Episode Number - 218
Original Airdate - April 4, 2001
Written by - Aaron Sorkin
Directed by - Alex Graves

After a foreign terrorist is caught at the border with explosives, Bartlet ponders the impact of ordering a heightened security alert for the nation's airports while an exasperated Toby is shocked to learn of the President's secret affliction with multiple sclerosis - and he details its political and legal ramifications. In other White House corridors, Sam and Josh try to punch up an upcoming presidential speech with snappy one-liners while Josh jousts with Donna over many contentious subjects, including the exact start date of her employment. In addition, Sam and Ainsley (Emily Procter) fuss over the 14th Amendment and equal rights for women.

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Quotes
Sam: "I flat-out guarantee you that if men were biologically responsible for procreation, there'd be paid family leave in every Fortune 500."
Ainsley: "Sam, if men were biologically responsible for procreation, they'd fall down and die at the first sonogram."

Josh: "I'm just saying, if you were in an accident, I wouldn't stop for a beer." Donna: "If you were in an accident, I wouldn't stop for red lights."

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