Plot summary
President Andrada of the Philippines refuses to repatriate the remains of American servicemen until his country receives an aid and weapons package. The bill authorizing the package is being held up in committee by a senator who intends to run for president and wants to make things difficult for Elizabeth as his future opponent. Henry and Stevie are refused service at a restaurant owned by a friend of the senator. Ali becomes disillusioned when a politician who she has been campaigning for compromises on an issue. Elizabeth travels to the Philippines to pressure Andrada. The servicemen's remains are returned to the United States.
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Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Madam Secretary season 5. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.