The West Wing (TV Series)

War Crimes (2001)

Tim Matheson: Vice President John Hoynes

Quotes 

• Vice President John Hoynes : You know, last month in Idaho, a man killed 6 members of his family, including his pregnant wife. And you know why the liberal intelligensia didn't go crazy? Because he did it with an axe. You think we need axe control?

  President Josiah Bartlet : Well, that is an excellent point. I never saw it that way.

  Vice President John Hoynes : I'm playing devil's advocate.

  President Josiah Bartlet : [sarcastically]  Tighter axe control.