The West Wing (TV Series)

Gone Quiet (2001)

Anna Deavere Smith: Nancy McNally

Quotes 

• Nancy McNally : Mr. President, submariners understand that if they sink it won't be a rescue, it'll be a recovery. They measure risk and rewards not just in terms of their own lives, but in terms of national interest.

  President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet : Well, that's great. I assess the national interest by the number of people alive, not dead.