1 00:00:02,018 --> 00:00:05,020 [woman] Jackie Sharp. 2 00:00:05,021 --> 00:00:06,982 - [thunder crashes] - Terry Womack. 3 00:00:08,733 --> 00:00:11,359 Bob Birch. 4 00:00:11,360 --> 00:00:15,657 [man] President Walker has surrounded himself with a broken Congress. 5 00:00:15,658 --> 00:00:19,493 He even brought one of them into the White House. 6 00:00:19,494 --> 00:00:24,080 Now, they've broken the economy and put us on a collision course with China. 7 00:00:24,081 --> 00:00:26,501 Put a stop to them before it's too late. 8 00:00:28,295 --> 00:00:30,255 Send a message at the midterms. 9 00:00:30,256 --> 00:00:32,714 Let's start fixing the country. 10 00:00:32,715 --> 00:00:35,760 [woman] Paid for by Friends of a Better America. 11 00:00:38,429 --> 00:00:40,638 [Walker] Twenty-five million? Out of thin air? 12 00:00:40,639 --> 00:00:42,598 - [man] That's our estimate. - Where is the money coming from? 13 00:00:42,599 --> 00:00:44,642 - [man 2] Super PACs. - [Jackie] These are issue-based attack ads. 14 00:00:44,643 --> 00:00:46,686 - So who's giving to them? - We can't trace the money 15 00:00:46,687 --> 00:00:48,437 until this quarter's filings come in. 16 00:00:48,438 --> 00:00:50,982 We get killed in the midterms, we can kiss 2016 goodbye. 17 00:00:50,983 --> 00:00:53,818 You can deal with the Republican majority and a Republican president. 18 00:00:53,819 --> 00:00:55,486 [man] We're trying to counter with D-trip. 19 00:00:55,487 --> 00:00:56,946 [Walker] Make 25 million appear out of nowhere? 20 00:00:56,947 --> 00:00:58,948 - We can make a dent. - Dents don't cut it. 21 00:00:58,949 --> 00:01:01,326 No matter how fast we ramp up fund-raising, we can't close the gap. 22 00:01:01,327 --> 00:01:03,744 - We have to stop their money flow. - [Walker] I want to know how. 23 00:01:03,745 --> 00:01:05,955 [Frank] Locate the source and then cut off the tap. 24 00:01:05,956 --> 00:01:08,791 With this influx, you can be sure that somebody's not playing by the rules, 25 00:01:08,792 --> 00:01:10,501 but we can't whistle-blow until we find the source. 26 00:01:10,502 --> 00:01:13,171 Then find it. And you sure as hell better find it soon. 27 00:01:13,172 --> 00:01:16,299 In the meantime, I've been working on a proposal to counter the attacks. 28 00:01:16,300 --> 00:01:18,134 I've coordinated national messaging effort. 29 00:01:18,135 --> 00:01:19,677 I'll be sending copies later today. 30 00:01:19,678 --> 00:01:21,679 [Walker] We should be open to every idea. 31 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:23,016 Now, go. Get to work. 32 00:01:29,898 --> 00:01:31,524 Frank. 33 00:01:34,027 --> 00:01:36,944 You were supposed to steer Congress on my behalf. 34 00:01:36,945 --> 00:01:40,323 - No one is as concerned as me. - I should've kept you in the House, 35 00:01:40,324 --> 00:01:42,449 like Raymond suggested from day one. 36 00:01:42,450 --> 00:01:43,953 But you've been distracted, 37 00:01:43,954 --> 00:01:46,621 by the Senate, the State of the Union, 38 00:01:46,622 --> 00:01:48,289 meddling with foreign diplomacy. 39 00:01:48,290 --> 00:01:50,541 - You asked me to negotiate-- - I know what I've done. 40 00:01:50,542 --> 00:01:53,878 - And I know where it's gotten us. - Sir, the attack ads are not 41 00:01:53,879 --> 00:01:56,504 - a result of anything-- - You're scrambling from fire to fire 42 00:01:56,505 --> 00:02:00,718 - instead of preventing them. - I'm not the FEC, I can't wave a wand-- 43 00:02:00,719 --> 00:02:03,763 Give me more than excuses, Frank! You're better than that! 44 00:02:03,764 --> 00:02:07,183 - Or maybe you're not. - If you need a punching bag, 45 00:02:07,184 --> 00:02:12,190 I will stand here and take the punches, as I have done time and time again, 46 00:02:12,191 --> 00:02:14,775 since I swore my oath. 47 00:02:14,776 --> 00:02:17,946 But I would much rather get back to work, as you've asked me to do. 48 00:02:17,947 --> 00:02:19,864 You are out of line, Frank. 49 00:02:21,324 --> 00:02:24,911 Dismiss me or keep swinging, Mr. President. 50 00:02:25,787 --> 00:02:27,163 You're dismissed. 51 00:02:28,539 --> 00:02:30,750 Thank you, sir. 52 00:03:59,058 --> 00:04:02,244 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 53 00:04:11,767 --> 00:04:14,978 Dan Lanagin switched teams. 54 00:04:14,979 --> 00:04:17,815 That doesn't make any sense. 55 00:04:17,816 --> 00:04:21,736 I couldn't find any anomalies among big Republican donors, 56 00:04:21,737 --> 00:04:23,320 so I checked our own. 57 00:04:23,321 --> 00:04:25,571 Lanagin hasn't given a dime this quarter. 58 00:04:25,572 --> 00:04:29,452 Yeah, but not giving isn't the same as giving to the Republicans. 59 00:04:29,453 --> 00:04:33,288 His casino's accounts. Ernst and Young. 60 00:04:33,289 --> 00:04:37,709 Eighteen million for donations, and they're not going to us. 61 00:04:37,710 --> 00:04:40,002 [Doug] How did you get your hands on those? 62 00:04:40,003 --> 00:04:43,548 I've got friends. That's why you solicit my services. 63 00:04:43,549 --> 00:04:45,550 [Doug] The estimate for the ad buys was 25 million. 64 00:04:45,551 --> 00:04:47,595 [man] Those accounts are up-to-date as of June 30th. 65 00:04:47,596 --> 00:04:50,848 They could've made more donations since then. 66 00:04:53,436 --> 00:04:55,353 Tusk. 67 00:04:56,439 --> 00:05:00,232 Lanagin's casino is in Missouri. 68 00:05:00,233 --> 00:05:03,067 - [man] Raymond Tusk? - He's got an axe to grind with me 69 00:05:03,068 --> 00:05:06,862 - and with the president. - [man] I've never seen his name on any FEC filings. 70 00:05:06,863 --> 00:05:11,284 He doesn't make political contributions. That's how he remains flexible. 71 00:05:11,285 --> 00:05:13,913 [man] You think he's funneling the money somehow? 72 00:05:16,332 --> 00:05:18,208 I don't know. 73 00:05:18,209 --> 00:05:20,669 Get yourself to Kansas City. I want you in that casino. 74 00:05:20,670 --> 00:05:23,131 - Yes, sir. - I'll keep digging. 75 00:05:24,132 --> 00:05:26,341 Get me my wife. 76 00:05:26,342 --> 00:05:29,345 - [man] Where'd you get the recipe? - [Freddy] My father taught me. 77 00:05:29,346 --> 00:05:32,013 - You and your dad were close? - Nah. 78 00:05:32,014 --> 00:05:34,476 Cooking ribs was the only thing that motherfucker did right. 79 00:05:34,477 --> 00:05:38,686 - I guess you can't print that. - [laughs] I have ways. 80 00:05:38,687 --> 00:05:40,563 This really gonna be in the paper? 81 00:05:40,564 --> 00:05:42,482 Well, at least in Boston, yeah. 82 00:05:42,483 --> 00:05:44,735 Don't see why anybody would care. 83 00:05:44,736 --> 00:05:47,321 Well, it's a personal interest story. 84 00:05:47,322 --> 00:05:51,658 Vice President of the United States comes here, of all places. 85 00:05:51,659 --> 00:05:56,330 - You mean this shithole? - That's not what I said. 86 00:05:56,331 --> 00:05:58,081 It's OK. 87 00:05:58,082 --> 00:06:01,001 It's not the Taj Mahal. 88 00:06:01,002 --> 00:06:04,963 - How long has he been coming? - About 20 years now. 89 00:06:04,964 --> 00:06:08,174 - He's a good man, Frank. - You still call him Frank? 90 00:06:08,175 --> 00:06:11,929 Hey, in this joint, I'm the president, the vice president and the Congress. 91 00:06:11,930 --> 00:06:16,224 He just another customer. A loyal one. 92 00:06:16,225 --> 00:06:17,891 You think that's why he likes it here? 93 00:06:17,892 --> 00:06:20,062 Cause you treat him like a regular person? 94 00:06:20,063 --> 00:06:25,066 Maybe. Mostly it's the fuckin' ribs, though. 95 00:06:25,067 --> 00:06:29,864 Now, if unemployment goes up more than two-tenths, I want the Fed to consider... 96 00:06:55,515 --> 00:06:58,433 [music plays softly] 97 00:06:58,434 --> 00:07:02,438 - [woman] Get you something, hon? - Club soda with lime, please. 98 00:07:02,439 --> 00:07:04,814 - That's it? - Yeah. 99 00:07:04,815 --> 00:07:07,609 - Nothing to eat? - No. That's it. 100 00:07:07,610 --> 00:07:11,279 Tough spot to hang out if you're in the program. 101 00:07:11,280 --> 00:07:15,950 - How'd you know? - Takes one to know one, right? 102 00:07:15,951 --> 00:07:19,580 - How long? - Little over a year. You? 103 00:07:19,581 --> 00:07:21,373 Going on 15. 104 00:07:21,374 --> 00:07:26,378 - Any luck with the ponies? - None. Not yet. 105 00:07:26,379 --> 00:07:30,966 - Pick a number, one through 12. - Nine. 106 00:07:33,428 --> 00:07:37,764 - Hot Fuzz. - Sounds about right. 107 00:07:37,765 --> 00:07:42,144 Club soda comin' up, darlin'. With lime. 108 00:07:43,730 --> 00:07:45,482 [man] Hasn't moved, last two hours. 109 00:07:45,483 --> 00:07:48,024 And he hasn't spoken to anybody? 110 00:07:48,025 --> 00:07:50,486 Just been betting on the races. 111 00:07:50,487 --> 00:07:54,239 - You want us to bring him in? - No. 112 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:57,284 That's the vice president's chief of staff. 113 00:07:57,285 --> 00:08:01,121 - Really? - We don't want to make a scene. 114 00:08:01,122 --> 00:08:03,497 Just keep an eye on him. 115 00:08:03,498 --> 00:08:08,336 Let me know what he does, where he goes and who he talks to. 116 00:08:08,337 --> 00:08:09,922 You got it, Mr. Lanagin. 117 00:08:09,923 --> 00:08:12,840 [Walker] You should've seen their faces. 118 00:08:12,841 --> 00:08:14,801 They didn't know what to think. 119 00:08:14,802 --> 00:08:16,343 Especially when I made them hold the bag. 120 00:08:16,344 --> 00:08:18,681 - You tried it out? - I sure as hell did. 121 00:08:18,682 --> 00:08:21,391 [both laugh] 122 00:08:21,392 --> 00:08:25,269 - [sighs] I'm sorry I lashed out at you, Frank. - No. I was disrespectful, 123 00:08:25,270 --> 00:08:28,608 - and that was uncalled for. - My temper's gotten away from me these days. 124 00:08:28,609 --> 00:08:32,611 I need to be jolted back into reality sometimes. 125 00:08:32,612 --> 00:08:37,699 - It was a... a kind gesture. - Just some good ol' fun. 126 00:08:37,700 --> 00:08:40,367 Tricia tells me we're having dinner, later this week. 127 00:08:40,368 --> 00:08:42,161 Yes, Claire tells me the same. 128 00:08:42,162 --> 00:08:46,083 Well, it'll be good to get out of this place for a few hours. 129 00:08:54,967 --> 00:08:59,221 It's been here since Kennedy. It was painted the same year he was born. 130 00:08:59,222 --> 00:09:02,890 It depicts, I think, a World War I parade. 131 00:09:02,891 --> 00:09:06,603 Well, I should know every painting. 132 00:09:06,604 --> 00:09:09,398 Well, you seem to know quite a lot, at least about this one. 133 00:09:09,399 --> 00:09:14,194 I try to soak it all in while I can. All the history. 134 00:09:14,195 --> 00:09:18,073 Presidents who obsess over history obsess about their place in it, 135 00:09:18,074 --> 00:09:22,327 - instead of forging it. - Who said that? 136 00:09:22,328 --> 00:09:25,498 I did... just now. 137 00:09:27,750 --> 00:09:30,794 The White House. All day long it's buzzing, 138 00:09:30,795 --> 00:09:35,298 and at this hour it's so... desolate. 139 00:09:35,299 --> 00:09:38,968 The presidency is a great and precious thing. 140 00:09:38,969 --> 00:09:41,889 Loneliness is the price. 141 00:09:42,598 --> 00:09:43,891 Let's assume... 142 00:09:46,143 --> 00:09:50,021 ...in one of these chairs, staring at this wall, 143 00:09:50,022 --> 00:09:53,525 is where Truman decided to drop the bomb, 144 00:09:53,526 --> 00:09:56,237 and see if we feel anything. 145 00:10:09,667 --> 00:10:10,918 Nothing. You? 146 00:10:12,795 --> 00:10:15,715 - No, nothing. - [both laugh] 147 00:10:24,098 --> 00:10:26,015 Sorry, it's a mess. 148 00:10:26,016 --> 00:10:29,395 - You don't have to clean up for me. - Yes, I do. 149 00:10:33,982 --> 00:10:36,360 Wouldn't want you seeing these. 150 00:10:37,945 --> 00:10:40,197 I wore 'em last night. 151 00:10:43,451 --> 00:10:46,995 You like these, or you want the ones I'm wearing now? 152 00:11:00,259 --> 00:11:04,220 - How long you been working in the casino? - Too long. 153 00:11:04,221 --> 00:11:09,477 - Bet you've seen a lot. - Oh, yeah. I've seen everything. 154 00:11:24,659 --> 00:11:28,329 - I should get going, got an early meeting. - OK. 155 00:11:33,876 --> 00:11:36,211 You want me to stay? 156 00:11:38,046 --> 00:11:40,549 I wasn't planning on sleeping here. 157 00:11:42,134 --> 00:11:46,472 So... another one-night stand, then. 158 00:11:46,473 --> 00:11:51,893 - Is that OK? - Not really my thing. 159 00:11:51,894 --> 00:11:55,605 - Come on, you must play the field. - No, I don't. 160 00:11:55,606 --> 00:11:59,985 - [laughs] But you are such a flirt. - I flirt, yes. 161 00:11:59,986 --> 00:12:03,363 But I only sleep with someone if I'm into them. 162 00:12:03,364 --> 00:12:04,866 And I prefer to stick around. 163 00:12:04,867 --> 00:12:08,118 Remy Danton, serial monogamist. 164 00:12:08,786 --> 00:12:09,912 Is this a joke? 165 00:12:11,706 --> 00:12:15,249 I'm sorry. I didn't... 166 00:12:15,250 --> 00:12:17,670 Sorry. 167 00:12:23,759 --> 00:12:25,804 This doesn't happen again unless it's leading somewhere. 168 00:12:25,805 --> 00:12:30,725 I'm upfront about what I want. In all things, not just politics. 169 00:12:36,689 --> 00:12:41,191 Three or four times a year, they fly in about a dozen Chinese guys, money to burn. 170 00:12:41,192 --> 00:12:43,777 They got a whole floor of the casino reserved just for them. 171 00:12:43,778 --> 00:12:45,696 Word is they throw away millions. 172 00:12:45,697 --> 00:12:47,614 That doesn't necessarily mean anything. 173 00:12:47,615 --> 00:12:49,658 The Chinese love to gamble, especially the rich ones. 174 00:12:49,659 --> 00:12:51,828 [Doug] Yeah, in Vegas. This is Missouri. 175 00:12:51,829 --> 00:12:56,666 - It's a much longer flight. - I wanna find out... 176 00:12:56,667 --> 00:12:59,125 I want to find out where these planes are coming from. 177 00:12:59,126 --> 00:13:02,086 - Who do we know in the FAA? - I don't know anyone, but Doyle does. 178 00:13:02,087 --> 00:13:05,426 I already got him on it. I'll text you when I hear back from Doyle. 179 00:13:05,427 --> 00:13:06,594 I gotta go. 180 00:13:08,679 --> 00:13:09,972 You leaving? 181 00:13:15,352 --> 00:13:18,021 Yeah. Thanks for last night. 182 00:13:18,022 --> 00:13:21,190 - I had fun. - No, you didn't. 183 00:13:21,191 --> 00:13:23,527 You were thinking of somebody else. 184 00:13:34,246 --> 00:13:37,499 I got that one after ten years. 185 00:13:40,962 --> 00:13:43,213 Hope it brings you some luck. 186 00:13:50,136 --> 00:13:54,514 Elaine Brooks will be sponsoring and the First Lady has approved the early draft. 187 00:13:54,515 --> 00:13:57,434 Jackie, take a look at the board. Get a sense of who might cosponsor, 188 00:13:57,435 --> 00:14:01,688 - besides yourself. - Absolutely. I'm sure we can lock down a lot of heavyweights. 189 00:14:01,689 --> 00:14:03,231 Lorrie and I will get right on it. 190 00:14:03,232 --> 00:14:05,275 We should talk about a media plan. 191 00:14:05,276 --> 00:14:07,360 - It's premature for that. - [Connor] Don't we want to get this out, 192 00:14:07,361 --> 00:14:09,362 start building support as soon as possible? 193 00:14:09,363 --> 00:14:11,907 - Events, interviews? - I want what's most effective. 194 00:14:11,908 --> 00:14:14,868 A media blitz is the wrong way to go. You want a single long lead 195 00:14:14,869 --> 00:14:17,412 that coincides with the introduction of the bill. Something classy. 196 00:14:17,413 --> 00:14:20,040 - But you want broad support, to hit-- - A blanket strategy will 197 00:14:20,041 --> 00:14:21,708 galvanize as many detractors as supporters. 198 00:14:21,709 --> 00:14:23,418 [Connor] Not if the message is framed-- 199 00:14:23,419 --> 00:14:25,378 We want a key demographic to get on board, and then-- 200 00:14:25,379 --> 00:14:27,006 - Let me finish, please. - Then we let it percolate. 201 00:14:27,007 --> 00:14:29,549 I suggest Matt Bai, The New York Times Magazine. 202 00:14:29,550 --> 00:14:31,677 I like that idea. I like that very much. 203 00:14:31,678 --> 00:14:35,639 So do I. Can you speak to Matt? No promises. Just test the waters. 204 00:14:35,640 --> 00:14:38,100 - [Connor] Happy to do that. - I've got a good relationship. I'll call him. 205 00:14:38,101 --> 00:14:41,689 [Claire] Great. Seth, you keep me posted and let's all get together later this week. 206 00:14:41,690 --> 00:14:42,816 Thanks, Jackie. 207 00:14:54,743 --> 00:14:56,785 I want you to read the bill and write me a summary. 208 00:14:56,786 --> 00:15:00,290 Do not, under any circumstances, share it with anyone until we've spoken. 209 00:15:00,291 --> 00:15:04,545 - Don't want to go over the board first-- - No. Not yet. 210 00:15:11,052 --> 00:15:13,469 [Remy] Anything on the abortion? 211 00:15:13,470 --> 00:15:15,721 [Seth] Nothing. It all checks out. 212 00:15:15,722 --> 00:15:18,765 - [Remy] One hundred percent? - [Seth] I turned over every stone. 213 00:15:18,766 --> 00:15:20,978 - Mrs. Underwood was telling the truth. - We need something. 214 00:15:20,979 --> 00:15:24,898 - This is taking too long. - The Underwoods are careful. 215 00:15:24,899 --> 00:15:27,066 If they have skeletons, they're buried deep. 216 00:15:27,067 --> 00:15:29,695 Not a question of "if." Somebody like Frank is gonna have skeletons. 217 00:15:30,404 --> 00:15:32,739 Then I'll find them. 218 00:15:32,740 --> 00:15:36,616 If you don't deliver, that means I don't deliver. And I always deliver. 219 00:15:36,617 --> 00:15:40,037 You gave me an assignment with high expectations. I will meet them. 220 00:15:40,038 --> 00:15:44,126 But it's not gonna happen overnight. So don't fuck with me. 221 00:15:44,127 --> 00:15:48,213 I'm a hired gun. Not one that you own. 222 00:15:48,214 --> 00:15:51,216 As long as you hit the target. 223 00:15:51,217 --> 00:15:53,300 Then I need a favor. 224 00:15:53,301 --> 00:15:55,845 - Connor Ellis. - What about him? 225 00:15:55,846 --> 00:15:58,806 I'll have more access if he isn't around. 226 00:15:58,807 --> 00:16:01,560 Arrange a cushy job offer for him somewhere. 227 00:16:01,561 --> 00:16:06,522 - Private or public sector? - Private. Lots of money. 228 00:16:06,523 --> 00:16:09,275 Something he can't turn down. 229 00:16:09,276 --> 00:16:11,319 I'll see what I can do. 230 00:16:15,908 --> 00:16:18,492 Here, this is half. 231 00:16:18,493 --> 00:16:21,163 You can pay me when I've gotten you what you want. 232 00:16:21,164 --> 00:16:24,416 I don't take half pay for a job half done. 233 00:16:35,511 --> 00:16:39,721 - It's an interesting proposal. - What we're missing is a unified theme. 234 00:16:39,722 --> 00:16:42,975 If we coordinate on national ad-buys, organize crossover events, 235 00:16:42,976 --> 00:16:45,644 develop fund-raising apps, I think it would go a long way... 236 00:16:45,645 --> 00:16:47,604 Maybe, but I doubt the leadership will go for it. 237 00:16:47,605 --> 00:16:50,023 Which is why I'd like your support. I set up a meeting. 238 00:16:50,024 --> 00:16:52,151 If you came, and you supported my position... 239 00:16:52,152 --> 00:16:54,987 I just think they're gonna end up saying we can't be thinning out our funds 240 00:16:54,988 --> 00:16:58,530 on a national strategy. This is about fieldwork, getting out the vote. 241 00:16:58,531 --> 00:17:00,575 Right, but isn't it worth at least some consideration? 242 00:17:00,576 --> 00:17:04,456 Well, you know me, Linda, I mean, I'm all for bold ideas. 243 00:17:04,457 --> 00:17:08,459 But Birch and Womack, why, they're... set in their ways. 244 00:17:08,460 --> 00:17:10,879 I doubt very seriously that... 245 00:17:13,215 --> 00:17:16,675 Listen, Frank, all I'm asking is that you play devil's advocate with them. 246 00:17:16,676 --> 00:17:18,218 Sorry, excuse me for a moment. This is important. 247 00:17:18,219 --> 00:17:19,761 I don't want to short-shrift this. 248 00:17:19,762 --> 00:17:21,765 No, I know, but I just have to send this text. 249 00:17:21,766 --> 00:17:23,475 I am busy too. 250 00:17:36,197 --> 00:17:38,280 - Make sure that's an aisle seat. - Of course. 251 00:17:38,281 --> 00:17:40,158 I don't feel as if you're taking this very seriously. 252 00:17:40,159 --> 00:17:42,869 Linda, I apologize. I am sorry. 253 00:17:42,870 --> 00:17:45,747 You are absolutely right, I did not mean to sound curt. 254 00:17:45,748 --> 00:17:48,916 And you are right, this is important. 255 00:17:48,917 --> 00:17:50,583 You and I should go through your proposal 256 00:17:50,584 --> 00:17:53,003 and discuss it right down to the last detail. 257 00:17:53,004 --> 00:17:55,630 I am not asking you to go through it page by page, 258 00:17:55,631 --> 00:17:58,135 just to help me initiate some meaningful dialogue. 259 00:17:58,136 --> 00:18:01,512 - You can count on my help, Linda. - Thank you. 260 00:18:01,513 --> 00:18:06,392 - I will have my scheduler reach out to yours. - Thank you, Linda. 261 00:18:06,393 --> 00:18:08,937 Get me a secure line, please. 262 00:18:11,523 --> 00:18:13,317 [woman] The vice president is on the line. 263 00:18:16,987 --> 00:18:19,530 Mr. Vice President. 264 00:18:19,531 --> 00:18:23,491 Normally, I would ignore your call, but I am in a good mood today. 265 00:18:23,492 --> 00:18:27,204 - Not even you could ruin it. - Are you funneling money to the Republicans? 266 00:18:27,205 --> 00:18:29,455 What on earth are you talking about? 267 00:18:29,456 --> 00:18:32,000 [Frank] About 20 million in GOP Super PACs. 268 00:18:32,001 --> 00:18:34,753 You know I never make political contributions. 269 00:18:34,754 --> 00:18:36,838 That's the fastest way to upset my investors. 270 00:18:36,839 --> 00:18:38,840 I know the money is coming from a casino in Missouri, 271 00:18:38,841 --> 00:18:40,717 and I know it's coming from Feng. 272 00:18:40,718 --> 00:18:43,553 [Raymond] Mr. Feng and I have one co-venture together, 273 00:18:43,554 --> 00:18:44,888 and it has nothing to do with gambling. 274 00:18:44,889 --> 00:18:46,183 A plane that he owns 275 00:18:46,184 --> 00:18:47,934 flies to Lanagin's casino 276 00:18:47,935 --> 00:18:50,435 - on a regular basis. - What he does on his own time 277 00:18:50,436 --> 00:18:53,772 - is no business of mine. - Are you trying to create chaos in the ranks? 278 00:18:53,773 --> 00:18:58,860 [laughs] The Republicans appear to be doing a fine job of that without my help. 279 00:18:58,861 --> 00:19:02,072 Well, it's not gonna work, Raymond. It'll bind the Democrats together, 280 00:19:02,073 --> 00:19:06,410 - not pull us apart. - What has bound them together the past decade has been 281 00:19:06,411 --> 00:19:08,330 the means to achieve a majority. 282 00:19:08,331 --> 00:19:11,874 - If I had to guess... - He stacked Congress. 283 00:19:11,875 --> 00:19:15,170 The majority I whipped. 284 00:19:17,172 --> 00:19:19,341 So it's been you, Raymond, all along, 285 00:19:19,342 --> 00:19:23,845 even when Lanagin's money was coming to us. 286 00:19:23,846 --> 00:19:26,805 You keep making assumptions that I have denied. 287 00:19:26,806 --> 00:19:29,224 Once the quarterly filings come out, anybody with a laptop 288 00:19:29,225 --> 00:19:32,229 - is gonna see what's going on. - The end of September. 289 00:19:32,230 --> 00:19:37,233 That's a long way off. But I look forward to seeing the reports. 290 00:19:37,234 --> 00:19:42,780 Should make for some very interesting reading two weeks before the midterms. 291 00:19:42,781 --> 00:19:45,531 You cannot bully your way back to the table, Raymond, 292 00:19:45,532 --> 00:19:47,911 just as you cannot buy the keys to Congress. 293 00:19:47,912 --> 00:19:51,956 Best of luck keeping your majority in the House. 294 00:19:51,957 --> 00:19:54,793 I know how much it means to you. 295 00:19:56,628 --> 00:19:58,339 When the money's coming your way, 296 00:19:58,340 --> 00:20:00,840 you don't ask any questions. 297 00:20:00,841 --> 00:20:04,636 But now it's clear. Lanagin's never been anything but a front. 298 00:20:04,637 --> 00:20:08,431 Do I tell the president? No. 299 00:20:08,432 --> 00:20:10,765 He'll wonder why I didn't know, which makes me look uninformed. 300 00:20:10,766 --> 00:20:15,147 Or he'll blame the messenger for involving him, which makes me look careless. 301 00:20:15,148 --> 00:20:19,025 I know it's a trap. I must keep this to myself. 302 00:20:19,026 --> 00:20:22,194 He wants to know who you are buying on behalf of. 303 00:20:22,195 --> 00:20:25,532 It's a hedge fund named Mercury Capital. It's unlisted. 304 00:20:25,533 --> 00:20:28,369 [speaking foreign language] 305 00:20:32,497 --> 00:20:35,332 They need the names of the principal investors. 306 00:20:35,333 --> 00:20:37,585 Tell him I have to protect identities. 307 00:20:37,586 --> 00:20:41,214 [speaking foreign language] 308 00:20:41,215 --> 00:20:44,510 The broker needs more. He wants a full investor list. 309 00:20:44,511 --> 00:20:47,011 Say, um... 310 00:20:47,012 --> 00:20:50,098 Say that the principal investor has strong ties to the White House. 311 00:20:50,099 --> 00:20:52,476 [speaking foreign language] 312 00:20:55,229 --> 00:20:58,648 And they want to know if you represent Clayton West. 313 00:20:58,649 --> 00:21:00,734 Clayton West? 314 00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:07,364 [speaking foreign language] 315 00:21:07,365 --> 00:21:09,326 - He's waiting. - One second. 316 00:21:12,371 --> 00:21:18,167 - [Ayla] What does it say? - It's about a refinery in China 317 00:21:18,168 --> 00:21:21,504 for rare earth elements. 318 00:21:21,505 --> 00:21:26,008 Tell him yes. Tell him the principal investor is Raymond Tusk. 319 00:21:26,009 --> 00:21:30,097 [speaking foreign language] ...Raymond Tusk. 320 00:21:34,435 --> 00:21:36,644 [dialing, ringing] 321 00:21:38,439 --> 00:21:40,899 [Doug on voicemail] This is Doug Stamper... 322 00:21:42,401 --> 00:21:47,029 - What should we serve the Walkers? - Cyanide. 323 00:21:47,030 --> 00:21:49,991 Saving that for dessert. What about a main course? 324 00:21:49,992 --> 00:21:54,161 Meat of some sort? Vegetables? 325 00:21:54,162 --> 00:21:57,998 I mean, this isn't really my area of expertise. 326 00:21:57,999 --> 00:22:01,043 I was thinking, what about Freddy? 327 00:22:01,044 --> 00:22:05,090 - Ribs? - Or is that gauche? 328 00:22:06,049 --> 00:22:10,345 No. I like the idea. 329 00:22:12,181 --> 00:22:16,016 Well, we can do the nice china, gourmet sides. 330 00:22:16,017 --> 00:22:18,686 But I think the ribs make it more personal. 331 00:22:18,687 --> 00:22:21,482 I'll make the call. 332 00:22:21,483 --> 00:22:25,234 - Any word on the call you're expecting? - Not yet. 333 00:22:25,235 --> 00:22:28,362 I don't think he's landed. 334 00:22:28,363 --> 00:22:31,740 This is really coming along, isn't it? 335 00:22:31,741 --> 00:22:34,118 You think it's childish. 336 00:22:34,119 --> 00:22:36,913 I think it's better than video games. 337 00:22:43,795 --> 00:22:46,923 [man speaking foreign language] 338 00:22:52,804 --> 00:22:58,683 - Do you have my check for $5,000? - Next time I get a raise. 339 00:22:58,684 --> 00:23:02,938 - Bad luck at the casino? - So Tusk knows I'm here. 340 00:23:02,939 --> 00:23:07,067 - Daniel Lanagin knows you're here. - Is Tusk involved? 341 00:23:07,068 --> 00:23:10,403 - Why would I admit that? - Tusk is in business with you. 342 00:23:10,404 --> 00:23:13,615 You're sending money to Lanagin. Lanagin's casino is in Tusk's backyard. 343 00:23:13,616 --> 00:23:18,036 You didn't fly halfway around the world just to confirm suspicions. 344 00:23:18,037 --> 00:23:21,747 - Tell me what you want. - We want the money to stop flowing to the Republicans. 345 00:23:21,748 --> 00:23:24,668 - And what do I receive? - I've told you what we want. 346 00:23:24,669 --> 00:23:28,129 - Now it's your turn. - So you can mislead me again? 347 00:23:28,130 --> 00:23:32,219 Things have changed. We have nothing to gain by misleading you. 348 00:23:32,220 --> 00:23:34,970 Hm... 349 00:23:34,971 --> 00:23:37,599 What do you think of my garden? 350 00:23:39,142 --> 00:23:41,227 It's very beautiful. 351 00:23:41,228 --> 00:23:45,106 When you only talk business, you stop appreciating beauty. 352 00:23:45,107 --> 00:23:49,151 - I don't have much time for beauty. - That's a shame. 353 00:23:49,152 --> 00:23:53,821 For people like you to smell the flowers, some of us have to pull the weeds. 354 00:23:53,822 --> 00:23:57,494 - When do you plan on leaving? - I haven't bought my return ticket yet. 355 00:23:57,495 --> 00:24:03,541 Good. I'd like to think on this for a night. And I'm sure you must be exhausted. 356 00:24:03,542 --> 00:24:05,377 Would you do me the honor of being my guest? 357 00:24:05,378 --> 00:24:10,089 - I'd be very grateful. - Excellent. You can get some rest. 358 00:24:10,090 --> 00:24:14,052 And if you like, there are many beautiful things to enjoy here. 359 00:24:14,053 --> 00:24:18,431 [woman laughing] 360 00:24:18,432 --> 00:24:20,100 Please. 361 00:24:22,352 --> 00:24:24,396 [phone beeps] 362 00:24:50,631 --> 00:24:52,381 [door opens] 363 00:24:52,382 --> 00:24:55,676 - [man] Sir? Mr. Grayson is here. - Seth. 364 00:24:55,677 --> 00:24:58,678 You and I haven't really properly had the chance to sit 365 00:24:58,679 --> 00:25:00,430 and have a chat since you came on board. 366 00:25:00,431 --> 00:25:02,643 Is there anything I can be doing better, sir? 367 00:25:02,644 --> 00:25:05,185 No, no. I'm impressed. 368 00:25:05,186 --> 00:25:08,731 You're very smart. Excellent work ethic. 369 00:25:08,732 --> 00:25:13,860 - But more importantly, you're very observant. - Information is power. 370 00:25:13,861 --> 00:25:17,239 It was right here in this room that my... 371 00:25:17,240 --> 00:25:21,701 ...wife revealed a great deal of information to a great number of people. 372 00:25:21,702 --> 00:25:24,536 - Millions of them. - Sir, if your concern is my knowledge 373 00:25:24,537 --> 00:25:26,374 of any discrepancies, let me assure you... 374 00:25:26,375 --> 00:25:29,001 Claire and I are private people. 375 00:25:29,002 --> 00:25:31,588 I can understand why you might mistrust me. 376 00:25:31,589 --> 00:25:34,839 I'm also observant, like you, Seth. 377 00:25:34,840 --> 00:25:38,719 But I still have my blind spots. 378 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:43,890 It would have never occurred to me to reach out to Mrs. Marbury. 379 00:25:43,891 --> 00:25:48,729 Her husband was dead. He kept no records. 380 00:25:48,730 --> 00:25:54,485 And yet, there it was in black in white. 381 00:25:54,486 --> 00:25:59,783 I respect the fact that you brought it to us, that's what got you in the door. 382 00:25:59,784 --> 00:26:05,121 But if you wanna stay, I need more. 383 00:26:09,543 --> 00:26:11,378 What exactly are you up to? 384 00:26:13,672 --> 00:26:15,756 I was hired by Remy Danton. 385 00:26:15,757 --> 00:26:19,386 He wants anything damaging that I can find. 386 00:26:21,429 --> 00:26:23,929 - Does he have a copy of the journal? - No copies. 387 00:26:23,930 --> 00:26:27,016 I gave the original to Mrs. Underwood, and I told him that her story checks out. 388 00:26:27,017 --> 00:26:30,019 - Did you give him anything else? - I don't have anything else. 389 00:26:30,020 --> 00:26:31,604 I wouldn't give it to him if I did. 390 00:26:31,605 --> 00:26:33,398 Why am I only hearing about this now? 391 00:26:33,399 --> 00:26:35,608 Well, you're the vice president of the United States. 392 00:26:35,609 --> 00:26:37,443 Remy works for Raymond Tusk. 393 00:26:37,444 --> 00:26:40,363 That puts me between two extremely powerful people. 394 00:26:40,364 --> 00:26:43,324 - I had to be careful. - I'm sure that Remy's offering 395 00:26:43,325 --> 00:26:46,452 - you a great deal of money. - But that's all he offers. 396 00:26:46,453 --> 00:26:50,122 When I saw you push entitlement reform through the Senate, 397 00:26:50,123 --> 00:26:54,045 it was clear to me where the real power in the White House is. 398 00:26:54,046 --> 00:27:00,301 I want to work for a man like you, not sail a yacht. Money doesn't interest me. 399 00:27:03,889 --> 00:27:06,224 Do you want me to cease contact with Remy? 400 00:27:06,225 --> 00:27:12,105 No. I want you to find the blind spots. 401 00:27:13,939 --> 00:27:15,732 - Is he free? - [woman] For a few minutes. 402 00:27:15,733 --> 00:27:17,901 - Thank you. - [Christina] Mexico City, 403 00:27:17,902 --> 00:27:19,360 where you'll meet President Soto. 404 00:27:19,361 --> 00:27:20,946 We can practice your Spanish on the plane. 405 00:27:20,947 --> 00:27:23,866 Hi. 406 00:27:23,867 --> 00:27:26,911 - What is that? - Frank gave it to me. 407 00:27:26,912 --> 00:27:29,370 - Do you have a minute? - Yeah, is it important? 408 00:27:29,371 --> 00:27:31,372 I have a meeting with... When is it? 409 00:27:31,373 --> 00:27:34,541 - He's already in the waiting room. - The archbishop of New York. 410 00:27:34,542 --> 00:27:37,420 I'm just wondering if we should bring a gift to dinner tonight. 411 00:27:37,421 --> 00:27:39,923 Yeah, well, it's casual. Maybe a bottle of wine? 412 00:27:39,924 --> 00:27:42,843 You know them well. Any idea what sort of wine they like? 413 00:27:42,844 --> 00:27:45,887 Well, not extremely well, but I'm friendly with their staff... 414 00:27:45,888 --> 00:27:47,430 - I'll figure it out. - I can make a call. 415 00:27:47,431 --> 00:27:48,807 I'm having a conversation 416 00:27:48,808 --> 00:27:50,308 with my husband, but thank you. 417 00:27:50,309 --> 00:27:53,020 - OK. I apologize. - I'll see you at the residence. 418 00:27:53,021 --> 00:27:55,231 Seven-thirty. 419 00:28:32,644 --> 00:28:35,354 [speaking foreign language] 420 00:28:35,355 --> 00:28:38,607 No. Not now. 421 00:28:38,608 --> 00:28:42,570 No. Just... Please go. 422 00:28:45,657 --> 00:28:48,869 Get out. Please. 423 00:29:47,343 --> 00:29:51,932 Rachel, it's me. I... 424 00:29:53,641 --> 00:29:57,645 You should answer when I call. I don't like leaving messages. 425 00:30:00,314 --> 00:30:02,066 - Seth. - Ayla. 426 00:30:02,067 --> 00:30:03,900 I get 15 minutes to eat, on a good day. 427 00:30:03,901 --> 00:30:06,235 - Xander Feng. - Means nothing to me. 428 00:30:06,236 --> 00:30:08,195 Connor told me about a back-channel with China. 429 00:30:08,196 --> 00:30:10,489 There was speculation it was a guy named Xander Feng. 430 00:30:10,490 --> 00:30:13,325 - Fourteen minutes, 52 seconds. - He's in business with Raymond Tusk. 431 00:30:13,326 --> 00:30:16,662 They're working on a refinery in China. Tusk has ties to the White House. 432 00:30:16,663 --> 00:30:19,123 - Fourteen minutes, 30 sec... - One of the wealthiest men in America 433 00:30:19,124 --> 00:30:21,500 in business with an off-the-books Chinese diplomat? 434 00:30:21,501 --> 00:30:24,336 Influence in Washington never been reported? 435 00:30:24,337 --> 00:30:26,589 The White House pushes rare earth subsidies when the energy crisis spiked? 436 00:30:26,590 --> 00:30:28,925 Do you have a specific question for me? 437 00:30:28,926 --> 00:30:30,676 I'd like to ask the vice president. 438 00:30:30,677 --> 00:30:33,598 A specific question for me, not an interview request. 439 00:30:33,599 --> 00:30:36,767 Does the vice president know Raymond Tusk? 440 00:30:36,768 --> 00:30:39,685 - Not to my knowledge. - You're hiding something, Seth. 441 00:30:39,686 --> 00:30:43,650 I'm not hiding anything. I'm just a guy with low blood sugar. 442 00:30:46,193 --> 00:30:48,529 - Garrett? - Hm? 443 00:30:50,698 --> 00:30:55,285 - What is it? - Christina. 444 00:30:55,286 --> 00:30:57,788 She won't leave me alone. 445 00:30:57,789 --> 00:31:00,458 It's like she's trying too hard to be helpful. 446 00:31:00,459 --> 00:31:04,210 - I'll have Linda talk to her. - It's not just that. 447 00:31:04,211 --> 00:31:08,215 I feel like it's a mask. I feel like there's something else going on there. 448 00:31:08,216 --> 00:31:12,636 - Like what? - Sometimes, when I walk into your office 449 00:31:12,637 --> 00:31:16,056 and see her talking to you... 450 00:31:16,057 --> 00:31:18,434 ...and you've been traveling together so much. 451 00:31:18,435 --> 00:31:22,688 - Jesus, Tricia. - Oh, not you, her. 452 00:31:22,689 --> 00:31:27,192 I think she's attracted to you. And she does have a history-- 453 00:31:27,193 --> 00:31:30,569 I can't even believe we're having this conversation. 454 00:31:30,570 --> 00:31:33,489 I want you to relocate her. Find her another position-- 455 00:31:33,490 --> 00:31:35,783 - Absolutely not. - I know it seems overboard-- 456 00:31:35,784 --> 00:31:38,202 She's a good aide. She's valuable to Linda, 457 00:31:38,203 --> 00:31:40,329 - valuable to the administration. - I'm your wife. 458 00:31:40,330 --> 00:31:42,874 - I should be more valuable than them. - Tricia. 459 00:31:42,875 --> 00:31:45,209 I don't understand why you're fighting me when she bothers me-- 460 00:31:45,210 --> 00:31:47,630 We're pulling up to Frank's in two minutes. 461 00:31:51,092 --> 00:31:53,803 [laughing] 462 00:31:56,139 --> 00:31:58,348 Really, superb, Freddy. 463 00:31:58,349 --> 00:32:01,767 I can honestly say I have never had better ribs in life. 464 00:32:01,768 --> 00:32:03,895 Well, I'm glad you liked you them. 465 00:32:03,896 --> 00:32:06,647 You know, I read the article in the Sun about how you go to Freddy's. 466 00:32:06,648 --> 00:32:09,567 [Freddy] I hope you don't mind me speaking to that reporter, Frank. 467 00:32:09,568 --> 00:32:11,610 - Not at all. - Shit, I forgot I'm not supposed 468 00:32:11,611 --> 00:32:13,612 - to call you that. - I wouldn't let you call me 469 00:32:13,613 --> 00:32:16,281 "vice president" even if you tried. And I didn't mind at all. 470 00:32:16,282 --> 00:32:17,866 I thought the article was great. 471 00:32:17,867 --> 00:32:20,078 It's been a big bump in business since it came out. 472 00:32:20,079 --> 00:32:22,329 I'm talking lines around the block. 473 00:32:22,330 --> 00:32:25,583 You're not the only white person to show up there now. 474 00:32:25,584 --> 00:32:29,505 Well, I'm gonna call it a night. I got a early start in the morning. 475 00:32:29,506 --> 00:32:33,759 It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. President, Mrs. Walker. 476 00:32:33,760 --> 00:32:36,345 - [Walker] A pleasure. Truly. - [Frank] Thanks, Freddy. 477 00:32:36,346 --> 00:32:39,056 [Freddy] Always. 478 00:32:39,057 --> 00:32:40,848 Oh, no. None, none for me, thanks. 479 00:32:40,849 --> 00:32:43,059 [Frank] Mr. President, a slice of pie is good for the soul. 480 00:32:43,060 --> 00:32:46,147 - I'm stuffed. - You can have a slice of pie. 481 00:32:46,148 --> 00:32:49,108 I'm fine, really, but thank you, Frank. 482 00:32:49,109 --> 00:32:51,526 I'll have some. 483 00:32:51,527 --> 00:32:54,195 [Claire] For the two of us, as well. 484 00:32:54,196 --> 00:32:58,532 Oh, now she is gonna make me run another five miles to work off this puppy. 485 00:32:58,533 --> 00:33:00,868 Are you crazy? I can barely keep up with you. 486 00:33:00,869 --> 00:33:03,955 - You're so much faster than me. - You two run together? 487 00:33:03,956 --> 00:33:06,457 [Frank] Yes. It's hard to find the time, but somehow we find it. 488 00:33:06,458 --> 00:33:09,211 [Claire] We do. And it's something that's just ours, you know? 489 00:33:09,212 --> 00:33:13,339 Yes. Just ours. And about eight Secret Service Agents'. 490 00:33:13,340 --> 00:33:16,759 [Tricia] That's so nice that you have that together. 491 00:33:16,760 --> 00:33:19,637 I wish Garrett and I had more time for things like that. 492 00:33:19,638 --> 00:33:21,639 We did take a spinning class together once. 493 00:33:21,640 --> 00:33:24,102 - Should've seen Garrett hunched over-- - Please. 494 00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:30,314 - Would you like some more wine? - I would, thank you. 495 00:33:30,315 --> 00:33:32,608 - I saw the punching bag you gave him. - [Walker] You know what? 496 00:33:32,609 --> 00:33:36,281 - I will have a slice of pie. - [Frank] Pie, please, for the president. 497 00:33:39,117 --> 00:33:40,910 [Walker] Thank you. 498 00:33:43,329 --> 00:33:47,498 [woman] I read it front to back. It's good. It'll cause a shit-storm, 499 00:33:47,499 --> 00:33:50,375 - but maybe that's what we need. - Not during the midterms. 500 00:33:50,376 --> 00:33:54,255 I don't see how we take flack. We're trying to curtail rape, for godsakes. 501 00:33:54,256 --> 00:33:57,008 Sure, some right-wingers will do their usual song and dance-- 502 00:33:57,009 --> 00:33:58,676 Hold off. I want to read it myself first. 503 00:33:58,677 --> 00:34:01,012 We promised the vice president we'd have cosponsors... 504 00:34:01,013 --> 00:34:03,347 I know what we promised, and we're gonna stall. 505 00:34:03,348 --> 00:34:05,933 - Don't disseminate the draft. - But you know the gist of the bill. 506 00:34:05,934 --> 00:34:08,271 - I don't see why we can't-- - Lorrie. 507 00:34:08,272 --> 00:34:11,815 All right, I'll leave it with you. 508 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:14,818 - Anything else? - No. I think we're good. 509 00:34:14,819 --> 00:34:16,861 All right. Then I'm off. 510 00:34:16,862 --> 00:34:21,284 Date night with the husband. Slit my wrists, please. 511 00:34:22,702 --> 00:34:24,704 Hey, go home at some point, OK? 512 00:34:24,705 --> 00:34:28,124 The Capitol will still be here in the morning. 513 00:34:57,987 --> 00:35:01,741 [dialing, line ringing] 514 00:35:17,173 --> 00:35:19,926 [Walker] This is really something. 515 00:35:20,718 --> 00:35:23,178 [Frank] Ways to go yet. 516 00:35:23,179 --> 00:35:25,598 Now, who won this battle? The North or the South? 517 00:35:25,599 --> 00:35:29,393 Massive casualties on both sides. No clear winner. 518 00:35:29,394 --> 00:35:31,644 How do you find the time? 519 00:35:31,645 --> 00:35:35,275 I carve out a half hour here and there. Helps me relax. 520 00:35:36,483 --> 00:35:38,276 I've forgotten the meaning of that word. 521 00:35:38,277 --> 00:35:40,654 Well, that's what the punching bag is for. 522 00:35:40,655 --> 00:35:42,907 It's very true. 523 00:35:45,659 --> 00:35:49,914 Just a little. Trish and I should get going soon. 524 00:35:52,125 --> 00:35:55,251 You're never gonna make it through this first term, Mr. President. 525 00:35:55,252 --> 00:35:59,088 - How do you mean? - Well, not like this. Letting the stress creep in. 526 00:35:59,089 --> 00:36:01,882 You need to run the marathon, not the sprint. 527 00:36:01,883 --> 00:36:05,012 You need to enjoy these little moments of escape. 528 00:36:07,348 --> 00:36:10,268 - You can pour more than that. - [chuckles] 529 00:36:10,269 --> 00:36:12,603 Thank you. 530 00:36:16,899 --> 00:36:20,152 - This Union or rebel? - Union, sir. 531 00:36:20,153 --> 00:36:23,697 Enough "sirs" and "Mr. Presidents." Call me by my name. 532 00:36:23,698 --> 00:36:26,699 I respect the office too much for that. 533 00:36:26,700 --> 00:36:28,117 When we're in private, it's OK. 534 00:36:28,118 --> 00:36:30,328 Tonight, I don't have to be president. 535 00:36:30,329 --> 00:36:33,707 [Claire] I don't mean to get involved in your personal life. 536 00:36:33,708 --> 00:36:37,170 Oh, no. I brought it up. 537 00:36:38,171 --> 00:36:40,880 Is this really about Christina? 538 00:36:40,881 --> 00:36:45,218 Or maybe it's just a symptom of something else? 539 00:36:45,219 --> 00:36:48,848 - Like what? - I don't know. 540 00:36:53,019 --> 00:36:55,354 I barely see him at all. 541 00:36:55,355 --> 00:36:59,565 He's so wound up in everything that's going on overseas, 542 00:36:59,566 --> 00:37:02,527 the elections, the economy. 543 00:37:02,528 --> 00:37:05,448 When he was governor, it wasn't a cakewalk, 544 00:37:05,449 --> 00:37:09,242 but it was nothing like this. 545 00:37:09,243 --> 00:37:13,663 How do you and Frank do it? You both seem so close. 546 00:37:13,664 --> 00:37:19,210 We're honest with each other. We don't sweep anything under the rug. 547 00:37:19,211 --> 00:37:23,798 Trish, if it's eating at you, make him talk about it. 548 00:37:23,799 --> 00:37:29,055 The White House is finite. Your marriage... is for life. 549 00:37:40,149 --> 00:37:42,527 - Good morning. - Morning. 550 00:37:42,528 --> 00:37:47,489 - You don't like your soup? - I'm not good with chopsticks. 551 00:37:47,490 --> 00:37:51,159 [speaking foreign language] 552 00:37:51,160 --> 00:37:53,160 I think you'll like this soup more than you liked 553 00:37:53,161 --> 00:37:55,373 the two companions I sent you last night. 554 00:37:55,374 --> 00:37:59,501 I was tired. 555 00:37:59,502 --> 00:38:02,753 Have you had a chance to think about what we discussed yesterday? 556 00:38:02,754 --> 00:38:08,426 In China, it's polite to refuse a gift the first time. Maybe I should refuse yours. 557 00:38:08,427 --> 00:38:11,431 We can't offer you a gift if I don't know what you want. 558 00:38:12,515 --> 00:38:15,434 The Port Jefferson Bridge. 559 00:38:15,435 --> 00:38:17,978 You pulled it, during the back-channel. 560 00:38:17,979 --> 00:38:21,482 - I changed my mind. - Why? 561 00:38:23,443 --> 00:38:27,821 I have allies who want the bridge. Without it, they become my enemies. 562 00:38:27,822 --> 00:38:32,200 - I've been put on trial twice. - Corruption charges. 563 00:38:32,201 --> 00:38:36,205 Everyone in China who works on this level pays who they need to pay. 564 00:38:36,206 --> 00:38:39,332 And they kill who they need to kill. 565 00:38:39,333 --> 00:38:44,130 People disappear all the time, Mr. Stamper. I could disappear. You could disappear. 566 00:38:46,799 --> 00:38:49,594 Stop the junkets and we'll get you the bridge. 567 00:38:49,595 --> 00:38:51,511 The bridge comes first. 568 00:38:51,512 --> 00:38:54,014 The vice president has lied to me before. 569 00:38:54,015 --> 00:38:58,727 I need proof of his commitment. Then the money will stop. 570 00:39:00,480 --> 00:39:05,066 Please, Mr. Stamper... eat. 571 00:39:05,067 --> 00:39:07,403 You have a long flight ahead of you. 572 00:39:13,367 --> 00:39:15,867 If it's what you feel you need to do. 573 00:39:15,868 --> 00:39:18,412 I've had a great experience here, Mrs. Underwood, 574 00:39:18,413 --> 00:39:21,039 but this is an opportunity I can't pass up. 575 00:39:21,040 --> 00:39:23,167 - I imagine the pay is substantial. - It is. 576 00:39:23,168 --> 00:39:26,753 But it's not just that. There's room to grow at SpaceX. 577 00:39:26,754 --> 00:39:29,510 Well, if your mind's made up, I won't try and convince you to stay. 578 00:39:29,511 --> 00:39:33,470 The truth is... when I first came on board, 579 00:39:33,471 --> 00:39:36,263 I thought it was to work for both you and your husband. 580 00:39:36,264 --> 00:39:39,683 Don't get me wrong, it's been an honor working for you, 581 00:39:39,684 --> 00:39:42,478 but I didn't foresee having to work with Seth. 582 00:39:42,479 --> 00:39:45,356 - You're not very fond of each other. - No. 583 00:39:45,357 --> 00:39:47,568 Which is fine. We're professionals. 584 00:39:47,569 --> 00:39:50,237 But I think this is for the best. 585 00:39:50,238 --> 00:39:54,573 Well, the problem with hiring great people is everyone wants to steal them away. 586 00:39:54,574 --> 00:39:56,535 I appreciate you being so understanding. 587 00:39:56,536 --> 00:39:59,746 - You'll be missed, Connor. - Thank you. 588 00:40:05,752 --> 00:40:09,715 Seth, it's me. He just left. Talk to him and put out a press release. 589 00:40:09,716 --> 00:40:13,385 Let's make this as smooth as possible. 590 00:40:13,386 --> 00:40:16,013 [man] It's two opportunities I'm interested in. 591 00:40:16,014 --> 00:40:21,726 A family-oriented restaurant chain, and a retail barbecue sauce. 592 00:40:21,727 --> 00:40:22,976 What would that look like? 593 00:40:22,977 --> 00:40:24,269 We give you an upfront payment 594 00:40:24,270 --> 00:40:26,021 for the right to use your brand. 595 00:40:26,022 --> 00:40:28,442 Either venture fails, or if they both do, 596 00:40:28,443 --> 00:40:33,321 - you still get to keep that money. - How much money we talking? 597 00:40:33,322 --> 00:40:36,616 Ninety-five thousand as soon as you sign. 598 00:40:36,617 --> 00:40:40,954 And then you'd have a share of the profits if we're successful. 599 00:40:40,955 --> 00:40:45,166 - What would the shares be? - I tell you what. 600 00:40:45,167 --> 00:40:48,879 Let me draw up papers, you look them over, you show them to your lawyer. 601 00:40:48,880 --> 00:40:52,632 - I don't have a lawyer. - You should get one. 602 00:40:52,633 --> 00:40:55,344 I don't want you to feel like you're being cheated. 603 00:40:56,345 --> 00:40:58,431 You're skeptical. 604 00:41:01,100 --> 00:41:02,894 Look... 605 00:41:04,520 --> 00:41:06,811 Money usually don't come through that door, 606 00:41:06,812 --> 00:41:09,356 unless it's looking for a plate of ribs. 607 00:41:09,357 --> 00:41:11,858 And we want to sell thousands of those plates. 608 00:41:11,859 --> 00:41:13,987 Millions, if the franchise builds. 609 00:41:13,988 --> 00:41:17,865 The Sun article put you on the map. 610 00:41:17,866 --> 00:41:21,579 Let's fill up that map with Freddy's BBQ Joints. 611 00:41:28,210 --> 00:41:31,379 - What are you looking at? - [man] Excuse me? 612 00:41:31,380 --> 00:41:36,219 The knives are in the kitchen, you have a pistol. You can stop staring. 613 00:41:40,473 --> 00:41:43,391 Is he in here? Dan! 614 00:41:43,392 --> 00:41:45,518 - How are you? - Good. 615 00:41:45,519 --> 00:41:47,352 - Care for a drink? - I'm good. 616 00:41:47,353 --> 00:41:49,688 Well, let's go into the living room. It's more cozy. 617 00:41:49,689 --> 00:41:52,443 - I'm just fine where I am. - All right. Thank you. 618 00:41:52,444 --> 00:41:54,237 [man] Yes, sir. 619 00:41:57,531 --> 00:42:00,365 I'm sure you've told Raymond that I asked you here. 620 00:42:00,366 --> 00:42:03,242 - Raymond who? - Oh, you don't have to pretend, Dan. 621 00:42:03,243 --> 00:42:06,330 - Feng confirmed what you're up to. - Name doesn't ring a bell. 622 00:42:06,331 --> 00:42:10,167 I have flight records. One of his planes to Kansas City on multiple occasions. 623 00:42:10,168 --> 00:42:12,251 Do we really have to play this game? 624 00:42:12,252 --> 00:42:15,798 I came here because I thought you might have something to offer. 625 00:42:15,799 --> 00:42:17,884 Why don't we just skip to that part? 626 00:42:20,429 --> 00:42:22,763 You've been a loyal contributor, Dan. 627 00:42:22,764 --> 00:42:27,645 You've thrown us fund-raisers, there are pictures of you and I shaking hands. 628 00:42:27,646 --> 00:42:31,481 So whatever you've done this quarter can be forgotten. 629 00:42:31,482 --> 00:42:35,150 But I need the money to stop flowing in the wrong direction. 630 00:42:35,151 --> 00:42:39,154 - I'm still waiting for the offer. - You're a businessman, Dan, 631 00:42:39,155 --> 00:42:41,906 - I know your primary concern is profits. - That's right. 632 00:42:41,907 --> 00:42:46,286 But I'm offering you something that's far more valuable than money: 633 00:42:46,287 --> 00:42:50,581 - a direct line to the White House. - That sounds vague to me. 634 00:42:50,582 --> 00:42:54,378 I have influence over the BIA, over federal gambling legislation. 635 00:42:54,379 --> 00:42:58,091 The sort of influence that my contributions have already bought. 636 00:42:58,092 --> 00:43:02,637 Not with my direct involvement and the president's ear. 637 00:43:02,638 --> 00:43:04,765 You know what I like about money? 638 00:43:04,766 --> 00:43:08,934 I can stack it on a table, like this one. 639 00:43:08,935 --> 00:43:11,479 I can measure it with a yardstick. 640 00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:16,317 I can see it, smell it, buy things with it. 641 00:43:16,318 --> 00:43:21,698 Houses, cars, clothes. Things that are real. 642 00:43:21,699 --> 00:43:24,744 You're gonna have to show up with more than beads. 643 00:43:24,745 --> 00:43:28,621 Dan, I invited you to my home because I thought... 644 00:43:28,622 --> 00:43:32,041 - Through the back door. - Excuse me? 645 00:43:32,042 --> 00:43:34,376 Through the back door, like a servant. 646 00:43:34,377 --> 00:43:37,087 The Secret Service makes everyone come in that way. It's a precautionary measure... 647 00:43:37,088 --> 00:43:40,216 Unless you can offer more money than Tusk, and I don't think 648 00:43:40,217 --> 00:43:43,095 that you can, there's little left for us to talk about. 649 00:43:43,096 --> 00:43:47,640 I am offering you an alliance with a man who goes to work 650 00:43:47,641 --> 00:43:51,936 everyday at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! 651 00:43:51,937 --> 00:43:55,232 I don't place my faith in any white man. 652 00:43:55,233 --> 00:43:58,984 Especially one that works for the federal government. 653 00:43:58,985 --> 00:44:01,404 I am just like you, Dan. 654 00:44:01,405 --> 00:44:04,283 I know what it means to start from nothing, to have to fight-- 655 00:44:04,284 --> 00:44:07,869 You know nothing about what it means to be me. 656 00:44:07,870 --> 00:44:12,498 Your version of nothing was light-years ahead of where I started. 657 00:44:12,499 --> 00:44:14,418 I respect you, Dan. I take you seriously-- 658 00:44:14,419 --> 00:44:18,964 I'll let you know when I give a fuck about your respect. 659 00:44:20,215 --> 00:44:22,885 Holliday! Show Lanagin out. 660 00:44:23,844 --> 00:44:26,138 I know where the back door is. 661 00:44:30,392 --> 00:44:34,313 - [clattering] - Francis? 662 00:44:42,655 --> 00:44:46,826 It's not broken. I can fix it. 663 00:44:50,578 --> 00:44:53,206 Leave it. I'll clean up later. 664 00:45:01,256 --> 00:45:06,010 Let's go for a run. Burn off some of this steam. 665 00:45:11,893 --> 00:45:14,811 Sir? 666 00:45:14,812 --> 00:45:17,980 - I'll be out in a moment. - I'll go ahead. You catch up. 667 00:45:17,981 --> 00:45:20,398 Why didn't you reach out, before you got on a plane? 668 00:45:20,399 --> 00:45:22,693 I was afraid our communication might be monitored. 669 00:45:22,694 --> 00:45:26,072 - Where are we with Lanagin? - Nowhere. Where are we with Feng? 670 00:45:26,073 --> 00:45:29,743 We might have an option, but it's gonna be tricky. 671 00:45:50,160 --> 00:45:55,384 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com