The American President
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:10:00
Don't worry about it.
:10:23
Don't stop. It sounds great. What is it?
:10:27
Scales.
:10:29
Well, you're playing with gusto.
:10:31
- Are my lips swollen?
- Should they be?

:10:33
- Yeah.
- You're doing just fine.

:10:36
What's behind your back?
:10:37
I have a little surprise for you.
:10:39
Is it a dirt bike?
:10:41
No.
:10:46
Is it a really old, seventh grade textbook
of yours...

:10:49
...that you want me to read and discuss
at dinner and drive me crazy with?

:10:52
I'm not comfortable with
the "really old" part, but the rest was true.

:10:57
Understanding the Constitution.
:10:59
Your social studies teacher said you'll be
studying the Constitution this week.

:11:03
You talked to Mr.Linder?
:11:05
It's a parent-teacher conference
and Mr.Linder and I were the key players.

:11:11
Why don't you like social studies?
:11:13
I like it fine, Dad.
:11:14
All your other teachers say
you're happy and enthusiastic.

:11:18
Mr.Linder says you never participate
unless asked.

:11:21
Even then, it's a one-word answer.
:11:25
I don't know, Dad.
:11:26
I guess I'm just not...
:11:30
I don't know.
:11:32
Luce...
:11:33
Take a look at this book.
This is exciting stuff.

:11:37
It's about who we are and what we want.
:11:40
Read what it says on the first page.
:11:44
"Property of Gilmore Junior High."
:11:46
The next page, Luce.
:11:50
"We, the People of the United States...
:11:52
- "...in Order to form a perfect Union"--
- It grabs you right away.

:11:56
This is a page-turner.
:11:58
I can't wait.
:11:59
Good. It's possible this subject
may come up at dinner.


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