Ryan quotes from The West Wing

Will

Wait, the Democrats actually like the list?

Josh

They aren't wild about Berryhill. Donna!

Toby

Our esteemed Minority Leader thinks it's not a bluff and we won't win a battle in the House.

Josh

Our esteemed Minority Leader is running for President in three years. Donna, get me Leo!

Ryan

[pokes his head in] Donna went to the bathroom.

Josh

She's not allowed to do that. Just get me Leo.

Ryan

Uh, Leo McGarry?

Josh

Yes, Leo McGarry.

C.J.

[enters] They leaked the list; the Starkey Russell list.

Will

Is that bad? It makes Berryhill look even better.

Toby

Guys, we can't confirm Berryhill.

C.J.

We can't?

Will

We're having trouble with the Democrats.

C.J.

Wow. Along with the Republicans, that's kind of everyone.

Toby

We've got to move on.

Josh

Move on? We don't move on from our first post-Walken showdown. This is the single, most defining decision the President makes.

Toby

No kidding. And time's running out and if we don't find someone they'll confirm by tomorrow...

C.J.

We had other names.

Ryan

[comes back in] Hey, uh, sorry. Does anyone know Mr. McGarry's extension?

Ryan

Where you going?

Josh

To meet Congressman McKenna.

Ryan

That's funny, actually.

Josh

No, it isn't funny. He's a two-bit jerk of a House member. He holds us hostage every time we have a budget or a trade deal, or enough discretionary authority to buy an ice cream cone. I've got the Speaker of the House in ten minutes. I'm gonna smile, bob my head, and stick him in the outbox.

Josh

Beat it. I've got a meeting.

Ryan

So do I's the thing.

Josh

It's just me and McKenna.

Ryan

I'm his new Legislative Director. Hi. He figured it'd be leverage enough that he's on two authorizing committees and can stall half your budget priorities. Is this the part where you smile and bob your head?

Ryan

Today's my last day at the White House.

Josh

Thank you.

Ryan

I was hoping you'd give a toast at my going-away party.

Josh

How about a plaque, for best impersonation of a blue blazer?

Ryan

So, you're coming to the party?

Josh

I'm having my own celebration with five cloves of garlic and the cast of The Exorcist.