1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 www.tvsubtitles.net 2 00:01:22,610 --> 00:01:26,960 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 3 00:01:36,060 --> 00:01:38,350 "Title One of the Stafford Act: 4 00:01:38,440 --> 00:01:41,690 'Emergency' means any occasion or instance for which, 5 00:01:41,770 --> 00:01:43,730 in the determination of the president..." 6 00:01:43,820 --> 00:01:46,190 "Determined" by the president. 7 00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:48,190 - Any instance? - As long as we can make the argument 8 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:50,490 that this saves lives and protects health and safety. 9 00:01:50,570 --> 00:01:52,740 Well, unemployment leads to crime, 10 00:01:52,830 --> 00:01:56,000 to malnutrition, to improper medical care. 11 00:01:56,080 --> 00:01:58,500 There's no doubt it'll be challenged in the courts. 12 00:01:58,580 --> 00:02:00,250 Well, even so, by the time that happens, 13 00:02:00,330 --> 00:02:02,790 people will see what America Works looks like. 14 00:02:02,880 --> 00:02:06,130 Tell me, in your legal opinion... 15 00:02:07,670 --> 00:02:08,970 is there enough leeway here? 16 00:02:09,050 --> 00:02:10,970 Yes, the language is sufficiently vague. 17 00:02:11,050 --> 00:02:14,010 But just to be clear, this is completely unorthodox. 18 00:02:14,100 --> 00:02:16,890 No president has ever tried to reappropriate funds this way. 19 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:19,100 Thank you, gentlemen, that's all I need. 20 00:02:20,730 --> 00:02:23,810 The states won't go for this. Too radical. 21 00:02:23,900 --> 00:02:27,650 And if I call just one governor who says no and leaks it to the press, 22 00:02:27,730 --> 00:02:31,570 Congress will be on my ass before I get this out of the gates. 23 00:02:31,660 --> 00:02:33,700 But, the District of Columbia... 24 00:02:33,780 --> 00:02:37,450 - No governor. - Just you, the mayor. 25 00:02:37,540 --> 00:02:39,910 Now, Barney, I know this puts you out on a ledge. 26 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:43,040 I love it. I love everything about it. 27 00:02:44,330 --> 00:02:48,550 We have to fight Congress for every dollar in our budget, each year. 28 00:02:48,630 --> 00:02:52,220 If my people see me take the money they won't give us... 29 00:02:52,300 --> 00:02:53,800 well, I just won reelection. 30 00:02:53,890 --> 00:02:57,310 This is why you put a brawler like Barney Hull in office, 31 00:02:57,390 --> 00:02:59,310 aside from paying a debt. 32 00:02:59,390 --> 00:03:02,640 Add up 50 governors and 535 members of Congress, 33 00:03:02,730 --> 00:03:06,270 you don't come close to the gumption of one bold mayor. 34 00:03:06,360 --> 00:03:09,570 I want people registering for jobs in every part of the city 35 00:03:09,650 --> 00:03:12,570 as soon as possible, before the court challenges bubble up. 36 00:03:12,650 --> 00:03:15,240 What about one big tent right in front of the Capitol? 37 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:19,240 Make Congress see the people line up all the way back to the Lincoln Memorial. 38 00:03:19,330 --> 00:03:21,410 Can we do something by July Fourth? 39 00:03:21,500 --> 00:03:24,330 You bring the fireworks, I'll bring the people. 40 00:03:28,420 --> 00:03:31,130 Good morning. Please, sit. 41 00:03:31,220 --> 00:03:33,380 I know Remy has just briefed you all, 42 00:03:33,470 --> 00:03:35,840 so, aside from the Secretary of Homeland Security, 43 00:03:35,930 --> 00:03:39,100 who is no longer with us, does anyone else object to this plan? 44 00:03:40,350 --> 00:03:42,980 Good. Until a new secretary is confirmed, 45 00:03:43,060 --> 00:03:46,150 FEMA will report directly to me. Thank you all very much. 46 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:06,500 Unemployment doesn't constitute a natural disaster, Mr. President. 47 00:04:06,580 --> 00:04:10,170 The Stafford Act gives me full authority to define an emergency. 48 00:04:10,250 --> 00:04:13,050 But, sir, we've only got about three billion left 49 00:04:13,130 --> 00:04:16,260 in the Disaster Relief Fund, and we're about to go into hurricane season. 50 00:04:16,340 --> 00:04:18,930 So we use the three billion that's there, and if a hurricane hits, 51 00:04:19,010 --> 00:04:22,810 Congress replenishes the funds, just as they always do. 52 00:04:22,890 --> 00:04:26,190 When it comes to a disaster, every hour counts, sir. 53 00:04:26,270 --> 00:04:30,690 - If we're waiting around for Congress-- - Mr. Silva, this is moving forward. 54 00:04:31,820 --> 00:04:33,490 People could die, Mr. President. 55 00:04:33,570 --> 00:04:36,030 People are dying because they don't have jobs. 56 00:04:36,110 --> 00:04:39,490 Slower than a flood or an earthquake, but dying just the same. 57 00:04:39,570 --> 00:04:42,580 You can't compare unemployment to a cat four hurricane. 58 00:04:42,660 --> 00:04:46,000 I came to your office because I want this to remain your office. 59 00:04:46,080 --> 00:04:48,670 There's a reason three presidents have kept you here. 60 00:04:48,750 --> 00:04:52,750 You're dedicated, you're relentless, you're exceptionally competent. 61 00:04:52,840 --> 00:04:55,670 If we have to stretch dollars even further, you're the man to do it. 62 00:04:55,760 --> 00:04:58,800 It's either you or someone far less experienced. 63 00:05:01,180 --> 00:05:03,140 The two of you head to Iowa at the end of the week. 64 00:05:03,220 --> 00:05:05,560 That's right. Eighteen counties this trip. 65 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:09,400 By January, I plan on hitting all 99. 66 00:05:09,480 --> 00:05:13,610 John will join me at every event until his husband is released. 67 00:05:13,690 --> 00:05:15,780 Have you had any contact with Michael since his arrest? 68 00:05:15,860 --> 00:05:19,870 The Russian government has refused. They won't let him speak to a lawyer. 69 00:05:19,950 --> 00:05:22,280 That's why it's important John join me. 70 00:05:22,370 --> 00:05:24,660 We need to keep the pressure up on Moscow. 71 00:05:24,740 --> 00:05:26,580 You know, gay rights is controversial 72 00:05:26,660 --> 00:05:27,660 in many parts of the country. 73 00:05:27,750 --> 00:05:30,130 Do you think that appearing with Corrigan's husband 74 00:05:30,210 --> 00:05:31,380 could possibly hurt you? 75 00:05:31,460 --> 00:05:34,550 I think the American people want a candidate who doesn't dodge, 76 00:05:34,630 --> 00:05:37,510 who is truthful about where she stands. 77 00:05:37,590 --> 00:05:40,140 Not someone who shies away from controversy. 78 00:05:40,220 --> 00:05:42,140 It's one thing to shy away from controversy. 79 00:05:42,220 --> 00:05:43,810 It's another thing to court it. 80 00:05:43,890 --> 00:05:46,730 Well, Michael was arrested for speaking his mind. 81 00:05:46,810 --> 00:05:49,980 If defending free speech is controversial, then... 82 00:05:50,060 --> 00:05:51,770 we're no better than Russia. 83 00:05:51,860 --> 00:05:54,860 I wish that there were more people in our government defending it. 84 00:05:54,940 --> 00:05:58,150 Are you talking specifically about the Underwood Administration? 85 00:05:58,240 --> 00:05:59,910 I think the president could do more. 86 00:05:59,990 --> 00:06:03,160 You know, the White House has said hat they've been speaking 87 00:06:03,240 --> 00:06:05,790 directly with the Kremlin, that they, and I quote here: 88 00:06:05,870 --> 00:06:08,540 "Have to tackle this issue as it relates to the larger 89 00:06:08,620 --> 00:06:11,420 diplomatic relationship between the two nations." 90 00:06:11,500 --> 00:06:15,420 Then why haven't we seen any evidence of those talks? 91 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:19,050 When I'm president, the American people can rest assured 92 00:06:19,130 --> 00:06:24,800 that I will take my oath to defend and protect our citizens seriously. 93 00:06:24,890 --> 00:06:28,560 - What do you think of her? - What, Dunbar? 94 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:29,980 Yeah. 95 00:06:30,060 --> 00:06:32,150 I believe that the administration could do better... 96 00:06:32,230 --> 00:06:35,520 - You worked for Underwood. - Not anymore. 97 00:06:37,070 --> 00:06:38,820 I won't be offended. 98 00:06:41,610 --> 00:06:44,320 Uh, I like a lot about what she has to say. 99 00:06:47,490 --> 00:06:50,290 Would you vote for her? 100 00:06:50,370 --> 00:06:53,000 I don't know. I might. 101 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:56,800 Yeah. Probably would. 102 00:06:56,880 --> 00:06:59,340 - How soon? - Tomorrow. 103 00:06:59,420 --> 00:07:01,130 We're gonna get hit hard on this. 104 00:07:01,220 --> 00:07:04,260 - Better than getting hit on Corrigan. - You saw Vieira? 105 00:07:04,340 --> 00:07:07,260 Dunbar's smart. She's running against us before we're even running. 106 00:07:07,350 --> 00:07:09,430 She'll attack us on the FEMA thing, too. 107 00:07:09,520 --> 00:07:11,810 Then let her. At least we're controlling the narrative. 108 00:07:11,890 --> 00:07:13,940 When we first spoke, you mentioned early fall. 109 00:07:14,020 --> 00:07:16,650 Look, Dunbar's got momentum because no one's challenging her. 110 00:07:16,730 --> 00:07:19,400 But once we drop the FEMA plan, that'll take her off message. 111 00:07:19,480 --> 00:07:22,280 And your candidacy will distract her. It's a one-two punch. 112 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:24,030 We'll start bleeding away the woman's vote. 113 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:26,070 I'm just not sure how smart it is to rush into a campaign 114 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:28,370 - with so little preparation. - This isn't a real campaign. 115 00:07:28,450 --> 00:07:30,790 But it needs to look like one. 116 00:07:30,870 --> 00:07:33,080 I thought you wanted to be on my ticket. 117 00:07:33,170 --> 00:07:35,460 It's my reputation at stake. 118 00:07:35,540 --> 00:07:38,130 - I don't want to look foolhardy. - Look, no one-- 119 00:07:38,210 --> 00:07:41,050 Mayor's announcing in the morning. Seth's working with his office. 120 00:07:41,130 --> 00:07:42,840 You see, Jackie, this is perfect timing. 121 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:44,970 The FEMA plan goes into action, 122 00:07:45,050 --> 00:07:47,800 you announce in a couple of weeks, you say you had to run. 123 00:07:47,890 --> 00:07:50,350 President Underwood is being reckless with FEMA. 124 00:07:50,430 --> 00:07:54,140 You come out against me and America Works and you steal Dunbar's thunder. 125 00:07:54,230 --> 00:07:57,480 And then I flip-flop when I pull out and you put me on the ticket? 126 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:01,990 By then, 50,000 people will have jobs, and it won't look like a flip-flop. 127 00:08:02,070 --> 00:08:03,860 It'll look like you saw the light. 128 00:08:03,950 --> 00:08:07,450 Now, look, why don't you go off with Remy and you discuss the details, 129 00:08:07,530 --> 00:08:10,410 and just give it some thought before you decide. 130 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:14,540 - Thank you, Mr. President. - Let's talk in my office. 131 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:19,340 My biggest concern is funding. I couldn't fly coach to Iowa. 132 00:08:19,420 --> 00:08:21,300 I'll get you some PAC money rolling your way. 133 00:08:21,380 --> 00:08:23,260 Should be enough to get you started. 134 00:08:24,670 --> 00:08:27,800 If I run, it shouldn't be half-ass. 135 00:08:27,890 --> 00:08:30,510 Which is why we should talk about this. 136 00:08:36,020 --> 00:08:38,270 You want a candidate with a family. 137 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:40,650 We are after the woman's vote. 138 00:08:43,490 --> 00:08:46,240 Alan and I have already talked about it. 139 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:47,610 You have? 140 00:08:48,740 --> 00:08:52,540 Yeah. We joked about getting married on our first date. 141 00:08:52,620 --> 00:08:55,330 I get two kids without the stretch marks. 142 00:08:59,210 --> 00:09:01,960 And when I mentioned I might run, it stopped becoming a joke. 143 00:09:03,260 --> 00:09:05,670 Is Alan open to it? 144 00:09:05,760 --> 00:09:07,930 - It was his idea. - And what about you? 145 00:09:09,430 --> 00:09:10,890 We do love each other. 146 00:09:10,970 --> 00:09:12,850 Hm. He seems like a good guy. 147 00:09:12,930 --> 00:09:15,980 He is. And his children are wonderful. 148 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:19,850 You should think about getting hitched. 149 00:09:23,690 --> 00:09:25,190 Should we talk timeline? 150 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:27,860 - For marriage? - The campaign. 151 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:44,050 This is far from an offer. This is a conversation. 152 00:09:44,130 --> 00:09:46,470 And it's a conversation that never happened. 153 00:09:46,550 --> 00:09:48,670 I took the back door in, I'll take the back door out. 154 00:09:48,760 --> 00:09:52,390 We keep you off the payroll this quarter. You start officially September 30th. 155 00:09:52,470 --> 00:09:55,140 Next quarter's FEC filings. It's fine. 156 00:09:56,430 --> 00:09:58,020 What are you thinking in terms of salary? 157 00:09:58,100 --> 00:10:00,730 Twenty-two thousand per quarter. 158 00:10:00,810 --> 00:10:03,940 That's way below what I'm worth. Even in this state. 159 00:10:04,020 --> 00:10:05,400 What do you think's appropriate? 160 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,820 Two-fifty and three points on the ad-buy. 161 00:10:07,900 --> 00:10:10,610 - That's beyond our means. - No, it's not. 162 00:10:10,700 --> 00:10:12,450 It's a drop in the bucket from your estate. 163 00:10:12,530 --> 00:10:16,120 You said you wanted in because you believed in this campaign. 164 00:10:16,200 --> 00:10:19,000 - That's right. - Sounds like it's more about money. 165 00:10:19,080 --> 00:10:23,540 It's about being valued. Two-fifty and the points is a bargain. 166 00:10:23,630 --> 00:10:26,420 I want to work for you, just not as a beggar. 167 00:10:26,510 --> 00:10:28,670 We don't trust you yet, Doug. 168 00:10:28,760 --> 00:10:32,140 We don't even halfway trust you, so you are a beggar. 169 00:10:32,220 --> 00:10:35,890 And you shouldn't trust me... until I prove myself. 170 00:10:35,970 --> 00:10:39,680 That's a gamble you don't get to take without putting chips on the table. 171 00:10:41,140 --> 00:10:43,230 Cynthia and I will discuss. 172 00:10:47,780 --> 00:10:49,490 Thank you for your time. 173 00:10:55,030 --> 00:10:56,660 Let me check first. 174 00:10:59,250 --> 00:11:00,790 Okay, it's clear. 175 00:11:04,710 --> 00:11:07,460 - What do you think? - Why take the gamble? 176 00:11:07,550 --> 00:11:09,170 I don't want us to start making decisions 177 00:11:09,260 --> 00:11:11,550 from a position of weakness. That is how you lose. 178 00:11:11,630 --> 00:11:13,800 I think we're inviting the fox into the hen house. 179 00:11:13,890 --> 00:11:17,140 Anyone who wants to be a mole accepts the first offer without question. 180 00:11:17,220 --> 00:11:18,760 He's negotiating. 181 00:11:18,850 --> 00:11:20,980 So you actually believe him? 182 00:11:22,100 --> 00:11:24,730 Not necessarily. 183 00:11:26,770 --> 00:11:30,030 But that doesn't mean that he doesn't have value. 184 00:11:31,940 --> 00:11:35,740 Yeah, we're not gonna need any of these. We're gonna keep these right here. 185 00:11:35,820 --> 00:11:38,780 - Kate Baldwin, the one and only. - I thought I heard somebody in here. 186 00:11:38,870 --> 00:11:42,250 Welcome to the White House. Or welcome back, I should say. 187 00:11:42,330 --> 00:11:44,500 It feels smaller than I remember. 188 00:11:44,580 --> 00:11:47,460 - Where do they have you sitting? - Right there, second row. 189 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:50,550 Oh. I would've thought you wanted first row. 190 00:11:50,630 --> 00:11:52,880 I heard you spit when you talk. 191 00:11:52,970 --> 00:11:55,050 What's the president speaking about tomorrow? 192 00:11:55,130 --> 00:11:57,050 - You don't waste a minute, do you? - No. 193 00:11:57,140 --> 00:11:58,260 I gotta say, I was surprised 194 00:11:58,350 --> 00:12:00,600 that the Telegraph sent you to cover the White House. 195 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:03,980 - I mean, who leaves the London bureau? - Ayla was a protégée of mine. 196 00:12:04,060 --> 00:12:06,730 I see, so now they bring in the big guns. 197 00:12:06,810 --> 00:12:08,810 Just one gun, but big enough. 198 00:12:08,900 --> 00:12:11,230 - Don't get any ideas. - About what? 199 00:12:11,320 --> 00:12:13,570 This is gonna stay around my neck. 200 00:12:13,650 --> 00:12:15,740 You can't boot two reporters in a row from the Telegraph. 201 00:12:15,820 --> 00:12:18,870 - Certainly not two women. - I have no desire to do that. 202 00:12:18,950 --> 00:12:21,200 It's an honor to work with you. 203 00:12:21,290 --> 00:12:22,790 Pulitzer, Peabody. 204 00:12:22,870 --> 00:12:24,620 Get yourself a Nobel, you'll have a trifecta. 205 00:12:24,710 --> 00:12:26,040 Oh, you're almost charming. 206 00:12:26,120 --> 00:12:27,830 Kate, I'm not your enemy here. 207 00:12:27,920 --> 00:12:30,920 You punished Ayla for doing good work. 208 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:32,880 She hit hard and you hit back. Fair enough. 209 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:35,130 Well, I'm gonna hit twice as hard as she ever did 210 00:12:35,220 --> 00:12:37,180 because I can and because someone should. 211 00:12:37,260 --> 00:12:41,470 I look forward to it. 212 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:45,180 You're such a terrible liar. I'll see you bright and early. 213 00:12:46,850 --> 00:12:49,310 You got a minute? 214 00:12:49,400 --> 00:12:50,730 Sure. 215 00:12:53,940 --> 00:12:56,610 Here's the draft for the statement tomorrow. 216 00:12:56,700 --> 00:12:58,490 I want it to be perfect. 217 00:12:58,570 --> 00:13:00,740 Congress will fire back, all guns blazing, 218 00:13:00,820 --> 00:13:03,540 and I'm sure Dunbar will make a meal and a half out of it. 219 00:13:03,620 --> 00:13:07,790 But I gotta say, I feel good. To be on the offensive. 220 00:13:07,870 --> 00:13:10,000 If I can't scrape the money together behind the scenes, 221 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:12,550 I'll rob the bank in broad goddamn daylight. 222 00:13:12,630 --> 00:13:16,470 We'll cram America Works down their throats and watch them choke. 223 00:13:16,550 --> 00:13:18,470 Enough tiptoeing. 224 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:21,470 Here. 225 00:13:28,650 --> 00:13:30,770 Oh, these changes are good. 226 00:13:31,980 --> 00:13:34,110 It makes me happy to see you excited. 227 00:13:34,190 --> 00:13:36,110 I feel free again. 228 00:13:38,030 --> 00:13:40,370 - I wish I felt the same. - The resolution? 229 00:13:40,450 --> 00:13:43,160 Just some last minute hand-holding, but... 230 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:44,540 I think we'll get there. 231 00:13:44,620 --> 00:13:47,080 I have complete confidence in you. 232 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:53,460 - Do you like this room? - It's fine. 233 00:13:54,840 --> 00:13:57,260 You know, I haven't spent the night here yet. 234 00:13:58,680 --> 00:14:01,470 - Maybe I could-- - My plane leaves at seven. 235 00:14:01,550 --> 00:14:03,810 I should probably get some sleep. 236 00:14:06,020 --> 00:14:08,480 You watch the news tomorrow. Should be fun. 237 00:14:08,560 --> 00:14:11,400 - I will. - Good night. 238 00:15:08,790 --> 00:15:11,370 Seventeen years, I served the Metro Police. 239 00:15:11,460 --> 00:15:14,170 I've seen robberies and murders. 240 00:15:14,250 --> 00:15:16,250 I've seen the blight of drugs. 241 00:15:16,340 --> 00:15:22,050 I've seen little kids whose only meal each day was the one they get at school. 242 00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:24,140 You know what's at the root of all that? 243 00:15:24,220 --> 00:15:27,010 Folks don't have jobs! 244 00:15:27,100 --> 00:15:30,430 There are 60,000 unemployed people in Washington. 245 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:32,560 It's a disaster. 246 00:15:32,640 --> 00:15:35,610 And it's a disgrace here in the nation's capital. 247 00:15:35,690 --> 00:15:38,270 So this morning, at the president's urging, 248 00:15:38,360 --> 00:15:43,150 I am declaring a state of emergency in the District of Columbia. 249 00:15:43,240 --> 00:15:46,410 And I am formally requesting three billion dollars 250 00:15:46,490 --> 00:15:52,160 from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund to put people back to work. 251 00:15:52,250 --> 00:15:55,330 Motherfucker. 252 00:15:55,420 --> 00:15:59,210 Anyone, and I mean anyone, who registers for work 253 00:15:59,300 --> 00:16:03,340 in the District of Columbia will be guaranteed a job. 254 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:05,890 I'm working with my cabinet to increase workforce 255 00:16:05,970 --> 00:16:09,010 devoted to infrastructure, maintenance and repair. 256 00:16:09,100 --> 00:16:12,730 The Defense Department will ramp up recruitment and civilian employment. 257 00:16:12,810 --> 00:16:16,770 And any private sector companies who hire AmWorks registrants 258 00:16:16,860 --> 00:16:20,610 will get up to $45,000 toward the yearly salary 259 00:16:20,690 --> 00:16:22,780 of each job that they create. 260 00:16:22,860 --> 00:16:26,280 Our goal is full employment within twelve months. 261 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:28,990 Our hope is that success in Washington 262 00:16:29,070 --> 00:16:33,250 will convince Congress to fund America Works nationwide. 263 00:16:33,330 --> 00:16:34,870 Now, I'll take a few questions. 264 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:36,620 Mr. President! 265 00:16:43,970 --> 00:16:46,590 Madam Ambassador. A word, please. 266 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:48,140 Excuse me. 267 00:16:51,890 --> 00:16:55,270 We are withdrawing support of the peacekeeping resolution. 268 00:16:55,350 --> 00:16:58,150 - Why? - Because Israel is. 269 00:16:58,230 --> 00:17:01,770 Palestine is open to the plan, but without consensus... 270 00:17:03,320 --> 00:17:05,240 This came directly from Jerusalem? 271 00:17:05,320 --> 00:17:07,910 - Yes, the foreign minister. - Nothing came from Eliana? 272 00:17:07,990 --> 00:17:09,740 No, but I came to speak to her. 273 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:14,250 I'll speak to her myself. Thank you, Hasan. 274 00:17:14,330 --> 00:17:16,540 Thank you, Ambassador. 275 00:17:27,380 --> 00:17:29,800 Moscow is threatening to sell arms to Iran. 276 00:17:29,890 --> 00:17:32,010 They always make that threat. 277 00:17:32,100 --> 00:17:33,930 The feeling in Jerusalem is that this resolution 278 00:17:34,020 --> 00:17:36,100 may push them over the edge. It's not worth the risk. 279 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:38,770 Why didn't you come to me? The vote's in two hours. 280 00:17:38,850 --> 00:17:40,730 I got the call 30 minutes ago. 281 00:17:40,810 --> 00:17:43,520 Russia doesn't want to be humiliated because we did this without them. 282 00:17:43,610 --> 00:17:45,280 You know it's a bluff on their part. 283 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:48,780 The prime minister feels that this vote is just symbolic. 284 00:17:48,860 --> 00:17:51,030 That the US won't actually contribute troops. 285 00:17:51,120 --> 00:17:54,200 No, we will absolutely follow through once it's passed. 286 00:17:54,290 --> 00:17:56,450 The prime minister has his doubts. 287 00:17:57,870 --> 00:18:00,080 I'm sorry, it's out of my hands. 288 00:18:01,170 --> 00:18:02,090 Claire? 289 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:06,760 Ambassadors, I need you to withdraw the resolution. 290 00:18:06,840 --> 00:18:08,380 We lost consensus. 291 00:18:08,470 --> 00:18:11,470 I need to postpone the vote until we get it back. 292 00:18:13,810 --> 00:18:16,680 Secretary Travers is a good example. 293 00:18:16,770 --> 00:18:18,640 Homeland Security? 294 00:18:18,730 --> 00:18:21,980 - Former secretary, I should say. - He's done? 295 00:18:22,060 --> 00:18:24,150 They haven't announced, but Steve called me. 296 00:18:24,230 --> 00:18:28,190 Said he stood up to the president on this FEMA nonsense. 297 00:18:28,280 --> 00:18:30,910 Homeland Security has jurisdiction over FEMA now. 298 00:18:30,990 --> 00:18:35,530 Right. The president demanded his letter of resignation right then and there. 299 00:18:37,160 --> 00:18:39,330 - This is all off the record. - Yeah. 300 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:43,580 - Paul's got a big mouth. - So it's true? 301 00:18:43,670 --> 00:18:46,500 - This is off the record? - Completely. 302 00:18:46,590 --> 00:18:49,260 - Let me call you on my encrypted phone. - My number is blocked, so-- 303 00:18:49,340 --> 00:18:51,680 This is Homeland Security. I have your number. 304 00:18:58,720 --> 00:19:01,440 Incoming call. Press the pickup bu-- 305 00:19:01,520 --> 00:19:05,310 - Mr. Secretary. - It's true. I resigned. 306 00:19:05,400 --> 00:19:07,070 Why are you still in the office? 307 00:19:07,150 --> 00:19:09,860 Punching the clock until the White House wants to go public. 308 00:19:09,940 --> 00:19:12,490 Why wouldn't you go public yourself, if you're so against the policy? 309 00:19:12,570 --> 00:19:14,450 I serve at the pleasure of the president. 310 00:19:14,530 --> 00:19:18,410 I have Landry on background. I'm writing about the resignation. 311 00:19:18,490 --> 00:19:21,410 And I can't stop you. But there won't be a quote from me. 312 00:19:23,790 --> 00:19:26,000 Don't let the administration off the hook. 313 00:19:26,090 --> 00:19:28,550 This an opportunity to speak out. 314 00:19:28,630 --> 00:19:30,460 You don't have the career I've had 315 00:19:30,550 --> 00:19:35,390 by criticizing your bosses publicly, no matter how strongly you feel. 316 00:19:35,470 --> 00:19:37,560 Talk to Arnie Silva, the FEMA Administrator. 317 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:40,100 He's more disgusted by all this than I am. 318 00:20:06,380 --> 00:20:10,210 People's lives are in the balance. And he doesn't care. 319 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:16,090 Our projections for the next 12 months. 320 00:20:17,890 --> 00:20:21,970 We're in a La Niña phase, which means falling temperatures in the Pacific. 321 00:20:22,060 --> 00:20:25,190 We expect at least two major landfalls this season. 322 00:20:25,270 --> 00:20:29,730 Homes destroyed, billions in damage, tens of thousands without power. 323 00:20:29,820 --> 00:20:32,320 And that's just hurricanes. If we get a major earthquake, 324 00:20:32,400 --> 00:20:34,320 or flood, or forest fire... 325 00:20:36,110 --> 00:20:38,700 It's all in there. 326 00:20:38,780 --> 00:20:40,160 Has he asked you to resign? 327 00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:42,660 He threatened it. 328 00:20:42,750 --> 00:20:45,210 But I said I'd cooperate. 329 00:20:45,290 --> 00:20:47,420 Why? 330 00:20:47,500 --> 00:20:50,590 Nobody has more experience. 331 00:20:50,670 --> 00:20:52,840 I couldn't forgive myself if I left. 332 00:20:52,920 --> 00:20:55,010 But you just said, if the Relief Fund is depleted, then-- 333 00:20:55,090 --> 00:20:56,880 People will suffer. 334 00:20:58,260 --> 00:21:02,270 But on my watch, fewer will suffer. 335 00:21:02,350 --> 00:21:04,850 I need a quote, Mr. Silva. 336 00:21:04,930 --> 00:21:07,350 I can't do that. 337 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,900 People could die, you have a responsibility. 338 00:21:09,980 --> 00:21:13,570 The president has built a culture of silence and fear. 339 00:21:13,650 --> 00:21:14,990 That can end with you. 340 00:21:16,860 --> 00:21:20,870 That folder will speak louder than anything I could say. 341 00:21:25,370 --> 00:21:29,250 Two front page bylines on the same day for Ms. Baldwin? 342 00:21:29,330 --> 00:21:32,000 You kicked out a pit bull and you let in a dragon. 343 00:21:32,090 --> 00:21:34,300 I didn't think the Telegraph would send someone like her. 344 00:21:34,380 --> 00:21:36,050 Well, maybe you just didn't think. 345 00:21:36,130 --> 00:21:38,300 You wanted me to implement discipline, sir. 346 00:21:38,380 --> 00:21:40,050 To send a message. And so I did. 347 00:21:40,140 --> 00:21:43,060 Well, they've sent back an even stronger message, haven't they? 348 00:21:43,140 --> 00:21:44,890 I take responsibility for that, sir, 349 00:21:44,970 --> 00:21:46,680 and I will do my best to keep her in line. 350 00:21:46,770 --> 00:21:48,690 Your best? 351 00:21:48,770 --> 00:21:51,110 It's their top bureau chief. She's untouchable. 352 00:21:51,190 --> 00:21:54,110 I don't want to pretend that I can control her 100 percent. 353 00:21:54,190 --> 00:21:56,280 - Travers? - Denied speaking with her, 354 00:21:56,360 --> 00:21:59,490 but it must be him. I don't think anybody else in the cabinet would. 355 00:21:59,570 --> 00:22:01,200 Let's confirm his resignation. 356 00:22:01,280 --> 00:22:04,660 No point in keeping it a secret now. Tell Steve he can vacate his office. 357 00:22:04,740 --> 00:22:06,000 And what about Silva? 358 00:22:06,080 --> 00:22:09,290 The details on the disaster projections are very inside baseball. 359 00:22:09,370 --> 00:22:11,670 We can't fire him! If there's a hurricane, 360 00:22:11,750 --> 00:22:14,960 he's the only guy that can keep a disaster from becoming a catastrophe. 361 00:22:15,050 --> 00:22:17,630 - And what's Dunbar saying? - Nothing yet, publicly. 362 00:22:17,720 --> 00:22:22,050 - She's probably letting this play out. - Letting me dig my own grave. 363 00:22:23,470 --> 00:22:26,140 We have to sell America Works. 364 00:22:26,220 --> 00:22:28,520 It should sell itself once we get people employed. 365 00:22:28,600 --> 00:22:30,810 Well, that's the idea, but we don't stop there. 366 00:22:30,900 --> 00:22:34,270 - Commercials and billboards? - On whose money? 367 00:22:34,360 --> 00:22:36,400 And even so, we need more than ad-buys. 368 00:22:36,480 --> 00:22:40,570 We need... We need the philosophy behind it. 369 00:22:40,650 --> 00:22:44,280 We need something of substance. We need something... 370 00:22:55,090 --> 00:22:59,220 We need something that will capture the imagination. 371 00:23:00,550 --> 00:23:02,720 - Either of you play Monument Valley? - What's that? 372 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:04,550 - It's a video game. - I don't play them, sir. 373 00:23:04,640 --> 00:23:06,390 I sold my Xbox on eBay. It was too addictive. 374 00:23:06,470 --> 00:23:08,810 No, it's not a console game. 375 00:23:08,890 --> 00:23:12,100 You both read this and then tell me that you wouldn't want to play this. 376 00:23:16,230 --> 00:23:19,530 I'd say there's nine consultants in the country who truly know foreign policy. 377 00:23:19,610 --> 00:23:21,200 Me, I'm number one. 378 00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:23,320 Me in a coma is number two. 379 00:23:23,410 --> 00:23:25,450 But that still leaves seven who are cheaper. 380 00:23:25,530 --> 00:23:29,200 I value good counsel, and I'm smart enough to know what I don't know. 381 00:23:29,290 --> 00:23:31,370 What would be your assessment of us so far? 382 00:23:31,450 --> 00:23:33,670 You're making a big stink out of this Michael Corrigan thing, 383 00:23:33,750 --> 00:23:35,040 but that's just surface. 384 00:23:35,130 --> 00:23:37,590 You have to understand why Corrigan got arrested. 385 00:23:37,670 --> 00:23:39,760 Petrov's appealing to his traditional base. 386 00:23:39,840 --> 00:23:42,800 No. This is about the Jordan Valley. 387 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:45,050 I don't follow. 388 00:23:45,140 --> 00:23:46,180 Retaliation. 389 00:23:46,260 --> 00:23:48,510 It goes back to the summit a couple of months ago. 390 00:23:48,600 --> 00:23:53,020 Look, this... is the Jordan Valley. 391 00:23:55,520 --> 00:23:57,190 All right, hold on, I'll make it easier. 392 00:24:03,570 --> 00:24:05,490 That's the Valley. Right there. 393 00:24:05,570 --> 00:24:08,370 Occupied by Israel since 1967, it's been a major roadblock 394 00:24:08,450 --> 00:24:10,660 in any peace accord with the Palestinians. 395 00:24:10,740 --> 00:24:13,620 Underwood sends peacekeeping troops, the Israelis leave, 396 00:24:13,710 --> 00:24:16,420 - the Palestinians are happy. - It's not that simple. 397 00:24:16,500 --> 00:24:19,500 Everyone gets hung up on this little patch of land ten miles by 40, 398 00:24:19,590 --> 00:24:23,090 but you have to look outwards, past Jordan and Syria, past Iraq. 399 00:24:23,170 --> 00:24:28,470 Here... to the Caucasus. That's Russia's sphere of influence. 400 00:24:28,550 --> 00:24:31,390 They don't see the peacekeeping force as a Middle East issue. 401 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:33,520 They see it as strategic deployment of US troops 402 00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:35,690 less than a thousand miles from their southern border. 403 00:24:35,770 --> 00:24:38,440 So you're saying Corrigan's a pawn, a play for leverage? 404 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:40,150 More of a first salvo. 405 00:24:40,230 --> 00:24:42,690 Moscow wants to show it's serious about fighting this resolution. 406 00:24:42,780 --> 00:24:44,610 Now, if I had to guess, 407 00:24:44,700 --> 00:24:47,570 Underwood tried to bring Russia into the mix during the summit. 408 00:24:47,660 --> 00:24:51,160 Get involved early on as partners. And when Petrov didn't play ball, 409 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:54,870 Underwood went on the offensive, which is a huge gamble. 410 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:57,830 - Tell me how. - Nobody wants UN troops there. 411 00:24:57,920 --> 00:25:00,590 Not the Israelis, not the Palestinians, not the Arabs. 412 00:25:00,670 --> 00:25:03,170 They're playing along because the US is pressuring them. 413 00:25:03,260 --> 00:25:05,130 But just one little thing needs to go wrong, 414 00:25:05,220 --> 00:25:08,260 and you've got a tinderbox where everyone's holding matches. 415 00:25:08,340 --> 00:25:11,640 So why is he following this course of action at all? 416 00:25:12,260 --> 00:25:13,770 Because he's smart. 417 00:25:13,850 --> 00:25:15,850 - You just said-- - He's being too smart. 418 00:25:15,930 --> 00:25:19,400 If it pays off, hey, he wins a Nobel Prize. But... 419 00:25:21,270 --> 00:25:25,190 if it backfires, he leaves himself wide open. 420 00:25:25,280 --> 00:25:27,030 And that's when you need to hit him hard. 421 00:25:27,110 --> 00:25:30,240 A disastrous foreign policy that made the world more dangerous. 422 00:25:30,320 --> 00:25:32,910 And he had his wife with zero foreign policy experience 423 00:25:32,990 --> 00:25:36,040 - lead the goddamn charge. - I'd like to bring you aboard, Joe. 424 00:25:36,120 --> 00:25:38,540 - When can you start? - I believe I already did. 425 00:25:38,620 --> 00:25:40,710 I'll get the paperwork over to you later today. 426 00:25:40,790 --> 00:25:42,550 Let me ask, who referred me? 427 00:25:42,630 --> 00:25:45,510 - You have quite a reputation. - Yeah, for being an asshole. 428 00:25:45,590 --> 00:25:47,800 Somebody you respect must have recommended me highly. 429 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:51,180 - A former Underwood staffer. - I never worked with any of his people. 430 00:25:51,260 --> 00:25:53,560 Which is one of the reasons he recommended you. 431 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:54,930 Touché. 432 00:25:58,480 --> 00:26:00,150 What is this? 433 00:26:00,230 --> 00:26:02,520 A list of the Russian officials who will be sanctioned 434 00:26:02,610 --> 00:26:04,820 if you sell a single truckload of arms to Iran. 435 00:26:04,900 --> 00:26:07,110 I didn't even make the top ten. 436 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:10,070 These sanctions can and will escalate. 437 00:26:10,160 --> 00:26:11,990 And then what? 438 00:26:12,070 --> 00:26:14,580 We'd build a coalition to impose their own sanctions. 439 00:26:14,660 --> 00:26:16,040 And then what? 440 00:26:16,120 --> 00:26:21,000 Alexi, you know what an economic crisis that would be for Russia. 441 00:26:21,080 --> 00:26:23,290 Like the trade war you waged with China? 442 00:26:23,380 --> 00:26:27,260 Except in our case, only three percent of exports go to the US. 443 00:26:27,340 --> 00:26:29,220 And Europe needs our natural gas. 444 00:26:29,300 --> 00:26:32,430 They won't forfeit that over a few short-range missiles to Iran. 445 00:26:32,510 --> 00:26:35,970 You don't want to challenge us on the armament of a terrorist state. 446 00:26:36,060 --> 00:26:38,310 We'll never be presented with that problem. 447 00:26:38,390 --> 00:26:40,520 You can't assure the Israelis you'll provide troops. 448 00:26:40,600 --> 00:26:43,770 The president doesn't have the support of either party in Congress. 449 00:26:43,860 --> 00:26:46,780 No troops, no Israel. No Israel, no consensus. 450 00:26:46,860 --> 00:26:49,450 No consensus, no resolution. 451 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:53,870 I will get this resolution passed. 452 00:26:53,950 --> 00:26:57,540 Don't underestimate my ability or desire to do so. 453 00:26:57,620 --> 00:27:00,210 I've indulged your enthusiasm long enough. 454 00:27:00,290 --> 00:27:02,040 You've bit off more than you can chew, Claire. 455 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:03,460 Leave this to the professionals 456 00:27:03,540 --> 00:27:06,380 and let your little resolution die a painless death. 457 00:27:06,460 --> 00:27:09,510 The truth is, you have no business being ambassador 458 00:27:09,590 --> 00:27:11,720 any more than I do being First Lady. 459 00:27:20,560 --> 00:27:22,310 That's a very nice dress, by the way. 460 00:27:25,770 --> 00:27:28,230 "She stabbed the floor with a broom. 461 00:27:28,320 --> 00:27:31,070 Karaoke every Wednesday. 462 00:27:31,150 --> 00:27:35,620 Some tone-deaf drunk girl mutilating Britney Spears. 463 00:27:35,700 --> 00:27:38,540 She knew they couldn't hear the broom in the bar below. 464 00:27:38,620 --> 00:27:42,710 But we all need a ritual, and this was hers. 465 00:27:42,790 --> 00:27:44,880 Three short thrusts, wood on wood, 466 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:48,590 a hollow sound which accomplished nothing. 467 00:27:48,670 --> 00:27:50,460 David would be home soon. 468 00:27:50,550 --> 00:27:53,880 'It's too hot,' he'd say. She opened the window. 469 00:27:53,970 --> 00:27:58,180 The music was so loud, she couldn't ignore it." 470 00:28:09,480 --> 00:28:10,980 Here. 471 00:28:13,990 --> 00:28:15,360 Aren't you gonna buy the new one? 472 00:28:15,450 --> 00:28:17,950 I will, on my Kindle. But will you please sign this? 473 00:28:19,410 --> 00:28:22,710 - Who should I make it out to? - Lesley. L-E-S-L-E-Y. 474 00:28:23,540 --> 00:28:25,870 Scorpio totally changed my life. 475 00:28:25,960 --> 00:28:29,590 The energy and the anger... It's my favorite book of yours. 476 00:28:29,670 --> 00:28:31,710 Probably my favorite book, period. 477 00:28:33,420 --> 00:28:35,930 - Make sure you read the new one. - Yes. 478 00:28:39,850 --> 00:28:41,220 Who should I make it out to? 479 00:28:49,020 --> 00:28:51,650 It's a perversion of the Stafford Act and you know it. 480 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:54,860 It's a reading of the Stafford Act. We read it differently. 481 00:28:54,950 --> 00:28:58,780 You can't just raid funds that Congress appropriated for a specific use, 482 00:28:58,870 --> 00:29:01,200 - then use them however you want. - Clearly, I can. 483 00:29:01,290 --> 00:29:03,620 This is a direct challenge to Congress, Mr. President. 484 00:29:03,700 --> 00:29:06,250 Bob and I have agreed. Both parties will fight you on this. 485 00:29:06,330 --> 00:29:09,250 Well, at least I'm cultivating bipartisanship. 486 00:29:09,330 --> 00:29:13,210 Gentlemen, I don't want to do this, but what choice have you left me? 487 00:29:13,300 --> 00:29:15,130 Our branch is here to check yours. 488 00:29:15,220 --> 00:29:17,550 If we didn't feel America Works warranted taxpayer money, 489 00:29:17,640 --> 00:29:20,050 - then it's not fit to be law. - Now, look. 490 00:29:20,140 --> 00:29:22,560 This is the first time that the leaders of both parties 491 00:29:22,640 --> 00:29:24,100 have met with me in one room, 492 00:29:24,180 --> 00:29:26,690 and not because I didn't invite you, because you declined. 493 00:29:26,770 --> 00:29:29,730 So, now that we're here, let's make the most of it. 494 00:29:29,810 --> 00:29:31,320 I'm willing to walk back on FEMA 495 00:29:31,400 --> 00:29:33,610 if we can discuss putting AmWorks on the floor. 496 00:29:33,690 --> 00:29:36,240 - You bullied us on the Education Bill. - And the government freeze. 497 00:29:36,320 --> 00:29:37,780 It's not gonna work this time. 498 00:29:37,860 --> 00:29:40,200 You watch it work and then tell me it didn't. 499 00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:43,240 We're drafting a law, saying this use of the DRF is illegal. 500 00:29:43,330 --> 00:29:45,080 And who's going to enforce that law? 501 00:29:45,160 --> 00:29:47,460 We were ready to impeach one president. 502 00:29:47,540 --> 00:29:49,960 We'll do the same with you if necessary. 503 00:29:50,040 --> 00:29:54,250 And put Donald Blythe in this office? You know he's not up for the job. 504 00:29:54,340 --> 00:29:56,470 Congress would get killed for malpractice. 505 00:29:56,550 --> 00:29:58,800 As crooked as you may think I am, 506 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:01,680 you know I can handle the pressure, and you know Donald can't. 507 00:30:01,760 --> 00:30:05,020 So pass your law, I'll veto it. And when you overrule me in the Senate, 508 00:30:05,100 --> 00:30:07,100 we'll let the third branch decide. 509 00:30:07,180 --> 00:30:09,730 Don't declare war on Congress, Mr. President. 510 00:30:09,810 --> 00:30:12,770 Not on Congress. I'm declaring war on atrophy. 511 00:30:12,860 --> 00:30:15,570 But these days, who could tell the difference? 512 00:30:36,670 --> 00:30:39,380 Oh! Oh... 513 00:30:57,690 --> 00:30:59,700 Oh... 514 00:31:14,920 --> 00:31:16,840 - So how about this? - Hm? 515 00:31:19,170 --> 00:31:21,260 I'll order a pizza. 516 00:31:21,340 --> 00:31:23,930 When it gets here, I bring it into this room... 517 00:31:25,350 --> 00:31:27,720 with a paper towel draped over my arm. 518 00:31:27,810 --> 00:31:31,440 Voilà. Just like... room service. 519 00:31:31,520 --> 00:31:33,810 You don't let your kids eat pizza. 520 00:31:33,900 --> 00:31:36,820 Well, because I've seen what it does to a carotid artery. 521 00:31:37,730 --> 00:31:40,440 - And you're not my kids. - Mm... 522 00:31:43,660 --> 00:31:45,490 Do you think they like me? 523 00:31:46,990 --> 00:31:50,540 They adore you. 524 00:31:51,710 --> 00:31:54,370 Matt asked if you could teach him how to drive. 525 00:31:54,460 --> 00:31:55,670 - Really? - Yeah. 526 00:31:55,750 --> 00:31:57,460 He says you'd be less judgmental. 527 00:32:03,680 --> 00:32:05,720 Do you want to get married? 528 00:32:09,850 --> 00:32:11,730 To you, or in general? 529 00:32:14,770 --> 00:32:16,770 I'm serious. 530 00:32:20,280 --> 00:32:22,900 So where'd this come from? 531 00:32:22,990 --> 00:32:25,360 - We've talked about it. - Hm... 532 00:32:25,450 --> 00:32:27,910 We say "I love you." 533 00:32:29,160 --> 00:32:32,080 I want a husband. You want a wife. 534 00:32:33,870 --> 00:32:37,000 This works, the two of us, don't you think? 535 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:42,260 - It's very romantic. - Aren't we past romance? 536 00:32:42,340 --> 00:32:44,130 I bought you a ring. 537 00:32:46,800 --> 00:32:48,930 Why didn't you say anything? 538 00:32:49,010 --> 00:32:51,720 It's the element of surprise. 539 00:32:51,810 --> 00:32:53,890 That's kind of the point, isn't it? 540 00:32:54,890 --> 00:32:57,650 It's in my glove compartment. I can go get it if you want. 541 00:32:59,440 --> 00:33:02,110 No, I want you to order the pizza. 542 00:33:04,280 --> 00:33:06,530 We can do the whole ring thing tomorrow. 543 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:26,010 - Hey. - Hey. 544 00:33:26,090 --> 00:33:28,180 When did you get in? 545 00:33:28,260 --> 00:33:30,930 - Couple of hours ago. - Well, come and sit down. 546 00:33:31,010 --> 00:33:34,350 I feel like I haven't seen you for what, has it been three days? 547 00:33:34,430 --> 00:33:36,020 Four, I think. 548 00:33:36,100 --> 00:33:38,730 It's just all been a big blur. 549 00:33:38,810 --> 00:33:40,100 Mm. Same in New York. 550 00:33:40,190 --> 00:33:44,280 - Any luck? - They're like a broken record, Francis. 551 00:33:44,360 --> 00:33:46,700 Do I need to call the prime minister? 552 00:33:46,780 --> 00:33:49,360 Oh, I think it's gonna take more than a phone call. 553 00:33:49,450 --> 00:33:52,700 - Tell me. - That's not why I'm here, actually. 554 00:33:55,700 --> 00:33:57,330 Hang on, hang on. 555 00:33:58,460 --> 00:34:01,880 So much has been going on in the past few months, we hardly have time to talk. 556 00:34:01,960 --> 00:34:03,800 Here, use this. 557 00:34:06,010 --> 00:34:09,550 I feel bad about the other night when you wanted to sleep in my bed. 558 00:34:09,630 --> 00:34:11,760 Oh, that. You shouldn't. 559 00:34:11,850 --> 00:34:13,760 I just-- 560 00:34:13,850 --> 00:34:15,680 I don't know why I started sleeping in there. 561 00:34:15,770 --> 00:34:19,140 Well, if I remember correctly, you had a cold. 562 00:34:19,230 --> 00:34:21,650 But why I stayed. 563 00:34:21,730 --> 00:34:23,690 You don't have to explain. 564 00:34:26,320 --> 00:34:28,950 I want you to know that I love you. It has nothing to do with that. 565 00:34:29,030 --> 00:34:31,200 I love you... as much as ever. 566 00:34:34,450 --> 00:34:36,450 Not another word. 567 00:34:40,580 --> 00:34:43,000 Let's finish talking about Israel in the morning. 568 00:34:45,090 --> 00:34:47,300 You said more than a phone call? 569 00:34:49,760 --> 00:34:53,260 They need it in stone, Francis, that we'll contribute troops. 570 00:34:53,340 --> 00:34:56,100 - An executive order. - Congress won't be happy. 571 00:34:56,180 --> 00:34:57,930 Well, they're already not happy. 572 00:34:58,020 --> 00:35:00,810 I spat in one eye, I might as well spit in the other. 573 00:35:00,890 --> 00:35:02,230 Consider it done. 574 00:35:10,110 --> 00:35:12,360 Thank you. Thank you for your support. 575 00:35:12,450 --> 00:35:14,830 Thank you so much. Thank you. 576 00:35:14,910 --> 00:35:16,660 Thank you. Oh, sure. 577 00:35:21,710 --> 00:35:24,630 Did you get it? 578 00:35:24,710 --> 00:35:26,670 Thank you. Thank you so much. 579 00:35:26,750 --> 00:35:29,260 Thank you. Thank you for your support. 580 00:35:29,340 --> 00:35:32,220 - Thank you, sir. - I liked your speech, Ms. Dunbar. 581 00:35:32,300 --> 00:35:35,100 - And I've heard more than a few. - I appreciate you saying that, sir. 582 00:35:35,180 --> 00:35:36,810 I know Iowans aren't easily impressed. 583 00:35:36,890 --> 00:35:38,810 What you said about integrity? 584 00:35:38,890 --> 00:35:41,690 Well, if you can bring that to Washington, I'll caucus for you. 585 00:35:41,770 --> 00:35:44,020 One supporter at a time. That's how we'll win this. 586 00:35:44,100 --> 00:35:48,070 And that young man? I feel for him. He's an inspiring individual. 587 00:35:48,150 --> 00:35:49,990 John, there's someone I want you to meet. 588 00:35:50,070 --> 00:35:51,570 - Your name, sir? - Clive Reynolds. 589 00:35:51,650 --> 00:35:54,950 - Mr. Reynolds, nice to meet you. - I'm praying for your husband. 590 00:35:55,030 --> 00:35:58,040 - It's awful he's still stuck there. - Stamper's in the cafeteria. 591 00:35:58,120 --> 00:36:00,240 Thank you, Mr. Reynolds. Thank you. 592 00:36:00,330 --> 00:36:02,870 Thank you for your support. Thank you for coming out. 593 00:36:14,760 --> 00:36:16,510 You could've just called. 594 00:36:16,590 --> 00:36:19,600 I hate July Fourth in DC. 595 00:36:19,680 --> 00:36:21,430 Plus, I wanted to see you in action. 596 00:36:21,520 --> 00:36:23,310 What'd you think? 597 00:36:23,390 --> 00:36:25,440 I need her to leave. 598 00:36:31,030 --> 00:36:33,030 I'll meet you at the car. 599 00:36:34,700 --> 00:36:36,280 - Heather-- - Cynthia. 600 00:36:58,050 --> 00:36:59,800 Read that. 601 00:37:10,310 --> 00:37:13,650 Mrs. Underwood asked me to destroy it. 602 00:37:13,740 --> 00:37:15,450 - I didn't. - You should have. 603 00:37:15,530 --> 00:37:17,490 She lied on national television. 604 00:37:17,570 --> 00:37:19,870 I am not running that sort of campaign. 605 00:37:22,660 --> 00:37:24,370 But it's good to know it's available. 606 00:37:24,450 --> 00:37:29,210 I would never do that to another woman, and neither would Cynthia. 607 00:37:29,290 --> 00:37:32,710 Hm. Cynthia was a good choice for your manager. 608 00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:35,470 She'll run a top-notch operation. 609 00:37:35,550 --> 00:37:37,470 But you need someone who's willing to do the things 610 00:37:37,550 --> 00:37:39,340 that people like her won't do. 611 00:37:39,430 --> 00:37:42,060 When you asked me for a job, 612 00:37:42,140 --> 00:37:45,180 you said you wanted to turn over a new leaf. 613 00:37:45,270 --> 00:37:48,480 I have a certain skill set, Ms. Dunbar. 614 00:37:48,560 --> 00:37:52,770 For me, turning over a new leaf is using my skills for the right reasons. 615 00:37:52,860 --> 00:37:54,730 Like putting you in office. 616 00:37:54,820 --> 00:37:58,320 One-fifty. One point on the ad-buy. 617 00:37:59,990 --> 00:38:02,330 No points. 618 00:38:02,410 --> 00:38:06,620 But I'll do a hundred thousand win bonus if we get the nomination. 619 00:38:20,760 --> 00:38:22,800 I hope I came over here for some good news. 620 00:38:26,060 --> 00:38:28,020 I'm in. You can tell the president. 621 00:38:28,100 --> 00:38:29,890 August 19th. 622 00:38:29,980 --> 00:38:31,900 We wanted you to announce a lot earlier than that. 623 00:38:31,980 --> 00:38:35,360 No, not the announcement. This. 624 00:38:39,360 --> 00:38:40,950 Cardiology's good money. 625 00:38:41,030 --> 00:38:44,330 Aren't you gonna say congrats? 626 00:38:44,410 --> 00:38:46,910 I've never seen you be this girly. 627 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:49,750 It's a fucking diamond. I'm allowed to be a little girly. 628 00:38:49,830 --> 00:38:52,580 Congratulations. I'm happy for you both. 629 00:38:52,670 --> 00:38:54,130 Are you? 630 00:38:57,960 --> 00:39:00,840 Sorry. That wasn't fair. 631 00:39:00,930 --> 00:39:04,050 Maybe we should talk about dates for announcing the campaign. 632 00:39:04,140 --> 00:39:07,140 Yeah, I have a few ideas. Let me pull up my calendar. 633 00:39:09,350 --> 00:39:10,980 Um... 634 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:14,940 Week after next seems to be the best option. 635 00:39:15,020 --> 00:39:16,270 You have plans tonight? 636 00:39:17,820 --> 00:39:19,320 For the fireworks? 637 00:39:20,530 --> 00:39:22,860 Alan and I are taking his kids. 638 00:39:24,030 --> 00:39:25,910 Right. Makes sense. 639 00:39:29,620 --> 00:39:33,500 You were saying, about a week after next? 640 00:39:50,310 --> 00:39:53,480 - The Ambassador's inside. - You want me to go in there? 641 00:39:53,560 --> 00:39:57,110 She's just putting on makeup. 642 00:39:57,190 --> 00:39:59,030 I can wait until she comes out. 643 00:39:59,110 --> 00:40:02,030 She's going straight to her plane. If you don't mind. 644 00:40:08,240 --> 00:40:09,580 Alexi. 645 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:20,130 The day got away from me, so I have to head down to DC 646 00:40:20,210 --> 00:40:22,470 for the July Fourth celebration. 647 00:40:22,550 --> 00:40:25,300 You may consider me an ambassador from the men's room. 648 00:40:26,640 --> 00:40:29,100 Don't make me laugh. I'll have to start over. 649 00:40:31,720 --> 00:40:35,100 - Good? - Quite. 650 00:40:35,190 --> 00:40:37,940 Alexi, I think we've gotten off on the wrong foot. 651 00:40:38,020 --> 00:40:40,520 We need to find a better way to work together. 652 00:40:40,610 --> 00:40:42,990 You're letting go of the resolution? 653 00:40:44,860 --> 00:40:47,320 - Eyes? - Perfect. 654 00:40:47,410 --> 00:40:49,620 It's always nice to have a man's opinion. 655 00:40:50,370 --> 00:40:52,160 You were right, by the way. 656 00:40:52,250 --> 00:40:54,660 Israel won't back us unless we commit troops. 657 00:40:54,750 --> 00:40:58,170 You called my bluff, Alexi, and I shouldn't have insulted you 658 00:40:58,250 --> 00:41:00,840 - with one in the first place. - I'll be outside when you finish. 659 00:41:00,920 --> 00:41:03,590 The president signed an Executive Order this morning. 660 00:41:04,970 --> 00:41:08,090 Five thousand US military reassigned 661 00:41:08,180 --> 00:41:11,100 to permanent standby for UN Peacekeeping operations. 662 00:41:11,180 --> 00:41:13,100 Jerusalem has been informed. 663 00:41:13,180 --> 00:41:15,310 Your husband doesn't have that kind of authority. 664 00:41:15,390 --> 00:41:18,150 It's occupied territory. He's not deploying on sovereign land. 665 00:41:18,230 --> 00:41:23,490 So, as Commander in Chief, he doesn't need Congressional approval. 666 00:41:23,570 --> 00:41:27,910 Israel's back on board again, Alexi, so the moment you sell arms to Iran, 667 00:41:27,990 --> 00:41:31,080 we will shoot the planes out of the sky, the trucks off the road, 668 00:41:31,160 --> 00:41:32,990 and the ships out of the water. 669 00:41:33,080 --> 00:41:38,330 Now... maybe you'd be able to afford sanctions... 670 00:41:39,500 --> 00:41:42,550 ...but you sure as hell can't afford a war. 671 00:41:42,630 --> 00:41:45,670 Come back to the table. Engage us in good faith. 672 00:41:45,760 --> 00:41:47,470 Or the resolution goes to a vote next week. 673 00:41:47,550 --> 00:41:50,180 I have always been willing to talk. 674 00:41:51,300 --> 00:41:54,220 Not you and I. President to president. 675 00:41:54,310 --> 00:41:57,190 Oh, and we need Michael Corrigan released, also. 676 00:42:00,900 --> 00:42:03,020 I'll communicate your message to Moscow. 677 00:42:03,110 --> 00:42:05,440 Please. Hand me a towel, would you? 678 00:42:12,080 --> 00:42:13,740 What a gentleman. 679 00:42:25,130 --> 00:42:27,340 You ever been to the White House before? 680 00:42:27,420 --> 00:42:29,590 When I won the National Book Award. 681 00:42:29,680 --> 00:42:32,350 - Nancy was a fan. - I'm surprised. 682 00:42:32,430 --> 00:42:35,430 That story doesn't exactly revere family values. 683 00:42:35,520 --> 00:42:37,060 She's got the astrologer in her. 684 00:42:37,140 --> 00:42:39,310 I think she liked the title more than anything. 685 00:42:39,390 --> 00:42:41,440 Scorpio was a very good book. 686 00:42:41,520 --> 00:42:44,730 - Still pays the rent. - Have a seat. 687 00:42:44,820 --> 00:42:46,980 Why am I here, Mr. President? 688 00:42:47,070 --> 00:42:49,360 Remy briefed you. 689 00:42:49,450 --> 00:42:52,280 He said you needed a book. He didn't say about what. 690 00:42:52,370 --> 00:42:55,990 America Works. Not just the policy, but the origins. 691 00:42:56,080 --> 00:42:58,790 How a boy grew up in a dirt-poor shithole 692 00:42:58,870 --> 00:43:01,080 and climbed his way out through hard work. 693 00:43:01,170 --> 00:43:04,840 A story of dignity. The pride that comes with one's labor. 694 00:43:04,920 --> 00:43:07,960 - Propaganda. - You could call it that. 695 00:43:08,050 --> 00:43:11,300 This sort of thing... it's not in my wheelhouse. 696 00:43:11,380 --> 00:43:14,050 You need a salesman, not a novelist. 697 00:43:15,430 --> 00:43:19,480 "Whoever you are, whoever you think you are, 698 00:43:19,560 --> 00:43:23,810 believe that you're also a silent princess. 699 00:43:23,900 --> 00:43:26,440 Your name is Ida. 700 00:43:26,520 --> 00:43:29,820 Your journey is one through a forgotten landscape 701 00:43:29,900 --> 00:43:33,200 of twisting staircases and morphing castles, 702 00:43:33,280 --> 00:43:37,740 atop floating stones defiantly crossing an angry sea, 703 00:43:37,830 --> 00:43:42,080 within dimly-lit caverns cobwebbed with ruins 704 00:43:42,170 --> 00:43:46,210 M.C. Escher could only grasp at in a dream state." 705 00:43:46,290 --> 00:43:48,670 You read my video game reviews? 706 00:43:48,750 --> 00:43:52,130 I tend to play shoot-'em-ups. The indie games don't really interest me. 707 00:43:52,220 --> 00:43:56,800 I need adrenaline and action. But when I read this, I had to try it. 708 00:43:56,890 --> 00:44:00,850 If you can convince me to be a silent princess with just a hundred words, 709 00:44:00,930 --> 00:44:03,850 imagine how many millions you can convince with this book. 710 00:44:03,940 --> 00:44:06,150 You are a salesman, Thomas. 711 00:44:06,230 --> 00:44:09,650 I wasn't trying to sell anything. Just describe my experience. 712 00:44:09,730 --> 00:44:11,690 That's exactly what I want you to do with my story. 713 00:44:11,780 --> 00:44:14,860 No sales pitch, just your honest curiosity. 714 00:44:14,950 --> 00:44:18,580 Besides, these kinds of books are always so boring, so safe. 715 00:44:18,660 --> 00:44:22,580 I want something different, something... unique. 716 00:44:22,660 --> 00:44:24,790 Your voice. 717 00:44:24,870 --> 00:44:27,420 I don't even know if I believe in your program. 718 00:44:28,590 --> 00:44:30,510 Come with me. I want to show you something. 719 00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:16,340 You build it and they come. 720 00:45:16,430 --> 00:45:20,350 Today, the Washington Mall is the real Field of Dreams. 721 00:45:20,430 --> 00:45:24,020 Three thousand people have registered since we set up shop this morning. 722 00:45:24,100 --> 00:45:26,600 Now that's what I call a Fourth of July party! 723 00:45:26,690 --> 00:45:30,190 And we're gonna keep the party going 'round the clock, 24/7, 724 00:45:30,270 --> 00:45:33,740 till everyone in DC who wants a job 725 00:45:33,820 --> 00:45:36,900 can make their way down here and sign up. 726 00:45:43,660 --> 00:45:45,120 Have a look. 727 00:45:47,580 --> 00:45:51,750 - Do you see that line of people? - The AmWorks tent. 728 00:45:51,840 --> 00:45:54,550 It stretches from there all the way to the Lincoln Memorial. 729 00:45:54,630 --> 00:45:57,050 They started lining up before sunrise. 730 00:45:58,300 --> 00:45:59,890 It's really something. 731 00:45:59,970 --> 00:46:02,510 Thomas, at best, I'm going to be a footnote in history 732 00:46:02,600 --> 00:46:05,060 if I can't help those people. At worst, I'll be a joke. 733 00:46:05,140 --> 00:46:06,770 I am those people. 734 00:46:06,850 --> 00:46:09,520 I want you to tell that story. 735 00:46:09,600 --> 00:46:11,650 What do you say? 736 00:46:11,730 --> 00:46:14,780 - I don't know. - What's your gut say? 737 00:46:14,860 --> 00:46:18,860 That you don't add up, and I'm intrigued. 738 00:46:18,950 --> 00:46:21,030 - But not sold. - Not yet. 739 00:46:21,120 --> 00:46:23,120 Well, I'll pay you well, and at the very least, 740 00:46:23,200 --> 00:46:25,540 this sort of access is worth its weight in gold, isn't it? 741 00:46:25,620 --> 00:46:26,750 Sir, the First Lady's back. 742 00:46:26,830 --> 00:46:29,420 I have to go give my Fourth of July speech before the fireworks. 743 00:46:29,500 --> 00:46:31,670 - How quickly would you need the book? - By January. 744 00:46:31,750 --> 00:46:34,090 I've never written anything in less than a year. 745 00:46:34,170 --> 00:46:37,340 Well, you don't strike me as someone who shies away from a challenge. 746 00:46:39,010 --> 00:46:41,050 I'd need to be able to write it the way I want to write it. 747 00:46:41,140 --> 00:46:44,220 Absolutely. Look, take your time. Enjoy the view. 748 00:46:44,310 --> 00:46:46,140 Meechum will show you out when you're done. 749 00:46:46,220 --> 00:46:49,940 And I promise, if you say yes, you won't regret it. 750 00:46:52,310 --> 00:46:55,610 No writer worth his salt can resist a good story, 751 00:46:55,690 --> 00:46:59,780 just as no politician can resist making promises he can't keep. 752 00:47:07,870 --> 00:47:11,290 Viktor, we'd be honored to accept the invitation. 753 00:47:11,370 --> 00:47:14,340 Yes, I agree, there's much to discuss. 754 00:47:14,420 --> 00:47:17,170 I'll have my office reach out to the Kremlin. 755 00:47:17,250 --> 00:47:19,260 We'll find dates that work for both of us. 756 00:47:20,970 --> 00:47:22,680 Thank you. 757 00:47:22,760 --> 00:47:25,470 Well, you should get some sleep. It's late over there. 758 00:47:26,680 --> 00:47:28,310 Good night. 759 00:47:29,390 --> 00:47:31,100 Hold off on the vote? 760 00:47:31,190 --> 00:47:34,560 Until we sit down. But we keep it in our back pocket. 761 00:47:34,650 --> 00:47:36,190 Michael Corrigan? 762 00:47:36,270 --> 00:47:38,980 They're going to release him when we visit. 763 00:47:39,070 --> 00:47:41,360 You made a miracle happen. 764 00:47:41,450 --> 00:47:42,950 We did. 765 00:47:51,710 --> 00:47:54,710 ...each unique citizen contributes to our future. 766 00:47:54,790 --> 00:47:56,340 Can you turn that up? 767 00:47:56,420 --> 00:47:58,960 Our forefathers, when they declared independence, 768 00:47:59,050 --> 00:48:02,050 understood the power of the individual, 769 00:48:02,130 --> 00:48:04,930 the value of self-determination. 770 00:48:05,010 --> 00:48:07,140 They freed us from tyranny. 771 00:48:07,220 --> 00:48:08,850 - They proved... - He is a tyrant. 772 00:48:08,930 --> 00:48:10,770 I don't know, there's a lot of people out there. 773 00:48:10,850 --> 00:48:12,140 He might be onto something. 774 00:48:12,230 --> 00:48:14,440 Executive Order for UN troops? He's out of control. 775 00:48:14,520 --> 00:48:16,980 At least he's doing something. Walker didn't do shit. 776 00:48:17,060 --> 00:48:19,730 I think we replaced a dud with an atom bomb. 777 00:48:19,820 --> 00:48:22,820 They had to fight to secure their freedom. 778 00:48:22,900 --> 00:48:25,950 And now we have to fight to maintain it. 779 00:48:26,030 --> 00:48:28,240 The freedom to work. 780 00:48:28,330 --> 00:48:30,990 The freedom to live with dignity. 781 00:48:31,080 --> 00:48:33,460 The freedom to hope. 782 00:48:33,540 --> 00:48:37,960 Thank you, and God bless the United States of America. 783 00:49:26,220 --> 00:49:31,960 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com