After being offered "a proportional response" to the Syrian military's downing of a U.S. military plane on a medical mission (and carrying his newly named personal physician), the president demands an option that will have greater impact. Leo gradually must talk him down, while Bartlet snipes at everyone, including Abby. The president ultimately agrees to the initial option, but is not happy about it. Charlie Young is introduced as an applicant for a messenger job whom Josh decides to hire as President Bartlet's personal aide.
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- Charlie Young
- President Josiah Bartlet
- Leo McGarry
- C.J. Cregg
- Josh Lyman
- Sam Seaborn
- Donna Moss
- Toby Ziegler
- Mandy Hampton
- Percy Fitzwallace
- Nancy
- Cathy
- Dolores Landingham
- Margaret Hooper
- Suzanne
- Ginger
- Bonnie
- Aide #5
- Floor Manager
- News Anchor Roger Salier
- Mike
- Bobbi
- Chris
- Reporter #4
- Officer #1
- Officer #2
- Mitch
- Officer #4
- Sgt. Lerond
- Danny Concannon