S7, E19: A controversy occurs when the President-Elect places a telephone call to the president of China and espouses a different viewpoint from that of Bartlet. Meanwhile, Josh chooses his deputy chief of staff. Recurring guest stars include Rob Lowe as Sam Seaborn, Lily Tomlin as Deborah Fiderer, Teri Polo as Helen Santos, Janeane Garofalo as Louise Thornton and Anna Deavere Smith as Nancy McNally.