The Best Dr. Arthur Welton Quotes

Vice: [Over the phone] I've just been told your trying to arouse the President from his coma?
Dr. Arthur Welton: Yes, that's correct sir
Vice: I thought you induced the coma to save the President's life?
Dr. Arthur Welton: Treating patients with head trauma is a "fluid" process
Vice: Sounds to me like you're risking the life of the President of the United States?
Dr. Arthur Welton: With careful monitoring, we can minimize that "risk"
Vice: Let's cut the crap
Dr. Arthur Welton: Sir?
Vice: We both know what's going on here, why Sandra Palmer wants her brother conscious, she's trying to subvert my policy agenda
Dr. Arthur Welton: Policy is not my concern
Vice: Oh, I think you're very concerned and I think you agree with what she's doing and you're willing to risk his life to get it done. So if you don't stop now, I will compel you to stop
Dr. Arthur Welton: With all due respect sir, the President's medical treatment is not you're...
Vice: [Interrupts him] with all due respect, you do what "I" tell you
Dr. Arthur Welton: No sir, I'm sorry, I will not. I am "required" to follow the wishes of Sandra Palmer: feel free to take up your concerns with her
Vice: [Sternly] if the President dies or suffers any permanent damage from your actions, I will nail your ass to the wall, do you understand me?

Dr. Arthur Welton: [after entering the Oval Office, referring to Palmer's health] all signs indicate the President has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage brought on by injuries he sustained earlier in the day
Vice: Meaning he should've never been brought out of the coma
Karen: However detrimental that decision was to his health, I'm "confident" that in light of his actions today, he would continue to support it
Vice: I'm glad you're so confident Karen, it was your reckless action that resulted in his stroke
Dr. Arthur Welton: [to Daniels] sir, it's unclear if the stroke is evitable but in any event, I'll take full responsibility
Tom: Excuse me, now's not the time for recrimination: self imposed or otherwise. When will we know the extent of the damage and the "prospects" for recovery?
Dr. Arthur Welton: After the MRI, the President is being transported to Bethesda as we speak. Based on my "impressions", the damage was severe, I don't think we can expect the President to regain consciousness any time soon
Lisa: So it is incontestable Wayne Palmer won't be able to continue his duties as Commander in Chief
Vice: There's no denying that this is a great tragedy for the nation and for those of us that know the President personally: just take care of him doctor
Dr. Arthur Welton: [Before leaving] of course, excuse me