- Congressman Matthew Santos: America has lost a giant tonight, and I have lost a friend. Leo McGarry dedicated his life to public service. To the notion that every citizen is responsible for making this country a better place. That we have a sacred duty to participate in our democracy. To leave America stronger for the next generation. If I win this election, the country will be worse off because Leo McGarry will not be there to help me run it. But I don't want anyone to vote for or against me because of Leo McGarry. This race wasn't about him and it isn't about me. It's a vision for America that will outlast Leo and outlast me. There is an America that's bigger than any of us, and for those of you who have not yet voted, it is the only thing that should matter when you go to the polls tonight. Thank you.
- Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg: [CJ has just woken up President Bartlet] You wanted me to wake you when we had a result.
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: Do we have a winner?
- Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg: [smiling] Yes, Sir. We do.
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: [President Bartlet is on the phone with his wife when CJ walks in crying] When?
- Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg: Just a few minutes ago. Donna just called me.
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: [He walks over to hug her] Thank you, CJ.
- Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg: Mr. President.
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: [He picks the phone back up] Sweetheart, I'm sorry. I have some very bad news.
- Senator Arnold Vinick: Get the President-Elect on the phone.
- [sigh]
- Senator Arnold Vinick: I want to congratulate him.
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: It's odd, really, watching yourself being replaced on national television. Planned obsolescence. Presidents and mid sized family sedans.
- Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg: Yes, sir. Would you have run again if you could sir?
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: I think Mrs. Bartlet would have had something to say about that, don't you?
- Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg: Well the electorate can be very persuasive when they want something badly enough.
- President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet: In the service of two mistresses these last eight years has been my fate. Thank God for the 22nd Amendment, I'm spared that particular conversation with Abbey.
- Josh Lyman: [Josh is in Leo's hotel room, blaming himself, while the rest of the staff is partying upstairs] I talked him into this.
- Donna Moss: Nobody ever talked Leo into doing something he didn't want to do. And he'd want you upstairs. Not down here. You belong up there. It's your night. He was so proud of you, Josh.
- Josh Lyman: [Josh and Donna have rushed to the hospital to find out about Leo] Hey
- Annabeth Schott: [Breaking down crying] ... He died, Josh.