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