"Previously on the West Wing" spoken by Charlie The President (Martin Sheen) ponders the fallout of green lighting a strike force to overtake a barricaded gang of homegrown terrorists in Iowa -- who include a young non-combatant in need of medical attention. The staff is worried about the upcoming debates. They feel that expectations about Ritchie's performance are so low that he can only do well, while the ones for Bartlet are so high that he can only disappoint. They are also concerned with Ritchie's team's insistence on as few debates as possible.