The actor who plays the president of the United States on television's "West Wing" is asking his real-life counterpart for help.
Martin Sheen signed a letter asking President Clinton to close the Waste Technologies Inc. toxic waste incinerator in East Liverpool, Ohio, before he leaves office on Jan. 20.
"Stopping WTI once and for all is the best way to protect the children," the actor and longtime political activist said in the letter sent Wednesday and signed also by members of 23 state and national environmental organizations. "It would be the essence of 'putting people first' and a legacy of courage and honor for your administration."