Episode Number - 302
Original Airdate - October 17, 2001
Written by - Aaron Sorkin
Directed by - Thomas Schlamme

In the second part of the season premiere, flashbacks reveal the President as he refines his speech for a major re-election announcement while his staff works uneasily with a heavyweight political strategist (Ron Silver) over whether Bartlet should include a public apology in his remarks. Meanwhile, CJ considers drastic action in the wake of her ill-timed statements during a crucial press conference. In addition, Bartlet tries to patch up a misunderstanding with his wife Abbey. The President must also decide if he will accede to the requests of a corrupt Haitian leader that could lead to peace. Chief counsel Babish (Oliver Platt) shocks Charlie with the probable cost of hiring a fancy lawyer since a special prosecutor is preparing to ask him tough questions.

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Quotes
Doug: "It's a simple equation. Bartlet rules America; America rocks; therefore Bartlet rocks."
Sam: "'America rocks'?"
Toby: "'Bartlet rocks'?"
Doug: "Yes."
Josh: "He really... doesn't... that much."

Bartlet: "I'm just saying, it could have been worse: I could have been an astronaut."
Abbey: "You could not have been an astronaut."
Bartlet: "I would have been a great astronaut."
Abbey: "You're afraid of heights, speed, fire, and small enclosed spaces."
Bartlet: "I'd have dealt with it to go to the moon."
Abbey: "Yeah, you would have."

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