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-The fifth episode of the first season of The West Wing is titled "The Crackpots and These Women". The first part of the title is not relevant to this post; the second part comes from a conversation near the end of the episode. The staff are gathered to enjoy the president's chili, and are all talking in little groups. President Bartlet quietly says to Josh and Leo, "Just look at these remarkable women," and goes on to talk about the strength and beauty and intelligence of the women in the room, of C.J. and Mandy and Mrs. Landingham and Donna.

-I know how he feels.

-Every day I look around at the women I know, and am astounded. I look at the women I love, the women who are my friends, even the women I don't know that well, and I am constantly in awe of their beauty and intelligence. Of their wit and style and passion. Of their wisdom and kindness and grace. And I am constantly amazed that I am privileged to know them and be part of their lives. My luck astonishes me anew every day.

-Thank you.