The West Wing (TV Series)
The State Dinner (1999)
Rob Lowe: Sam Seaborn
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Quotes
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Sam Seaborn : Toby, do you really think it's a good idea to invite people to dinner and then to tell them exactly what they're doing wrong with their lives?
Toby Ziegler : Absolutely, otherwise it's just a waste of food.
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Leo McGarry : You got to work with Toby on the toast.
Toby Ziegler : Don't need him.
Leo McGarry : Yes, you do.
Sam Seaborn : It takes two people to write a toast?
Leo McGarry : The State Department is very particular about these toasts.
Josh Lyman : I'll assign someone from my office.
Mandy Hampton : I can do it.
Josh Lyman : No, you can't.
Mandy Hampton : Why not?
Josh Lyman : Because you're a political consultant and this is an actual, you know, thing.
Mandy Hampton : Leo, please tell Josh that I can play a role in issues and it's not going to be the end to this administration.
Josh Lyman : I don't think it will be the end of this administration, Leo. I think it's going to be the end of this republic.
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Sam Seaborn : Oh, for God's sakes. It's Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 US 335. You cite the precedent, you cite Black's opinion for the majority.
Laurie : Thank you for that display of geek bravado...