The West Wing, Season One

The West Wing (1999-2006) is a television show about a fictional United States presidential administration, set mainly in the West Wing of the White House. more »

Bartlet:
Time's up.

Little:
Actually, if I may, Mr. President. I didn't get my full five minutes.

Bartlet:
Yes, I know. But I got tired of listening to you. Now you listen to me. I have a Nobel Prize in Economics and I'm here to tell you that none of you know what the hell you're talking about. At 12:01 am, I'm using my executive power to nationalize the trucking industry.

Little:
You can't do that, Mr. President...

Bartlet:
Fourteen White House lawyers disagree. Truman did it in '52 with the coal mines.

Little:
And it was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Bartlet:
In 50 years. There's a new bench and I'll take my chances. As for Labor, I am calling Congress into Emergency Session to grant me the authority to draft the truckers into military service. [Russo and the Truckers Union delegates look dumbfounded] You're going to love our food. Nice talking to you folks. If this isn't settled in 47 minutes, don't worry. We know where to find you.

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