Episode Number - 119
Original Airdate - February 16, 2000
Story by - Dee Dee Myers and Lawrence O'Donnell Jr.
Teleplay by - Aaron Sorkin
Directed by - Christopher Misiano

Rumours appear about a scathing memo that outlines the weaknesses of President Bartlet's administration for his political rival and grip the White House, until CJ learns it came from one of the trusted staff. Now in someone else's possession, CJ finally tracks it down to one reporter and tries to dissuade him from publishing it. Meanwhile, Sam and Toby meet with opposing military officers and congressmen to discuss amending the current "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy towards gays in the armed forces. When two members of the Federal Election Commission resign, Josh sees opportunity and moves fast to meet with contentious senators to suggest that the President appoint two Democrats as replacements instead of sharing one spot with the Republicans. Leo not only has trouble with the White House's faulty email system, he confronts the President and issues a challenge that could define or destroy his administration.

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Quotes
Mrs. Landingham: "Charlie, tell the President he will eat his salad and if he doesn't like it he knows where to put his salad."
Charlie: "Well I don't think I will tell the President that, Mrs. Landingham, but I appreciate your help."
Mrs. Landingham: "You bet."

Margaret: "Anyway, she sent me an e-mail about the actual calorie count in the raisin muffin they're serving in the mess. I forwarded the e-mail to several hundred assistants and secretaries in O.E.O.B. and in the West Wing, and that was fine. But Jolene Millman, who works in political liaison, then hit reply, which apparently-"
Leo: "Oh, Margaret! Margaret! I'm sorry. I'm gonna have to... I hung in there as long as I could, but you long since passed the point when I stopped caring. If you're curious, it was right around raisin muffin."

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