Leo: I can't support this decision. For a short period, we may be welcome. But what happens when we have to start kicking in doors? Declare martial law? Enforce curfews --
Bartlet: Once they establish a rule of law, and their economy settles down, they'll be quiet --
Leo: This isn't a romp in the desert! You're committing American lives to something that may go on for decades!
Bartlet: [angrily, nearly shouting] How are we not involved now-- [suddenly goes quiet, looking back at the house, then, quieter, shaking his head] We can't keep having this argument.
Leo: No, sir, we can't. If my counsel is no longer of use to you, perhaps�
Bartlet: So, if I disagree with your advice, you have to threaten me?
Leo: This is your own League of Nations, and it will ruin you like it ruined Wilson.
Bartlet: Okay. I'll need your successor in place before you leave.
Bartlet: Once they establish a rule of law, and their economy settles down, they'll be quiet --
Leo: This isn't a romp in the desert! You're committing American lives to something that may go on for decades!
Bartlet: [angrily, nearly shouting] How are we not involved now-- [suddenly goes quiet, looking back at the house, then, quieter, shaking his head] We can't keep having this argument.
Leo: No, sir, we can't. If my counsel is no longer of use to you, perhaps�
Bartlet: So, if I disagree with your advice, you have to threaten me?
Leo: This is your own League of Nations, and it will ruin you like it ruined Wilson.
Bartlet: Okay. I'll need your successor in place before you leave.
Leo : I can't support this decision. For a short period, we may be welcome. But what happens when we have to start kicking in doors? Declare martial law? Enforce curfews --
Bartlet : Once they establish a rule of law, and their economy settles down, they'll be quiet --
Leo : This isn't a romp in the desert! You're committing American lives to something that may go on for decades !
Bartlet : [angrily, nearly shouting] How are we not involved now-- [suddenly goes quiet, looking back at the house, then, quieter, shaking his head] We can't keep having this argument.
Leo : No, sir, we can't. If my counsel is no longer of use to you, perhaps�
Bartlet : So, if I disagree with your advice, you have to threaten me?
Leo : This is your own League of Nations, and it will ruin you like it ruined Wilson.
Bartlet : Okay. I'll need your successor in place before you leave.
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