The West Wing (TV Series)

20 Hours in L.A. (2000)

Martin Sheen: President Josiah Bartlet

Quotes 

• President Josiah Bartlet : This is a debate that is obviously going to continue in town halls and city halls and state legislatures and the US House of Representatives. There is a population of this country that seems to focus a great deal of time and energy on this conversation, so much so that I am moved to ask this question: Is there an epidemic of flag-burning going on that I'm not aware of?

• President Josiah Bartlet : [talking about Josh]  And don't you ever slap Josh Lyman around again. That guy is the White House Deputy Chief of Staff. He's not one of your associate producers.

  Ted Marcus : You're right.

  President Josiah Bartlet : Don't screw around with me now, Ted. I'm really not in the mood.

  Ted Marcus : I mean it. You're right.

• [Leo is exasperated that the President is pushing himself too hard] 

  Leo McGarry : Be that way.

  President Josiah Bartlet : Your impersonation of my mother is getting sharper and sharper, you know that?