I'm only thinking about the health of your presidency.

You know this morning's press conference

Isn't going to be the end of this.

Bob rumson's gotta be drooling over this.

Are you attracted to me?

I beg your pardon?

I asked if you were attracted to me.

That's not the issue.

I tell you what. Let's make it the issue.

Let's try something new because I know that most couples

When they first get together aren't inclined

To slam on the brakes

Because they're concerned about bob rumson's drool.

You're not most people.

You know what your problem is?

What's my problem?

Sex and nervousness.

Sex and nervousness is my problem?

Yes. Last night when we were looking at

Those place settings in the dish room,

I realized those place settings

Were provided by the first ladies,

And I'll bet none of those first ladies

Were nervous about having sex with their president husbands,

And do you know why?

No, but I'm sure you'll explain it to me.

I will. Because they weren't presidents

When they first met them.

That's not the case here.

Ah.

See what I'm getting at?

Yes.

May I use your bathroom for a moment?

Go right through there right behind you.

I just want to freshen up.

As you pass through, you'll see a large closet on the right.

If you feel comfortable, hang up your coat,

And when you come back, I'll have fixed us a drink,

We'll sit on the couch, and I will explain to you my plan.

You got a plan? Don't make me wait.

Ok. You're attracted to me,

But the idea of physical intimacy is uncomfortable

Because you only know me as the president.

But it's not always going to be that way,

And the reason I know that is there was a moment last night

When you were with me, not the president.

And I know what a big step that was for you,

So, sydney, I'm in no rush. Here's my plan.

We're gonna slow down, and when you're comfortable,

That's when it's gonna happen.

Perhaps I didn't properly explain the fundamentals

Of the slow-down plan.

No. You explained it great.

Are you nervous?

No.

Good.

My nervousness exists on several levels.

Number one--and this is in no particular order--

I haven't done this in a pretty long time.

Number 2, any expectations that you might have

Given the fact that I am, you know...

The most powerful man in the world?

Exactly. Thank you.

It's important you remember that's a political distinction

That comes with the office.