Character

Peter Lien

committed proud engaged dedicated

Congressman Peter Lien represents Texas's 22nd district. A Vietnamese refugee, he meets President Bartlet in the Oval Office to discuss congressional duties and his personal background. He schedules another meeting with Bartlet aboard Air Force One at 3:35, joined by Chief of Staff Leo McGarry, to advance legislative talks amid national travel.

4 appearances

Also known as: Mr. Lien

Peter Lien's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Sam Scrambles: Cliff-Notes Briefing and the Rolling-Pin Smear

Mentioned; not emotionally present but represents a time-sensitive obligation.

Congressman Peter Lien is named as one of Sam's immediate meetings; he is absent but his upcoming presence frames Sam's quick prep requirements and the stakes of the day's schedule.

View full event

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Weinberger Leak — Bartlet Draws a Moral Line

Pleased and slightly honored; proud to meet the President and conscious of symbolic responsibilities.

Newly introduced Congressman; exchanges small talk about fishing and his district, accepts Bartlet's welcome, participates in the handshake and photo before exiting the Oval Office.

View full event

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

The Presidential Rebuff: Bryce, Greenhouse Exemptions, and the Assertion of Authority

Pleased and slightly awed—grateful for the presidential welcome and mindful of symbolic responsibility.

Introduced after the rebuke, trades personal small talk with Bartlet about fishing and family, accepts the President's welcome, participates in the handshake and photo that reset the mood.

View full event

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Handshake and Hard Lessons: Bartlet Welcomes Congressman Lien

Humbled and honored; quietly proud and attentive to the President's guidance.

Introduced to the President and Leo, makes small talk about fishing and his district, receives an instructive welcome and a formal handshake/photo-op, then exits modestly pleased.

View full event

Affiliation

Occupational Safety and Health Administration