“Enemies” · Season 1
In this episode: Josiah Bartlet (4), Josh Lyman (2), Sam Seaborn (2), Toby Ziegler (1), Hoynes (1), Mallory (1)
We should organize a staff field-trip to Shenandoah. I could even act as the guide. What do you think?
[Under his breath] Good a place as any to dump your body.
What was that?
... Did I say that out loud?
See, and I was gonna let you go home.
[Sinking feeling] ... But instead?
We're gonna talk about Yosemite.
All right... It couldn't have gone far, right?
No.
Somewhere in this building... is our talent.
Yes.
I find these Cabinet meetings to be a fairly mind-numbing experience, but Leo assures me they are Constitutionally required.
You're asking me out on a date.
No, I'm asking you to accompany me to see an internationally renowned opera company perform a work indigenous to its culture.
Right, and in what way will it distinguish itself from a date?
There will be, under no circumstances, sex for you at the end of the evening.
Right.
So what do you say?
Well, like most people I'm an absolute nut for Chinese opera. The Chinese being known the world over for their soaring and romantic melodies, and what with your guarantee that there won't be sex, I don't see how I could say no.
John.
What did I do? Where in our past, what did I do to make you treat me this way? What did I ever do except deliver the South?
You shouldn't have made me beg, John.
Due respect, Mr President, you had just kicked my ass in the primary. I'm 15 years younger than you are and I have my career to think of.
Yellowstone, established by an act signed by Ulysses S. Grant was the nation's first national park - March 1, 1872.
[stands] It's getting late, sir. I was wondering, are we through for the evening?
[smiling] Well, we're through with work, Josh, but this part's fun.
What part, sir?
The part where I get you to sit down, and teach you a little something.
[sits] Ah.
Yeah.
You're not tired, sir?
No.
Perhaps, if you get into bed and...
I'm a national park buff. I bet you didn't know that about me.
Well, I didn't know that about you, sir, but I'm certainly not surprised.
Why is that?
You're... quite a nerd, Mr. President.
Really?
Yes, sir.
I assume that was said with all due respect.
Yes, sir.
Is it nerd-like to know that Everglades National Park is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the continental United States, and has extensive mangrove forests?
Just a little bit. Yes, sir.
There are 54 national parks in the country, Josh.
Please tell me you haven't been to all of them.
I have been to all of them. I should show you my slide collection.
Oh, would you?
[counting on his fingers] Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Badlands, Capitol Reef, Acadia, which is so often overlooked...
You should certainly feel free to keep talking, but I need to go home so I could be back in my office in... four hours.
Dry Tortugas...
See, the thing is, I can't leave without your permission.
Petrified Forest, North Cascades, Joshua Tree, Shenandoah National Park, right here in Virginia! [bangs hand on couch] We should organize a staff field-trip to Shenandoah. I could even act as the guide. What do you think?
[Under his breath] Good a place as any to dump your body.
What was that?
...Did I say that out loud?
See, and I was gonna let you go home.
[Sinking feeling] ...But instead?
We're gonna talk about Yosemite.
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