Schadenfreude?
You know, enjoying the suffering of others. The whole rationale behind the House of Representatives.
“Disaster Relief” · Season 5
In this episode: Josh Lyman (4), C.J. Cregg (4), Donna Moss (4), Josiah Bartlet (1), Toby Ziegler (1), Will Bailey (1)
When I write my political memoir, this will be the character building funny part.
I thought I was the character building funny part.
He hates me.
Oh, yeah. The way you hate the girl you ask to the prom who says, 'No thanks, I already have a date.' You made a choice. Now own it.
I'm just trying to see around the corner so I don't get bit in the ass.
Are you going around the corner ass-first?
Vast and violent vacuum cleaner, uprooting everything in its path.
It's a funnel cloud.
Vast and violent vacuum cleaner.
It's a vacuum cleaner and a funnel cloud. See, men? Peace on earth.
You thought I was cooked.
I did not.
You thought I was gone, and so were you. You were already cleaning out your desk. Mentally kicking dirt on my grave.
No, now I'm doing that.
Confirm my dinner with Wilcox tomorrow. Make sure I have my usual table.
That's good. You're getting out. A man about town.
Set up a meeting with Ted Davis at the Democratic Strategy Group and one with the Security Policy Working Group.
Crack some heads, Let 'em know you're riding herd. I'm not helping.
It's a blip, Donna. When I write my political memoir, this will be the character-building funny part.
I thought I was the character-building funny part.
Are we having a problem?
No.
I feel as if I did more good in the last 24 hours than in the last six months.
Yes, sir.
You resent me taking a few extra hours to console grieving people?
[She clears her throat but does not answer.]
I'm asking you a direct question, C.J.
Honestly, sir? I resent you ignoring the responsibilities of your office. If you want to reach out and touch people, teach math at East Saint Louis after your term expires.
So you think my staying longer was some sort of personal indulgence?
I think it's been a difficult time for you sir. For all of us.
What's this really about, C.J.?
I understand there was no time, sir. I can't imagine what it was like. I don't have children.
It's like I knew who I was, then woke up one morning and didn't have a clue.
I understand, sir. But I need more. You're the President of the United States. My President. I'm frightened. We're all frightened. This is... the world is too dangerous now. Unpredictable. I need you back. I need you to lead.
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