The West Wing (TV Series)

The Crackpots and These Women (1999)

John Spencer: Leo McGarry

Quotes 

• Leo McGarry : Andrew Jackson, in the main foyer of his White House had a big block of cheese.

  Toby Ziegler : Huh.

  Leo McGarry : I am making a mental list of those who are snickering, and even as I speak I am preparing appropriate retribution. The block of cheese was huge - over two tons. And it was there for any and all who might be hungry.

  Toby Ziegler : Leo, wouldn't this time be better spent plotting a war against a country that can't possibly defend itself against us?

  Leo McGarry : We can do that later, Toby. Right now I'm talking about President Andrew Jackson.

  Sam Seaborn : Actually, right now, you're talking about a big block of cheese.

  Leo McGarry : And Sam goes on my list!

  Sam Seaborn : And what about Toby?

  Leo McGarry : I'm unpredictable. Jackson wanted the White House to belong to the people, so from time to time, he opened his doors to those who wished an audience.

  Mandy Hampton : And then he locked the doors behind them and made them eat two tons of cheese.

• Economist : [speaking to the President]  You knew those numbers in your head?

  Leo McGarry : The President's startlingly freakish that way.