Bartlet and C.J. in “Election Day Part II”

Bartlet

The first time I met Leo, we argued.

C.J.

About what?

Bartlet

Monetary... something, role of the Fed...

C.J.

Who won?

Bartlet

I did. I'm sure if you could ask him, he'd say he did. [beat] We almost lost him fifteen years ago, did you know that? Abbey and I used to talk about it. I was prepared then. Not today.

Bartlet

It's odd, really, watching yourself being replaced on national television. Planned obsolescence. Presidents and mid-sized family sedans.

C.J.

Yes, sir. Would you have run again if you could sir?

Bartlet

I think Mrs. Bartlet would have had something to say about that, don't you?

C.J.

Well the electorate can be very persuasive when they want something badly enough.

Bartlet

In the service of two mistresses these last eight years has been my fate. Thank God for the 22nd Amendment, I'm spared that particular conversation with Abbey.