Character

Cabinet Secretary

formal respectful polite dutiful attentive celebratory professional dedicated

Cabinet Secretary attends President Bartlet's final Cabinet meeting marking the end of his first term. He stands with fellow Cabinet members and greets Bartlet with 'Good morning, Mr. President' as he enters the room. Bartlet acknowledges him directly as 'Mr. Secretary' before praising the Cabinet's record: nine million new jobs, record home ownership, 150 trade agreements, expanded college aid, 500 toxic waste cleanups, and elimination of 16,000 pages of regulations. His formal greeting underscores the respectful protocol amid the administration's reflective reset and resignation demands.

2 appearances

Also known as: MAN, members of his Cabinet

Cabinet Secretary's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E10 · Arctic Radar

Hilton Arrest Briefing / Final Cabinet Reset

Respectful professionalism — reflecting the gravity of the final Cabinet meeting.

A Cabinet-level figure in the room who stands and formally greets the President as he enters the meeting; participates in the ceremonial transition into the final Cabinet session.

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S4E10 · Arctic Radar

Final Cabinet, Formal Resignations

Respectful and attentive, participating in the public ritual of office.

The cabinet member at the head of proceedings rises, offers the formal greeting to the President on entry, embodying ritualized respect and lending ceremonial weight to Bartlet's address.

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