1 00:02:29,191 --> 00:02:31,109 This is the president. 2 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:33,570 - Put on Conway. - You will speak to me. 3 00:02:33,654 --> 00:02:36,156 No, we only talk to him or we hang up. 4 00:02:36,239 --> 00:02:39,993 Do you hear the helicopters yet? Or the dogs? 5 00:02:40,077 --> 00:02:42,663 We're getting closer and we will find you. 6 00:02:42,746 --> 00:02:46,291 The only question is will you work with us before we get there? 7 00:02:46,374 --> 00:02:49,377 The money's not happening and neither is the military withdrawal. 8 00:02:49,461 --> 00:02:51,213 But you're smart enough to know that. 9 00:02:51,296 --> 00:02:55,175 The objective here is Ahmadi, and that's what I'd like to discuss. 10 00:02:55,258 --> 00:02:58,220 Well, the choice is yours. You either meet our demands or you don't. 11 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:05,268 I spoke at length last night with Governor Conway. 12 00:03:05,352 --> 00:03:08,021 I was of a mind to ignore your call this morning, 13 00:03:08,105 --> 00:03:10,648 but he convinced me that we should keep talking. 14 00:03:10,733 --> 00:03:12,650 Isn't that right, Governor? 15 00:03:13,736 --> 00:03:16,739 - I just want a peaceful resolution. - As do I. 16 00:03:16,822 --> 00:03:20,158 You wanted to include the Governor, I want to include Ahmadi. 17 00:03:20,242 --> 00:03:23,370 - You're trying to stall. - You refusing to speak to your leader? 18 00:03:23,453 --> 00:03:24,704 Is he on now? 19 00:03:24,788 --> 00:03:27,332 You release the Millers, then we put him on. 20 00:03:27,415 --> 00:03:29,793 No, you don't get to dictate terms. 21 00:03:29,877 --> 00:03:32,587 We show good will when you show good will. 22 00:03:33,671 --> 00:03:36,549 I'm giving you ten seconds to reconsider your position. 23 00:03:36,633 --> 00:03:38,719 After that, we disconnect the call. 24 00:03:38,802 --> 00:03:40,846 Insha'Allah. We'll kill them. 25 00:03:42,347 --> 00:03:43,974 Ten seconds, starting now. 26 00:03:49,062 --> 00:03:50,230 Five seconds. 27 00:03:54,692 --> 00:03:57,612 - End the call. - One hostage. 28 00:03:57,695 --> 00:03:59,572 - All three. - One. 29 00:03:59,656 --> 00:04:01,742 Give us the daughter and the mother. 30 00:04:01,825 --> 00:04:03,786 No, we keep the girl. 31 00:04:03,869 --> 00:04:06,579 You managed to get the President of the United States on the phone 32 00:04:06,663 --> 00:04:08,290 not once, but twice. 33 00:04:08,373 --> 00:04:10,500 You will release the daughter and the mother 34 00:04:10,583 --> 00:04:12,210 or you will never hear from me again, 35 00:04:12,294 --> 00:04:14,838 and you will lose your chance to speak to your leader. 36 00:04:14,922 --> 00:04:16,339 Tell me now. 37 00:04:20,803 --> 00:04:22,220 They've disconnected, sir. 38 00:04:36,151 --> 00:04:37,444 Stop. 39 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:46,244 Mr. Ahmadi. 40 00:04:48,246 --> 00:04:52,042 You can shower upstairs. There's fresh clothes in the closet. 41 00:05:33,375 --> 00:05:34,626 The only people who know are the Chairman 42 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:35,752 and the SEALs who escorted him. 43 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:38,505 - Do we have a secure line? - Direct to the Oval. 44 00:05:39,631 --> 00:05:41,049 Mr. President... 45 00:05:43,176 --> 00:05:46,138 I would have never condoned bringing Ahmadi into this. 46 00:05:46,221 --> 00:05:48,140 Well, lucky for me, I'm not making decisions 47 00:05:48,223 --> 00:05:50,225 based on what you would or would not condone. 48 00:05:50,308 --> 00:05:54,187 Watch me tell the press you put words in my mouth. 49 00:05:54,271 --> 00:05:55,647 Feel free. 50 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:58,233 I think they'll have a hard time believing you, though. 51 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:02,779 Check your messages. I'm sure your staff's been emailing you. 52 00:06:03,738 --> 00:06:06,824 Arrange for a car to get the governor and his family to the airport. 53 00:06:06,909 --> 00:06:08,368 Have a safe trip back to New York. 54 00:06:39,857 --> 00:06:41,151 I've had lunch brought in. 55 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:44,404 I'm sure it's been quite a while since you've had a hot meal. 56 00:06:44,988 --> 00:06:48,741 - I won't be eating it. - Aren't you hungry? 57 00:06:48,825 --> 00:06:51,453 I don't wanna get sick while I'm being tortured. 58 00:06:52,079 --> 00:06:55,498 No one's getting tortured. Please, have a seat. 59 00:07:08,678 --> 00:07:11,598 You want me to tell these men to release the family, right? 60 00:07:11,681 --> 00:07:13,725 If I don't, you'll do what you have to do. 61 00:07:13,808 --> 00:07:17,938 Oh, if we had any intention of that, you never would have left Guantanamo. 62 00:07:18,021 --> 00:07:19,689 Nor would I be here. 63 00:07:19,772 --> 00:07:21,566 Where is here? 64 00:07:23,151 --> 00:07:25,195 Virginia, in a government safe house. 65 00:07:27,155 --> 00:07:28,823 And why you? 66 00:07:28,906 --> 00:07:32,619 Out of respect... for the gravity of this situation. 67 00:07:33,870 --> 00:07:36,331 I think your intention is to humiliate me. 68 00:07:37,249 --> 00:07:38,959 You've been properly clothed, offered food. 69 00:07:39,042 --> 00:07:41,128 How are we humiliating you? 70 00:07:42,170 --> 00:07:44,547 I'm sitting across from a woman. 71 00:07:47,842 --> 00:07:50,678 There's no reason to keep up the facade. 72 00:07:51,721 --> 00:07:54,057 You and your brother are not fundamentalists, 73 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:55,517 nor are you Syrian. 74 00:07:56,434 --> 00:07:58,478 This what the CIA's feeding you? 75 00:07:59,021 --> 00:08:02,357 You're Iraqi. Your real name is Al Awad. 76 00:08:07,112 --> 00:08:11,366 Actually, it says that you joined the Baath Party in 2000. 77 00:08:11,449 --> 00:08:13,743 You were the assistant to the undersecretary of infrastructure, 78 00:08:13,826 --> 00:08:15,828 2001, 2002. 79 00:08:15,912 --> 00:08:17,580 Say whatever you want. 80 00:08:18,331 --> 00:08:22,585 My brother will deny. You won't convince anyone but yourselves. 81 00:08:26,714 --> 00:08:28,091 We expel the Baathists 82 00:08:28,175 --> 00:08:31,553 and you go from a bureaucrat to an extremist. 83 00:08:32,720 --> 00:08:34,681 But you're a well-educated man, Yusuf... 84 00:08:35,557 --> 00:08:38,143 and you don't care about Islam or the caliphate. 85 00:08:38,226 --> 00:08:40,645 You're just using that to radicalize soldiers. 86 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:44,024 Just as you use democracy and freedom. 87 00:08:45,817 --> 00:08:47,944 So now we understand each other. 88 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:55,743 Yusuf Al Ahmadi remains in solitary confinement in Guantanamo. 89 00:08:55,827 --> 00:08:57,870 If Caroline and Melissa Miller are released, 90 00:08:57,954 --> 00:09:01,041 we will allow supervised contact with the kidnappers. 91 00:09:01,124 --> 00:09:02,417 Mark. 92 00:09:02,500 --> 00:09:05,628 Ahmadi has consistently encouraged acts of terror like this one. 93 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:07,964 What makes you think that any sort of dialogue 94 00:09:08,048 --> 00:09:09,591 will lead to a peaceful resolution? 95 00:09:09,674 --> 00:09:11,843 Well, the alternative is no dialogue at all. 96 00:09:11,926 --> 00:09:13,386 We don't wanna leave any stone unturned. 97 00:09:13,470 --> 00:09:15,222 Sara. 98 00:09:15,305 --> 00:09:17,432 Will you comment on the Wall Street Telegraph article 99 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:19,235 about Governor Conway's alleged interference 100 00:09:19,309 --> 00:09:20,727 with the House Intelligence Committee? 101 00:09:20,810 --> 00:09:24,189 Well, it confirms what we suspected to be true, 102 00:09:24,272 --> 00:09:26,983 but I think you want the governor's comment, not ours. 103 00:09:27,067 --> 00:09:29,402 Congressman Walleck is misrepresenting events. 104 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:31,946 - You're saying he lied? - I'm saying he misrepresented. 105 00:09:32,029 --> 00:09:34,407 I have a number of friends on the Intelligence Committee, 106 00:09:34,491 --> 00:09:37,077 and do I speak with them sometimes? Of course. 107 00:09:37,160 --> 00:09:38,786 But that's not the same as interfering. 108 00:09:38,870 --> 00:09:41,081 So you never discussed the Russia plan with anyone on the committee? 109 00:09:41,164 --> 00:09:42,207 We may have discussed it, 110 00:09:42,290 --> 00:09:44,542 but it's not as though I was issuing orders. 111 00:09:44,626 --> 00:09:47,379 And I have to say, everyone's primary focus right now 112 00:09:47,462 --> 00:09:49,339 needs to be on the Miller family, not this. 113 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:51,091 Did the president ask you to leave the White House? 114 00:09:51,174 --> 00:09:54,677 Uh, we agreed that I'd done my part, and that the rest is up to him. 115 00:09:54,761 --> 00:09:56,053 Can you tell us about your conversation last night 116 00:09:56,138 --> 00:09:57,597 with the president, regarding Ahmadi? 117 00:09:57,680 --> 00:09:59,015 That'll be all for now. Thank you so much. 118 00:09:59,099 --> 00:10:01,017 Question, sir. 119 00:10:02,227 --> 00:10:05,188 Let's go. 120 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:07,732 Uh, hold on, I'm still fastening Lily's car seat. 121 00:10:09,942 --> 00:10:11,653 - Will... - Not a word. 122 00:10:12,779 --> 00:10:14,531 Well, I have to tell you, the general's apeshit 123 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:17,867 over what you said about being ashamed of your service. 124 00:10:17,950 --> 00:10:19,327 He may talk to the press. 125 00:10:19,411 --> 00:10:22,789 Nobody does any press until we have a proper response to all this shit. 126 00:10:22,872 --> 00:10:24,582 Daddy said "shit." Shit, shit, shit! 127 00:10:24,666 --> 00:10:26,876 Stop it! 128 00:10:26,959 --> 00:10:29,796 You need to bring me something on Walleck. We need to discredit him. 129 00:10:29,879 --> 00:10:31,799 - Are you done yet? - You don't need to snap at us. 130 00:10:31,839 --> 00:10:33,508 - Are you done yet? - Yes. 131 00:10:33,591 --> 00:10:35,009 Let's go. Now. 132 00:10:36,719 --> 00:10:38,138 That's if they're released. 133 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:40,223 We'll fill in the blanks once we have details. 134 00:10:42,309 --> 00:10:43,810 This is if the worst happens. 135 00:10:49,357 --> 00:10:50,900 Yates wrote these? 136 00:10:51,818 --> 00:10:54,362 No, I... I took a stab at it first. 137 00:10:57,824 --> 00:11:00,243 Also, Tom Hammerschmidt called. 138 00:11:00,327 --> 00:11:03,455 He wants an interview with the president. He wouldn't say what for. 139 00:11:04,789 --> 00:11:06,833 What outlet is he with now? 140 00:11:06,916 --> 00:11:10,337 He's back at the Herald. Said he emailed you directly. 141 00:11:27,604 --> 00:11:29,105 I need the room. 142 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,275 Everyone out. 143 00:11:37,989 --> 00:11:39,532 Get me the Herald. 144 00:11:40,992 --> 00:11:42,285 Tom Hammerschmidt. 145 00:11:42,369 --> 00:11:45,413 Well, there's a cell tower here. 146 00:11:45,497 --> 00:11:47,915 Uh, typically very low traffic, 147 00:11:47,999 --> 00:11:50,877 but it showed higher usage during the time of the call, 148 00:11:50,960 --> 00:11:52,712 especially the southeastern antenna. 149 00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:55,298 So we should be able to ping the hotspot, zero in? 150 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:56,799 Eh, it's hundreds of tower faces. 151 00:11:56,883 --> 00:11:59,302 I can give you the general area, but pinpointing will take longer. 152 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:00,845 I can't even guarantee it's gonna be them. 153 00:12:00,928 --> 00:12:02,722 I want every one of those towers analyzed. 154 00:12:02,805 --> 00:12:05,683 Well, we're better off concentrating on ambient background sound. 155 00:12:05,767 --> 00:12:10,229 If I can match that to other calls made in this area around the same time as... 156 00:12:10,313 --> 00:12:13,691 I'm not asking your advice. I'm telling you what I want you to do. 157 00:12:13,775 --> 00:12:15,527 Focus on the tower data. 158 00:12:17,654 --> 00:12:21,240 We were concentrating on this area, but it looks like they're closer to here. 159 00:12:21,324 --> 00:12:23,285 We've got ground teams setting up a search grid. 160 00:12:23,368 --> 00:12:24,494 Can we use satellites? 161 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:27,997 We are, but there are over 100 possible structures within the zone. 162 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:31,000 - Each one of them needs to be checked. - How long? 163 00:12:31,083 --> 00:12:33,753 If we get lucky, within hours. If not, could be tomorrow. 164 00:12:33,836 --> 00:12:35,004 Sir, Mr. Stamper's here. 165 00:12:35,087 --> 00:12:36,506 - He says it's urgent. - Thank you. 166 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:39,216 Hammerschmidt says they go online today, 167 00:12:39,301 --> 00:12:41,010 whether you comment or not. 168 00:12:46,433 --> 00:12:51,062 Travel logs are not hard evidence. These quotes are circumstantial. 169 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:53,815 But all of it combined... I don't know how we spin this. 170 00:12:53,898 --> 00:12:56,401 He's got heavy hitters on the record. 171 00:12:56,484 --> 00:12:59,195 Should I release the photos of Jackie and Remy? 172 00:12:59,278 --> 00:13:01,280 They told him about the affair. 173 00:13:01,364 --> 00:13:03,950 He's putting in the article that we threatened to expose them. 174 00:13:04,033 --> 00:13:05,702 How did this happen? 175 00:13:08,913 --> 00:13:10,623 This is as much on you. 176 00:13:16,128 --> 00:13:18,673 I can put together a list of the people he hasn't gotten to yet. 177 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:20,592 And give him proof of a cover-up? 178 00:13:20,675 --> 00:13:23,177 He's right. If we reach out to Tusk or Lanagin... 179 00:13:23,260 --> 00:13:24,637 I want Hammerschmidt here. 180 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:29,892 - Sir, I wasn't suggesting... - Set it up as soon as possible. 181 00:13:31,728 --> 00:13:34,689 The U.S. government will never recognize the caliphate. 182 00:13:35,982 --> 00:13:37,859 No, of course not. 183 00:13:39,068 --> 00:13:41,904 But we can reintegrate the Baathists into the government. 184 00:13:41,988 --> 00:13:45,157 What government? There's no government in Iraq. 185 00:13:45,241 --> 00:13:47,827 There is no Iraq. There's Baghdad. 186 00:13:47,910 --> 00:13:50,830 Shia, Sunni, Kurd... 187 00:13:50,913 --> 00:13:52,374 Syria is the same. 188 00:13:53,541 --> 00:13:56,836 You maintained order before we shut you out. 189 00:13:57,837 --> 00:14:00,965 Now, we can't support a theocracy, 190 00:14:01,048 --> 00:14:03,718 but we can put the military back in control. 191 00:14:05,011 --> 00:14:08,222 What do we do with all the soldiers we've recruited? 192 00:14:08,305 --> 00:14:10,933 They won't accept a secular government. 193 00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:13,185 You'll keep them in check. 194 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:15,605 With force, if necessary. 195 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:18,107 Use our guns on the men who carried it for us. 196 00:14:19,025 --> 00:14:22,779 What does it matter... if you have back your power? 197 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:26,783 If this is your intention, why have you said nothing publicly? 198 00:14:27,992 --> 00:14:32,246 Because you know that all of this has to be done behind closed doors. 199 00:14:32,329 --> 00:14:36,125 We need to give the appearance that we neutralized ICO. 200 00:14:40,463 --> 00:14:42,424 What happens if they don't release the hostages? 201 00:14:42,507 --> 00:14:44,676 Well, then you go back to Cuba. 202 00:14:44,759 --> 00:14:48,345 If they do, then we put you on the phone with them... 203 00:14:48,430 --> 00:14:50,640 and you tell them to release the third. 204 00:14:51,474 --> 00:14:53,935 And then you send me back to Cuba anyway. 205 00:14:54,018 --> 00:14:57,897 I do understand why you don't trust us, but what is the alternative? 206 00:14:57,980 --> 00:14:59,857 These people die, and then it gives us 207 00:14:59,941 --> 00:15:03,445 all the justification we need for a full offensive. 208 00:15:03,528 --> 00:15:05,071 That's years... 209 00:15:06,197 --> 00:15:08,408 and you won't completely destroy us. 210 00:15:08,491 --> 00:15:11,703 Not completely, but enough to make you irrelevant. 211 00:15:13,370 --> 00:15:15,873 Or we can quietly work together. 212 00:15:15,957 --> 00:15:19,794 ICO fades, and you and your generals get control. 213 00:15:35,351 --> 00:15:36,811 Hey. Uh... 214 00:15:48,781 --> 00:15:51,242 - Do you know where Claire is? - No, we're trying to find her. 215 00:15:51,325 --> 00:15:53,495 She usually keeps me informed if she's going somewhere. 216 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:54,787 Have you asked Secret Service? 217 00:15:54,871 --> 00:15:56,664 - They didn't know. - They have to know. 218 00:15:56,748 --> 00:15:58,207 I'll go ask again. 219 00:15:59,125 --> 00:16:00,543 Thanks. 220 00:16:01,919 --> 00:16:03,921 She wasn't at the residence. 221 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:05,923 - You went up there? - Ten minutes ago. 222 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:08,593 What's going on between you two? 223 00:16:12,555 --> 00:16:14,516 You think I haven't noticed? 224 00:16:14,599 --> 00:16:17,184 How you two talk? How often you're here? 225 00:16:17,268 --> 00:16:20,605 I don't even have unrestricted access to the residence. 226 00:16:20,688 --> 00:16:23,608 I was with her when her mother died. 227 00:16:24,734 --> 00:16:26,569 It made us close. 228 00:16:26,653 --> 00:16:28,863 Don't read too much into it. 229 00:16:28,946 --> 00:16:30,447 Well, however close you are, 230 00:16:30,532 --> 00:16:33,325 just make sure that nobody else can read too much into it. 231 00:16:35,119 --> 00:16:38,790 Well, if you see Claire, tell her I went home. 232 00:16:38,873 --> 00:16:40,249 If she needs me. 233 00:16:43,795 --> 00:16:47,048 Don't meet face-to-face. Have him submit the questions in writing. 234 00:16:47,131 --> 00:16:49,676 Yeah, but if I meet with him, maybe I can give him pause. 235 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:52,279 No, he's trying to trap you into giving something away. 236 00:16:52,344 --> 00:16:54,221 That's not going to happen. 237 00:16:54,305 --> 00:16:57,892 - The timing on this... - How's your end? 238 00:16:59,268 --> 00:17:00,603 He's getting there. 239 00:17:00,687 --> 00:17:04,231 Well, you focus on him. I'll handle Hammerschmidt. 240 00:17:07,401 --> 00:17:08,945 Are you smoking? 241 00:17:09,028 --> 00:17:11,864 - How did you know? - I can hear it. 242 00:17:12,949 --> 00:17:16,828 If this story comes out, it won't be the smoking that does us in. 243 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:25,461 Have they been killed? 244 00:17:27,421 --> 00:17:28,756 You look upset. 245 00:17:30,216 --> 00:17:32,051 Do you miss your wife? 246 00:17:33,260 --> 00:17:34,804 You don't care about my wife. 247 00:17:35,722 --> 00:17:37,724 Ah, I don't care about either of you... 248 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:42,436 whether you live or die... or your children do. 249 00:17:42,519 --> 00:17:45,815 But if speaking to your family once a month will get us there, 250 00:17:45,898 --> 00:17:47,149 I'll put that on the table. 251 00:17:49,694 --> 00:17:52,196 I haven't seen my wife in three years. 252 00:17:52,279 --> 00:17:56,200 I have a son I've never met, a daughter that doesn't remember me. 253 00:17:56,283 --> 00:17:57,910 This is our path. 254 00:17:59,621 --> 00:18:01,122 Even if they're killed? 255 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:03,666 Yes. 256 00:18:04,709 --> 00:18:06,210 Because they will be. 257 00:18:07,419 --> 00:18:10,381 I'm willing to die, and so are they. 258 00:18:10,464 --> 00:18:13,467 - Would they have made that choice? - What choice? 259 00:18:13,550 --> 00:18:17,263 All they've known are your bombs. Poof, gone. 260 00:18:18,723 --> 00:18:21,350 We're effective because we make you feel the pain. 261 00:18:26,188 --> 00:18:27,982 We've felt it all our lives. 262 00:18:29,358 --> 00:18:31,653 Yes? 263 00:18:34,571 --> 00:18:37,867 - Tom. - Mr. President. 264 00:18:37,950 --> 00:18:41,412 I'm gonna ask that everything we discuss today is off the record. 265 00:18:41,495 --> 00:18:43,289 - Understood. - Now, the last time we met, 266 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:44,916 it was in the vice president's office, 267 00:18:44,999 --> 00:18:49,461 and you claim that I acquired that office by manipulating Matthews. 268 00:18:49,545 --> 00:18:51,380 I don't claim that. President Walker does. 269 00:18:51,463 --> 00:18:54,676 Oh, yes. A man made bitter by his own mistakes. 270 00:18:54,759 --> 00:18:58,512 And you also claim that I then acquired this office 271 00:18:58,595 --> 00:19:01,182 by pushing out that very same man. 272 00:19:01,265 --> 00:19:04,601 - Danton and Sharp corroborated. - Oh, yes. 273 00:19:04,686 --> 00:19:07,021 Two people with very big chips on their shoulders, 274 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:11,651 fabricating all this nonsense to justify their infidelity. 275 00:19:11,734 --> 00:19:14,111 You're saying you didn't blackmail them? 276 00:19:14,195 --> 00:19:16,488 I pressure a lot of people, Tom. That's part of politics. 277 00:19:16,572 --> 00:19:18,365 But never those two. 278 00:19:18,449 --> 00:19:21,869 Danton's parents say LeAnn Harvey came to their house in Miami. 279 00:19:21,953 --> 00:19:25,122 Well, I imagine that's because he wanted LeAnn on the Russian plan. 280 00:19:25,206 --> 00:19:26,958 Then why did she come to him instead of him coming to her? 281 00:19:27,041 --> 00:19:28,625 Look, I'm not gonna get into the weeds on this, 282 00:19:28,710 --> 00:19:30,169 but let's just cut to the chase. 283 00:19:30,252 --> 00:19:31,879 The allegations that you're making 284 00:19:31,963 --> 00:19:34,716 are just as ludicrous as they were the first time we met. 285 00:19:34,799 --> 00:19:36,843 I had nothing concrete then. This time I do. 286 00:19:36,926 --> 00:19:40,262 Three people with an ax to grind, no hard evidence and some travel logs? 287 00:19:40,346 --> 00:19:41,889 I'd hardly call that concrete. 288 00:19:41,973 --> 00:19:45,685 - It's enough for a story. - You're floating an idea out of thin air. 289 00:19:45,768 --> 00:19:48,938 Let's just call this what it is: blatant sensationalism 290 00:19:49,021 --> 00:19:50,690 - tied to the election... - I don't float. 291 00:19:50,773 --> 00:19:53,776 Tied to an election to boost your circulation 292 00:19:53,860 --> 00:19:55,486 because the Herald is losing readership. 293 00:19:55,569 --> 00:19:59,907 Sir, I don't float stories to see if they're seaworthy, 294 00:19:59,991 --> 00:20:02,910 and I don't give a shit about circulation. 295 00:20:03,828 --> 00:20:05,872 The only thing I care about is the truth. 296 00:20:05,955 --> 00:20:07,206 The truth? 297 00:20:07,289 --> 00:20:11,293 So have you reached out to Raymond Tusk for a comment? Or Daniel Lanagin? 298 00:20:11,377 --> 00:20:13,545 I don't see their quotes in here. 299 00:20:13,629 --> 00:20:14,797 I mean, if you're going for the truth, 300 00:20:14,881 --> 00:20:17,258 doesn't that include being thorough? Being balanced? 301 00:20:17,341 --> 00:20:19,218 Which is why I'm giving you an opportunity to comment. 302 00:20:19,301 --> 00:20:22,346 And what about any members of Congress? I don't see their quotes in here. 303 00:20:22,429 --> 00:20:24,640 I'm sure they'll answer my calls once this article comes out. 304 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:26,100 Oh, I think you're afraid to make those calls, 305 00:20:26,183 --> 00:20:28,728 'cause you know they'll see this for what it is... 306 00:20:28,811 --> 00:20:31,981 unsupported tabloid gossip. 307 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:35,401 The assistant whip, your former Chief of Staff, 308 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:36,986 an ex-president of the United States. 309 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:39,238 That's not gossip. It's news. 310 00:20:39,321 --> 00:20:41,881 There's no way the Justice Department doesn't open up an inquiry. 311 00:20:41,908 --> 00:20:45,619 And if they don't, the Republicans in Congress will. 312 00:20:45,702 --> 00:20:49,206 Downplay this all you want, but you know where this story leads. 313 00:20:49,290 --> 00:20:51,708 I know what this story is. 314 00:20:51,793 --> 00:20:55,046 Political sabotage, plain and simple. 315 00:20:55,129 --> 00:21:00,259 Margaret Tilden used to have some integrity, Tom. 316 00:21:00,342 --> 00:21:02,136 And so did you. 317 00:21:03,095 --> 00:21:05,389 Why are you wasting America's time with this, 318 00:21:05,472 --> 00:21:06,808 in the middle of this crisis? 319 00:21:07,391 --> 00:21:09,393 Where is your conscience? 320 00:21:10,812 --> 00:21:13,439 That's the question I want you to answer. 321 00:21:16,776 --> 00:21:19,528 Yes? 322 00:21:20,947 --> 00:21:23,991 Sir, they emailed a location of the mother and daughter. 323 00:21:24,075 --> 00:21:26,577 Will you please show Mr. Hammerschmidt into the Roosevelt Room? 324 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:27,787 There's no need. I'll be going. 325 00:21:27,870 --> 00:21:30,790 Oh, no, no, no. You and I are not done, Tom. 326 00:21:56,565 --> 00:21:59,735 Caroline and Melissa Miller were rescued 327 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:04,365 at approximately 12:30 Eastern Standard Time by FBI field agents. 328 00:22:04,448 --> 00:22:07,827 Aside from the psychological trauma of their ordeal, 329 00:22:07,910 --> 00:22:10,913 both are unharmed and healthy. 330 00:22:10,997 --> 00:22:13,332 I'll be calling them soon, and I hope to meet them soon, 331 00:22:13,415 --> 00:22:15,960 once they have had their full medical examinations. 332 00:22:16,043 --> 00:22:19,964 And while I am greatly relieved to have them both safe, 333 00:22:20,047 --> 00:22:21,841 James Miller remains in danger. 334 00:22:21,924 --> 00:22:25,427 And we will not rest until I can come to this podium 335 00:22:25,511 --> 00:22:28,097 and make another announcement like this one, 336 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:30,557 informing you of his safe return. 337 00:22:30,641 --> 00:22:33,269 Mr. Grayson will answer any questions you may have. 338 00:22:33,352 --> 00:22:36,730 I must get back to work. Thank you all very much. 339 00:22:36,813 --> 00:22:40,776 They're alive. You can take some credit for that. 340 00:22:40,859 --> 00:22:43,779 I'm sure Underwood's flying them to the White House right now. 341 00:22:43,862 --> 00:22:45,364 Caroline and Melissa will remain under... 342 00:22:45,447 --> 00:22:47,866 That's the image everyone will remember. 343 00:22:47,950 --> 00:22:50,995 The warm embrace, the reassuring words. 344 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:53,247 I mean, he's not gonna let me take one ounce of credit for this. 345 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:55,041 If they choose to talk with the media, however, 346 00:22:55,124 --> 00:22:56,625 we will certainly facilitate that. 347 00:22:57,459 --> 00:23:01,255 - I will now take some of your questions. - What if it were Lily and me? 348 00:23:01,338 --> 00:23:04,050 Will, what if it were me and Lily? 349 00:23:04,133 --> 00:23:05,968 Would this be your thinking? 350 00:23:06,052 --> 00:23:08,595 - "The political fallout"? - Don't, Hannah. 351 00:23:10,056 --> 00:23:11,765 Don't get weak on me. 352 00:23:11,848 --> 00:23:15,144 I can confirm that that is an area where our focus is, 353 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:17,396 but that's about as much detail as I can go into. 354 00:23:18,647 --> 00:23:20,274 Have the kidnappers made contact? 355 00:23:20,357 --> 00:23:22,109 And if so, did you put them in touch with Ahmadi? 356 00:23:22,193 --> 00:23:25,321 They have not made contact. We encourage them to do so. 357 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:26,948 And, yes, the offer still stands. 358 00:23:27,031 --> 00:23:28,115 Mary. 359 00:23:28,199 --> 00:23:31,285 Uh, what assurances do you have that Ahmadi will say what you want him to? 360 00:23:31,368 --> 00:23:33,120 We don't, and we can't force him to. 361 00:23:33,204 --> 00:23:35,914 But we're hoping that he will work with us on this. 362 00:23:35,998 --> 00:23:38,375 Who's managing the call from his side in Cuba? 363 00:23:38,459 --> 00:23:39,876 I'm sorry, I can't go into details on that. 364 00:23:39,961 --> 00:23:41,795 Both were blindfolded in the car, 365 00:23:41,878 --> 00:23:44,298 but the mother estimates a drive time of 45 minutes. 366 00:23:44,381 --> 00:23:46,021 That narrows the search to six structures. 367 00:23:46,092 --> 00:23:47,172 Unless they're on the move. 368 00:23:47,218 --> 00:23:48,552 If they're past the roadblocks already, 369 00:23:48,635 --> 00:23:49,886 they've gotta stop somewhere to make the call. 370 00:23:49,971 --> 00:23:52,451 And we've had some progress on tracing the call. 371 00:23:57,644 --> 00:23:58,895 Hey, hey. 372 00:23:58,980 --> 00:24:00,481 You're taking my algorithms. 373 00:24:00,564 --> 00:24:03,109 We need more teams on this. There is not enough room here. 374 00:24:03,192 --> 00:24:05,694 You know my instructions were never to let anything leave this building. 375 00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:07,071 We have an order from the director. 376 00:24:07,154 --> 00:24:09,156 Well, if you put more teams on this, it'll cause confusion. 377 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:12,784 Go home, Mr. Macallan. You've been here for two days straight. 378 00:24:12,868 --> 00:24:14,286 I am not leaving this 379 00:24:14,370 --> 00:24:16,872 in the hands of people who do not know what they're doing. 380 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:18,165 We've got it covered. 381 00:24:18,249 --> 00:24:22,253 Go home. Get some rest. We'll let you know if we need you. 382 00:24:26,632 --> 00:24:28,425 These boys don't wanna kill anyone. 383 00:24:29,343 --> 00:24:31,762 If they did, they wouldn't have released two hostages. 384 00:24:31,845 --> 00:24:34,181 They're actually looking for an excuse to back out. 385 00:24:34,265 --> 00:24:37,518 If the media plays that video, I look like a traitor. 386 00:24:37,601 --> 00:24:41,272 We tell them it's a precondition. If they share it, the deal is off. 387 00:24:42,523 --> 00:24:43,774 How do I know you won't? 388 00:24:44,441 --> 00:24:47,111 I can't force you to believe me... 389 00:24:47,194 --> 00:24:49,988 but we are hours from finding them. 390 00:24:50,072 --> 00:24:51,490 And you know how this goes. 391 00:24:51,573 --> 00:24:55,286 Jim Miller dies. They die. 392 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:58,205 You go back to Cuba. We go to war. 393 00:24:58,289 --> 00:25:00,457 We're already at war. 394 00:25:00,541 --> 00:25:06,338 Yusuf, you have one chance to change the conditions at home. 395 00:25:07,256 --> 00:25:11,093 You squander it, you destroy everything you have ever fought for. 396 00:25:13,637 --> 00:25:16,182 What do you know about fighting for anything? 397 00:25:17,766 --> 00:25:19,601 We're done here. Send him back. 398 00:25:23,105 --> 00:25:24,440 All right. 399 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:28,444 I'll do what you ask. 400 00:25:29,361 --> 00:25:31,780 Put him back in his jumpsuit. We'll film in the basement. 401 00:25:31,863 --> 00:25:33,240 Yes, ma'am. 402 00:25:34,616 --> 00:25:37,078 Tell the senator I'll call him when I get back. 403 00:25:38,620 --> 00:25:39,788 - Mr. President. - Oh, Cathy. 404 00:25:39,871 --> 00:25:41,665 I realize we haven't had a chance to discuss everything. 405 00:25:41,748 --> 00:25:42,999 We'll talk foreign policy consequences 406 00:25:43,084 --> 00:25:44,293 once we've resolved this hostage situation. 407 00:25:44,376 --> 00:25:46,795 It's not that. The Herald contacted me. 408 00:25:48,046 --> 00:25:50,716 A reporter called my office. I've read the email. 409 00:25:50,799 --> 00:25:52,399 - You didn't call them back? - 'Course not. 410 00:25:52,426 --> 00:25:54,386 All right. Don't do or say anything. I'll handle it. 411 00:25:54,470 --> 00:25:56,180 - How? - I don't know yet. 412 00:25:56,263 --> 00:25:58,724 Walker says we conspired for Secretary of State, 413 00:25:58,807 --> 00:26:01,768 and saying I gave him asylum during the investigation. 414 00:26:01,852 --> 00:26:03,854 If they publish this, I get skinned alive, too. 415 00:26:03,937 --> 00:26:07,941 We're going to be all right, Cathy. Trust me on this. 416 00:26:22,664 --> 00:26:24,791 I just spoke with Secretary Durant. 417 00:26:25,959 --> 00:26:27,461 We have a timeline. 418 00:26:28,504 --> 00:26:31,798 My folks don't hear from me, they start making calls on the hour. 419 00:26:31,882 --> 00:26:33,842 Durant was first. 420 00:26:33,925 --> 00:26:35,802 Birch is next. 421 00:26:35,886 --> 00:26:37,721 Then Womack. 422 00:26:37,804 --> 00:26:39,223 Michael Kern. 423 00:26:40,141 --> 00:26:42,726 It was Zoe's article that ruined his chances. 424 00:26:42,809 --> 00:26:44,686 You knew her. You were in her neighborhood. 425 00:26:44,770 --> 00:26:46,480 This is irresponsible, Tom. 426 00:26:46,563 --> 00:26:49,608 When the whole nation is in the middle of this major terror threat. 427 00:26:49,691 --> 00:26:51,318 That's the same reasoning dictators use. 428 00:26:53,820 --> 00:26:55,697 You remind me a little bit of Kate Baldwin. 429 00:26:55,781 --> 00:26:57,283 You've lost your objectivity. 430 00:26:57,366 --> 00:26:59,701 Uh, it's funny you mention her. 431 00:26:59,785 --> 00:27:03,121 Kate thought Lucas was onto something. I told her to let it go, 432 00:27:03,205 --> 00:27:05,541 that there wasn't anything there, but there was. 433 00:27:05,624 --> 00:27:10,045 Well, where are the facts? Facts, not quotes. Facts. 434 00:27:10,128 --> 00:27:11,713 You wanna see a fact? 435 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:14,508 This is a fact. 436 00:27:15,133 --> 00:27:20,138 I told you he was crazy, and there's the proof. 437 00:27:20,222 --> 00:27:23,309 He had the facts wrong, but he had the story right. 438 00:27:25,227 --> 00:27:27,479 He saw through you. 439 00:27:27,563 --> 00:27:30,399 So what is the story? That I'm some sort of psychopath? That I'm a killer? 440 00:27:30,482 --> 00:27:32,401 Oh, I never believed you were a murderer, and I still don't. 441 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:35,237 But it's becoming harder not to entertain the thought. 442 00:27:35,321 --> 00:27:37,948 Well, should I get you a gun, so you can shoot me, too? 443 00:27:40,826 --> 00:27:42,911 He was right about your soul. 444 00:27:43,954 --> 00:27:45,706 What's in your bones. 445 00:27:45,789 --> 00:27:49,335 That you're ruthless. You're corrupt. 446 00:27:49,418 --> 00:27:52,254 You destroy whatever's in your path. 447 00:27:53,214 --> 00:27:54,881 Hmm. 448 00:27:54,965 --> 00:27:58,594 Name me a president you wouldn't describe in exactly the same way. 449 00:27:58,677 --> 00:28:02,180 We're all ruthless. We all destroy. 450 00:28:02,264 --> 00:28:04,808 But corruption? That's a matter of perspective. 451 00:28:04,891 --> 00:28:07,018 No. 452 00:28:07,102 --> 00:28:08,604 It's a matter of law. 453 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:10,606 All right, you seem a little confused here, Tom. 454 00:28:10,689 --> 00:28:14,985 One moment you're talking about my soul, and the next moment you want to get legal. 455 00:28:16,111 --> 00:28:19,240 Let's at least achieve some clarity here today, shall we? 456 00:28:20,366 --> 00:28:22,784 You want the real story? 457 00:28:24,661 --> 00:28:26,622 Zoe Barnes? 458 00:28:26,705 --> 00:28:29,708 Yes, we knew each other. Professionally. 459 00:28:29,791 --> 00:28:32,378 I scratched her back and she scratched mine. 460 00:28:32,461 --> 00:28:35,506 And you printed all of it. 461 00:28:38,634 --> 00:28:40,677 You were her source for the education bill. 462 00:28:40,761 --> 00:28:43,805 - And Michael Kern. - You sabotaged him. 463 00:28:43,889 --> 00:28:47,726 Okay, ask yourself why I would have done all those things. 464 00:28:50,145 --> 00:28:54,691 Because the education bill was a disaster, and I had to move the president off of it. 465 00:28:54,775 --> 00:28:58,069 Because Michael Kern was a terrible choice for Secretary of State. 466 00:28:58,153 --> 00:29:00,531 We could do better, and we did, with Cathy. 467 00:29:00,614 --> 00:29:02,283 I was trying to help Walker. 468 00:29:02,366 --> 00:29:06,578 I was trying to steer a weak president in the right direction. 469 00:29:06,662 --> 00:29:08,622 Now, you want to print that story, you go right ahead. 470 00:29:08,705 --> 00:29:10,206 But the rest of it is just nonsense. 471 00:29:10,291 --> 00:29:11,875 You didn't make any deals with Raymond Tusk? 472 00:29:11,958 --> 00:29:14,461 - Absolutely not. - Then why did you pardon him? 473 00:29:14,545 --> 00:29:17,145 Same reason I pardoned Walker. Because the country had to move on. 474 00:29:17,213 --> 00:29:19,800 You didn't orchestrate his impeachment? 475 00:29:19,883 --> 00:29:22,511 Why would I want to impeach a president I was working so hard to help? 476 00:29:22,594 --> 00:29:24,721 You're still here. He's not. 477 00:29:25,639 --> 00:29:27,766 I was trying to save him from himself. 478 00:29:29,935 --> 00:29:31,937 Unfortunately, I failed. 479 00:29:35,399 --> 00:29:38,694 - Do you trust your instincts, Tom? - I always have. 480 00:29:38,777 --> 00:29:40,737 Then look me in the eye. 481 00:29:45,617 --> 00:29:47,953 I've told you the truth. 482 00:29:51,582 --> 00:29:53,124 What you said... 483 00:29:54,042 --> 00:29:55,794 is it on the record now? 484 00:29:57,212 --> 00:29:58,797 Do you believe me? 485 00:29:59,715 --> 00:30:01,425 Not for a second. 486 00:30:03,218 --> 00:30:06,472 Then, no. Not a word. 487 00:30:15,481 --> 00:30:19,275 We'll give you a few hours if you want to make an official comment. 488 00:30:31,788 --> 00:30:33,499 I'm ready to go now. 489 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:39,045 If they release the father, you're a hero. 490 00:30:39,129 --> 00:30:42,341 It's not enough. I don't know how we survive this story. 491 00:30:46,428 --> 00:30:50,391 My mind keeps racing, over and over and over again. 492 00:30:50,474 --> 00:30:53,560 What we could've done differently. How we could've covered our tracks. 493 00:30:53,644 --> 00:30:55,896 The people we should've kept closer... 494 00:30:57,564 --> 00:30:59,149 I'm frightened, Claire. 495 00:30:59,232 --> 00:31:02,444 If we can't stop the damage, we have to control it, Francis. 496 00:31:03,654 --> 00:31:05,572 There is a solution. There always is. 497 00:31:05,656 --> 00:31:07,908 Hold on. 498 00:31:07,991 --> 00:31:09,451 They're on, sir. 499 00:31:09,535 --> 00:31:11,161 We just got word. 500 00:31:11,244 --> 00:31:13,163 - They've called in. - Yes, I was just told. 501 00:31:13,246 --> 00:31:15,457 All right, this first. One thing at a time. 502 00:31:29,220 --> 00:31:31,181 - The link is up? - Yes, ma'am. 503 00:31:31,264 --> 00:31:32,641 We've located the building. 504 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:34,444 Matches the description from Caroline Miller 505 00:31:34,476 --> 00:31:35,977 and the drive time from where they were found. 506 00:31:36,061 --> 00:31:37,729 Are we certain that they're there? 507 00:31:37,813 --> 00:31:40,816 No, sir, but we have a team en route. 508 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:44,945 Let's see how the phone call goes, and then we'll decide if we're gonna move. 509 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:47,280 The line is open. 510 00:31:47,363 --> 00:31:48,615 Go ahead. 511 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:52,453 - This is the president. - Where's Ahmadi? 512 00:31:52,536 --> 00:31:56,081 We're about to connect him via video, so you know that he's speaking freely. 513 00:31:56,164 --> 00:32:00,877 But before we do, be aware that if you release any of this call to the media, 514 00:32:00,961 --> 00:32:04,130 anything we discuss will be off the table. 515 00:32:04,214 --> 00:32:05,799 Put him on. 516 00:32:12,556 --> 00:32:14,683 Assalam-alaikum. 517 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:16,351 Walaikum-assalam. 518 00:32:16,435 --> 00:32:17,853 I know you are trying to free me. 519 00:32:24,443 --> 00:32:25,486 English. 520 00:32:27,488 --> 00:32:30,365 Listen to me. 521 00:32:30,449 --> 00:32:33,118 You've already done your duty. 522 00:32:33,201 --> 00:32:35,203 You have made the world pay attention. 523 00:32:35,286 --> 00:32:38,540 But the U.S. government, they will not free me. 524 00:32:38,624 --> 00:32:43,044 And if you harm this man, they'll bring more bloodshed on Muslims. 525 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:44,838 Let him go. 526 00:32:44,921 --> 00:32:48,759 They have promised me they will only charge you for kidnapping... 527 00:32:48,842 --> 00:32:50,301 not as terrorists. 528 00:32:53,722 --> 00:32:56,432 Are they forcing you to say this? 529 00:32:56,517 --> 00:32:57,934 No. 530 00:33:02,856 --> 00:33:04,816 Who are you looking to? 531 00:33:14,826 --> 00:33:16,620 Off. 532 00:33:25,128 --> 00:33:26,755 They've hung up. 533 00:33:30,592 --> 00:33:32,010 What did he just say? 534 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:33,261 What did you say? 535 00:33:35,221 --> 00:33:36,598 Tell me what you said. 536 00:33:39,267 --> 00:33:40,852 I'm not a traitor. 537 00:33:43,772 --> 00:33:45,273 Keep him down here. 538 00:33:49,277 --> 00:33:50,654 "Release the video. 539 00:33:50,737 --> 00:33:52,948 If they don't send me home, kill them. 540 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:55,325 If they find you, kill him. 541 00:33:55,408 --> 00:33:59,370 Make sure you have proof that I..." And then it goes black. 542 00:33:59,454 --> 00:34:01,540 Where that leaves us, we don't know right now. 543 00:34:01,623 --> 00:34:04,793 The White House has not briefed the press or issued any statement... 544 00:34:10,423 --> 00:34:12,092 What do I say to this? 545 00:34:12,175 --> 00:34:13,895 - We say nothing. - No, I can't say nothing, 546 00:34:13,927 --> 00:34:16,262 'cause I got 100 reporters that are about to break down that door. 547 00:34:16,346 --> 00:34:19,725 We are not going to expose ourselves until we have something concrete to go on. 548 00:34:19,808 --> 00:34:22,268 Like the guy's head rolling? Or are you saying nothing then, too? 549 00:34:22,352 --> 00:34:23,436 Or how about the Herald article? 550 00:34:23,519 --> 00:34:25,021 When that comes out, are you gonna say nothing? 551 00:34:25,105 --> 00:34:26,106 Seth... 552 00:34:26,189 --> 00:34:29,442 Look, I will lock myself up in here. I'll bury my head in the sand. 553 00:34:29,525 --> 00:34:33,071 But eventually, it's me that has to face these people. 554 00:34:33,154 --> 00:34:34,698 All right, I can't hide the way that you... 555 00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:36,157 Stop. Stop! 556 00:34:38,451 --> 00:34:40,078 Keep your shit together. 557 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:42,247 Okay? 558 00:34:43,665 --> 00:34:47,002 Eat some food. Rest your eyes for a little bit. 559 00:34:48,670 --> 00:34:50,380 I'll let you know when I know more. 560 00:35:07,898 --> 00:35:10,316 - Oh, sir, a... - Not now. 561 00:35:20,493 --> 00:35:22,663 - You brought him here? - I brought myself. 562 00:35:22,746 --> 00:35:24,831 It's serious, Doug. 563 00:35:38,011 --> 00:35:39,595 Ready. 564 00:36:18,885 --> 00:36:20,636 Go, go, go! 565 00:36:20,721 --> 00:36:22,263 Go, go, go, go! 566 00:36:25,100 --> 00:36:26,601 Go! Go! Go! 567 00:36:31,356 --> 00:36:32,476 - Clear. - Clear. 568 00:36:33,024 --> 00:36:34,109 Clear. 569 00:36:34,192 --> 00:36:36,194 - It's empty. - All clear. 570 00:36:39,572 --> 00:36:42,158 - It's empty, sir. - Confirmed. All clear. 571 00:36:51,376 --> 00:36:54,545 Francis, did they find... 572 00:36:54,629 --> 00:36:57,465 No. 573 00:36:57,548 --> 00:37:00,468 - I thought Ahmadi was going to... - No, we are where we are. 574 00:37:00,551 --> 00:37:03,179 We knew it was a risk. 575 00:37:04,097 --> 00:37:06,182 - You okay? - Yes, I'm fine. 576 00:37:08,769 --> 00:37:10,228 Let's get you upstairs. 577 00:37:46,765 --> 00:37:49,017 ...by Tom Hammerschmidt, 15 minutes ago. 578 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:52,728 In the article, it says the president was asked to comment, but declined. 579 00:37:52,813 --> 00:37:55,523 Among those quoted are ex-president Garrett Walker, 580 00:37:55,606 --> 00:37:56,942 Congresswoman Jackie... 581 00:37:59,402 --> 00:38:01,362 How many phone calls have you got so far? 582 00:38:03,824 --> 00:38:05,992 Uh, at least 30. 583 00:38:06,952 --> 00:38:09,996 - You? - Ah, I stopped counting. 584 00:38:13,333 --> 00:38:14,918 Where should we go? 585 00:38:19,840 --> 00:38:21,091 Surprise me. 586 00:38:28,014 --> 00:38:30,183 No, we don't say anything. 587 00:38:30,266 --> 00:38:33,061 We'll let him burn in the lights for a few days and see how this plays out. 588 00:38:33,144 --> 00:38:35,396 And then we blanket every swing state with ads. 589 00:38:35,480 --> 00:38:38,649 Thirty seconds, in silence. Just the headline. 590 00:38:38,733 --> 00:38:40,776 Let that sink into people's gray matter. 591 00:38:41,862 --> 00:38:42,904 Yeah. 592 00:38:43,822 --> 00:38:45,448 Okay. We'll talk soon. 593 00:38:45,531 --> 00:38:48,159 Come here. I wanna show you something. 594 00:38:48,784 --> 00:38:50,536 I'm still upset. 595 00:38:51,830 --> 00:38:54,082 You can't pretend that nothing's happened. 596 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:58,253 I am not weak. 597 00:38:58,336 --> 00:39:01,214 I shouldn't have said that. I know you're not. 598 00:39:02,298 --> 00:39:04,050 And here's something else I know. 599 00:39:05,010 --> 00:39:07,803 You're gonna be the next First Lady of the United States. 600 00:39:24,154 --> 00:39:26,572 All right, stay in your office. 601 00:39:27,490 --> 00:39:29,242 I'll call you back in a bit. 602 00:39:33,204 --> 00:39:36,457 Some Prinivil and aspirin, please. 603 00:39:49,554 --> 00:39:51,014 It's out? 604 00:39:53,433 --> 00:39:55,560 Yes. 605 00:39:58,271 --> 00:40:01,691 Doug's got Macallan with him, too. 606 00:40:01,774 --> 00:40:04,610 They're expanding his program, but without him in charge. 607 00:40:05,611 --> 00:40:07,363 So we're not safe there, either. 608 00:40:07,447 --> 00:40:08,907 Well, if he was... 609 00:40:10,241 --> 00:40:12,868 if he was there to manage it, but he's not, so... 610 00:40:14,829 --> 00:40:16,706 No, we're not safe. 611 00:40:25,423 --> 00:40:27,508 - Should I call Dr. Saxon? - No, it's not necessary. 612 00:40:27,592 --> 00:40:29,802 - Thank you very much. That'll be all. - Yes, sir. 613 00:40:42,065 --> 00:40:43,441 Three weeks... 614 00:40:45,986 --> 00:40:47,445 then the election. 615 00:40:49,447 --> 00:40:50,781 It's nothing. 616 00:40:53,826 --> 00:40:55,245 And then we lose. 617 00:40:58,999 --> 00:41:00,791 And they investigate. 618 00:41:04,670 --> 00:41:06,214 And everything we... 619 00:41:11,136 --> 00:41:12,803 Gone. 620 00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:19,477 I feel... 621 00:41:20,561 --> 00:41:22,480 numb. 622 00:41:23,939 --> 00:41:25,400 I do, too. 623 00:41:39,330 --> 00:41:40,831 We make time. 624 00:41:44,335 --> 00:41:49,049 We can't fight everything off one by one, Francis. 625 00:41:51,634 --> 00:41:53,594 But if we make this... 626 00:41:56,556 --> 00:41:58,974 we make it work for us. 627 00:42:01,769 --> 00:42:03,396 Create chaos. 628 00:42:04,689 --> 00:42:06,274 More than chaos. 629 00:42:19,204 --> 00:42:20,621 War. 630 00:42:21,956 --> 00:42:23,624 Fear. 631 00:42:24,709 --> 00:42:25,835 Fear. 632 00:42:28,046 --> 00:42:29,255 Brutal. 633 00:42:31,882 --> 00:42:33,468 Total. 634 00:42:34,719 --> 00:42:38,181 I'm done trying to win over people's hearts. 635 00:42:39,557 --> 00:42:42,143 Let's attack their hearts. 636 00:42:43,353 --> 00:42:45,188 We can work with fear. 637 00:42:48,399 --> 00:42:49,817 Yes, we can. 638 00:43:00,995 --> 00:43:03,498 You should put on a fresh suit. 639 00:43:07,377 --> 00:43:08,961 The navy blue. 640 00:43:09,670 --> 00:43:12,590 Yes, the navy blue. 641 00:43:18,221 --> 00:43:20,515 - Where's Macallan? - We sent him home. 642 00:43:20,598 --> 00:43:22,933 All right, tell him to stay put. We'll tackle that later. 643 00:43:23,017 --> 00:43:26,187 Have Seth inform the networks. The Oval, one hour. 644 00:43:26,271 --> 00:43:28,314 - Do you need him to draft something? - Tom will write it. 645 00:43:28,398 --> 00:43:31,192 - He's not here. - Then get him here. 646 00:43:34,028 --> 00:43:36,614 What about the last part that you crossed out? 647 00:43:36,697 --> 00:43:40,660 Uh, "To mourn is not to fear. To grieve is not to admit defeat." 648 00:43:40,743 --> 00:43:42,328 You should keep that in. 649 00:43:42,412 --> 00:43:45,039 But it presumes he's going to die. 650 00:43:46,832 --> 00:43:48,459 He is going to die. 651 00:43:50,753 --> 00:43:53,256 We talk to the lawyers first, then you can talk to the press. 652 00:43:53,339 --> 00:43:55,049 I've got major funders pulling out already. 653 00:43:55,133 --> 00:43:56,884 The president should put in calls to set them at ease. 654 00:43:56,967 --> 00:43:59,053 No. No calls. The campaign's on hold. 655 00:43:59,137 --> 00:44:02,515 We lose that money, so be it. We need to stabilize. 656 00:44:02,598 --> 00:44:05,310 I don't think he should say the part about mourning and grief. 657 00:44:05,393 --> 00:44:08,020 I agree, but Yates said they wanted it back in. 658 00:44:08,103 --> 00:44:09,189 Is it true? 659 00:44:10,273 --> 00:44:13,276 What Hammerschmidt wrote? Is it? 660 00:44:13,359 --> 00:44:14,402 No. 661 00:44:15,445 --> 00:44:19,240 That's the first time you've lied to me... since you stopped lying to me. 662 00:44:33,128 --> 00:44:37,342 My fellow Americans, over the past two years, 663 00:44:37,425 --> 00:44:39,802 certainly within the last several days and hours, 664 00:44:39,885 --> 00:44:43,639 I have asked myself, "What does it mean to be president? 665 00:44:43,723 --> 00:44:46,434 What does true leadership look like?" 666 00:44:46,517 --> 00:44:49,604 It's a question many of you have asked yourselves 667 00:44:49,687 --> 00:44:51,231 as November approaches. 668 00:44:51,314 --> 00:44:55,526 Right now, as I sit in this chair, in this office, 669 00:44:55,610 --> 00:44:57,445 where so many of my predecessors 670 00:44:57,528 --> 00:45:00,906 have steered our nation through turbulent times... 671 00:45:00,990 --> 00:45:05,870 I realize that this job is one that transcends politics and rhetoric. 672 00:45:05,953 --> 00:45:09,374 Entrusted to anyone who sits behind this desk 673 00:45:09,457 --> 00:45:14,337 is something far more elemental, the very survival of our nation. 674 00:45:15,170 --> 00:45:20,468 And I, as your president, must confront the storm before us. 675 00:45:20,551 --> 00:45:22,970 That storm is terror. 676 00:45:23,053 --> 00:45:26,516 More dangerous and unpredictable than any hurricane. 677 00:45:26,599 --> 00:45:31,186 It has endangered us abroad. It has endangered us at home. 678 00:45:31,271 --> 00:45:36,066 And right now, it has placed James Miller in the gravest of dangers. 679 00:45:36,734 --> 00:45:39,612 We attempted to communicate with his captors. 680 00:45:39,695 --> 00:45:42,698 We hoped for a peaceful solution. 681 00:45:42,782 --> 00:45:48,162 We're relieved that Caroline and Melissa Miller are safe and sound. 682 00:45:48,245 --> 00:45:52,542 But terror is blind to reason. 683 00:45:52,625 --> 00:45:57,755 Given the opportunity to renounce terror, Yusuf Al Ahmadi chose to encourage it. 684 00:45:57,838 --> 00:46:00,675 So, unfortunately, 685 00:46:00,758 --> 00:46:04,554 we must now move beyond reason. 686 00:46:04,637 --> 00:46:06,806 We must respond with force. 687 00:46:06,889 --> 00:46:11,143 Because there is no scenario in which we will release him. 688 00:46:11,226 --> 00:46:15,147 He will remain in United States custody until his dying breath. 689 00:46:15,815 --> 00:46:19,902 If the captors call again, we will not answer. 690 00:46:19,985 --> 00:46:25,157 The time for conversation is over, no matter the consequences. 691 00:46:25,240 --> 00:46:29,119 Regardless of whether James Miller is released or not, 692 00:46:29,203 --> 00:46:31,246 rescued or not, 693 00:46:31,331 --> 00:46:32,873 killed or not... 694 00:46:33,624 --> 00:46:36,377 ICO will be destroyed. 695 00:46:37,628 --> 00:46:40,798 We are at war. 696 00:46:40,881 --> 00:46:43,133 It will be a war more total 697 00:46:43,217 --> 00:46:48,305 than anything we have waged thus far in the fight against extremism. 698 00:46:48,389 --> 00:46:50,433 Soldiers will die. 699 00:46:50,516 --> 00:46:52,852 Civilians may die. 700 00:46:52,935 --> 00:46:57,147 There will be pain. There will be suffering. 701 00:46:57,231 --> 00:47:02,236 We will be confronted with the most horrific aspects of humanity. 702 00:47:02,319 --> 00:47:05,698 We will confront the inhuman. 703 00:47:05,781 --> 00:47:08,033 Evil itself. 704 00:47:08,117 --> 00:47:10,703 But we will triumph. 705 00:47:10,786 --> 00:47:13,831 It is not a war we will lose. 706 00:47:15,124 --> 00:47:18,503 And if the worst happens to James Miller... 707 00:47:18,586 --> 00:47:20,505 we must remember, 708 00:47:20,588 --> 00:47:26,552 To mourn is not to fear. To grieve is not to admit defeat. 709 00:47:26,636 --> 00:47:28,679 God bless America, 710 00:47:28,763 --> 00:47:33,058 and all of those who believe in freedom and democracy. 711 00:47:36,228 --> 00:47:38,108 - Any news? - They just posted on Twitter. 712 00:47:38,188 --> 00:47:41,233 9:00 sharp, live on the Internet. We won't find them before that. 713 00:47:41,316 --> 00:47:43,528 Do we have the capability to block the video? 714 00:47:43,611 --> 00:47:45,154 Well, we might be able to block some sites, 715 00:47:45,237 --> 00:47:48,115 - but if they have enough mirrors... - Don't block anything. 716 00:47:48,198 --> 00:47:49,492 Yes, sir. 717 00:47:52,119 --> 00:47:54,038 The whole world should watch this. 718 00:47:54,955 --> 00:47:56,457 And we should, too. 719 00:48:03,548 --> 00:48:07,802 - What you said, "We're at war..." - I want to build a coalition. 720 00:48:07,885 --> 00:48:09,554 - More air strikes? - Ground, air... 721 00:48:09,637 --> 00:48:11,263 The full force of our military. 722 00:48:11,346 --> 00:48:13,933 Well, I wish you would have consulted first. 723 00:48:14,016 --> 00:48:17,520 - This type of escalation... - Not escalation, Cathy. Obliteration. 724 00:48:19,396 --> 00:48:21,649 This is your response to the article? 725 00:48:22,567 --> 00:48:24,109 We're doing what's necessary. 726 00:48:30,575 --> 00:48:34,411 When you find them... you will kill them. 727 00:48:35,329 --> 00:48:38,207 If we're able to apprehend alive, we may get... 728 00:48:40,501 --> 00:48:42,252 I understand, Mr. President. 729 00:48:43,378 --> 00:48:44,755 Sir? 730 00:48:48,884 --> 00:48:52,137 I wanna be 100%. I can give you that. 731 00:48:52,221 --> 00:48:55,182 But it's gonna be a lot harder if I... 732 00:48:55,265 --> 00:48:58,060 If you want me here by your side, I will be. 733 00:48:58,143 --> 00:49:00,312 - But I'd prefer... - No. 734 00:49:00,395 --> 00:49:03,858 You do what you have to do. Be back when it's over. 735 00:49:03,941 --> 00:49:05,860 I will. Thank you, sir. 736 00:49:24,504 --> 00:49:26,631 - Hey. - Hey. 737 00:49:27,548 --> 00:49:30,217 Do you want to come inside? 738 00:49:30,300 --> 00:49:33,262 - The kids there? - Yeah. 739 00:49:35,180 --> 00:49:37,474 - You're not letting them watch... - No. 740 00:49:38,392 --> 00:49:40,310 No, I forbade them to. 741 00:49:42,021 --> 00:49:45,274 Although, I mean, with school and... and their friends, 742 00:49:45,357 --> 00:49:48,443 it'll be impossible to prevent if... 743 00:49:48,528 --> 00:49:50,279 if they really wanna see it. 744 00:49:52,948 --> 00:49:54,491 They all right? 745 00:49:55,618 --> 00:49:57,077 Are you all right? 746 00:49:58,996 --> 00:50:00,330 I will be. 747 00:50:02,082 --> 00:50:03,333 I have to be. 748 00:50:14,011 --> 00:50:16,513 All these people in their houses... 749 00:50:18,641 --> 00:50:20,768 about to see this awful thing... 750 00:50:21,769 --> 00:50:24,354 that they'll never be able to erase. 751 00:50:27,775 --> 00:50:31,278 Were you there, when your husband died? 752 00:50:33,238 --> 00:50:34,990 In the room? 753 00:50:38,493 --> 00:50:39,912 No. 754 00:50:52,758 --> 00:50:55,260 Have you ever watched someone die? 755 00:51:13,070 --> 00:51:15,530 I know you gotta go back there tonight... 756 00:51:16,448 --> 00:51:17,992 but when you're done... 757 00:51:18,909 --> 00:51:20,577 whenever that is... 758 00:51:21,495 --> 00:51:22,747 you're staying here. 759 00:51:39,013 --> 00:51:41,056 We do this in the name of the Islamic Caliphate, 760 00:51:41,140 --> 00:51:44,852 in the name of Yusuf Al Ahmadi, in the name of God. 761 00:51:44,935 --> 00:51:46,896 Melissa, I love you. 762 00:51:46,979 --> 00:51:48,397 Caroline, I love you. 763 00:51:48,480 --> 00:51:49,774 Please, dear God, look out... 764 00:52:06,581 --> 00:52:09,418 Turn off the sound. 765 00:52:20,680 --> 00:52:22,139 That's right. 766 00:52:24,391 --> 00:52:26,226 We don't submit to terror. 767 00:52:31,523 --> 00:52:33,358 We make the terror.