Quotes
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Abby Whelan : I want to run that mother!
Olivia Pope : And you don't think you should wait your turn?
Abby Whelan : Cyrus has been a great friend to me. He's also one of the worst human beings on the planet.
Olivia Pope : That doesn't answer my question.
Abby Whelan : It does. A good person would wait their turn. But a Cyrus wouldn't. A true monster would never wait. A monster cuts in line. A monster takes. And you and I both know that this town is run by monsters. They have the power. The biggest dogs with the sharpest teeth own the room. So, how long should I wait? How long do you think it'll be before a big dog will rip my throat out and take my spot in line?
[thoughts cross her mind]
Abby Whelan : But how do the big dogs sleep at night? I mean, what if I do this and I... can't sleep at night?
Olivia Pope : Abby. You're a good person. You're just standing too close to the Oval. You can feel the power, and you want it. Everyone does. But don't - don't let that place corrupt you. Once you drive that stake through Cyrus's heart, there will be no turning back. Once you take the white hat off, it's gone. You will no longer be you. And the thing is, being a big dog isn't as great as it seems. Be a better person. Okay?
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Abby Whelan : [lecturing the president] If you allow Cyrus to depart amicably, if you accept his resignation, he's safe. He can decide to work for Vargas after leaving the White House. You neutralize him, you keep the optics in your favor. You win. And you don't have to spend a single second looking for a new chief of staff. I'm right here, I'm exceedingly qualified, I will raise my sword, run at the enemy, and fight the good fight every single day. I will be the best West Wing general you've ever wished for and the scariest monster you never knew you needed. I'm loyal, I'm tough, and I'm not afraid to tell you when you're wrong, and you are wrong right now. Because it is easy, Mr. President. Fire him. Hire me.
President Fitzgerald Grant : Let me know when it's done.
Abby Whelan : Yes, Mr. President. When *what* is done?
President Fitzgerald Grant : When you fire him.
Abby Whelan : You want *me* to fire Cyrus?
President Fitzgerald Grant : You want the job? That's the job.
Abby Whelan : I'll let you know when it's done, sir.
[turns around and grins]
