Glen Allen Walken quotes from The West Wing

Franz Ferdinand, who was the nephew of the Austro-Hungarian emperor, was killed by a group called the Black Hand. And because they were a Serbian nationalist society, the empire declared war on Serbia. Then Russia, which was bound by a treaty, was forced to mobilize, which meant that Germany had to declare war on Russia. Then France declared war on Germany, and that was World War I. Because the emperor's nephew was killed. Now I thought you all had some good ideas, but somebody ought to make it clear to the people in this room that someone is in charge.

What are the chances Zoey Bartlet's still alive?

Hard to say, but I think yes she probably is. They'll want to milk this for all its worth.

Get your people in place, Admiral. We don't go today unless we're provoked. [to Casper] Find her and find her fast. But if Zoey Bartlet turns up dead, I'm going to blow the hell out of something, and God only knows what happens next.

You know I'm not the enemy. The things that unite us are far greater than things that divide us. We both believe in democracy, preservation of American values, protection of our citizens in a sometimes hostile world.

C.J.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?

Exactly.

They didn't try to cover their tracks?

No, sir. They don't care if we know who they are. They don't plan on being alive in a few days.

What do you want to hit, Admiral?

Kazir training camps.

The Qumaris say those are religious schools.

They're terrorist training camps masquerading as religious schools. We traced Kaleel to Zachari Faruk, leader of the camps.

They close to anything?

Villages, hospitals, a food distribution center.

We're suggesting AGM-88 HARMs. We'll hit what we're aiming for.

This is a long-term ally in a highly volatile region.

Bombing Tripoli stopped Libya.

It's more likely to strengthen the resolve of the terrorists and topple a moderate Islamic regime.

Leo

If we bomb the camps, don't the kidnappers murder Zoey Bartlet?

Or it sends a message: kill her or don't, the United States does not negotiate with terrorists.

Our European allies are going to go crazy. They have billions tied up in oil and natural gas pipelines in Qumar.

Screw the Europeans. They've had years to get the Qumaris to get their house in order. What are the chances Zoey Bartlet's still alive?

Hard to say, but I think yes she probably is. They'll want to milk this for all its worth.

Get your people in place, Admiral. We don't go today unless we're provoked. [to Casper] Find her and find her fast. But if Zoey Bartlet turns up dead, I'm going to blow the hell out of something, and God only knows what.

This is a weird-looking room.

Truman called it the crown jewel of the federal penal system.

You a Truman fan?

Yes, sir.

Me, too.... If Truman were alive today, he'd be a Republican.

Oh, I doubt that very much.

Deficit projections don't look great. We're gonna need a stimulus package.

Leo

Or revenue enhancements.

Significant tax cuts. Reduction in discretionary spending. You have something on your mind, Leo?

Leo

So, now what?

You have a suggestion?

Leo

This office isn't always about doing something. Most of the time it's about not doing something.

Steve, give us a minute.

What's your point?

Leo

You're meeting with Republican leadership again without any Democrats or Cabinet members present?

What are you accusing us of?

Leo

You weren't elected to this office.

Neither were you!

Leo

I have a responsibility to President Bartlet and...

Don't lecture me about the responsibilities of this office!

Leo

Then start acting like you understand them!

If you're uncomfortable serving as my Chief of Staff, Leo, then feel free to recuse yourself until I'm gone.

Leo

Thank you, sir.