A scene from The American President 1995
President Andrew Shepherd

Are you nervous?

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.

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