The West Wing (TV Series)

Abu el Banat (2003)

Martin Sheen: President Josiah Bartlet

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• President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : You know, 15 years ago, we took a trip to Egypt, all five of us, saw the pyramids and Luxor, then headed up into the Sinai. We had a guide, a Bedouin man, who called me "Abu el Banat." Whenever we'd meet another Bedouin, he'd introduce me as "Abu el Banat." The Bedouin would laugh and laugh and then offer me a cup of tea. And I'd go and pay them for the tea, and they wouldn't let me. "Abu el Banat" means "father of daughters." They thought the tea was the least they could do.

• President Josiah Bartlet : I'm not dwelling. I think it's fine. I think we should all spend Christmas at Liz's in-laws.

  Abbey Bartlet : We're invited.

  President Josiah Bartlet : Never again. I still have flashbacks

• President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : Is Ellie even coming?

  Deborah Fiderer : She's working on it.

  President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet : One would never know that leaders of powerful nations respond to my call on a moment's notice.

  Deborah Fiderer : Not at first glance, sir, no.