The Two Bartlets
Act 2
Government Guy: Look, when you get back on the phone with them, we'd like you to stand a little tougher.
Josh: Excuse me?
Govt Guy: I said we'd like you to stand…
Josh: Then you get on the phone with them.
Govt Guy: Look, we…
Josh: This isn't a hostage situation, it's a legitimate protest.
Govt Guy: One where…
Josh: You're free…excuse me sir…you're free to arrest them or shoot them, but we won't because it's bad politics. Let's just remember what the thing is here.
Thing = real issue
Posted by Philateley at January 30, 2002 10:55 PM