In the Season 3, Episode 8 of The West Wing , the Bartlet administration faces a moral crisis as they renew a military base lease with a fictional Middle Eastern ally, Qumar, known for its systemic abuse of women. Core Conflict: Idealism vs. Pragmatism

: C.J. (Allison Janney) struggles with the hypocrisy of selling arms to a nation where women are executed for adultery without trial.

: In a famous wordless ending, Toby (Richard Schiff) places his hands over his heart during C.J.'s press briefing to show respect for her sacrifice in defending a policy she hates. Secondary Plotlines West Wing 3×08: The Women of Qumar - Critically Touched