46,559 --> 00:23:47,794 And a few others. 521 00:23:51,397 --> 00:23:53,132 How's the speech? 522 00:23:53,165 --> 00:23:54,667 It's okay. 523 00:23:54,701 --> 00:23:57,103 A couple of good lines. 524 00:23:57,136 --> 00:24:00,439 There's no "Ask not what your country can do for you..." 525 00:24:00,473 --> 00:24:03,442 JFK really screwed us with that one, didn't he? 526 00:24:05,678 --> 00:24:08,414 Have you chosen a biblical quotation for the oath? 527 00:24:08,447 --> 00:24:11,383 Kings 3:9-11. 528 00:24:11,417 --> 00:24:13,853 "Grant thy servant an understanding heart 529 00:24:13,886 --> 00:24:16,188 to judge thy people..."? That's the one. 530 00:24:16,222 --> 00:24:17,557 Good choice. 531 00:24:20,793 --> 00:24:23,429 You know what I'm going to miss the most? 532 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:25,598 Hmm? The Marine Corps Band. 533 00:24:26,398 --> 00:24:28,768 Those guys can really play. 534 00:24:28,801 --> 00:24:31,470 Ask them to do "Semper Fidelis." 535 00:24:31,504 --> 00:24:33,472 They'll knock your socks off. 536 00:24:37,009 --> 00:24:38,177 ( sirens wailing ) 537 00:24:45,618 --> 00:24:47,787 ( cheering from crowd ) 538 00:24:58,064 --> 00:24:59,031 KILMER: Mr. President. 539 00:24:59,065 --> 00:25:00,266 Senator Wirth will escort 540 00:25:00,299 --> 00:25:02,234 you to the podium. 541 00:25:02,268 --> 00:25:03,369 This way, Mr. President-Elect. 542 00:25:03,402 --> 00:25:05,437 I guess this is where our paths diverge. 543 00:25:05,471 --> 00:25:08,007 You sure you're ready to retire? 544 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:09,909 See you on the podium. 545 00:25:11,143 --> 00:25:12,912 Mr. President-Elect. 546 00:25:15,481 --> 00:25:16,916 NEWSCASTER: Capitol Police estimate 547 00:25:16,949 --> 00:25:20,419 today's crowd at over 140,000, with an additional 800,000 548 00:25:20,452 --> 00:25:22,755 expected to line the parade route later. 549 00:25:22,789 --> 00:25:26,559 Incoming Secretary of State Arnold Vinick is here. 550 00:25:26,593 --> 00:25:28,761 Senator Vinick surprised many Republicans-- 551 00:25:28,795 --> 00:25:30,496 surprised everyone across the board, really-- 552 00:25:30,529 --> 00:25:33,900 by accepting a position in Matt Santos' Cabinet. 553 00:25:33,933 --> 00:25:37,770 Perhaps eschewing his own chance to run again in four years. 554 00:25:40,339 --> 00:25:42,474 It's going to be cold out there. 555 00:25:42,508 --> 00:25:44,711 Yeah. 556 00:25:44,744 --> 00:25:47,113 I hope brevity is in order. 557 00:25:47,146 --> 00:25:50,282 I cut the speech down to about 80 pages in the car. 558 00:25:50,316 --> 00:25:53,385 The Gettysburg Address was what-- four minutes long? 559 00:25:53,419 --> 00:25:55,487 A lot of run-on sentences though. 560 00:25:55,521 --> 00:25:57,256 Didn't a two hour inaugural speech 561 00:25:57,289 --> 00:25:58,758 kill a President once? 562 00:25:58,791 --> 00:25:59,659 William Henry Harrison, 563 00:25:59,692 --> 00:26:02,629 but, you know, he was 68. 564 00:26:02,662 --> 00:26:04,563 He refused to wear a coat. 565 00:26:04,597 --> 00:26:06,966 You refused to wear a coat. 566 00:26:06,999 --> 00:26:08,500 But I'm wearing long underwear. 567 00:26:08,534 --> 00:26:09,702 Oh. 568 00:26:09,736 --> 00:26:11,638 ( honor guard calls order ) 569 00:26:11,671 --> 00:26:13,372 ANNOUNCER: The dignitaries on the platform 570 00:26:13,405 --> 00:26:14,807 have taken their seats. 571 00:26:17,610 --> 00:26:19,779 And now here are President Bartlet 572 00:26:19,812 --> 00:26:21,948 and the First Lady making their way to their seats 573 00:26:21,981 --> 00:26:23,883 on the podium. 574 00:26:23,916 --> 00:26:25,652 After eight years in the White House, 575 00:26:25,685 --> 00:26:27,720 they are officially handing over the reins 576 00:26:27,754 --> 00:26:29,989 to the Santoses in a few short minutes. 577 00:26:34,093 --> 00:26:35,728 Thought by many to be an inexperienced small... 578 00:26:35,762 --> 00:26:37,329 C.J., the President's office just sent this over. 579 00:26:37,363 --> 00:26:38,330 Says it needs to go 580 00:26:38,364 --> 00:26:41,133 to the Pardon Attorney immediately. 581 00:26:41,167 --> 00:26:43,069 ...and critics with his willingness to use 582 00:26:43,102 --> 00:26:45,004 American force abroad 583 00:26:45,037 --> 00:26:48,307 and his aggressive pursuit for peace on the world stage. 584 00:26:52,879 --> 00:26:54,847 ( band playing, crowd cheering ) 585 00:26:59,652 --> 00:27:02,288 Man, I hope Janet Spragens has her TV on. 586 00:27:02,321 --> 00:27:03,956 Who? Senior year, 587 00:27:03,990 --> 00:27:05,725 she beat me out for the last varsity spot 588 00:27:05,758 --> 00:27:07,526 on the swim team. Guess what? 589 00:27:07,559 --> 00:27:09,729 What? You win. 590 00:27:17,603 --> 00:27:19,005 Though she did get Don Vogel 591 00:27:19,038 --> 00:27:21,607 to take her to the prom instead of me. 592 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:23,042 We'll call it even then. 593 00:27:23,075 --> 00:27:24,877 Nah, I'm pretty sure Janet had to put out 594 00:27:24,911 --> 00:27:26,278 so Don would take her. 595 00:27:26,312 --> 00:27:29,782 ANNOUNCER: Speaker of the House Franklin B. Sellner. 596 00:27:34,353 --> 00:27:37,757 Ladies and gentlemen, Mrs. Helen Santos. 597 00:27:37,790 --> 00:27:39,625 ( applause ) 598 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:41,828 No turning back now. 599 00:27:43,562 --> 00:27:46,232 ( applause ) 600 00:27:46,265 --> 00:27:48,034 Ladies and gentlemen, 601 00:27:48,067 --> 00:27:51,237 President-Elect of the United States 602 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:54,206 Matthew Vincente Santos. 603 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:56,208 ( applause ) 604 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:12,091 CARDINAL DOHERTY: Oh, Lord, we come together on this historic 605 00:28:12,124 --> 00:28:15,995 and solemn occasion to inaugurate a President. 606 00:28:16,028 --> 00:28:20,032 We pray, oh Lord, for President-Elect Santos 607 00:28:20,066 --> 00:28:21,868 to whom you have entrusted leadership 608 00:28:21,901 --> 00:28:24,270 of this great nation. 609 00:28:24,303 --> 00:28:27,907 Give our new President and all who advise him 610 00:28:27,940 --> 00:28:30,076 calmness in the face of storms, 611 00:28:30,109 --> 00:28:33,445 encouragement in the face of frustrations 612 00:28:33,479 --> 00:28:36,849 and humility in the face of triumph. 613 00:28:36,883 --> 00:28:40,887 We pray that this good and generous country 614 00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:44,123 may be a blessing to the nations of the world. 615 00:28:44,156 --> 00:28:47,726 And fulfill the hopes of our founding fathers. 616 00:28:47,760 --> 00:28:51,563 This we ask in your most holy name. Amen. 617 00:28:51,597 --> 00:28:53,365 ( applause ) 618 00:28:57,336 --> 00:28:59,105 ( guitar playing "America the Beautiful" ) 619 00:29:24,163 --> 00:29:30,636 * O beautiful for spacious skies * 620 00:29:30,669 --> 00:29:36,242 * For amber waves of grain 621 00:29:36,275 --> 00:29:43,850 * For purple mountain majesties * 622 00:29:43,883 --> 00:29:48,754 * Above the fruited plain 623 00:29:48,787 --> 00:29:55,727 * America, America 624 00:29:55,761 --> 00:30:00,699 * God shed his grace on thee 625 00:30:00,732 --> 00:30:03,802 * And crown thy good 626 00:30:03,836 --> 00:30:07,473 * With brotherhood 627 00:30:07,506 --> 00:30:12,144 * From sea to shining sea 628 00:30:12,178 --> 00:30:16,282 * From sea to shining sea * 629 00:30:18,450 --> 00:30:26,092 * From sea to shining sea. 630 00:30:29,428 --> 00:30:31,130 ( applause ) 631 00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:47,046 SELLNER: Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce 632 00:30:47,079 --> 00:30:50,116 the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court 633 00:30:50,149 --> 00:30:54,921 who will administer the Presidential Oath of Office. 634 00:30:54,954 --> 00:30:58,891 The Honorable Evelyn Baker Lang. 635 00:31:01,593 --> 00:31:03,996 CHIEF JUSTICE: Please raise your hand, and repeat after me. 636 00:31:04,030 --> 00:31:07,299 I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute 637 00:31:07,333 --> 00:31:10,302 the Office of the President of the United States. 638 00:31:10,336 --> 00:31:12,438 SANTOS: I do solemnly swear that I will 639 00:31:12,471 --> 00:31:15,641 faithfully execute the Office of the President 640 00:31:15,674 --> 00:31:16,742 of the United States. 641 00:31:16,775 --> 00:31:19,011 And will, to the best of my ability... 642 00:31:19,045 --> 00:31:21,513 And will, to the best of my ability... 643 00:31:21,547 --> 00:31:23,315 ...preserve, protect and defend 644 00:31:23,349 --> 00:31:26,018 the Constitution of the United States. 645 00:31:26,052 --> 00:31:29,355 ...preserve, protect and defend 646 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:31,523 the Constitution of the United States. 647 00:31:31,557 --> 00:31:33,659 So help me God. 648 00:31:33,692 --> 00:31:35,661 So help me God. 649 00:31:35,694 --> 00:31:38,297 ( applause ) 650 00:31:40,466 --> 00:31:42,434 ( band plays "Hail to the Chief" ) 651 00:32:00,486 --> 00:32:01,420 ( turns off TV ) 652 00:32:09,962 --> 00:32:11,130 SAM: Hey, Darrell. Good to see you, sir. 653 00:32:11,163 --> 00:32:13,299 Good to see you, too. 654 00:32:22,141 --> 00:32:24,176 Home, sweet home. 655 00:32:29,115 --> 00:32:30,716 DEBBIE: Your most important job is keeping track 656 00:32:30,749 --> 00:32:32,584 of who's going in and out of the Oval Office. 657 00:32:32,618 --> 00:32:35,421 The first thing you'll need to do is establish 658 00:32:35,454 --> 00:32:37,156 who'll have walk-in privileges. 659 00:32:37,189 --> 00:32:38,924 Usually it's just the First Lady 660 00:32:38,957 --> 00:32:40,459 and the Chief of Staff. 661 00:32:40,492 --> 00:32:42,261 At some point, the President is going to ask you 662 00:32:42,294 --> 00:32:44,963 to take away his wife's walk-in privileges. 663 00:32:44,997 --> 00:32:48,234 Don't do it, no matter how much he begs. 664 00:32:48,267 --> 00:32:50,369 You have the right to attend the morning staff meeting. 665 00:32:50,402 --> 00:32:53,172 I never went because the senior staff was already 666 00:32:53,205 --> 00:32:57,309 appropriately intimidated by my stern visage and dry wit. 667 00:32:57,343 --> 00:32:59,311 But you're young, you have a baby face. 668 00:32:59,345 --> 00:33:02,714 They are going to try to walk all over you; you should go. 669 00:33:11,357 --> 00:33:13,992 Your desk sits right outside this door. 670 00:33:14,026 --> 00:33:15,227 You prepare his schedule, 671 00:33:15,261 --> 00:33:18,164 you decide who goes in and who doesn't. 672 00:33:18,197 --> 00:33:21,400 Your most frequent response to any question 673 00:33:21,433 --> 00:33:24,470 will be "no." 674 00:33:24,503 --> 00:33:27,473 Say it with empathy and you'll be fine. 675 00:33:37,816 --> 00:33:38,784 Where's Mrs. Bartlet? 676 00:33:38,817 --> 00:33:40,586 Already inside the car, sir. 677 00:33:42,821 --> 00:33:44,323 Nice speech. 678 00:33:44,356 --> 00:33:45,657 No JFK. 679 00:33:45,691 --> 00:33:47,959 No, but you've got time. 680 00:33:47,993 --> 00:33:51,130 I left something for you on the desk. 681 00:33:51,163 --> 00:33:52,298 Just some random thoughts. 682 00:33:52,331 --> 00:33:55,801 I look forward to them, sir. 683 00:33:55,834 --> 00:33:58,870 Make me proud, Mr. President. 684 00:33:58,904 --> 00:34:00,739 I'll do my best, Mr. President. 685 00:34:21,327 --> 00:34:25,797 ( sirens wailing ) 686 00:34:31,069 --> 00:34:32,304 ABBEY: What in the world 687 00:34:32,338 --> 00:34:37,008 was he trying to prove by not wearing an overcoat? 688 00:34:37,042 --> 00:34:39,278 Youth and vigor. 689 00:34:39,311 --> 00:34:41,147 He looked like a leader. 690 00:34:41,180 --> 00:34:42,848 He looked like a lunatic. 691 00:34:42,881 --> 00:34:46,652 A young and vigorous lunatic. 692 00:34:48,854 --> 00:34:50,556 Jed? 693 00:34:50,589 --> 00:34:53,525 Hmm? 694 00:34:53,559 --> 00:34:54,826 You made it. 695 00:34:54,860 --> 00:34:57,563 Hmm? 696 00:34:57,596 --> 00:34:59,965 You're still here. 697 00:34:59,998 --> 00:35:02,601 Yeah. 698 00:35:02,634 --> 00:35:04,636 I'm still here. 699 00:35:06,938 --> 00:35:08,174 ( marching band playing on TV) 700 00:35:08,207 --> 00:35:11,843 REPORTER: As they walk the last 150 yards... 701 00:35:11,877 --> 00:35:14,346 BRAM: This 137B? 702 00:35:14,380 --> 00:35:16,114 Yeah. 703 00:35:16,148 --> 00:35:17,649 This going to be you? 704 00:35:17,683 --> 00:35:19,117 Looks like it. 705 00:35:19,151 --> 00:35:20,118 Charlie Young. 706 00:35:20,152 --> 00:35:21,153 Bram Howard. 707 00:35:21,187 --> 00:35:21,987 Parade almost over? 708 00:35:22,020 --> 00:35:23,255 Yep. 709 00:35:29,461 --> 00:35:31,330 Watch out for the thermostat. 710 00:35:31,363 --> 00:35:32,731 Hair one way or the other 711 00:35:32,764 --> 00:35:35,534 is the difference between convection oven and meat locker. 712 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:43,942 Have fun. 713 00:35:43,975 --> 00:35:44,910 You bet. 714 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:01,927 You want to go see a movie? 715 00:36:01,960 --> 00:36:03,962 It's 2:00 in the afternoon. 716 00:36:03,995 --> 00:36:06,064 You got anything better to do? 717 00:36:06,097 --> 00:36:07,733 No, I guess we don't. 718 00:36:07,766 --> 00:36:09,735 Is there even a movie theater around here? 719 00:36:09,768 --> 00:36:11,703 I have no idea. 720 00:36:49,275 --> 00:36:50,476 STEVE: You look good up there. 721 00:36:52,444 --> 00:36:54,980 Thanks. 722 00:36:55,013 --> 00:36:56,047 We missed you. 723 00:36:56,081 --> 00:36:58,417 Can't say the feeling's mutual. 724 00:36:58,450 --> 00:37:01,086 President Bartlet pardoned Toby Ziegler today. Any comment? 725 00:37:01,119 --> 00:37:02,288 Nope. 726 00:37:02,321 --> 00:37:04,690 You have an opinion? 727 00:37:04,723 --> 00:37:06,425 Sure, I do. 728 00:37:07,959 --> 00:37:10,929 Unfortunately, the suite that Mrs. Bartlet was using 729 00:37:10,962 --> 00:37:13,565 is going to be torn up for most of the next year 730 00:37:13,599 --> 00:37:18,036 while we restore the marble and original moldings. 731 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:19,471 We're hoping that this suite 732 00:37:19,505 --> 00:37:22,508 will meet with Mrs. Santos' approval. 733 00:37:25,744 --> 00:37:27,078 Nice. 734 00:37:27,112 --> 00:37:30,248 Ms. Schott, the office for the First Lady's Press Secretary 735 00:37:30,282 --> 00:37:31,249 would be over here. 736 00:37:31,283 --> 00:37:32,318 Great. Thanks. 737 00:37:32,351 --> 00:37:34,386 Ms. Moss, if you'll follow me. 738 00:37:40,592 --> 00:37:42,328 We're hoping this will meet with your approval. 739 00:37:42,361 --> 00:37:43,662 Oh, it's lovely. 740 00:37:43,695 --> 00:37:46,264 I'm sure the First Lady will be very happy here. 741 00:37:46,298 --> 00:37:47,299 Oh, no, I'm sorry. 742 00:37:47,333 --> 00:37:49,535 The First Lady's office is next door. 743 00:37:49,568 --> 00:37:53,305 As her Chief of Staff, this would be your office. 744 00:37:53,339 --> 00:37:55,541 Yes. This will be fine. 745 00:38:47,292 --> 00:38:49,861 Shall we get started with the Joint Chiefs, sir? 746 00:38:49,895 --> 00:38:50,962 Yes, thank you. 747 00:39:26,865 --> 00:39:29,200 Excuse me. 748 00:39:29,234 --> 00:39:30,301 Excuse me. 749 00:39:30,335 --> 00:39:31,269 Do you work in there? 750 00:39:31,302 --> 00:39:32,370 I'm sorry, what? 751 00:39:32,404 --> 00:39:33,772 We thought we saw you come out the gate. 752 00:39:33,805 --> 00:39:35,774 You work at the White House? 753 00:39:35,807 --> 00:39:38,276 No. 754 00:39:38,309 --> 00:39:40,211 No, I'm sorry, I don't. 755 00:39:40,245 --> 00:39:42,481 Must be something, huh? 756 00:39:42,514 --> 00:39:44,516 Yeah, something. 757 00:40:04,570 --> 00:40:06,204 SANTOS: General, Admirals, I'm sure we'll talk about this 758 00:40:06,237 --> 00:40:09,407 more in detail tomorrow, but I do appreciate your candor. 759 00:40:14,379 --> 00:40:16,648 They want 10,000 more troops in Kazakhstan 760 00:40:16,682 --> 00:40:19,618 on the ground for logistical support. 761 00:40:19,651 --> 00:40:21,252 Public opinion is already divided 762 00:40:21,286 --> 00:40:22,588 over our mission in Central Asia. 763 00:40:22,621 --> 00:40:23,889 Do you really want to be putting 764 00:40:23,922 --> 00:40:25,524 more troops on the ground in your first week? 765 00:40:25,557 --> 00:40:27,192 We may not have a choice. 766 00:40:29,861 --> 00:40:30,696 What? 767 00:40:30,729 --> 00:40:32,063 You look good back there. 768 00:40:33,398 --> 00:40:34,399 RONNA: Excuse me, sir. 769 00:40:34,432 --> 00:40:35,567 It's almost 6:00. 770 00:40:35,601 --> 00:40:36,835 The First Lady called to remind you to head back 771 00:40:36,868 --> 00:40:38,770 to the residence to change for the Inaugural Balls. 772 00:40:38,804 --> 00:40:40,171 Tell her I'll be there in 15 minutes. 773 00:40:41,239 --> 00:40:42,407 Thank you, Mr. President. 774 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:43,742 BRAM: Thank you, Mr. President. 775 00:40:47,846 --> 00:40:48,914 What's next? 776 00:40:50,081 --> 00:40:54,285 Sir, the Senate Democrats want you to move fast 777 00:40:54,319 --> 00:40:55,921 on the education bill. 778 00:40:55,954 --> 00:40:58,356 Then we can move on to the tough stuff-- 779 00:40:58,389 --> 00:41:00,892 immigration, energy policy... 780 00:41:05,631 --> 00:41:09,100 BARTLET: Come in. 781 00:41:09,134 --> 00:41:11,169 We'll be landing in New Hampshire in 20 minutes, sir. 782 00:41:11,202 --> 00:41:12,203 Thank you. 783 00:42:07,893 --> 00:42:09,661 What are you thinking about? 784 00:42:14,265 --> 00:42:15,934 Tomorrow.