1 00:00:06,973 --> 00:00:09,096 Previously on The West Wing: 2 00:00:09,267 --> 00:00:11,936 C.J. Cregg was getting threats. We put an agent on her. 3 00:00:12,103 --> 00:00:14,938 He walked into the middle of an armed robbery. 4 00:00:15,106 --> 00:00:16,434 Crime. 5 00:00:17,275 --> 00:00:18,603 Boy, I don't know. 6 00:00:18,776 --> 00:00:22,441 Think the strike against me is nobody likes the smartest kid in the class? 7 00:00:22,613 --> 00:00:24,820 It's not a strike unless you watch it sail by. 8 00:00:24,991 --> 00:00:26,782 You're weak, you're liberal. 9 00:00:26,951 --> 00:00:28,825 And you can't be trusted. 10 00:00:28,995 --> 00:00:30,786 Horton Wilde's had a heart attack. 11 00:00:30,955 --> 00:00:34,538 The Democrats have nominated someone who's had three heart attacks? 12 00:00:34,709 --> 00:00:36,251 If you're wondering: 13 00:00:36,419 --> 00:00:41,757 "Crime. Boy, I don't know," is when I decided to kick your ass. 14 00:00:46,637 --> 00:00:48,429 - A crisis of confidence? - Yeah. 15 00:00:48,598 --> 00:00:51,219 - I don't understand. - I was on the helicopter... 16 00:00:51,392 --> 00:00:53,100 ...and he's second guessing himself. 17 00:00:54,770 --> 00:00:57,724 He's revising answers in his head... I know. 18 00:00:57,899 --> 00:01:00,306 When I left him he was ready. I don't understand. 19 00:01:00,484 --> 00:01:02,691 - He's ready. You can see it. - Not this morning. 20 00:01:02,862 --> 00:01:04,819 This isn't supposed to happen with you. 21 00:01:04,989 --> 00:01:06,317 - Christians? - Yes. 22 00:01:06,490 --> 00:01:08,282 What happened to"steady as she goes"? 23 00:01:08,451 --> 00:01:11,286 A smart guy said presidential elections are won and lost... 24 00:01:11,454 --> 00:01:13,281 ...on 1 square foot of real estate. 25 00:01:13,456 --> 00:01:14,914 - Up here. - Well, that's great. 26 00:01:15,082 --> 00:01:18,202 - Yeah. - We still got a day before he debates. 27 00:01:18,377 --> 00:01:19,836 We'll go back to school. 28 00:01:20,004 --> 00:01:22,376 I think that's just gonna pour gas on the problem. 29 00:01:22,548 --> 00:01:24,920 - What do you wanna do? - We got a two-minute drill. 30 00:01:25,092 --> 00:01:27,762 I think whatever answers he gives, we should just say: 31 00:01:27,929 --> 00:01:29,506 "That's terrific, Mr. President." 32 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:33,096 - What's the point of the drill? - We got five scheduled before tomorrow. 33 00:01:33,267 --> 00:01:36,434 - We're using one for this. - This is crazy. I don't believe this. 34 00:01:36,604 --> 00:01:38,929 -"That's terrific, Mr. President." - All right. 35 00:01:39,106 --> 00:01:41,099 - Leo. - Listen, we're gonna do something... 36 00:01:41,275 --> 00:01:42,853 ...in the drill right now. - What? 37 00:01:43,027 --> 00:01:45,565 - No notes, just positive reinforcement. - Why? 38 00:01:45,738 --> 00:01:47,316 He has a problem this morning. 39 00:01:47,490 --> 00:01:51,073 All right. Leo, I've got a 9:30 flight. I'll be there sometime after lunch. 40 00:01:51,244 --> 00:01:54,447 - You can't do this with a phone call? - Oh, God, I don't know. 41 00:01:54,622 --> 00:01:57,623 The man died. There's a widow. We're asking them to pack. 42 00:01:57,792 --> 00:02:00,746 I'm an hour away in a rental car. We didn't make it personal... 43 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:03,209 - All right. I just need you in San Diego. - Josh. 44 00:02:03,381 --> 00:02:05,124 We're still looking for 10 words. 45 00:02:05,299 --> 00:02:08,715 - I'm still looking for them too. - Ten words, 10 words. Let's go. 46 00:02:08,886 --> 00:02:10,262 We're gonna expand the field. 47 00:02:10,429 --> 00:02:12,422 No notes during this drill. That's you too. 48 00:02:12,598 --> 00:02:14,507 - What's that? - No notes during the drill. 49 00:02:14,684 --> 00:02:16,094 - Why? - He's in his head. 50 00:02:16,269 --> 00:02:19,602 - There's important feedback in the drills. - We've got four more. 51 00:02:19,772 --> 00:02:22,345 - We've got one on the plane. - When's Debbie starting? 52 00:02:22,525 --> 00:02:26,190 The president sent her to the Maxwell School for a three-day crash course. 53 00:02:26,362 --> 00:02:28,651 You got a $ 10 bill on your clipboard. 54 00:02:28,823 --> 00:02:31,278 - Yeah, I owe it to someone. - You can all go on in. 55 00:02:31,450 --> 00:02:32,909 Thank you. 56 00:02:34,245 --> 00:02:36,914 - Ten words. - We don't have them yet, Mr. President. 57 00:02:37,081 --> 00:02:38,409 All right, let's do a drill. 58 00:02:38,583 --> 00:02:42,497 Despite a rise in tension, you've held up funding for a missile defense shield. 59 00:02:42,670 --> 00:02:45,161 Too much money for too little protection. Next. 60 00:02:45,339 --> 00:02:48,673 You oppose a system that would offer children a choice of schools. 61 00:02:48,843 --> 00:02:50,835 That would offer some a choice of schools. 62 00:02:51,012 --> 00:02:53,419 I haven't given up on better schools for everybody. 63 00:02:53,598 --> 00:02:55,258 Vouchers drain money from that goal. 64 00:02:55,433 --> 00:02:58,469 This next question's on capital punishment, which you oppose. 65 00:02:58,644 --> 00:03:00,637 If your daughter was raped and murdered... 66 00:03:00,813 --> 00:03:03,482 ...would you wanna see the man responsible put to death? 67 00:03:03,649 --> 00:03:06,983 It's important to understand the president doesn't make that decision. 68 00:03:07,153 --> 00:03:10,154 Though he appoints Supreme Court justices who do so. 69 00:03:10,323 --> 00:03:12,280 Why...? Any... 70 00:03:12,825 --> 00:03:14,403 All right. I'm not gonna say that. 71 00:03:14,577 --> 00:03:16,949 I'll just go right to... No, I don't. 72 00:03:17,872 --> 00:03:21,157 I think you know that I'm opposed... 73 00:03:21,334 --> 00:03:22,792 Let's not do that. 74 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:25,332 I haven't seen any evidence that it's a deterrent. 75 00:03:25,504 --> 00:03:27,414 And there are more effective... 76 00:03:27,590 --> 00:03:29,547 - In my state... - Oh, my God. 77 00:03:29,717 --> 00:03:31,211 What? 78 00:03:31,385 --> 00:03:32,963 You weren't kidding. 79 00:03:33,638 --> 00:03:35,381 What's the matter with you? 80 00:03:36,307 --> 00:03:39,427 When I left you... I just mentioned your daughter being murdered. 81 00:03:39,602 --> 00:03:43,302 And you're giving us an answer that's not only soporific, it's barely human. 82 00:03:43,773 --> 00:03:47,438 Yes, you'd wanna see him put to death. You'd want it to be cruel and unusual. 83 00:03:47,610 --> 00:03:50,611 Which is why it's a good idea that fathers of murder victims... 84 00:03:50,780 --> 00:03:52,986 ...don't have legal rights in these situations. 85 00:03:53,157 --> 00:03:54,782 Now we're going back to school. 86 00:04:02,917 --> 00:04:04,376 Let's go, 10 bucks. 87 00:04:05,628 --> 00:04:07,667 Crisis of confidence. 88 00:04:08,464 --> 00:04:10,373 You did 1 square foot of real estate? 89 00:04:10,550 --> 00:04:12,044 - Yes, I did. - Ten bucks for you. 90 00:04:12,552 --> 00:04:16,300 And you, you big bear, come to me. I'm gonna kiss you right on the mouth. 91 00:04:16,681 --> 00:04:18,887 - Ten bucks. - Anything else, sir. 92 00:04:19,976 --> 00:04:21,767 - Work hard. - Thank you, sir. 93 00:04:21,936 --> 00:04:24,012 - Thank you. - Thank you, Mr. President. 94 00:04:30,027 --> 00:04:32,697 - Have a safe flight. - I'll see you in San Diego. 95 00:04:33,406 --> 00:04:35,944 Sorry about that. It was the president's idea. 96 00:04:36,117 --> 00:04:39,735 He bet us you couldn't stay quiet if he gave a bad answer. 97 00:04:43,374 --> 00:04:45,580 - What? - He's ready. 98 00:05:59,909 --> 00:06:01,736 - Excuse me. - Hang on one second. 99 00:06:01,911 --> 00:06:03,571 Can he do Inside Politics tomorrow? 100 00:06:03,746 --> 00:06:07,115 He can do it on tape, but we're downtown at 5. Let me talk to them. 101 00:06:07,291 --> 00:06:09,331 - Yes. - I'm Sam Seaborn. 102 00:06:09,502 --> 00:06:11,411 I'm here to see William Bailey. 103 00:06:11,587 --> 00:06:13,081 Okay. 104 00:06:13,631 --> 00:06:16,632 Hey, William Bailey. Bill Bailey. I just got that. 105 00:06:16,801 --> 00:06:20,086 Mention it to him. He's probably never heard that reference. 106 00:06:20,263 --> 00:06:22,255 - It's Will. -"Merry Christmas... 107 00:06:22,431 --> 00:06:24,507 ...you old Building and Loan." 108 00:06:24,684 --> 00:06:26,012 That's George Bailey. 109 00:06:26,185 --> 00:06:27,514 Well, why don't we get him. 110 00:06:27,687 --> 00:06:29,015 - Will! - Will? 111 00:06:29,397 --> 00:06:31,306 Good to see you. Be with you in a second. 112 00:06:31,482 --> 00:06:33,439 Darren and Sharon, where are you? 113 00:06:33,609 --> 00:06:35,981 Good, but don't use the words"waiting period." 114 00:06:36,153 --> 00:06:39,357 The point was to support a stricter waiting period for handguns. 115 00:06:39,532 --> 00:06:41,608 Waiting period sounds like an inconvenience. 116 00:06:41,784 --> 00:06:44,405 Keeping guns away from felons is a national necessity. 117 00:06:44,579 --> 00:06:46,618 Have you called on the ballot initiatives? 118 00:06:46,789 --> 00:06:48,283 - Hi. - Hi. Sam Seaborn. 119 00:06:48,457 --> 00:06:50,699 Sure. Will Bailey. You wanna come inside? 120 00:06:50,877 --> 00:06:52,953 - Will, you got like, two minutes. - Yeah. 121 00:06:53,379 --> 00:06:56,914 There's a press conference. I've been trying to study a little. 122 00:06:57,091 --> 00:06:59,214 I met your assistant. She's funny. 123 00:06:59,385 --> 00:07:01,591 She's attractive. I hope I'm not inappropriate. 124 00:07:01,762 --> 00:07:03,091 I have an assistant? 125 00:07:03,264 --> 00:07:05,837 - Well, somebody who works here. - Yeah. 126 00:07:06,017 --> 00:07:09,682 First things first. I bring the condolences of the White House on your loss. 127 00:07:09,854 --> 00:07:12,523 On Mrs. Wilde's loss, I should say. Everybody's. 128 00:07:12,690 --> 00:07:16,640 And you ran a strong campaign for the candidate. You should be proud. 129 00:07:16,819 --> 00:07:18,194 Thank you. 130 00:07:22,116 --> 00:07:24,488 - You know why I came here? - It's not to tell me... 131 00:07:24,660 --> 00:07:26,902 ...I ran a strong campaign and should be proud. 132 00:07:27,079 --> 00:07:30,744 - It's not, though you did and you should. - And I will once it's over. 133 00:07:30,917 --> 00:07:33,621 - It's over. - Nothing I can do about election law. 134 00:07:33,794 --> 00:07:37,460 - The man's name stays on the ballot. - Can't campaign without a candidate. 135 00:07:37,632 --> 00:07:39,505 - Campaign of ideas. - The candidate died. 136 00:07:39,675 --> 00:07:42,676 But not the ideas. The metaphor alone knocks me down. 137 00:07:42,845 --> 00:07:45,052 - Elsie! - Mr. Bailey. 138 00:07:45,223 --> 00:07:47,511 - Yeah. - I'm getting cold feet about the bow tie. 139 00:07:47,683 --> 00:07:50,353 You like it, but for me, my whole world becomes about it. 140 00:07:50,519 --> 00:07:53,770 - Can we rustle up a real one? - Yeah, and we have to get in the car. 141 00:07:54,899 --> 00:07:57,935 The campaign's become embarrassing to us. It's a national joke. 142 00:08:07,787 --> 00:08:09,696 Sorry about that. 143 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:14,409 I got a press conference. 144 00:08:17,755 --> 00:08:19,712 Sally and the suffragettes, what you got? 145 00:08:19,882 --> 00:08:22,373 - Oh, we did the PSA. - Let me see. 146 00:08:22,552 --> 00:08:25,173 Very nice, but do me a favor. Read this for me. 147 00:08:25,346 --> 00:08:29,178 "It doesn't matter who you vote for, make sure you vote." 148 00:08:29,350 --> 00:08:32,470 I like the sentiment but I think it does matter who you vote for. 149 00:08:32,645 --> 00:08:35,765 What if it said"No matter who you vote for, make sure you vote." 150 00:08:35,940 --> 00:08:37,351 What do you think? 151 00:08:37,525 --> 00:08:39,233 - Good. - Good. 152 00:08:39,402 --> 00:08:41,441 - Will? - Yeah. 153 00:08:41,946 --> 00:08:45,397 - I'm here for the president. - I admire the president, Sam, I really do. 154 00:08:45,575 --> 00:08:47,816 - But? - I don't work for him. 155 00:08:47,994 --> 00:08:49,571 Let's go. 156 00:08:50,204 --> 00:08:52,113 All right, everyone. Thank you very much. 157 00:08:52,290 --> 00:08:56,074 Carol's passing out playbooks. Senator, we've put you on criminal justice. 158 00:08:56,252 --> 00:08:58,825 - Martin, we moved you to welfare, okay. - Sure. 159 00:08:59,005 --> 00:09:01,674 There's also third-party validator information... 160 00:09:01,841 --> 00:09:04,877 ...as well as names of the reporters you'll be handcuffed to. 161 00:09:05,052 --> 00:09:08,504 If it's not your thing, don't try to wing it, call somebody over. 162 00:09:08,681 --> 00:09:11,635 Surrogate plane leaves at 9. See you tomorrow for pre-game. 163 00:09:11,809 --> 00:09:13,766 C.J., could I see you? 164 00:09:13,936 --> 00:09:17,804 And I need Congresswoman Wyatt for just a moment. 165 00:09:21,736 --> 00:09:24,902 - Bennett's gonna spin for Ritchie. - I could have told you that. 166 00:09:25,072 --> 00:09:26,899 Hang on. No, wait. I did. 167 00:09:27,074 --> 00:09:29,233 I find competitiveness feminine in tall women. 168 00:09:29,410 --> 00:09:31,070 - On defense? - Yeah. What the hell...? 169 00:09:31,245 --> 00:09:32,574 Don't heckle around with me. 170 00:09:32,747 --> 00:09:36,696 I got a Democrat shilling for Ritchie on defense. I gotta get a guy. A Republican. 171 00:09:36,876 --> 00:09:39,830 This is why I'm talking to you. You're gonna use Albie Duncan. 172 00:09:40,004 --> 00:09:42,412 - He'll do it? Duncan? - Yes. 173 00:09:42,590 --> 00:09:44,499 Look at me. He's not a little bit crazy? 174 00:09:44,675 --> 00:09:47,345 Albie Duncan? No, no. A little bit. 175 00:09:47,511 --> 00:09:49,670 - Toby... - He'll be great. See to it. Andy... 176 00:09:49,847 --> 00:09:51,923 I'm crazy about the roundness of your head. 177 00:09:52,099 --> 00:09:53,807 - Thank you. Andy? - She's nervous. 178 00:09:53,976 --> 00:09:56,467 - These are won and lost in the rooms. - Not this one. 179 00:09:56,646 --> 00:09:57,974 - You think so? - I know so. 180 00:09:58,147 --> 00:10:00,768 - Don't get overconfident. - That ship sailed. 181 00:10:01,567 --> 00:10:04,734 Hey, you wanna know something? C.J. doesn't like running. 182 00:10:04,904 --> 00:10:06,446 - Why not? - Believe it or not... 183 00:10:06,614 --> 00:10:08,856 ...because it takes time away from helping. 184 00:10:09,492 --> 00:10:12,243 - I really like that about her, don't you? - Yeah. 185 00:10:12,411 --> 00:10:15,578 - Good. Then marry me again. - No. 186 00:10:16,249 --> 00:10:17,909 What else you got? 187 00:10:18,751 --> 00:10:20,874 All right, let's make it interesting. 188 00:10:21,045 --> 00:10:22,587 Let's add incentive. 189 00:10:22,755 --> 00:10:25,875 The president wins the debate tomorrow, and you marry me again. 190 00:10:26,050 --> 00:10:29,633 How about the president wins the debate, he gets elected president again. 191 00:10:29,804 --> 00:10:33,137 See that's the difference between you and me. You're smalltime. 192 00:10:33,307 --> 00:10:37,554 And that's why the twins are gonna need their father around full-time. 193 00:10:37,728 --> 00:10:40,302 Because your thing would be a terrible trait... 194 00:10:40,481 --> 00:10:43,684 A terrible family trait to pass on to little... 195 00:10:44,193 --> 00:10:45,604 ...Beatrice and Bluto. 196 00:10:45,778 --> 00:10:49,858 I'm naming them Beatrice and Bluto now. I don't care if they're boys or girls. 197 00:10:50,032 --> 00:10:52,155 - What do you need? - Back up Albie Duncan. 198 00:10:52,326 --> 00:10:54,698 - Is he crazy? - No. No. 199 00:10:54,870 --> 00:10:56,863 No. A little bit. 200 00:10:57,582 --> 00:10:59,159 No. Look, he's Albie Duncan. 201 00:10:59,333 --> 00:11:02,120 He was in the Eisenhower State Department. He's brilliant. 202 00:11:02,295 --> 00:11:05,746 He's respected. He's a Republican. If he's crazy, I don't wanna be sane. 203 00:11:05,923 --> 00:11:07,832 - You're not. - Excellent. 204 00:11:08,009 --> 00:11:09,467 I'm out of here. 205 00:11:11,846 --> 00:11:14,681 Read Gabe Tillman's speech to the Stanford Club last night. 206 00:11:14,849 --> 00:11:16,758 You're gonna think you wrote it. 207 00:11:16,934 --> 00:11:18,927 Only it was somebody better. 208 00:11:20,771 --> 00:11:23,013 Someone who will fight for world-class schools. 209 00:11:23,190 --> 00:11:26,939 Someone who will take decisions away from HMOs and give them to doctors. 210 00:11:27,111 --> 00:11:30,562 Someone who will make polluters pay for the pollution they cause here. 211 00:11:30,740 --> 00:11:32,613 What are your plans for the final week? 212 00:11:32,783 --> 00:11:34,823 Volunteers are going door-to-door. 213 00:11:34,994 --> 00:11:38,493 We've got six busloads of AFT and AFL volunteers coming down. 214 00:11:38,664 --> 00:11:41,499 We've got six get-out-the-vote rallies in the next six days. 215 00:11:41,667 --> 00:11:43,790 - We're in this to win it. Yeah. - Ted Willard. 216 00:11:43,961 --> 00:11:45,290 Orange County Post-Gazette. 217 00:11:45,463 --> 00:11:47,954 What happens if that happens? If your candidate wins? 218 00:11:48,132 --> 00:11:50,753 An election will be held after no more than 90 days. 219 00:11:50,927 --> 00:11:54,627 - Does the party have someone in mind? - We're vetting Wendell Wilkie. 220 00:11:54,805 --> 00:11:58,009 - Seriously? - Seriously, one election at a time. Beth. 221 00:11:58,184 --> 00:12:01,849 Sixty percent of residents disagree with the Horton Wilde gun position... 222 00:12:02,021 --> 00:12:05,472 ...which doesn't distinguish it from many issues important to voters. 223 00:12:05,650 --> 00:12:07,393 Is the Wilde campaign out of touch? 224 00:12:07,568 --> 00:12:09,940 Sixty percent is six of 10 in a focus group. 225 00:12:10,112 --> 00:12:13,564 We change one mind, it's a dead heat. We change two, it's a landslide. 226 00:12:13,741 --> 00:12:16,314 This campaign's a mechanism of persuasion. 227 00:12:16,494 --> 00:12:18,486 We're not asking for a show of hands. Yeah. 228 00:12:18,663 --> 00:12:21,498 - June Wheeler, San Jose News. - You're a long way from home. 229 00:12:21,666 --> 00:12:23,575 - This is a fun story. - Glad I could help. 230 00:12:23,751 --> 00:12:27,085 We're all sitting here pretending this is a regular press conference. 231 00:12:27,255 --> 00:12:30,505 And you're very engaging up there, but your candidate died. 232 00:12:30,675 --> 00:12:33,047 So why isn't this all a little preposterous? 233 00:12:33,219 --> 00:12:36,255 Chuck Webb is a congressman who as chairman of not one... 234 00:12:36,430 --> 00:12:38,506 ...but two commerce subcommittees... 235 00:12:38,683 --> 00:12:40,889 ...has taken money from companies he regulates. 236 00:12:41,060 --> 00:12:44,310 He's on the board of the NRA, once challenged another congressman... 237 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:47,814 ...to a fistfight on the floor over an amendment to make stalkers... 238 00:12:47,984 --> 00:12:52,195 ...submit to background checks before buying AR-15s, AK-57s... 239 00:12:52,363 --> 00:12:54,984 ...Street Sweepers, MAC-10s, MAC-lls. 240 00:12:55,157 --> 00:12:57,909 He's joined protests designed to frighten pregnant women. 241 00:12:58,077 --> 00:13:00,366 - What's your point? - There are worse things... 242 00:13:00,538 --> 00:13:02,162 ...than no longer being alive. 243 00:13:02,331 --> 00:13:04,953 You said earlier that the 47th pays more in taxes... 244 00:13:12,592 --> 00:13:13,920 How you doing? 245 00:13:14,093 --> 00:13:15,967 You don't want to be in San Diego now? 246 00:13:16,137 --> 00:13:17,761 I'd want to be in San Diego. 247 00:13:17,930 --> 00:13:21,097 I'm about to head there. I was just at your press conference. 248 00:13:21,267 --> 00:13:22,678 You guys ready? 249 00:13:22,852 --> 00:13:27,348 Yeah. It's gonna be great or a disaster, nothing in between. 250 00:13:27,523 --> 00:13:28,982 Good. 251 00:13:29,817 --> 00:13:32,688 - So, what is this? - Our contributors gave money to Wilde. 252 00:13:32,862 --> 00:13:35,269 - He's dead now. - I know. 253 00:13:35,448 --> 00:13:38,947 And that's the metaphor. A standard-bearer for a party that's dead... 254 00:13:39,118 --> 00:13:41,656 ...in every bedroom community in Southern California. 255 00:13:41,829 --> 00:13:43,573 - That guy had a point. - Who? 256 00:13:43,748 --> 00:13:45,906 The Post-Gazette. He asked if we had a name. 257 00:13:46,083 --> 00:13:49,001 - You want one yet? - No, not me. Not right now. 258 00:13:49,170 --> 00:13:51,459 - Kay Wilde does. - The widow? 259 00:13:51,631 --> 00:13:55,960 Yeah. She wants a Democrat to tell us privately that they'll run if he wins. 260 00:13:56,135 --> 00:13:57,795 Nobody wants it. 261 00:13:57,970 --> 00:14:00,046 - Do you believe they're gonna need it? - No. 262 00:14:00,223 --> 00:14:02,892 Then give her Winston Churchill. What does it matter? 263 00:14:05,603 --> 00:14:07,062 All right, it matters. 264 00:14:07,230 --> 00:14:09,139 - What are you doing? - I swear to God... 265 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:10,975 ...I'm trying to win an election. 266 00:14:11,150 --> 00:14:14,982 I'd think you, of all people, would be able to recognize it when you saw it. 267 00:14:17,365 --> 00:14:18,989 All right. 268 00:14:19,158 --> 00:14:22,112 All right. I can get on the 405 if I go straight down there. 269 00:14:22,286 --> 00:14:24,445 Fourth light. Give them hell tomorrow. 270 00:14:24,622 --> 00:14:25,997 All right. 271 00:14:26,791 --> 00:14:29,198 - You have more events tonight, right? - Yeah. 272 00:14:30,503 --> 00:14:32,211 Your tie doesn't go. 273 00:14:39,595 --> 00:14:41,588 What are those stripes? They're gonna blur. 274 00:14:41,764 --> 00:14:43,970 - You like the herringbone? - I think it'll glow. 275 00:14:44,141 --> 00:14:46,715 - It is. - This is the navy heraldic club. 276 00:14:46,894 --> 00:14:50,559 Any other year. They're broadcasting in HD Digital now and with the pixels... 277 00:14:50,731 --> 00:14:52,309 Anybody, anybody have digital yet? 278 00:14:52,483 --> 00:14:55,235 - A solid silk rep. Light mustard. - Not with his coloring. 279 00:14:55,403 --> 00:14:58,107 Okay. So it's the charcoal and blue. 280 00:14:58,656 --> 00:15:01,147 Yeah, it's good. Charlie? 281 00:15:01,784 --> 00:15:03,907 Thanks. 282 00:15:04,787 --> 00:15:07,741 - Hey, Charlie. - Hi. You're starting in the Oval Office. 283 00:15:07,915 --> 00:15:09,244 - When do you leave? - Now. 284 00:15:09,417 --> 00:15:10,959 - Good luck. - Tell him. 285 00:15:11,127 --> 00:15:13,036 - Hey. - Good afternoon, Mr. President. 286 00:15:13,212 --> 00:15:15,371 They've chosen a tie. It's charcoal and blue. 287 00:15:15,548 --> 00:15:18,003 No, I decided to go ahead and wear my lucky tie. 288 00:15:18,175 --> 00:15:20,252 You sure? This tie feels pretty lucky to me. 289 00:15:20,428 --> 00:15:23,927 Then it's your lucky tie. Why don't you get mine, we'll go to the plane. 290 00:15:24,765 --> 00:15:27,969 Listen, what do you say I sit in on this meeting. We've got time. 291 00:15:28,144 --> 00:15:31,727 What do you say you get into pre-game? Let me worry about this for tonight. 292 00:15:31,898 --> 00:15:33,605 - All right. - Come here a second. 293 00:15:43,284 --> 00:15:45,857 There's no such thing as too smart. 294 00:15:46,037 --> 00:15:49,951 There's nothing you can do that's not gonna make me proud of you. 295 00:15:51,459 --> 00:15:53,250 Eat them up. 296 00:15:53,419 --> 00:15:55,791 - Game on. - Okay. 297 00:16:00,551 --> 00:16:01,880 We'll go next door. 298 00:16:02,053 --> 00:16:05,303 About a week ago we stopped a Qumari ship called the Mastico... 299 00:16:05,473 --> 00:16:10,514 ...on information that it was carrying 72 tons of weapons and high explosives. 300 00:16:11,604 --> 00:16:13,395 - Hello. - What do you need? 301 00:16:13,564 --> 00:16:15,272 Ten words, let me try two. Defense. 302 00:16:15,441 --> 00:16:18,892 "I will make America's defenses the strongest in history." 303 00:16:19,070 --> 00:16:21,228 When we say that are we comparing ourselves... 304 00:16:21,405 --> 00:16:23,315 ...to Visigoths adjusted for inflation? 305 00:16:23,491 --> 00:16:26,741 Crime:"Some crimes are so heinous, so hateful to American values... 306 00:16:26,911 --> 00:16:30,078 ...that we ought to lock the prisoners up and throw away the key." 307 00:16:30,248 --> 00:16:32,370 - Don't say yes to that one. - Keep working. 308 00:16:32,541 --> 00:16:34,333 And call me every 30 minutes. 309 00:16:34,502 --> 00:16:37,207 You read Gabriel Tillman's speech at the Stanford Club? 310 00:16:37,380 --> 00:16:40,167 - No. - The governor's got a new writing staff. 311 00:16:40,341 --> 00:16:42,417 - Are you gonna call every 30 minutes? - Yeah. 312 00:16:42,593 --> 00:16:46,258 - One more drill on the plane. - We're gonna make you proud. Enjoy it. 313 00:16:46,430 --> 00:16:48,090 Okay. 314 00:16:49,892 --> 00:16:51,885 You stopped a Qumari ship with what, Leo? 315 00:16:52,061 --> 00:16:54,552 Are we on another crime spree? Why don't you call...? 316 00:16:54,730 --> 00:16:57,601 We stopped them with a warning shot from the USS Austin... 317 00:16:57,775 --> 00:17:00,942 - Okay. - An LPD San Antonio class warship. 318 00:17:01,112 --> 00:17:03,437 The weapons were not on their way to the Qumari. 319 00:17:03,614 --> 00:17:05,358 They were on their way to the Bahji. 320 00:17:05,533 --> 00:17:09,577 If I can't get everyone else on board with the fact that Qumar is our enemy... 321 00:17:09,745 --> 00:17:12,865 ...surely we can all agree that the International Bahji Cell is. 322 00:17:13,040 --> 00:17:16,077 Weapons were on their way to the Bahji. The Austin stopped them. 323 00:17:16,252 --> 00:17:19,169 - Qumar's leveraging the Mastico. - We know this. 324 00:17:19,338 --> 00:17:22,209 - What do they want? - Yesterday they want missile technology. 325 00:17:22,383 --> 00:17:24,708 Today they want convicted Bahji operatives... 326 00:17:24,886 --> 00:17:27,803 ...let out of U.S. jails. It changes. 327 00:17:27,972 --> 00:17:31,222 - You're gonna have to give them some... - I don't have to do anything. 328 00:17:31,392 --> 00:17:32,934 I'm right, they're wrong. 329 00:17:33,102 --> 00:17:34,680 They're strong... 330 00:17:34,854 --> 00:17:36,728 ...I'm much stronger. 331 00:17:37,398 --> 00:17:40,352 And what happens tomorrow morning? The president gets on TV... 332 00:17:40,526 --> 00:17:42,234 ...makes his case. - We're not ready. 333 00:17:42,403 --> 00:17:44,146 - Nowhere near ready. - What happens? 334 00:17:44,322 --> 00:17:46,563 Assuming we get around the Boland Amendment... 335 00:17:46,741 --> 00:17:50,359 ...and any potential violations of domestic law and separation of powers. 336 00:17:50,536 --> 00:17:52,196 Forgetting international outcry... 337 00:17:52,371 --> 00:17:55,123 ...and sticking Arab allies with a choice of loyalties. 338 00:17:55,291 --> 00:17:57,497 You violated the Geneva Convention. 339 00:17:57,668 --> 00:17:59,625 - Since when...? - Since Francisco Pizarro. 340 00:17:59,795 --> 00:18:02,713 Well, if you're gonna throw the Swiss in my face. 341 00:18:05,968 --> 00:18:08,044 Ali Nissir is at the General Assembly. 342 00:18:08,221 --> 00:18:10,842 How hard would it be to quietly get him here tonight? 343 00:18:11,015 --> 00:18:13,471 UN diplomats are a little under pay scale. 344 00:18:13,643 --> 00:18:15,137 - He's a reasonable guy... - Is he? 345 00:18:15,311 --> 00:18:18,146 Ali Nissir is what passes for reasonable these days. 346 00:18:18,314 --> 00:18:20,935 How hard would it be to get him here quietly tonight? 347 00:18:21,108 --> 00:18:23,148 Not hard. 348 00:18:23,319 --> 00:18:27,269 All right. Why don't you do it, and we'll talk about the next step. 349 00:18:31,994 --> 00:18:35,114 - Margaret. - What was that before with 10 words? 350 00:18:35,289 --> 00:18:37,116 It's a debating phrase. 351 00:18:37,291 --> 00:18:40,209 It has to do with making things simpler. 352 00:18:41,170 --> 00:18:43,377 Would you get me the National Security Council? 353 00:18:43,548 --> 00:18:44,958 Yes, sir. 354 00:18:48,427 --> 00:18:51,049 Broadcasting live at 9:00 tonight on the East Coast... 355 00:18:51,222 --> 00:18:53,629 ... and tape delayed on the West Coast. 356 00:18:53,975 --> 00:18:55,385 - What's going on? - Okay. 357 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:58,395 I understand it was the last debate of the first campaign. 358 00:18:58,563 --> 00:18:59,891 - Everything all right? - No. 359 00:19:00,064 --> 00:19:03,184 Before the debate the president went out to sneak a cigarette. 360 00:19:03,359 --> 00:19:05,019 - He lit his necktie on fire. - Yes. 361 00:19:05,194 --> 00:19:07,685 Josh gave him his, he won, and now it's his game tie. 362 00:19:07,863 --> 00:19:11,232 It got wrecked by a cleaning solvent we probably shouldn't use anymore. 363 00:19:11,409 --> 00:19:14,244 - Did you tell him? - No. But that's a different conversation. 364 00:19:14,412 --> 00:19:17,413 My point is, doesn't this look like the real one? 365 00:19:17,582 --> 00:19:19,788 I don't remember what the real one looked like. 366 00:19:19,959 --> 00:19:23,209 - Where did you get a tie on a plane? - The neck of a labor secretary. 367 00:19:23,379 --> 00:19:26,084 What am I thinking? You can't pull this kind of fake-out. 368 00:19:26,257 --> 00:19:29,507 Now it becomes the bad-luck tie. Bad things will happen in that tie. 369 00:19:29,677 --> 00:19:31,800 No, you gotta face the music and dance alone. 370 00:19:31,971 --> 00:19:36,099 You know what? I think maybe you and the president are obsessing on the tie. 371 00:19:36,267 --> 00:19:39,351 I'm gonna throw this notion out, see if the cat licks it up. 372 00:19:39,520 --> 00:19:43,434 I think the president's performance had actually very little to do with the tie. 373 00:19:44,901 --> 00:19:46,608 Okay. 374 00:19:46,777 --> 00:19:48,984 - You heard me say it was his game tie? - Yeah. 375 00:19:49,155 --> 00:19:50,649 Okay. 376 00:19:53,451 --> 00:19:55,075 Mr. Secretary. 377 00:19:55,244 --> 00:19:56,573 Oh, Miss Cregg. 378 00:19:56,746 --> 00:20:00,245 - Thanks so much for helping us out. - Yes. 379 00:20:00,416 --> 00:20:03,867 - Have you ever seen the Moscow Circus? - No. 380 00:20:04,045 --> 00:20:06,583 Then I have no point of reference to describe... 381 00:20:06,756 --> 00:20:08,629 ...what a post-debate spin room is like. 382 00:20:08,799 --> 00:20:10,922 I like you. You're the one I like. 383 00:20:11,093 --> 00:20:12,801 Thank you very much. 384 00:20:12,970 --> 00:20:15,805 What happens is you'll be taken into the room. 385 00:20:15,973 --> 00:20:17,765 A volunteer will walk in behind you... 386 00:20:17,934 --> 00:20:20,057 ...holding up a sign with your name on it. 387 00:20:20,228 --> 00:20:22,516 And the press will surround you. 388 00:20:22,688 --> 00:20:24,017 Is that dignified? 389 00:20:24,190 --> 00:20:26,266 Absolutely not, don't even hope. 390 00:20:26,442 --> 00:20:30,060 They want you to talk about why is a Republican spinning for the president. 391 00:20:30,238 --> 00:20:33,856 Nobody is expecting you to say a thing that would embarrass the party... 392 00:20:34,033 --> 00:20:36,524 ...to which you've been a loyal and active member. 393 00:20:36,702 --> 00:20:38,825 He'll be attacked during the debate on China. 394 00:20:38,996 --> 00:20:41,748 He'll have to defend trade goals versus human rights. 395 00:20:41,916 --> 00:20:44,039 Trade's essential for human rights. 396 00:20:44,210 --> 00:20:48,208 Instead of isolating them, we make them live by the same global trading rules... 397 00:20:48,381 --> 00:20:52,081 ...as everyone else and gain 1.2 billion consumers for our products... 398 00:20:52,260 --> 00:20:54,252 ...and strengthen the forces of reform. 399 00:20:54,428 --> 00:20:57,264 - That's it, it's that simple. - No, it's not simple. 400 00:20:57,431 --> 00:20:59,258 - It's incredibly complicated. - Sure. 401 00:20:59,433 --> 00:21:02,968 McGarry's boy's over there coming up with greeting cards. 402 00:21:03,145 --> 00:21:04,604 - Josh? - Sitting with me... 403 00:21:04,772 --> 00:21:08,355 ...trying to boil down foreign policy into a 10-word statement. 404 00:21:08,526 --> 00:21:11,942 No, no, he's the 10-word. And believe me, he hates it. 405 00:21:12,113 --> 00:21:16,027 I've been at the State Department for 30 years. There's no right answer. 406 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:20,068 And diplomacy needs all the words it can get its hands on. 407 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:22,535 Plus, he's from Connecticut. 408 00:21:24,041 --> 00:21:26,615 Yeah. But the thing is Ritchie's good at it. 409 00:21:26,794 --> 00:21:29,546 We need to show we have that club in our bag. That's all. 410 00:21:29,714 --> 00:21:31,790 What kind of shot do you get with that club? 411 00:21:31,966 --> 00:21:34,837 According to the best people who've analyzed polling data... 412 00:21:35,011 --> 00:21:37,846 ...there are a million undecideds who'd come to Bartlet... 413 00:21:38,014 --> 00:21:41,762 ...if he displayed one quality that were more like Ritchie, and we chose this. 414 00:21:41,934 --> 00:21:44,971 So for 90 seconds tonight the mountain will come to Mohammed. 415 00:21:45,146 --> 00:21:47,471 And we'll pretend the whole thing never happened. 416 00:21:47,648 --> 00:21:49,807 - It's incredibly complicated. - Yes. 417 00:21:49,984 --> 00:21:52,653 - The answer I just gave you on trade. - It was perfect. 418 00:21:52,820 --> 00:21:55,525 You know there's a decent chance I'm full of crap, right? 419 00:21:55,698 --> 00:21:58,106 - Sure. - Free trade is essential for human rights. 420 00:21:58,284 --> 00:22:00,158 The end of that sentence is,"We hope. 421 00:22:00,328 --> 00:22:03,697 - Because nothing else has worked." - But I wouldn't say that tonight. 422 00:22:03,873 --> 00:22:07,408 The president knows Chinese political prisoners are gonna be sewing... 423 00:22:07,585 --> 00:22:11,630 ...soccer balls with their teeth whether we sell them cheeseburgers or not. 424 00:22:11,797 --> 00:22:15,249 - So let's sell them cheeseburgers. - Nor, if it were I, would I say that. 425 00:22:15,426 --> 00:22:17,882 Let me tell you something, young lady. 426 00:22:18,054 --> 00:22:20,805 Thirty-seven hundred years ago in the Shang Dynasty... 427 00:22:20,973 --> 00:22:23,678 ...when a king died, his slaves were beheaded. 428 00:22:23,851 --> 00:22:27,101 The lucky ones. The unlucky ones were buried alive. 429 00:22:27,271 --> 00:22:30,356 Political repression? This is progress. 430 00:22:30,524 --> 00:22:33,395 Still, I think the first answer's our winner. 431 00:22:33,903 --> 00:22:37,901 So can I find an aide and have her bring you some Schweppes Bitter Lemon? 432 00:22:38,074 --> 00:22:40,031 No, I'm too steamed. 433 00:22:40,201 --> 00:22:42,573 - Yes, yes, okay. - Good. 434 00:22:44,372 --> 00:22:45,700 - Carol? - Yeah. 435 00:22:45,873 --> 00:22:47,415 - Go to work. - Yeah. 436 00:22:52,004 --> 00:22:53,878 - So is he crazy? - Yes. 437 00:22:54,090 --> 00:22:56,047 - What do you think? - Well, if we lose... 438 00:22:56,217 --> 00:23:00,167 ...because of a 10-word answer then I'm quitting show business. 439 00:23:02,306 --> 00:23:04,797 - What do you think? - I think it depends who shows up. 440 00:23:04,976 --> 00:23:07,727 If it's Uncle Fluffy we've got problems. 441 00:23:07,895 --> 00:23:11,478 If it's the president? In his last campaign, his last debate? 442 00:23:11,649 --> 00:23:14,484 For the last job he'll ever have? The president shows up... 443 00:23:14,652 --> 00:23:17,902 ...I think it could be a sight to see. I mean, a sight to see. 444 00:23:18,739 --> 00:23:20,399 What do you think? 445 00:23:21,659 --> 00:23:24,530 I think you're going to enjoy yourself tonight. 446 00:23:37,675 --> 00:23:39,881 - Mr. Ambassador. - Mr. McGarry. 447 00:23:40,052 --> 00:23:41,760 You know Jordan Kendall. 448 00:23:41,929 --> 00:23:44,337 I do, but I did not know she worked here. 449 00:23:44,515 --> 00:23:47,220 Special counsel to the office of the chief of staff. 450 00:23:54,942 --> 00:23:56,520 Mr. Nissir... 451 00:23:56,694 --> 00:23:59,102 ...the president starts his debate in four minutes. 452 00:23:59,280 --> 00:24:01,273 I won't be there, obviously. 453 00:24:01,449 --> 00:24:03,940 And for me, it's like missing my brother's wedding. 454 00:24:04,118 --> 00:24:05,660 A big Super Bowl or something. 455 00:24:05,828 --> 00:24:10,455 And I'm mentioning this to underline the importance of this conversation. 456 00:24:11,209 --> 00:24:12,868 You have to turn the boat around. 457 00:24:13,044 --> 00:24:15,499 It's the match being held to the fuse. 458 00:24:15,880 --> 00:24:17,956 I don't know anything about a boat. 459 00:24:19,926 --> 00:24:22,630 You're not getting access to THAAD. 460 00:24:22,803 --> 00:24:25,591 We're not gonna release Bahji operatives. 461 00:24:25,765 --> 00:24:28,303 And we're not gonna give you $30 billion... 462 00:24:28,476 --> 00:24:30,433 ...to create the Trans-Qumari pipeline. 463 00:24:30,603 --> 00:24:32,845 You have to turn the boat around. 464 00:24:38,319 --> 00:24:40,442 Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. 465 00:24:40,613 --> 00:24:43,318 The debate will begin in two and a half minutes. 466 00:24:43,491 --> 00:24:46,326 We'd like to remind you that this is a live broadcast. 467 00:24:46,494 --> 00:24:48,617 In the event of any technical difficulties... 468 00:24:48,788 --> 00:24:51,457 ... we ask that everyone remain quietly in their seats... 469 00:24:51,624 --> 00:24:53,415 ... until the issue has been addressed. 470 00:25:02,134 --> 00:25:04,341 I guess what I don't understand is this: 471 00:25:04,512 --> 00:25:06,303 Have I ever exhibited any evidence... 472 00:25:06,472 --> 00:25:09,010 ...that I'd be mad if a tie got ruined? - No, sir. 473 00:25:09,183 --> 00:25:11,306 - No, I'm not that guy. - This tie was special. 474 00:25:11,477 --> 00:25:13,517 Chemicals at the cleaner don't know that. 475 00:25:13,688 --> 00:25:16,605 President Bartlet and Governor Ritchie to the stage, please. 476 00:25:16,774 --> 00:25:18,683 - Josh? -This is their two-minute warning. 477 00:25:18,859 --> 00:25:21,148 Yeah. Guys we're gonna give him the room now. 478 00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:23,396 Bring it, boss. 479 00:25:27,118 --> 00:25:29,609 Nothing but strikes. 480 00:25:30,371 --> 00:25:32,245 Game on. 481 00:25:45,177 --> 00:25:47,585 I just assumed you wanted to include me. 482 00:25:53,102 --> 00:25:56,601 Good evening from the University of California, San Diego. 483 00:25:56,772 --> 00:25:58,765 I'm Alexander Thompson. 484 00:25:59,775 --> 00:26:03,227 Well, it's in the bag. You have someone here to show off for. 485 00:26:03,404 --> 00:26:06,322 - My daughters are here? - You kidding? Ellie's wearing makeup. 486 00:26:06,490 --> 00:26:09,361 - I don't approve of that. - You understand she's 27, right? 487 00:26:09,535 --> 00:26:11,195 I don't approve of that either. 488 00:26:11,370 --> 00:26:14,040 Remember the tie Josh had to give me at the last minute? 489 00:26:14,206 --> 00:26:15,784 Yeah, I heard that happened. 490 00:26:15,958 --> 00:26:18,200 Think there's any point in having the debate? 491 00:26:18,377 --> 00:26:20,868 There was juice in that. It was in the last seconds. 492 00:26:21,047 --> 00:26:23,170 Just the energy getting me out on stage. 493 00:26:23,341 --> 00:26:24,669 Well, tough. 494 00:26:24,842 --> 00:26:27,380 - Sir? - Yeah. I gotta go. 495 00:26:27,553 --> 00:26:29,047 We'll do mushy later. 496 00:26:29,222 --> 00:26:33,718 So for now, I just gotta say I love you so much, that my head's gonna fly off. 497 00:26:33,893 --> 00:26:37,262 But more importantly, game on, boyfriend. Let's go. 498 00:26:37,438 --> 00:26:40,724 - Okay. - By the way, I feel bad. 499 00:26:40,900 --> 00:26:43,142 I don't think I've done enough to help prepare. 500 00:26:43,319 --> 00:26:45,644 Why are you telling me this now? 501 00:26:46,989 --> 00:26:50,654 - Just because. - Oh, my God. You're insane. 502 00:26:50,826 --> 00:26:53,234 Are you...? You're insane! 503 00:26:53,663 --> 00:26:56,367 - Charlie! - Thirty seconds, please. 504 00:26:56,707 --> 00:26:58,866 - Josh, we need your tie. - What the hell? 505 00:26:59,043 --> 00:27:01,000 - Take it off! - What happened? 506 00:27:01,170 --> 00:27:03,377 - My wife cut it off with scissors. - Why? 507 00:27:03,548 --> 00:27:06,039 - I don't think we got time, Josh. - Fifteen seconds. 508 00:27:06,217 --> 00:27:08,126 - We got it. - No one's done camera tests. 509 00:27:08,302 --> 00:27:10,758 - She's right. Let's run some. - Right here! 510 00:27:10,930 --> 00:27:15,841 Ladies and gentlemen, President Josiah Bartlet of New Hampshire... 511 00:27:16,018 --> 00:27:19,268 - Would you keep it down? ...and Governor Ritchie of Florida. 512 00:27:19,438 --> 00:27:20,933 Quiet, please. 513 00:27:38,291 --> 00:27:41,457 The rules for tonight's debate are as follows: 514 00:27:41,627 --> 00:27:44,545 A candidate will be asked a question by one of the panelists... 515 00:27:44,714 --> 00:27:47,205 ...and he will have 90 seconds to respond. 516 00:27:47,383 --> 00:27:49,708 His opponent will then have 60 seconds... 517 00:27:49,886 --> 00:27:52,840 ...with which to ask a question and get an answer... 518 00:27:53,014 --> 00:27:55,421 ...though it must be limited to the same topic. 519 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:59,051 There will be two minutes for closing statements at the end. 520 00:27:59,228 --> 00:28:01,137 By virtue of a coin toss... 521 00:28:01,689 --> 00:28:05,224 ...Governor Ritchie, the first question is for you. 522 00:28:06,193 --> 00:28:08,400 - Governor Ritchie, good evening. - Good evening. 523 00:28:08,571 --> 00:28:11,904 The biggest philosophical difference between you and the president... 524 00:28:12,074 --> 00:28:14,565 ...is over the role of the federal government itself. 525 00:28:14,744 --> 00:28:18,160 And whether national problems really have national solutions. 526 00:28:18,331 --> 00:28:21,664 - Can you explain your view? - Well, first, let me say good evening. 527 00:28:21,834 --> 00:28:24,242 And thank you. It's a privilege to be here. 528 00:28:25,129 --> 00:28:27,585 My view of this is simple. 529 00:28:27,757 --> 00:28:31,291 We don 't need a federal department of education telling us our children... 530 00:28:31,469 --> 00:28:34,423 ... have to learn Esperanto, they have to learn Eskimo poetry. 531 00:28:34,597 --> 00:28:36,424 - Eskimo poetry? -Let the states decide. 532 00:28:36,599 --> 00:28:39,304 Let communities decide on health care. 533 00:28:39,477 --> 00:28:43,261 On education. On lower taxes, not higher taxes. 534 00:28:43,439 --> 00:28:46,393 Now, he's gonna throw a big word at you. 535 00:28:46,567 --> 00:28:48,607 Unfunded mandate. He's gonna say: 536 00:28:48,778 --> 00:28:53,190 "If Washington lets the states do it, it's an unfunded mandate." 537 00:28:53,366 --> 00:28:57,198 But what he doesn 't like is the federal government losing power. 538 00:28:57,370 --> 00:29:01,202 - Hi. -I call it ingenuity of American people. 539 00:29:01,374 --> 00:29:04,328 President, you have 60 seconds for a question and answer. 540 00:29:04,502 --> 00:29:06,459 First, let's clear up a couple of things. 541 00:29:06,629 --> 00:29:09,583 "Unfunded mandate" is two words not one big word. 542 00:29:12,218 --> 00:29:14,175 There are times when we're 50 states. 543 00:29:14,345 --> 00:29:18,177 And there are times when we're one country and have national needs. 544 00:29:18,349 --> 00:29:22,347 The way I know this is that Florida didn't fight Germany in World War II... 545 00:29:22,520 --> 00:29:24,062 ...or establish civil rights. 546 00:29:24,230 --> 00:29:26,935 You think states should do the governing wall-to-wall. 547 00:29:27,108 --> 00:29:28,732 That's a perfectly valid opinion. 548 00:29:28,901 --> 00:29:34,108 But your state of Florida got $ 12.6 billion in federal money last year... 549 00:29:34,282 --> 00:29:37,697 ...from Nebraskans and Virginians and New Yorkers... 550 00:29:37,868 --> 00:29:40,276 ...and Alaskans with their Eskimo poetry. 551 00:29:40,454 --> 00:29:43,658 Twelve-point-six out of a state budget of 50 billion. 552 00:29:43,833 --> 00:29:47,533 And I'm supposed to be using this time for a question, so here it is: 553 00:29:47,712 --> 00:29:49,918 Can we have it back, please? 554 00:29:50,089 --> 00:29:52,165 - Game on! - Oh, my God. 555 00:29:52,383 --> 00:29:55,052 Strike them out, throw them out! Anybody want spin? 556 00:29:58,890 --> 00:30:01,677 - It's not gonna be Uncle Fluffy. - No. 557 00:30:02,852 --> 00:30:05,010 Mr. President, the next question is for you. 558 00:30:06,480 --> 00:30:07,975 And the partisan bickering. 559 00:30:08,149 --> 00:30:10,900 Now I want people to work together in this great country. 560 00:30:11,068 --> 00:30:13,738 That's what I did in Florida. I brought people together. 561 00:30:13,905 --> 00:30:15,778 That's what I'll do as your president. 562 00:30:15,948 --> 00:30:18,237 End the logjam, end the gridlock... 563 00:30:18,409 --> 00:30:20,817 ...and bring Republicans together with Democrats... 564 00:30:20,995 --> 00:30:24,198 ...because Americans are tired of partisan politics. 565 00:30:29,629 --> 00:30:30,957 Mr. President? 566 00:30:31,130 --> 00:30:34,499 What you did in Florida is bring the right together with the far right. 567 00:30:34,675 --> 00:30:37,297 I don 't think Americans are tired of partisan politics. 568 00:30:37,470 --> 00:30:39,297 They're tired of hearing politicians... 569 00:30:39,472 --> 00:30:41,879 ...diss partisan politics to get a gig. 570 00:30:42,058 --> 00:30:44,181 I've tried it before, they ain't buying it. 571 00:30:44,352 --> 00:30:46,510 That's okay, though. 572 00:30:46,687 --> 00:30:48,976 That's okay because partisan politics is good. 573 00:30:49,148 --> 00:30:51,853 Partisan politics is what the founders had in mind. 574 00:30:52,026 --> 00:30:55,027 It guarantees that the minority opinion is heard. 575 00:30:55,196 --> 00:30:57,948 And as a life-long possessor of minority opinions... 576 00:30:58,115 --> 00:30:59,491 ... I appreciate it. 577 00:30:59,659 --> 00:31:02,576 If you're troubled by it, you should know in this campaign... 578 00:31:02,745 --> 00:31:06,196 ...you've used the word liberal 74 times in one day. 579 00:31:06,374 --> 00:31:07,951 It was yesterday. 580 00:31:09,293 --> 00:31:11,369 I'm not sure I can watch anymore. 581 00:31:11,546 --> 00:31:14,001 No, wait. I can, I can. 582 00:31:14,215 --> 00:31:17,999 Israel launched an unwarranted, illegal, unilateral air strike... 583 00:31:18,177 --> 00:31:19,802 ...against the people of Qumar. 584 00:31:19,971 --> 00:31:24,348 The air strike was neither unwarranted, nor was it against the people of Qumar. 585 00:31:24,517 --> 00:31:27,518 It was against two Bahji terrorist camps. 586 00:31:27,687 --> 00:31:31,767 After the Israeli foreign minister was shot down by Bahji operatives... 587 00:31:31,941 --> 00:31:34,728 ...of, by-the-by, Qumari citizenship... 588 00:31:34,902 --> 00:31:38,485 ...educated, if we're gonna use that word, in Qumari madrasahs... 589 00:31:39,073 --> 00:31:42,323 ...and financed by fat members of the Qumari royal family... 590 00:31:42,493 --> 00:31:45,364 ...including the sultan's brother, Abdul ibn Shareef. 591 00:31:45,538 --> 00:31:47,198 Zionist propaganda. 592 00:31:47,373 --> 00:31:50,042 And we lost a cabinet minister, as well. 593 00:31:50,209 --> 00:31:53,294 Yes, and you have the results of joint U.S., U. K... 594 00:31:53,462 --> 00:31:56,167 ...and Qumari search and rescue operations... 595 00:31:56,340 --> 00:31:59,211 ...that detail the tragic loss at sea. 596 00:31:59,385 --> 00:32:03,299 Yet your intelligence services seem ready to tell the Arab world it was Israel. 597 00:32:03,472 --> 00:32:06,177 A state that sanctions covert assassination. 598 00:32:06,350 --> 00:32:07,679 Of terrorists. 599 00:32:08,144 --> 00:32:10,267 Are you saying Mr. Shareef was one of them? 600 00:32:11,939 --> 00:32:13,979 Excuse me, Mr. Ambassador. Leo? 601 00:32:19,196 --> 00:32:21,273 You gotta stop it. 602 00:32:22,366 --> 00:32:25,237 You gotta turn the boat around. You're gonna be at war. 603 00:32:25,411 --> 00:32:27,819 I can't play games anymore. I can't do it anymore. 604 00:32:27,997 --> 00:32:32,042 Ben Yosef gave me the medal of David and 10 hours later he was dead. 605 00:32:32,210 --> 00:32:34,202 I can't pretend Qumar's our quirky ally... 606 00:32:34,378 --> 00:32:36,786 ...whose culture it's important to be tolerant of. 607 00:32:36,964 --> 00:32:38,791 They're not wearing wooden shoes. 608 00:32:39,175 --> 00:32:42,259 I was a soldier. I flew fighters over the DMZ. 609 00:32:42,428 --> 00:32:44,255 It was incredibly dangerous. 610 00:32:44,430 --> 00:32:47,466 What did I do that for? What am I handing to the next guy... 611 00:32:47,642 --> 00:32:49,634 ...and to my kid...? - Turn the boat around. 612 00:32:49,810 --> 00:32:54,104 Do that for the next guy. Do that for Mallory and the president. He's busy. 613 00:32:54,273 --> 00:32:55,732 No, the question is... 614 00:32:55,900 --> 00:33:00,229 ... should we focus on 90 percent of the kids who go to public school... 615 00:33:01,155 --> 00:33:03,860 ... or give parents money from the public school budget... 616 00:33:04,033 --> 00:33:06,524 ... to send their kids to private school at a time... 617 00:33:06,702 --> 00:33:09,739 ... when private schools are turning away kids who can afford it? 618 00:33:09,914 --> 00:33:13,497 Public schools are gonna be the best schools. They're gonna be cathedrals. 619 00:33:13,668 --> 00:33:16,241 The answer is a change in the way we finance schools. 620 00:33:20,216 --> 00:33:22,374 Governor Ritchie, your rebuttal. 621 00:33:36,774 --> 00:33:38,233 Mr. McGarry... 622 00:33:39,193 --> 00:33:41,269 ...I think we are both men. 623 00:33:41,445 --> 00:33:45,443 And we both know there's a charade being enacted here. 624 00:33:46,867 --> 00:33:48,860 I understand Western politics. 625 00:33:49,537 --> 00:33:53,748 And I understand President Bartlet is unable to admit Israel's complicity... 626 00:33:53,916 --> 00:33:57,119 ...in the death of the sultan's brother during a close election. 627 00:33:57,295 --> 00:33:59,287 So perhaps we could re... 628 00:33:59,630 --> 00:34:01,041 Did I say something funny? 629 00:34:01,632 --> 00:34:04,799 You think the president's afraid that if he admitted complicity... 630 00:34:04,969 --> 00:34:08,136 ...in Shareef's death, he would lose votes in this country? 631 00:34:08,306 --> 00:34:12,683 To sweep all 50 states, the president would only need to do two things: 632 00:34:12,852 --> 00:34:15,259 Blow the sultan's brains out in Times Square... 633 00:34:15,438 --> 00:34:18,889 ...then walk across the street to Nathan's and buy a hot dog. 634 00:34:19,692 --> 00:34:23,227 Mr. Ambassador, you're gonna turn the Mastico around. 635 00:34:23,404 --> 00:34:27,069 You are going to cease and desist any disinformation campaign... 636 00:34:27,241 --> 00:34:29,613 ...that links the death of Shareef to Israel. 637 00:34:30,411 --> 00:34:32,487 And sometime next year... 638 00:34:32,663 --> 00:34:35,450 ...the sultan is gonna propose a Middle East peace plan... 639 00:34:35,625 --> 00:34:39,492 ...the Qumar Plan, and win the Nobel Peace Prize. 640 00:34:39,670 --> 00:34:41,414 Make your phone call. 641 00:34:42,089 --> 00:34:43,632 I'll be waiting. 642 00:34:47,386 --> 00:34:49,593 He's a little hot under the collar, is he not? 643 00:34:49,764 --> 00:34:53,892 Excuse me. I have a meeting of godless infidels next door. 644 00:34:55,269 --> 00:34:58,852 Governor Ritchie, many economists have stated that the tax cut... 645 00:34:59,023 --> 00:35:01,561 ...which is the centerpiece of your economic agenda... 646 00:35:01,734 --> 00:35:03,774 ...could actually harm the economy. 647 00:35:03,945 --> 00:35:07,527 - Is now really the time to cut taxes? - You bet it is. 648 00:35:07,698 --> 00:35:09,608 We need to cut taxes for one reason. 649 00:35:09,784 --> 00:35:12,489 American people know how to spend their money better... 650 00:35:12,662 --> 00:35:14,120 ... than the government does. 651 00:35:14,580 --> 00:35:16,787 Mr. President, your rebuttal. 652 00:35:22,838 --> 00:35:24,463 There it is. 653 00:35:24,632 --> 00:35:26,459 - What the hell? - He's got it. 654 00:35:27,802 --> 00:35:31,301 That's the 10-word answer my staff's been looking for for two weeks. 655 00:35:31,472 --> 00:35:35,007 There it is. Ten-word answers can kill you in political campaigns. 656 00:35:35,184 --> 00:35:36,762 They're the tip of the sword. 657 00:35:36,936 --> 00:35:38,311 Here's my question: 658 00:35:38,479 --> 00:35:40,887 What are the next 10 words of your answer? 659 00:35:41,065 --> 00:35:43,188 Your taxes are too high? So are mine. 660 00:35:43,359 --> 00:35:46,146 Give me the next 10 words, how are we gonna do it? 661 00:35:46,320 --> 00:35:49,321 Give me 10 after that, I'll drop out of the race right now. 662 00:35:50,866 --> 00:35:53,239 Every once in a while... Every once in a while... 663 00:35:53,411 --> 00:35:56,365 ... there's a day with an absolute right and an absolute wrong. 664 00:35:56,539 --> 00:35:59,374 But those days almost always include body counts. 665 00:35:59,542 --> 00:36:02,578 Other than that, there aren't very many unnuanced moments... 666 00:36:02,753 --> 00:36:05,423 ...in leading a country that's way too big for 10 words. 667 00:36:05,590 --> 00:36:07,463 I'm president of the United States... 668 00:36:07,633 --> 00:36:10,124 ...not the president of the people who agree with me. 669 00:36:10,303 --> 00:36:13,754 If the left has a problem with that they should vote for somebody else. 670 00:36:15,182 --> 00:36:17,092 We begin closing statements with Ritchie. 671 00:36:17,268 --> 00:36:19,426 - I'm gonna make a bold suggestion. - What? 672 00:36:19,604 --> 00:36:21,430 Let's not spin. Let's leave the room. 673 00:36:21,606 --> 00:36:24,975 Use experts. Nobody from the campaign, nobody from the White House. 674 00:36:25,151 --> 00:36:26,479 - Definitely not us. - Why? 675 00:36:26,652 --> 00:36:28,645 There's nothing left to do. It's inelegant. 676 00:36:28,821 --> 00:36:31,193 The punch Ali never gave Foreman when he was down. 677 00:36:31,365 --> 00:36:33,275 - Absolutely. - Just a statement. 678 00:36:33,451 --> 00:36:36,405 The president's on his way to Washington to get back to work. 679 00:36:36,579 --> 00:36:38,287 There'll be drinking on the plane. 680 00:36:38,456 --> 00:36:40,662 That shouldn't be included in the statement. 681 00:36:46,380 --> 00:36:49,915 Trade with China is essential for human rights. 682 00:36:50,092 --> 00:36:53,793 By engaging China and making them live by the same global trading rules... 683 00:36:53,971 --> 00:36:57,506 ...as everyone else, we gain 1.2 billion consumers for our products. 684 00:36:58,476 --> 00:37:01,430 We strengthen the forces of freedom, the president knows this. 685 00:37:01,604 --> 00:37:03,063 Mr. Secretary? 686 00:37:03,231 --> 00:37:06,730 - I'm sorry, Miss Cregg, you need me? - I have a question. 687 00:37:06,901 --> 00:37:09,818 Isn't there a decent chance you and the president are wrong? 688 00:37:11,072 --> 00:37:12,447 I'm sorry? 689 00:37:12,615 --> 00:37:15,485 I mean, doesn't he also know Chinese political prisoners... 690 00:37:15,660 --> 00:37:19,657 ...are gonna sew soccer balls whether we sell them cheeseburgers or not? 691 00:37:20,456 --> 00:37:26,744 I mention this because the president just reminded us that complexity isn't a vice. 692 00:37:28,047 --> 00:37:29,375 You're the one I like too. 693 00:37:32,093 --> 00:37:34,844 Thank you very much and good night. 694 00:37:41,727 --> 00:37:43,056 It's over. 695 00:37:43,229 --> 00:37:45,850 You'll be back. 696 00:38:08,421 --> 00:38:10,828 Tammy, I'd like to buy this old guy a beer. 697 00:38:11,007 --> 00:38:12,798 - He had a good night. - Okay. 698 00:38:12,967 --> 00:38:15,292 - Thank you. - How does it feel? 699 00:38:15,469 --> 00:38:16,798 - Winning? - Yeah. 700 00:38:17,763 --> 00:38:19,803 - Good. - I thought he was gonna fall over... 701 00:38:19,974 --> 00:38:22,097 ...himself trying to be genial. - So did we. 702 00:38:22,268 --> 00:38:26,135 But then, we were convinced by polling that he was gonna be seen as arrogant... 703 00:38:26,314 --> 00:38:28,805 ...no matter what performance he gave in the debate. 704 00:38:28,983 --> 00:38:32,601 And then that morning at 3: 10, my phone rings, it's Toby Ziegler. 705 00:38:32,778 --> 00:38:36,776 He says,"It's a gift that they're irreversibly convinced that he's arrogant. 706 00:38:36,949 --> 00:38:38,278 Because now he can be." 707 00:38:39,160 --> 00:38:43,027 If your guy is seen that way you might as well knock some bodies down with it. 708 00:38:43,205 --> 00:38:45,875 - You don't fly with the team? - Not this time. 709 00:38:46,042 --> 00:38:49,375 I had to return the rental car, that's why I was glad to get together. 710 00:38:50,087 --> 00:38:52,625 One-way charges on rental cars are insane. 711 00:38:52,798 --> 00:38:56,250 If everybody drove one-way it'd work out in the wash. What do you think? 712 00:38:56,427 --> 00:38:58,420 Oh, I think every rental car in America... 713 00:38:58,596 --> 00:39:01,301 ...would be at the Grand Canyon and the Tropicana. 714 00:39:02,225 --> 00:39:04,347 Let the campaign fold, man. 715 00:39:04,518 --> 00:39:07,354 - Stay out of the news this week. - I'm sorry. 716 00:39:08,022 --> 00:39:09,896 - Thank you. - Sure. 717 00:39:11,317 --> 00:39:14,437 - You grow up in California politics? - I grew up in Brussels. 718 00:39:14,612 --> 00:39:15,940 Why? 719 00:39:16,113 --> 00:39:19,613 Several members of my family worked at the NATO headquarters. 720 00:39:19,784 --> 00:39:22,405 You're not Thomas Bailey's grandson by chance, are you? 721 00:39:22,578 --> 00:39:25,365 I'm his son. I'm the youngest. 722 00:39:27,291 --> 00:39:29,580 That had to have been a nice Career Day. 723 00:39:29,752 --> 00:39:33,797 "Hello, I'm Will's dad, I'm supreme commander, NATO Allied Forces." 724 00:39:33,965 --> 00:39:36,835 - Not a lot of kids took your lunch money. - No. 725 00:39:37,635 --> 00:39:39,544 It's embarrassing, Will. 726 00:39:40,763 --> 00:39:45,259 There's a campaign being waged here, and I'm not embarrassed by it. 727 00:39:45,434 --> 00:39:47,925 There are things being talked about, things you... 728 00:39:48,104 --> 00:39:51,769 ...and the White House believe in. They'll only be talked about in a blowout. 729 00:39:51,941 --> 00:39:53,565 You know there's no glory in it. 730 00:39:53,734 --> 00:39:56,486 And you still come here twice and tell me my guy's a joke? 731 00:39:56,654 --> 00:39:58,397 That my people are embarrassing? 732 00:39:58,990 --> 00:40:01,659 How many told you to get out of the way for John Hoynes? 733 00:40:01,826 --> 00:40:04,317 The bandwagon was in Texas, the boys were in Nashua. 734 00:40:04,495 --> 00:40:07,330 How many Democrats told you it was embarrassing? 735 00:40:08,124 --> 00:40:10,033 - I'm not kidding, how many? - All of them. 736 00:40:10,209 --> 00:40:11,538 That's right. 737 00:40:12,461 --> 00:40:14,584 You're the one who wrote Tillman's speech. 738 00:40:14,755 --> 00:40:17,128 - No, I'm not. - At the Stanford Club. Yes, you are. 739 00:40:17,300 --> 00:40:19,755 - I don't even... I don't know what... - That's fine. 740 00:40:20,469 --> 00:40:22,592 But you and I both know different, right? 741 00:40:24,015 --> 00:40:26,173 So let's have some respect for that. 742 00:40:27,685 --> 00:40:30,141 You've ghosted for senators, movie stars. 743 00:40:30,313 --> 00:40:33,729 I think the king of Belgium one time. Do you say anything? 744 00:40:33,900 --> 00:40:35,228 - No. - Why? 745 00:40:35,401 --> 00:40:37,441 - Speechwriters don't do that. - Yeah. 746 00:40:38,321 --> 00:40:39,649 Okay. 747 00:40:39,989 --> 00:40:41,697 I'll just say it was very good. 748 00:40:42,825 --> 00:40:45,494 And a number of people think so. Leave it there. 749 00:40:45,661 --> 00:40:47,987 Except to say that the jokes worked too. 750 00:40:48,164 --> 00:40:50,121 I don't know who wrote them. 751 00:40:50,291 --> 00:40:52,616 But I know it wasn't the governor of California. 752 00:40:54,420 --> 00:40:56,211 You see that girl over there? 753 00:40:56,672 --> 00:40:58,499 The one I thought was your assistant. 754 00:40:58,925 --> 00:41:01,498 Her name is Elsie Snuffin. 755 00:41:01,969 --> 00:41:03,629 - What a great name. - Isn't it? 756 00:41:03,804 --> 00:41:06,177 - Why did you tell me that? - She wrote the jokes. 757 00:41:06,349 --> 00:41:09,848 - Anyway, you should know about her. - Where'd you find her? 758 00:41:10,019 --> 00:41:13,554 She was the 11 th man on a 10-man writing staff for a sitcom. 759 00:41:13,731 --> 00:41:16,898 They weren't using her stuff because it was smarter than the show. 760 00:41:17,068 --> 00:41:18,396 But she didn't know that. 761 00:41:19,779 --> 00:41:21,273 All right. 762 00:41:21,656 --> 00:41:25,190 Thank you for the beer and for the lively conversation. 763 00:41:27,411 --> 00:41:31,954 Listen. If you can't find a Democrat... 764 00:41:32,124 --> 00:41:33,784 ...tell Mrs. Wilde... 765 00:41:35,253 --> 00:41:38,503 - Tell Kay that I'll do it. - Are you kidding? 766 00:41:38,673 --> 00:41:42,172 Tell her I'm a graduate of Princeton and editor of the Duke Law Review. 767 00:41:42,343 --> 00:41:44,668 I've worked for congressmen and the D-Triple-C. 768 00:41:44,845 --> 00:41:46,803 I have seven years at Gage Whitney. 769 00:41:46,973 --> 00:41:50,840 I've served as deputy communications director and senior counselor. 770 00:41:51,978 --> 00:41:53,935 Tell her I grew up two streets from here. 771 00:41:54,105 --> 00:41:57,271 - I'm not gonna ask anyone else. - This is for election night. 772 00:41:57,441 --> 00:42:00,645 I read about it before then, I'm gonna deny it and we're through. 773 00:42:02,071 --> 00:42:03,399 Excuse me. 774 00:42:07,910 --> 00:42:09,737 - Listen... - We love you. 775 00:42:09,912 --> 00:42:13,744 Thank you. I've gotta get to a bed, but I just wanted to say... 776 00:42:13,916 --> 00:42:17,083 ...thanks for the hard work. One more week. 777 00:42:17,253 --> 00:42:19,376 You're making a lot of people proud. 778 00:42:19,547 --> 00:42:20,875 And if you get a chance... 779 00:42:21,048 --> 00:42:23,586 ...read the governor's speech to the Stanford Club. 780 00:42:23,759 --> 00:42:26,796 It's gonna give you chills. The jokes are particularly funny. 781 00:42:27,346 --> 00:42:29,303 Anyway, good luck. 782 00:42:34,687 --> 00:42:36,265 - Great job. - Thank you. 783 00:42:40,109 --> 00:42:41,852 Good night, Will. 784 00:42:45,990 --> 00:42:47,401 Don't forget your necktie. 785 00:42:48,326 --> 00:42:49,950 Keep it.