Episode Number - 122
Original Airdate - May 17, 2000
Written by - Aaron Sorkin
Directed by - Thomas Schlamme

In a dramatic season finale, President Bartlet prepares for a town hall meeting with college students while the U.S. military races to find a downed American pilot in the Iraqi desert before the Iraqi military captures him. CJ doesn't relish the notion of misleading the press over rescue preparations. Likewise, Toby tries to ignore updates from the distressed orbiting space shuttle Columbia which includes his brother, a payload specialist aboard the craft which cannot close its cargo doors. Meanwhile, a huffing Josh is dispatched to run down and convince the wayward vice president (Tim Matheson) to re-think his position on campaign finance reform.

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Quotes
Bartlet: "'We hold these truths to be self-evident,' they said, 'that all men are created equal.' Strange as it may seem, that was the first time in history that anyone had ever bothered to write that down. Decisions are made by those who show up."

Bartlet: "You're not going to spoil my good time for me."
Mrs. Landingham: "Oh, sir, I think we both know from experience that's not true."
Bartlet: "Yeah."
Mrs. Landingham: "You need to be in the car ten minutes ago, Mr. President." Bartlet: "Do you see me walking out the door?"
Mrs. Landingham: "No, I see you standing and arguing with a senior citizen."

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