“- President Andrew Shepherd: When we're out of the office, and alone, you can call me Andy.
- A.J. MacInerney: I beg your pardon, sir?
- President Andrew Shepherd: You were the best man at my wedding, for crying out loud. Call me Andy.
- A.J. MacInerney: Whatever you say, Mr. President.”
Michael Douglas - President Andrew Shepherd
Martin Sheen - A.J. MacInerney

“- Cathy Weaver: He named his dog after Ronald Reagan.
- Al Sanders: Well, he ain't all bad.”
Debra Winger - Cathy Weaver
Albert Hall - Al Sanders

“- Sam Francisco: This is my son, Richard. He's four years old. We named him after your former president, Richard Nixon.
- Matthew Sykes: George, from now on, tell people that you named him after the director Richard Burton. Just trust me on this.”

Mandy Patinkin - Sam Francisco
James Caan - Matthew Sykes

“Mister President, we must not allow a mine shaft gap!”
George C. Scott - Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson

“- Adm. Chester W. Nimitz: Mr. President, with all respect, sir. What you're asking can't be done.
[the president attempts to disengage his wheelchair leg braces and stand]
- George: [tries to aid the president] Mr. President...
- Roosevelt: Get back, George. Get back. [struggles to stand but is able to stand erect] Do not tell me it can't be done.”

Graham Beckel - Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
Howard Mungo - George
Jon Voight - President Franklin Delano Roosevelt