Russian #1: And the venue can be moved to Hall of Mirrors.
Sam: Flags.
Russian #1: Yes. But we need something from you. On his arrival, and during outdoor photograph opportunity, President Bartlett must wear overcoat.
Sam: A coat?
Russian #1: He must wear coat. He must wear gloves. Scarves and earmuffs permissible, but optional.
Sam: Hang on. ‘Cos — yes, ‘cos President Chegorin wants to wear a coat, but doesn’t want to look like a wimp.
Russian #1: Sam. It is freezing too cold in Reykjavik. It is freezing too cold in Helsinki. It is freezing too cold in Staad. Why must every American president bound out of an automobile like as at a yacht club, while in c–, com–, excuse me. [Turns to second Russian delegate.] Co..?
Russian #2: Comparison.
Russian #1: …while in comparison, our president looks like — I don’t even know what word is.
Sam: Frumpy?
Russian #1: I don’t know what “frumpy” is, but onomatopoetically, sounds right.
i had to pause the tivo long enough to stop laughing. i miss the good old days of the west wing.