This episode is based on events that took place in Season 3 Episode 2 of the TV series “Madam Secretary”, created by Barbara Hall. There are three direct quotes:

1. “I’m not going to ask you again.”
2. “You’re grounded for a month.”
3. “You want to go for two?”

REFERENCES

1. The Constitution of The United States.

2. “The Linchpin." Madam Secretary. Season 3, Episode 2, CBS, 16 Oct. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80188782?trackId=200257859