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Madam Secretary · Season 1, Episode 15

Russell in “Unfinished Business”

I'm no military man, but I'm pretty good with facts, and the fact is, Hizb al-Shahid set off a radiological weapon in the United States. They still have enough lethal nuclear material for three more bombs, which Jibral Disah won't hesitate to use against us. And as to his location, we know precisely-- and again, I don't know the military parlance here-- jack diddly squat. So even if this mechanic is a straw, I propose we grasp it with both damn hands before a bomb goes off in Times Square. Is it still our sacred duty to protect the American way of life, or am I missing something here?

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