That moment was very important because it was political. That's what has to be done, so they struck a deal. She figures his is a well-thought-out motivation that she felt was worthy trade-off. The motivation here is survival, and she has to think like a leader.
-- Mary McDonnell
   
Mary McDonnell   Name:
Mary McDonnell
Type:
Actress
Nationality:
American
Birth:
April 28, 1952
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