Character

Secretary of Labor

dutiful professional attentive composed cautious solemn responsive

The Secretary of Labor joins the full Cabinet assembly outside the White House at night. President Bartlet calls the roll during invocation of Section Three of the 25th Amendment after Zoey's abduction. The Secretary confirms presence as the group approaches and enters for the power transfer to Speaker Walken. Leo coordinates logistics while senior staff—Josh, C.J., Toby, Will, Margaret, and Charlie—observe and debate. This participation places the Secretary within constitutional protocols during crisis, upholding leadership over employment standards, worker protections, occupational safety, wage policies, and labor relations amid executive transition.

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S4E12 · Guns Not Butter

Misaddressed Pentagon Memo Lands on Charlie's Desk

Not shown; presence on CC list implies need for preparedness and situational awareness.

Referred to as a CC recipient (Secretary of State); not present onstage but implicated as a diplomatic stakeholder whose awareness of DoD fiscal adjustments could have foreign-policy implications.

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S4E23 · Twenty-Five

Leo Shrinks the Oval: Quietly Initiating the 25th

Reserved and attentive — participating in constitutional duty rather than personal spectacle.

One of the Cabinet officers invoked during the roll-call; present as part of the Cabinet assembling to give assent to the President's invoked transfer of power.

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S4E23 · Twenty-Five

Invoking Twenty-Five — Staff Divides as Leo Prepares Transfer

Businesslike and attentive—participating in ritualized, high-stakes procedure.

Called during the President's roll call of Cabinet members; appears as part of the assembled Cabinet approaching the White House to provide assent to the invocation.

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S4E23 · Twenty-Five

Invoking Twenty-Five: Walken Steps In

Solemn and attentive — aware of institutional weight of the roll call.

Called during the President's roll call of Cabinet members; present as part of the assembled Cabinet and positioned to participate in formal affirmation or dissent regarding the invocation.

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