Henderson gets in trouble for jokingly comparing the Soviet leader to a "wild cat". But the President lands in Moscow anyhow and gives a conciliatory and humanizing speech, assisted by his Russian-speaking son Larry, that earns the respect of the Soviets. Nevertheless, back at home, the gaffe plagues him and hurts his party's popularity.
Henderson faces repercussions for making a humorous comparison between the Soviet leader and a "feral animal". However, the President still travels to Moscow and delivers an conciliatory and people-oriented speech, aided by his son Larry, who speaks Russian, which wins over the Soviets' respect. In contrast, back home, the incident continues to plague him and negatively impacts his party's public image.