Episode Number - 204
Original Airdate - October 25, 2000
Story by - Peter Parnell and Allison Abner
Teleplay by - Aaron Sorkin
Directed by - Ken Olin

When a confident Sam is outmatched by a novice Republican adviser, Ainsley Hayes (Emily Procter) on a political point-counterpoint television program, an impressed President Bartlet offers to hire her as assistant White House counsel despite her party affiliation - a bold move that sends shock waves through the resentful staff. Elsewhere, Toby and Josh attend a deadlocked White House summit between representatives of pharmaceutical companies and the leaders of AIDS-ravaged African nations to discuss the high price and availability of much-needed drugs. However, the President is concerned for the safety of President Nimbala (Zakes Mokae), the eloquent leader of one of the nations, after news spreads about a bloody coup back home in his country.

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Quotes
Bartlet: "Leo, as hard as you might try, the Republican Party isn't going anywhere."
Leo: "You don't know that for sure, sir, they could all end up moving to Vancouver."

Ainsley: "Say they are smug and superior. Say their approach to public policy makes you want to tear your hair out. Say they like high taxes and spending your money. Say they want to take your guns and open your borders but don't call them worthless... The people I have met have been extraordinarily qualified. Their intent is good. Their commitment is true. They are righteous, and they are patriots. And I'm their lawyer."

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