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Congressman Matthew Santos
Jimmy Smits is an American actor best known for his long-running roles on the television series L.A. Law, as Richard Dysart's youngest uptight law partner, Victor Sifuentes (1986-1991); as Dennis Franz's second partner, Det. Bobby Simone, in NYPD Blue (1994-1998); as well as his role on The West Wing as congressman and presidential candidate Matt Santos.