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S6E7 · A Change Is Gonna Come

Final preparation goes into President Bartlet's visit to China when he accepts a flag from the Taiwanese delegation representing the Taiwanese Independence Movement, prompting China to prepare for military action.

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While preparing for the upcoming China summit, the Chinese are insulted by President Bartlet's acceptance of a Taiwanese independence movement flag at a prayer breakfast. Charlie must try and return the flag, which proves difficult. Meanwhile, C.J. has to agree to stipulations the Chinese are making in order to mend fences. Eventually at a performance by James Taylor that evening paying tribute to Sam Cooke, Jed confides to Abby that he did not see the flag. He could not tie his bow tie, has not been able to focus for over a day, and has lost the sight in his right eye. Meanwhile, former Vice President John Hoynes asks Josh to run his presidential campaign. Note: The episode title refers to the song " A Change Is Gonna Come " by Sam Cooke.

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