The Bartlet administration, particularly President Bartlet and C.J., wrestles internally with the ethical horror of arming misogynistic Qumar for strategic gains, opposed by human rights imperatives and erupting in interpersonal staff tensions.
The Bartlet administration, particularly President Bartlet and C.J., wrestles internally with the ethical horror of arming misogynistic Qumar for strategic gains, opposed by human rights imperatives and erupting in interpersonal staff tensions.
Events in This Arc
In the Oval Office, President Bartlet finalizes the Qumar arms package details with Toby and Frank—now including two F-117 strike fighters for a ten-year Khalifa Airbase lease—then directs them to …
C.J. enters her office to find Nancy awaiting her, igniting a fierce clash over the Qumar arms deal. C.J. savagely critiques arming a misogynistic regime that brutalizes women, decrying moral …
During her press briefing, C.J. announces the Qumar airbase lease renewal with biting sarcasm about 'new carpet,' drawing reporter laughter that masks her moral outrage. Glancing up, she spots Toby …