The West Wing (TV Series)
Commencement (2003)
Martin Sheen: President Josiah Bartlet
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Quotes
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President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : [to Wesley] Before I forget: if something comes up, and you're faced with the choice of killing the boyfriend or not killing the boyfriend... kill the boyfriend.
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President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : Yeah, listen, I don't think this is going to come as a galloping shock to anyone here, but last May, I ordered a Special Ops Unit to kill Abdul Shareef, and that's what they did, and we made it look like what got reported.
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President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : Look at you! There is no way you have three adult children.
Abbey Bartlet : You like the suit.
President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : I do, but the neck... eh, it seems empty to me. Attention should be drawn to it.
President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : [whips out a jewelery box]
Abbey Bartlet : Ohhhh...
President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : Nice job with the, you know, raising of the kid.
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Will Bailey : We just wrote 3,900 words in five hours.
Abbey Bartlet : It's terrific so far.
Will Bailey : Later, he quotes Cicero, Thomas Aquinas, and Rudy Vallee in the space of two pages.
Abbey Bartlet : How does he connect them?
Will Bailey : Three people you've never heard of.
Abbey Bartlet : It's about creativity?
Will Bailey : Well, he decided that's what he wanted to talk about. Now the trick is he's got to not change his mind.
President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : Good! You're here! I want to make some changes.
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President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : Well, here's my question: These guys look pretty young to me, and I'm looking for something very specific with this detail. This is a father-daughter situation, and so, I think what I'm looking for in terms of protection would best be characterized as... well, overwhelming force.