Leo's relentless push for NMD funding clashes with Toby's fiscal opposition, Marbury's diplomatic skepticism, and test failure realities, escalating into rhetorical nationalism vs multilateral caution.

Charlie strictly enforces Bartlet's post-diplomatic schedule, warning of a two-minute limit. Leo barges in, demanding an immediate pull to the Situation Room for the time-sensitive NMD missile test. Mrs. Landingham …

In the reception hall, Leo launches a fierce defense of the U.S. missile shield against Lord Marbury's multifaceted critique—citing North Korea's Taepodong threat, ABM treaty violations, China's arsenal buildup, European …

The congressional hearing launches with Leo McGarry formally identifying himself and counsel Jordan Kendall. Chairman Bruno starkly frames the inquiry into President Bartlet's concealed MS diagnosis, questioning how secrets endured …

Congressman Erickson feigns bipartisanship by complimenting Chairman Bruno, then smugly quizzes Leo on constitutional succession protocols amid Bartlet's MS crisis. Leo whispers aside with Jordan, mocking Erickson's snotty tone while …

In the tense Capitol Hill hearing room, a visibly confused and disoriented Leo McGarry, reeling from prior grilling on his relapse and Bartlet's MS cover-up, stammers in disbelief as Chairman …

In a flashback to the night of the third debate, nine days before a dead-heat election, Leo McGarry forces a broad smile while greeting two CEOs and a third man, …

Interrupted mid-relapse by Josh's urgent call about the Governor's collapse, a disheveled Leo opens his door to Congressman Gibson, who retrieves his briefcase and spots the damning array of empty …