Senator Vinick Accepts
Republican Party Nomination for President
Senator
Vinick: Thank you. We're going to run out of prime time. It is with
great humility that I accept your nomination for President of the United
States.
Before I share with your my vision for America, I want to say a few
words about the man who I hope is my predecessor, President Josiah
Bartlett.
He has graced and honored his office, the highest in the land, the most
powerful in the world some would say, myself included.
He has served this country steadfastly and laudably, and I say this
despite our political and -- and philosophical differences.
For in the end, a presidency is more than a simple catalog of policies
pursued, crises weathered, battles lost or won.
It's a stewardship, a sacred trust; a commitment to sacrifice every
fiber of your being, every thought, every moment, every -- every
everything in service to your nation.
President Bartlett has done this well and ably, and he deserves nothing
less than our humble appreciation and heartfelt gratitude...
Leo: Nice what he said about you.
President Bartlet: Yeah. The bastard. He just picked up five million
democratic votes.
Senator Vinick: This is the basis upon which I make my appeal for your
support for this magnificent office; my commitment to strive to be
worthy of the example of the great men who have gone before. Presidents
walk in giant footsteps. They have magnificent legacies to uphold. I
stand here on this day and put my name forward as one who aspires to
their example, who will daily make that sacrifice, who will honor not
just the office but the people that office serves: their President of
these United States of America.
But, in the end the presidency is more than a simple catalog of policies
pursued, crises weathered, battles lost or won. It's a stewardship and
sacred trust, a commitment to sacrifice every fiber of your being, every
thought, every moment, every...every everything in service to your
nation. President Bartlet has done this well and able and he desires
nothing less than our humble appreciation and heartfelt gratitude.
