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Previously on The West Wing:
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I'm gonna need another cop
when Bartlet leaves office.
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Secretary of State?
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I'm not asking you if you'd consider it,
Arnie, I'm asking you to do it.
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So presidential pardons.
'Tis the season, right?
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The DOJ and the Pardon Attorney
are reviewing applications...
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...but I don't think anybody's had
an opportunity...
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Is Toby on a list somewhere?
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For a moment, I thought you came
because you gave a crap...
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...and wanted to see
how I was doing.
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You don't need a pardon, just
a frying pan to the side of your head.
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- I don't want a pardon.
- Well, that simplifies matters, thanks.
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It promises to be a cold and windy day
here at the Capitol.
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As predicted, 140,000 spectators
crowd the Capitol mall to watch...
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... Matthew Santos
take the oath of office...
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... as the next
president of the United States.
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It's the end of an era,
as President Bartlet steps down...
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... after eight tumultuous years
in the Oval Office.
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President Bartlet's popularity can
certainly help Matthew Santos...
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... in this tight electoral race...
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It's gonna be cold on that dais today.
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Who in his right mind decided
that January...
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...would be the best time of year
to hold an outdoor ceremony...
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...north of the equator?
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Jefferson. Adams. Franklin.
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They should've lined them up
and shot them.
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- That's what King George had in mind.
- January 20th?
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- They got a few things right.
- Habeas corpus, sure.
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Freedom of speech...
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...but separation of powers,
what a crock.
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You did a lot of good, Jed.
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A lot of good.
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- Pearls or the gold cross?
- Gold cross.
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You don't think it makes me
look like Mary Magdalene...?
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Gold cross.
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- What are you wearing?
- Long underwear.
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- You look bulky.
- Lou doesn't want me to wear...
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...an overcoat
when I take the oath.
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- It's gonna be 10 below out there.
- Youth. Vitality...
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- Frostbite?
- Never too early to think re-elect.
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That was a short honeymoon.
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The National Security Advisor
and McLean are here.
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- Then we run through today's schedule.
- Yeah, I'll be right down. Thanks.
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Do you notice how he just knocks
and walks right in?
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I know, honey.
I'll talk to him about it.
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We're gonna have to figure out some
kind of signal when we want privacy.
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Like a necktie on the doorknob.
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Thanks.
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- General McLean, huh?
- Yeah.
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He's gonna give me the card
with the nuclear codes.
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- It's a card? Really?
- So I've been told.
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- Better not leave that laying around.
- Oh, God.
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Come on, it will be an adventure.
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It's what you told me...
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...when you wanted to run
for city council and I didn't want you to:
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"Come on...
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...it'll be an adventure."
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Perfect.
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The Weather Service issued an ice-storm
warning for Southern New England.
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- Anything we can do?
- Send them some salt?
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Pardon Attorney needs the signature
on the clemency warrants.
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- The president decided on the final list?
- Last night.
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Thirty-six pardons,
17 commutations.
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Anybody gonna set
the press's hair on fire?
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- Peggy Ann Green.
- Pot-Pushing Peggy.
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- It's medicinal.
- I bet the first joint's free.
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- Well, DEA isn't gonna be happy.
- Morning, sunshine.
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Chief Usher's waiting for you
and Will's already in there.
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Big ice storm in New England, up to a
quarter inch accumulation on the ground.
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- Send them salt.
- Mallory called.
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- Wants to drop by in about an hour.
- Leo's Mallory?
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Said she has something she wants you
to pass on to the president.
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- You ready for Curtis?
- Sure.
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Write your note
for the flak jacket?
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Don't know any useful advice
to pass on.
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It's tradition. You can't break the chain.
Just make it funny.
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Got a pardon list?
Fourth estate's chomping at the bit.
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- Last night.
- Anybody gonna add...
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...a little spice to my final briefing?
- Peggy Ann Green.
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Granny Pot.
Hot diggity dog.
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A final act of self-immolation
before the hungry hordes.
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- You sound positively giddy.
- I was reaching for more like delight.
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You enjoy being
a human piniata on C-SPAN?
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Never know what you've got
till it's gone.
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Mr. Chief Usher, what can we do
for you?
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I thought I should take a moment
to remind you of today's schedule...
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...for the removal of the Bartlets' things
from the building.
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As soon as the president
and first lady leave for the Capitol...
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...90 of my staff will begin
packing the Bartlets' possessions.
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Precisely at noon, 16 moving vans
will line up at the South Portico.
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And an additional 30 staff members
will arrive...
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...at the West Wing
to pack the Oval Office.
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After Mass at Holy Trinity,
come back here...
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...before heading to the White House
for a reception...
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...with the president, first lady
and the JCCIC.
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- JCCIC?
- Joint Congressional Committee...
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...on Inaugural Ceremonies.
- Hence the acronym.
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Following
the reception...
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...the president-elect and the president
will travel to the Capitol...
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...for the swearing-in
in a single limousine.
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- Mrs. Bartlet and I gonna hitch?
- Hike up that skirt. You'll do fine.
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The president and the first lady
will then be escorted to the podium.
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You and Mrs. Santos are taken through
the Capitol to be introduced. Ronna?
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Sellner will deliver the remarks,
followed by the invocation...
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...followed by Keb' Mo'
and Gloria Estefan.
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- I'm looking forward to that.
- You're not gonna be wearing pantyhose.
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Followed by a poetry reading
by Jimmy Santiago Baca.
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Then at noon exactly,
you take the oath of office.
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Followed by a 21 -gun salute
and the playing of "Hail to the Chief."
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In case you weren't feeling
important...
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...after they gave you the launch codes.
- You then give your inaugural address.
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After, you will escort
the Bartlets to the limo...
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...that will take them to Andrews
for their trip.
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Do I get to start governing
anytime in here?
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Soon as you take the oath of office,
we start moving staff into the West Wing.
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Do we really have to go
to nine parties?
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You only have to stay for 20 minutes.
One dance, shake hands, on to the next.
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- What kind of dance?
- What's your favorite song? I'll sneak it.
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I'm not dancing to
"You Can Leave Your Hat On."
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- Sir, we should really head to the church.
- Let's get it on.
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We're to leave our credentials at the
front desk when we exit the building.
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They've asked that we vacate
our parking spaces by 2 p.m.
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- Not a problem. I walked today.
- Really?
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- Yes, I often walk.
- You do?
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Sometimes I walk.
I'll walk a lot more...
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...when I get back to California.
- Los Angeles being a pedestrian nirvana.
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- That was disappointing.
- What was?
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- See my final briefing?
- No.
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- Didn't push back on Pot-Pushing Peggy.
- Must be heartbroken.
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Inconsolable. There's a train derailment
in New England.
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- The ice storm?
- Just came over on CNN.
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- Got a minute?
- Apparently, I'm good until 2.
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Then I gotta move my car.
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Pardon Attorney brought the warrants
for the president to sign.
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He called her early this morning.
Asked her to add a name.
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It's the last one.
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You may get your wish
for a final pasting on national television.
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Morning, sir.
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- Good morning, Mr. President.
- Morning.
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- How are you feeling?
- Unemployed.
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Lot of that
going around the building.
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Dr. McNally is waiting to give you
your security briefing.
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You asked me to remind you to write
a note to the president-elect.
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And Ms. Cregg is anxious
to speak with you.
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- Mr. President?
- Hey, all.
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- You heard about this ice storm in...?
- New England.
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The storm caused
a train derailment.
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On Amtrak's regional route between
Portland, Maine and Boston.
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- Any fatalities?
- Thirteen injuries so far.
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The worst is a badly broken leg.
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With the weather, we'll need emergency
rescue before everybody freezes.
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- Sounds like a state matter.
- Normally, yes.
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It's between the Exeter
and Haverhill stops.
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Known as the New Hampshire-
Massachusetts border.
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The governors are fighting.
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Sidley says it's New Hampshire's.
Wilkins says it's a Massachusetts issue.
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- Get the governor on the phone.
- Which governor, sir?
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Whichever you can
get on the line first.
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Should we nationalize the Guard, sir?
Send in units?
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Don't you think that's something
the president might want to avoid?
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We should survey the accident site
to resolve the dispute?
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What are we supposed to do?
Send in cartographers?
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- Both governors are on the line, sir.
- Thank you. Pick a number. Two or four.
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- Two.
- Four.
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Governor, call up the Guard unit
and get them to this crash site.
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No one gives a damn
where the accident is.
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Be that as it may, sir, you are
about to become a star player...
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...in my soon-to-be-written
autobiography.
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It's the right decision.
Thank you.
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- Thank you, sir.
- Thank you, sir.
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- You're hovering, Claudia Jean?
- Yes, sir.
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What you got there?
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The pardons and clemency warrants
for your signature.
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- I haven't decided to do it.
- No?
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Do you have an opinion?
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I'm sure you'll do
whatever you think is best.
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Toby's is the last one in the folder.
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- Anything else?
- No, sir.
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Thank you, Mr. President.
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Governor Wilkins is still holding
on two.
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Tell him I'll be right there.
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- How's the baby?
- Wonderful. Noisy.
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All boy.
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Sam's coming back to work for Josh.
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That's great.
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- How is he?
- Engaged.
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Good for him.
Say hello for me, would you?
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He's in town.
You can tell him yourself.
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I've been going through Dad's stuff...
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...and I found something the president
might want to have back.
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You don't want to give it
to him?
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- It's a little sentimental.
- I'll make sure he gets it.
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Thanks.
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Dad loved every moment
he spent here.
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Mrs. Bartlet called,
asked me to remind you...
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...that the Santoses
are expected in the residence...
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...in less than 55 minutes.
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She asked me to mention
that you need to leave time enough...
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...to change before they arrive.
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Mrs. Bartlet doesn't want me
wearing penny loafers...
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...and a cardigan to the inaugural?
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That's about the gist of it, yes, sir.
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Did you write that note
to President-Elect Santos yet?
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Saving that for last.
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- All done.
- What about that one?
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I'm still on the fence.
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You do realize that you turn
into a pumpkin at noon?
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I'm gonna take one final stroll
around the joint.
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Make sure nobody's making off
with the cutlery.
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Fifty-three minutes.
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- Did he sign it?
- Not yet.
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- Is he going to sign it?
- I have no idea.
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You think he should sign it?
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The Founding Fathers left it
to the president...
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...to decide who should get clemency.
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National Guard on the way
to the train accident?
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We probably witnessed the final act
of governance of the administration:
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The president serving as
national school marm on a snow day.
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Nice job on Granny Ganja. I thought
you'd have gotten more of a rise.
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- Yeah, me too.
- You do the flak-jacket note yet?
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- Little writer's block.
- Just make it funny.
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Right. Let me know if he signs it.
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- Signs what?
- You're a little early.
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The Santoses went to church,
so I got an hour...
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...before heading over to the Capitol.
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Thought I'd drop by and make
one last stab at getting you to stay on.
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Nine-thirty tomorrow morning,
Dulles to LAX, non-stop.
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Glass of bad merlot. Three bags
of peanuts and an Ambien.
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- But thanks for asking.
- Danny?
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00:15:27,508 --> 00:15:29,914
Waiting at LAX
with a tub of sunscreen.
233
00:15:31,760 --> 00:15:36,338
So, Baker for V.P. You're gonna
have quite a battle up on the Hill.
234
00:15:37,098 --> 00:15:40,762
Yeah, we're hoping Vinick at State
helps grease the skids a little.
235
00:15:42,476 --> 00:15:46,058
You ever stop thinking of this
as Leo's office?
236
00:15:47,605 --> 00:15:49,478
No.
237
00:15:50,148 --> 00:15:52,389
Oh, hey,
I've got something for you.
238
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- "WWLD"?
- "What Would Leo Do?"
239
00:16:05,325 --> 00:16:08,076
You're gonna do great, Josh.
You don't need me.
240
00:16:12,497 --> 00:16:14,288
- Morning, Carol.
- Mr. President.
241
00:16:14,457 --> 00:16:17,161
Thanks for your work.
Couldn't have done it without you.
242
00:16:17,375 --> 00:16:19,451
Thank you, Mr. President.
243
00:16:19,710 --> 00:16:22,035
- Morning, Ray. Thank you.
- Morning, sir.
244
00:16:22,212 --> 00:16:24,619
- Hey, Carla.
- Mr. President.
245
00:16:24,839 --> 00:16:27,755
Larry. Gonna finally get some time
with the kids now, I hope.
246
00:16:27,924 --> 00:16:29,963
- Absolutely, Mr. President.
- Ed, thanks.
247
00:16:30,176 --> 00:16:32,084
No, sir. Thank you.
248
00:16:34,637 --> 00:16:37,258
- Nancy, how's your mother doing?
- She's fine now.
249
00:16:37,431 --> 00:16:39,719
Tell her I'm looking forward
to seeing her soon.
250
00:16:39,891 --> 00:16:42,215
- Absolutely, sir.
- Thank you.
251
00:16:47,063 --> 00:16:49,849
- Gotta go. Do you need something, sir?
- Heard a rumor...
252
00:16:50,023 --> 00:16:52,513
...about you and the Oregon Fourth.
Any truth to it?
253
00:16:52,733 --> 00:16:54,642
D-Triple-C thinks
it'll be a tough race.
254
00:16:54,818 --> 00:16:57,652
Give me a call. I'll help
you pound in some lawn signs.
255
00:16:57,862 --> 00:16:59,984
I'll have a mallet ready, sir.
256
00:17:00,780 --> 00:17:02,737
Excuse me, will you?
257
00:17:05,867 --> 00:17:08,701
- Morning, Charlie.
- Mr. President.
258
00:17:09,286 --> 00:17:11,243
You made a decision
about your future?
259
00:17:11,454 --> 00:17:14,075
- Georgetown Law.
- You got the early acceptance?
260
00:17:14,290 --> 00:17:17,041
I think the letter from you
may have helped a little, sir.
261
00:17:18,251 --> 00:17:22,164
I don't need this anymore. I thought
maybe you could get some use out of it.
262
00:17:26,298 --> 00:17:29,547
Was trying to remember if my father
had given it to me when I was...
263
00:17:29,717 --> 00:17:31,590
...in the 10th grade or the 11th.
264
00:17:33,178 --> 00:17:38,171
I considered getting you a tie
with the scales of justice on it.
265
00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:40,714
Figured you'd use this more.
266
00:17:44,394 --> 00:17:46,516
Thank you, Mr. President.
267
00:17:47,146 --> 00:17:48,687
Thank you, Charlie.
268
00:18:00,697 --> 00:18:02,404
Homily seemed a little pointed.
269
00:18:03,949 --> 00:18:07,815
The cardinal. Think he was pushing the
"swords into plowshares" stuff hard?
270
00:18:07,993 --> 00:18:10,947
Well, he's right.
This Kazakhstan thing is a mess.
271
00:18:11,162 --> 00:18:14,826
We got thousands of our soldiers
in the middle of Central Asia.
272
00:18:14,998 --> 00:18:16,907
They haven't a clue
as to what's next.
273
00:18:17,125 --> 00:18:18,951
Nine inaugural balls.
274
00:18:19,168 --> 00:18:21,705
You think I'm supposed to wear
nine gowns?
275
00:18:21,920 --> 00:18:24,078
- Do you have nine gowns?
- No.
276
00:18:24,255 --> 00:18:25,879
Well then, probably not.
277
00:18:29,217 --> 00:18:33,213
- Nineteen minutes and counting, sir.
- Almost done.
278
00:19:01,656 --> 00:19:04,656
Well, that's it.
279
00:19:04,866 --> 00:19:07,617
What about that final pardon warrant?
280
00:19:07,827 --> 00:19:10,495
- There's still time.
- Not much.
281
00:19:10,829 --> 00:19:14,161
- Two hours and 19 minutes.
- Two hours and 18.
282
00:19:14,873 --> 00:19:17,873
Mr. President? Aren't you supposed
to be getting ready...
283
00:19:18,042 --> 00:19:19,536
...for the Santoses?
- Yes.
284
00:19:19,751 --> 00:19:21,578
- Just leaving.
- So he keeps saying.
285
00:19:21,753 --> 00:19:24,788
Mallory came by this morning
and asked me to give you this.
286
00:19:25,005 --> 00:19:28,171
I was gonna ask Debbie to send it
with you on the plane, but...
287
00:19:28,341 --> 00:19:32,088
- Why didn't she stop in and say hello?
- I don't think she wanted to bother you.
288
00:19:32,260 --> 00:19:35,094
- Sixteen minutes, sir.
- I'm a fast dresser.
289
00:19:35,304 --> 00:19:39,300
Not that fast. Why don't I put this
in your briefcase for the plane.
290
00:19:42,976 --> 00:19:45,431
Your letter to President-Elect Santos?
291
00:19:57,736 --> 00:20:00,143
It's been a pleasure, Claudia Jean.
292
00:20:00,363 --> 00:20:02,983
The pleasure's been all mine, sir.
293
00:21:23,921 --> 00:21:27,086
- Thank you. Thanks so much.
- I really appreciate it.
294
00:21:27,256 --> 00:21:29,129
- Thank you. Thank you very much.
- Thank you.
295
00:21:29,299 --> 00:21:30,497
Goodbye, Mr. President-Elect.
296
00:21:30,675 --> 00:21:33,960
- Thank you so much for your help.
- Goodbye. Thank you.
297
00:21:43,517 --> 00:21:45,344
Good luck, sir.
298
00:21:48,187 --> 00:21:51,887
- You okay?
- Sure.
299
00:21:53,107 --> 00:21:54,898
We could make a run for it,
you know.
300
00:21:55,067 --> 00:21:57,557
Catch the first plane out of Dulles,
head to Panama.
301
00:21:57,777 --> 00:22:00,232
- I hear Uruguay's nice.
- Southern Hemisphere.
302
00:22:00,404 --> 00:22:01,684
- It's summer there.
- Cheaper housing.
303
00:22:01,864 --> 00:22:04,021
- You speak the language.
- What about the kids?
304
00:22:04,198 --> 00:22:07,282
- We'll send them a postcard.
- They'll be pissed.
305
00:22:15,206 --> 00:22:17,412
- I left enough time.
- No, you didn't.
306
00:22:17,583 --> 00:22:20,832
- I was ready before they got here.
- Because they're running late.
307
00:22:21,002 --> 00:22:24,002
When was the last time
someone actually was late to meet us?
308
00:22:24,171 --> 00:22:25,830
Eight years ago to the day.
309
00:22:26,047 --> 00:22:28,253
Get used to it.
It's gonna happen a lot more.
310
00:22:28,424 --> 00:22:32,005
The girls are gonna be waiting for us
when we get to the farm this evening.
311
00:22:32,176 --> 00:22:34,252
It's supposed to be a surprise.
Act like it.
312
00:22:34,428 --> 00:22:37,179
Tonight? I was looking forward
to some peace and quiet.
313
00:22:37,346 --> 00:22:39,967
I know.
That's why I'm warning you.
314
00:22:40,182 --> 00:22:43,016
I don't want you to look stricken
when you see them.
315
00:22:43,225 --> 00:22:44,767
Does it have to be tonight?
316
00:22:44,935 --> 00:22:49,228
They just wanted to show you their love
and support in your hour of need.
317
00:22:49,438 --> 00:22:53,435
Afraid you might have re-entry issues,
returning to live amongst us mortals.
318
00:22:53,649 --> 00:22:55,890
Have I been so out of touch?
319
00:22:56,109 --> 00:22:58,101
When was the last time
you used a phone?
320
00:22:58,319 --> 00:23:00,276
Or went to a bank? Or drove a car?
321
00:23:00,487 --> 00:23:03,571
It's just like riding a bike,
only more horsepower, right?
322
00:23:03,781 --> 00:23:06,984
Excuse me, Mr. President?
The Santoses have arrived.
323
00:23:07,200 --> 00:23:09,109
- They're in the Blue Room.
- Thank you.
324
00:23:10,369 --> 00:23:11,911
Abbey?
325
00:23:33,969 --> 00:23:36,969
Nine inaugural balls.
How's that supposed to work?
326
00:23:37,179 --> 00:23:40,843
You want to skip the champagne
when they do the toast.
327
00:23:42,183 --> 00:23:44,507
I'm afraid I made a bit of a mess
this morning...
328
00:23:44,726 --> 00:23:48,141
...and it may eat
into your news cycle.
329
00:23:48,354 --> 00:23:51,437
- The pardons.
- Granny Pot. I heard.
330
00:23:51,648 --> 00:23:53,604
And a few others.
331
00:23:56,443 --> 00:23:58,980
- How's the speech?
- It's okay.
332
00:23:59,778 --> 00:24:01,817
Couple of good lines.
333
00:24:02,030 --> 00:24:05,480
There's no "Ask not what
your country can do for you," but...
334
00:24:05,699 --> 00:24:09,114
J.F.K. Really screwed us with that one,
didn't he?
335
00:24:10,786 --> 00:24:13,359
Have you chosen a biblical quotation
for the oath?
336
00:24:13,580 --> 00:24:15,239
Kings Three. Nine to 11.
337
00:24:16,457 --> 00:24:19,706
Grant thy servant an understanding
heart to judge thy people?
338
00:24:19,917 --> 00:24:21,790
- That's the one.
- Good choice.
339
00:24:25,463 --> 00:24:28,167
You know what I'm gonna miss
the most?
340
00:24:28,381 --> 00:24:30,872
The Marine Corps Band.
341
00:24:31,092 --> 00:24:33,796
Those guys can really play.
342
00:24:34,010 --> 00:24:38,671
Ask them to do "Semper Fidelis."
They'll knock your socks off.
343
00:25:02,822 --> 00:25:06,272
Mr. President, Senator Wirth
will escort you to the podium.
344
00:25:06,575 --> 00:25:08,033
This way, Mr. President-Elect.
345
00:25:08,242 --> 00:25:10,448
I guess this is where
our paths diverge.
346
00:25:10,661 --> 00:25:14,242
- Sure you're ready to retire?
- See you on the podium.
347
00:25:15,831 --> 00:25:17,953
Mr. President-Elect.
348
00:25:20,209 --> 00:25:23,908
Capitol Police estimate today's crowd
at over 140,000...
349
00:25:24,128 --> 00:25:27,627
... with an additional 800,000
expected to line the parade route later.
350
00:25:27,798 --> 00:25:30,252
Incoming Secretary of State,
Arnold Vinick, is here.
351
00:25:31,634 --> 00:25:33,709
Senator Vinick
surprised many Republicans...
352
00:25:33,885 --> 00:25:35,794
... surprised everyone
across the board...
353
00:25:35,970 --> 00:25:39,005
... by accepting a position
in Matt Santos ' cabinet...
354
00:25:39,222 --> 00:25:42,555
... perhaps eschewing his own chances
to run again in four years.
355
00:25:45,101 --> 00:25:48,683
- It's gonna be cold out there.
- Yeah.
356
00:25:49,396 --> 00:25:51,720
I hope brevity is in order.
357
00:25:51,939 --> 00:25:55,105
I cut the speech down
to about 80 pages in the car.
358
00:25:55,317 --> 00:25:57,937
Gettysburg Address was what,
four minutes long?
359
00:25:58,152 --> 00:25:59,859
Lot of run-on sentences, though.
360
00:26:00,070 --> 00:26:03,272
Didn't a two-hour inaugural address
kill a president once?
361
00:26:03,489 --> 00:26:07,272
William Henry Harrison.
But, yeah, he was 68...
362
00:26:07,492 --> 00:26:09,069
...and he refused to wear a coat.
363
00:26:09,285 --> 00:26:11,573
You refuse to wear a coat.
364
00:26:11,786 --> 00:26:13,529
But I'm wearing long underwear.
365
00:26:16,665 --> 00:26:20,282
The dignitaries on the platform
have taken their positions.
366
00:26:22,544 --> 00:26:25,248
And now, here are President Bartlet
and the first lady...
367
00:26:25,421 --> 00:26:27,745
... making their way to their seats
on the podium.
368
00:26:29,465 --> 00:26:32,418
After eight years in the White House,
they're handing over the reins...
369
00:26:32,592 --> 00:26:35,925
... to the Santoses
in a few short minutes.
370
00:26:39,639 --> 00:26:43,137
C.J.? The president's office just
sent this over, says it needs to go...
371
00:26:43,308 --> 00:26:45,347
...to the Pardon Attorney.
- The president surprised...
372
00:26:45,518 --> 00:26:49,846
... both supporters and critics with his
willingness to use force abroad...
373
00:26:50,021 --> 00:26:54,100
... and his aggressive pursuit of peace
on the world stage.
374
00:27:04,364 --> 00:27:06,985
Man, I hope Janet Spragens
has her TV on.
375
00:27:07,158 --> 00:27:08,700
- Who?
- Senior year.
376
00:27:08,867 --> 00:27:11,536
She beat me for the last varsity
spot on the swim team.
377
00:27:11,703 --> 00:27:13,078
- Guess what.
- What?
378
00:27:13,245 --> 00:27:14,823
You win.
379
00:27:22,460 --> 00:27:26,326
Well, she did get Don Vogel to take her
to the prom instead of me.
380
00:27:26,546 --> 00:27:27,921
We'll call it even then.
381
00:27:28,089 --> 00:27:32,086
No. I'm pretty sure Janet had to put out
so Don would take her.
382
00:27:39,597 --> 00:27:44,258
Ladies and gentlemen,
Mrs. Helen Santos.
383
00:27:44,559 --> 00:27:46,634
No turning back now.
384
00:27:51,022 --> 00:27:55,978
Ladies and gentlemen, President-Elect
of the United States...
385
00:27:56,192 --> 00:28:00,319
...Matthew Vincente Santos.
386
00:28:13,871 --> 00:28:18,827
O Lord, we come together
on this historic and solemn occasion...
387
00:28:19,041 --> 00:28:20,748
... to inaugurate a president.
388
00:28:21,459 --> 00:28:24,495
We pray, O Lord,
for President-Elect Santos...
389
00:28:24,712 --> 00:28:29,253
... to whom you have entrusted
leadership of this great nation.
390
00:28:29,548 --> 00:28:31,836
Give our new president
and all who advise him...
391
00:28:33,217 --> 00:28:34,877
... calmness in the face of storms...
392
00:28:35,135 --> 00:28:37,804
... encouragement in the face
of frustrations...
393
00:28:38,012 --> 00:28:41,380
... and humility in the face of triumph.
394
00:28:41,598 --> 00:28:45,595
We pray that this good
and generous country...
395
00:28:45,809 --> 00:28:49,012
...may be a blessing to the nations
of the world...
396
00:28:49,228 --> 00:28:52,228
...and fulfill the hopes
of our Founding Fathers.
397
00:28:52,439 --> 00:28:57,064
This we ask in your most holy name.
Amen.
398
00:30:42,599 --> 00:30:46,974
Speaker of the House,
Mark B. Sellner.
399
00:30:49,145 --> 00:30:51,813
It gives me great pleasure
to introduce...
400
00:30:52,022 --> 00:30:55,141
... the Chief Justice of the United States
Supreme Court...
401
00:30:55,357 --> 00:30:58,772
... to administer the presidential
oath of office.
402
00:31:06,573 --> 00:31:08,731
Please raise your hand
and repeat after me.
403
00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:12,069
I do solemnly swear
that I will faithfully execute...
404
00:31:12,244 --> 00:31:15,114
...the Office of the President
of the United States.
405
00:31:15,455 --> 00:31:18,371
I do solemnly swear
that I will faithfully execute...
406
00:31:18,582 --> 00:31:21,333
...the Office of the President
of the United States.
407
00:31:21,542 --> 00:31:23,581
And will, to the best of my ability...
408
00:31:23,752 --> 00:31:26,242
And will, to the best of my ability...
409
00:31:26,462 --> 00:31:30,957
...preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States.
410
00:31:31,174 --> 00:31:36,333
...preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States.
411
00:31:36,552 --> 00:31:38,379
So help me, God.
412
00:31:38,596 --> 00:31:40,884
So help me, God.
413
00:32:13,036 --> 00:32:14,827
Afternoon, ma'am.
Good afternoon, sir.
414
00:32:14,996 --> 00:32:16,454
- Hey, Gerald.
- Good to see you.
415
00:32:16,622 --> 00:32:18,281
It's good to see you too.
416
00:32:27,171 --> 00:32:29,079
Home sweet home.
417
00:32:34,051 --> 00:32:37,833
Most important is keeping track of who 's
going in and out of the Oval Office.
418
00:32:38,512 --> 00:32:42,129
First thing you'll need to do is establish
who'll have walk-in privileges.
419
00:32:42,306 --> 00:32:45,306
Usually it's just the first lady
and the chief of staff.
420
00:32:45,517 --> 00:32:49,976
At some point, the president is gonna ask
you to take away his wife's privileges.
421
00:32:50,187 --> 00:32:52,392
Don't do it,
no matter how much he begs.
422
00:32:53,356 --> 00:32:55,561
You have the right to attend
the staff meeting.
423
00:32:55,732 --> 00:32:59,729
I never went, because the senior staff
was already appropriately intimidated...
424
00:32:59,943 --> 00:33:02,315
...by my stern visage and dry wit.
425
00:33:02,529 --> 00:33:04,355
But you're young.
You have a baby face.
426
00:33:04,572 --> 00:33:08,236
They are gonna try to walk all over you.
You should go.
427
00:33:16,705 --> 00:33:19,076
Your desk sits right outside this door.
428
00:33:19,290 --> 00:33:23,121
You prepare his schedule. You decide
who goes in and who doesn't.
429
00:33:23,335 --> 00:33:28,707
Your most frequent response
to any question will be "no."
430
00:33:29,797 --> 00:33:34,008
Say it with empathy and you'll be fine.
431
00:33:42,973 --> 00:33:46,388
- Where is Mrs. Bartlet?
- Already inside the car, sir.
432
00:33:47,810 --> 00:33:50,514
- Nice speech.
- No J.F.K.
433
00:33:50,729 --> 00:33:52,804
No. But you've got time.
434
00:33:53,022 --> 00:33:55,726
I left something for you on the desk.
435
00:33:56,232 --> 00:33:59,398
- Just some random thoughts.
- I'll look forward to them, sir.
436
00:34:00,861 --> 00:34:02,687
Make me proud, Mr. President.
437
00:34:03,696 --> 00:34:05,569
I'll do my best, Mr. President.
438
00:34:36,135 --> 00:34:40,842
What in the world was he trying
to prove by not wearing an overcoat?
439
00:34:41,806 --> 00:34:44,011
Youth and vigor.
440
00:34:44,641 --> 00:34:46,016
He looked like a leader.
441
00:34:46,184 --> 00:34:47,642
He looked like a lunatic.
442
00:34:47,851 --> 00:34:50,686
A young and vigorous lunatic.
443
00:34:53,981 --> 00:34:55,522
Jed?
444
00:34:58,275 --> 00:34:59,603
You made it.
445
00:35:02,570 --> 00:35:04,194
You're still here.
446
00:35:05,238 --> 00:35:06,862
Yeah.
447
00:35:07,448 --> 00:35:09,357
I'm still here.
448
00:35:12,410 --> 00:35:15,529
As they headed to the parade
here on Pennsylvania Avenue...
449
00:35:15,704 --> 00:35:17,363
... the president
and first lady...
450
00:35:17,539 --> 00:35:19,744
- This 137-B?
- Yeah.
451
00:35:21,083 --> 00:35:23,869
- This gonna be you?
- Looks like it.
452
00:35:24,085 --> 00:35:25,828
- Charlie Young.
- Bram Howard.
453
00:35:26,044 --> 00:35:28,250
- Parade almost over?
- Yep.
454
00:35:34,467 --> 00:35:37,716
Watch out for the thermostat.
Hair one way or the other...
455
00:35:37,886 --> 00:35:41,550
...is the difference between
convection oven and meat locker.
456
00:35:47,518 --> 00:35:49,925
- Have fun.
- You bet.
457
00:36:05,113 --> 00:36:06,523
You wanna go see a movie?
458
00:36:06,739 --> 00:36:08,731
It's 2:00 in the afternoon.
459
00:36:08,949 --> 00:36:10,775
You got anything better to do?
460
00:36:10,992 --> 00:36:12,569
No, I guess we don't.
461
00:36:12,785 --> 00:36:14,576
Is there a movie theater around here?
462
00:36:14,786 --> 00:36:16,613
I have no idea.
463
00:36:54,272 --> 00:36:56,181
You look good up there.
464
00:36:57,274 --> 00:36:59,231
Thanks.
465
00:36:59,818 --> 00:37:03,186
- We missed you.
- Can't say the feeling's mutual.
466
00:37:03,403 --> 00:37:05,941
President Bartlet pardoned
Toby Ziegler. Any comment?
467
00:37:06,239 --> 00:37:08,610
- Nope.
- You have an opinion?
468
00:37:09,741 --> 00:37:11,365
Sure I do.
469
00:37:12,952 --> 00:37:17,197
Unfortunately, the suite that Mrs. Bartlet
was using is going to be torn up...
470
00:37:17,371 --> 00:37:22,613
...for most of the next year while we
restore the marble and original moldings.
471
00:37:23,042 --> 00:37:27,916
We're hoping that this suite
will meet with Mrs. Santos' approval.
472
00:37:30,839 --> 00:37:32,214
Nice.
473
00:37:32,423 --> 00:37:35,092
The office for the first lady's
press secretary...
474
00:37:35,259 --> 00:37:37,381
...would be over here.
- Great, thanks.
475
00:37:37,552 --> 00:37:39,378
Ms. Moss, if you'll follow me.
476
00:37:45,474 --> 00:37:47,466
We hope this will meet
with your approval.
477
00:37:47,642 --> 00:37:51,093
Oh, it's lovely. I'm sure the first lady
will be very happy here.
478
00:37:51,312 --> 00:37:54,265
Oh, no. I'm sorry.
The first lady's office is next door.
479
00:37:54,480 --> 00:37:57,683
As her chief of staff,
this would be your office.
480
00:37:58,525 --> 00:38:00,647
Yes. This will be fine.
481
00:38:52,229 --> 00:38:54,636
Shall we get started
with the Joint Chiefs, sir?
482
00:38:55,022 --> 00:38:56,185
Yes, thank you.
483
00:39:31,589 --> 00:39:33,332
Excuse me.
484
00:39:33,966 --> 00:39:37,215
- Excuse me. Do you work in there?
- I'm sorry. What?
485
00:39:37,427 --> 00:39:39,051
We saw you come out the gate.
486
00:39:39,219 --> 00:39:42,089
- You work at the White House?
- No.
487
00:39:43,055 --> 00:39:45,178
No. I'm sorry, I don't.
488
00:39:45,390 --> 00:39:47,264
Must be something, huh?
489
00:39:47,600 --> 00:39:50,055
Yeah. Something.
490
00:40:09,657 --> 00:40:12,776
General, admirals, we'll talk
about this more in detail tomorrow.
491
00:40:12,951 --> 00:40:14,361
I do appreciate your candor.
492
00:40:14,536 --> 00:40:16,824
- Thank you, sir.
- Thank you, Mr. President.
493
00:40:19,289 --> 00:40:22,324
They want 10,000 more troops
in Kazakhstan on the ground...
494
00:40:22,541 --> 00:40:24,249
...for logistical support.
495
00:40:24,459 --> 00:40:27,661
Public opinion is already divided
over our mission in Central Asia.
496
00:40:27,878 --> 00:40:30,664
Do you want more troops
on the ground in your first week?
497
00:40:30,880 --> 00:40:32,291
We may not have a choice.
498
00:40:34,591 --> 00:40:36,797
- What?
- You look good back there.
499
00:40:38,135 --> 00:40:39,546
Excuse me, sir.
It's almost 6.
500
00:40:39,720 --> 00:40:43,550
The first lady called to remind you
to change for the inaugural balls.
501
00:40:43,764 --> 00:40:46,136
Thanks. Tell her I'll be up there
in 15 minutes.
502
00:40:46,349 --> 00:40:49,598
- Thank you, Mr. President.
- Thank you, Mr. President.
503
00:40:52,687 --> 00:40:54,311
What's next?
504
00:40:55,230 --> 00:41:01,598
Sir, the Senate Democrats wish
to move fast on the education bill...
505
00:41:10,533 --> 00:41:12,074
Come in.
506
00:41:13,076 --> 00:41:15,993
Colonel says we'll land
in New Hampshire in 20 minutes, sir.
507
00:41:16,203 --> 00:41:17,911
Thank you.
508
00:42:12,826 --> 00:42:14,983
What are you thinking about?
509
00:42:19,080 --> 00:42:21,037
Tomorrow.
510
00:43:16,078 --> 00:43:18,153
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