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President Andrew Shepherd:
[in his bedroom]
You're attracted to me, but the idea of physical intimacy is uncomfortable because you only know me as the President. But it's not always going to be that way, and the reason I know that is there was a moment last night when you were with ME, not the President. And I know what a big step that was for you. So, Sydney, I'm in no rush. Here's my plan. We're going to slow down, and when you're comfortable, that's when it's going to happen. [Sydney emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but one of his shirts] President Andrew Shepherd:
Perhaps I didn't properly explain the fundamentals of the slowdown plan. Sydney Ellen Wade:
[feeling the bed]
No, you explained it great. President Andrew Shepherd:
Are you nervous? Sydney Ellen Wade:
No. President Andrew Shepherd:
Good. My nervousness exists on... several levels. Number one, and this is in no particular order, I haven't done this in a pretty long time. Number two, uh, any expectations that you might have, given the fact that I'm... you know... Sydney Ellen Wade:
[approaching seductively]
The most powerful man in the world? President Andrew Shepherd:
Exactly, thank you. I think it's important you remember that's a political distinction that comes with the office. I mean, if, uh, Eisenhower were here instead of me, he'd be dead by now... and number three... Sydney Ellen Wade:
Andy... [she kisses him]
[in his bedroom]
You're attracted to me, but the idea of physical intimacy is uncomfortable because you only know me as the President. But it's not always going to be that way, and the reason I know that is there was a moment last night when you were with ME, not the President. And I know what a big step that was for you. So, Sydney, I'm in no rush. Here's my plan. We're going to slow down, and when you're comfortable, that's when it's going to happen. [Sydney emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but one of his shirts] President Andrew Shepherd:
Perhaps I didn't properly explain the fundamentals of the slowdown plan. Sydney Ellen Wade:
[feeling the bed]
No, you explained it great. President Andrew Shepherd:
Are you nervous? Sydney Ellen Wade:
No. President Andrew Shepherd:
Good. My nervousness exists on... several levels. Number one, and this is in no particular order, I haven't done this in a pretty long time. Number two, uh, any expectations that you might have, given the fact that I'm... you know... Sydney Ellen Wade:
[approaching seductively]
The most powerful man in the world? President Andrew Shepherd:
Exactly, thank you. I think it's important you remember that's a political distinction that comes with the office. I mean, if, uh, Eisenhower were here instead of me, he'd be dead by now... and number three... Sydney Ellen Wade:
Andy... [she kisses him]
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Okay you're attracted to me
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but the idea of physical intimacy is uncomfortable
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because you only know me as the president
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It's not always going to be that way
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The reason I know that is there was a moment last night
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when you were with me and not the president
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And I know what a big step that was for you
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So Sydney I'm in no rush
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Here's my plan We're gonna slow down
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and when you're comfortable that's when it's gonna happen
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Movie Summary
A widowed U.S. President running for reelection and an environmental lobbyist fall in love. It's all above-board, but "politics is perception," and sparks fly anyway.
Actors
Sydney Ellen Wade
Andrew Shepherd
