This episode is based on events that took place in Season 3 Episode 4 of the TV series Madam Secretary, created by Barbara Hall.
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“The Dissent Memo.” Madam Secretary. Season 3, Episode 4, CBS, 30 Oct. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80188785?trackId=14277283
Montgomery, L.M. "Chronicles of Avonlea".