Bartlet and Leo debate on how to deal with the impending visit of the Qumari Defense Minister, whom U.S. intelligence officers have conclusively linked to terrorists. Sam dismisses an ingenious idea to trap Republican presidential opponent Robert Ritchie in an unsavory position over the Everglades, but comes around after talking to Toby. C.J. begins to develop a relationship with Secret Service agent assigned to her, Simon Donovan. Josh and Amy are locked into a battle over a welfare reform bill, which could end their relationship.
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Cast of episode
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- C.J. Cregg
- President Josiah Bartlet
- Charlie Young
- Josh Lyman
- Leo McGarry
- Donna Moss
- Toby Ziegler
- Sam Seaborn
- Amy Gardner
- Agent Simon Donovan
- Percy Fitzwallace
- SitRoom Civilian Advisor
- Rick Pintero
- Colonel Lee
- Mike Chysler
- Assistant Secretary of State Bob Slatterly
- SitRoom Civilian Advisor David
- Jane
- Muriel
- Harry Conroy
- Marine Officer
- Witness
- Ed
- Larry
- Democrat
- Democrat
- Democrat
- Ginger
- Secret Service Agent Pam Thayer
- Uniformed Secret Service Agent