when you see this, quote Leo McGarry:
(There're like ten other characters quoted too, but I just love this episode, and this scene.)
LEO
Andrew Jackson, in the main foyer of his White House had a big block of cheese.
TOBY
Hmmm.
Some of the White House Staffers giggle lightly.
LEO
I am making a mental list of those who are snickering, and even as I speak I'm preparing appropriate retribution. [beat] The block of cheese was huge--over two tons. And it was there for any and all who might be hungry.
TOBY
Leo, wouldn't this time be better spent plotting a war against a country that can't possibly defend itself against us?
LEO
We can do that later, Toby. Right now I'm talking about President Andrew Jackson.
SAM
Actually, right now, you're talking about a big block of cheese.
LEO
And Sam goes on my list!
SAM
What about Toby?
LEO
I'm unpredictable. [beat] Jackson wanted the White House to belong to the people, so from time to time, he opened his doors to those who wished an audience.
MANDY
And then he locked the doors behind them and made them eat two tons of cheese.
LEO
It is in that spirit...
SAM
Hang on. Mandy doesn't go on the list?
LEO
Mandy's new.
SAM
So it's just me... on the list?
LEO
Yes. It is in the spirit of Andrew Jackson that I, from time to time, ask senior staff to have face-to-face meetings with those people representing organizations who have a difficult time getting our attention. [beat] I know the more jaded among you, see this as something rather beneath you. But I assure you that listening to the voices of passionate Americans is beneath no one, and surely not the peoples' servants.
JOSH
[walks in with C.J.] Sorry, we're late. Is it 'Total Crackpot Day' again?
LEO
Yes, it is.
SAM
And let us please note that Josh does not go on the list.
LEO
Andrew Jackson, in the main foyer of his White House had a big block of cheese.
TOBY
Hmmm.
Some of the White House Staffers giggle lightly.
LEO
I am making a mental list of those who are snickering, and even as I speak I'm preparing appropriate retribution. [beat] The block of cheese was huge--over two tons. And it was there for any and all who might be hungry.
TOBY
Leo, wouldn't this time be better spent plotting a war against a country that can't possibly defend itself against us?
LEO
We can do that later, Toby. Right now I'm talking about President Andrew Jackson.
SAM
Actually, right now, you're talking about a big block of cheese.
LEO
And Sam goes on my list!
SAM
What about Toby?
LEO
I'm unpredictable. [beat] Jackson wanted the White House to belong to the people, so from time to time, he opened his doors to those who wished an audience.
MANDY
And then he locked the doors behind them and made them eat two tons of cheese.
LEO
It is in that spirit...
SAM
Hang on. Mandy doesn't go on the list?
LEO
Mandy's new.
SAM
So it's just me... on the list?
LEO
Yes. It is in the spirit of Andrew Jackson that I, from time to time, ask senior staff to have face-to-face meetings with those people representing organizations who have a difficult time getting our attention. [beat] I know the more jaded among you, see this as something rather beneath you. But I assure you that listening to the voices of passionate Americans is beneath no one, and surely not the peoples' servants.
JOSH
[walks in with C.J.] Sorry, we're late. Is it 'Total Crackpot Day' again?
LEO
Yes, it is.
SAM
And let us please note that Josh does not go on the list.