Civilians get trials.
I'd argue he's not a civilian. So would the Attorney General.
They're gonna find out it's us. We could make it look like the plane went down, but they're gonna find out it's us, and I'm gonna be running for reelection while I'm fighting a war against Qumar.
That's why you want to say no?
I want him tried.
That can't happen.
I understand.
I was talking this morning about how Mallory names all the lobsters in the tank.
Yeah.
Would it be helpful if I brought you a list of names of Shareef's victims?
What do you want from me?
Who was the monk who wrote, "I always don't know the right thing to do, Lord, but I think the fact that I want to please you pleases you." [beat] You have two minutes, sir.
This isn't a matter of religion.
Yes, sir.
I recognize that there's evil in the world.
What is your objection exactly, sir?
Doesn't this mean we join the league of ordinary nations?
That's your objection? I'm not gonna have trouble saying the Pledge of Allegiance tomorrow.
That's not my objection.
Sir...
It's just wrong. It's absolutely wrong.
I know, but you have to do it anyway.
Why?
'Cause you won.
[Bartlet pauses]
Take him.
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