1 00:00:01,110 --> 00:00:03,528 [loud heavy metal plays] 2 00:00:17,876 --> 00:00:21,088 [computer beeping] 3 00:00:32,475 --> 00:00:36,353 Look at that, Cashew. Someone's being a bad boy. 4 00:00:36,354 --> 00:00:39,689 "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, 5 00:00:39,690 --> 00:00:42,902 by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 6 00:00:42,903 --> 00:00:48,865 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour, 7 00:00:48,866 --> 00:00:53,577 and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice. 8 00:00:53,578 --> 00:00:56,873 And be kind to one another, 9 00:00:56,874 --> 00:01:00,711 tenderhearted, forgiving one another." 10 00:01:04,798 --> 00:01:08,177 Do you want me to keep going with this, or something else? 11 00:01:15,017 --> 00:01:19,188 Doesn't matter to me. I just like hearing you read it. 12 00:01:22,400 --> 00:01:24,902 Doug, there's something I need to talk to you about. 13 00:01:42,127 --> 00:01:44,378 You said that she was just staying for a few nights. 14 00:01:44,379 --> 00:01:47,172 Her roommate kicked her out. She doesn't have anywhere else to go. 15 00:01:47,173 --> 00:01:51,220 - It's not our problem. - I can't put her out on the street. 16 00:01:51,221 --> 00:01:52,720 What's her name? 17 00:01:52,721 --> 00:01:54,472 - Lisa. - Lisa what? 18 00:01:54,473 --> 00:01:56,392 You don't have anything to worry about. 19 00:01:56,393 --> 00:01:59,185 - Where is she now? - At the fellowship. 20 00:01:59,186 --> 00:02:01,646 There's a sleepover with some of the kids from the day care. 21 00:02:03,941 --> 00:02:05,275 Does she know about me? 22 00:02:05,276 --> 00:02:07,025 No, I haven't told her anything. 23 00:02:07,026 --> 00:02:10,112 I have given you space. I trusted you, Rachel, 24 00:02:10,113 --> 00:02:11,698 - and you've taken advantage-- - I'm not kicking her out. 25 00:02:11,699 --> 00:02:13,909 [phone beeps] 26 00:02:15,953 --> 00:02:20,249 - I could have said nothing, but I told you. - I have to go. 27 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:24,795 She better be gone by the next time we talk. 28 00:02:49,111 --> 00:02:51,571 - Sir. - What took you so long? 29 00:02:51,572 --> 00:02:53,155 I can have a briefing ready in five minutes. 30 00:02:53,156 --> 00:02:54,655 Don't bother. I had Seth do it. 31 00:02:54,656 --> 00:02:56,158 He doesn't have security clearance. 32 00:02:56,159 --> 00:02:58,996 Well, he does now. Mr. President, after you. 33 00:02:58,997 --> 00:03:01,039 I'll see you in my office. 34 00:03:04,293 --> 00:03:07,545 Japanese sovereignty is a matter of precedent. 35 00:03:07,546 --> 00:03:09,838 Mr. Prime Minister, my concern is escalation. 36 00:03:09,839 --> 00:03:12,757 Well, I'm asking for a small portion of the 7th Fleet. 37 00:03:12,758 --> 00:03:14,593 We must bring China into line. 38 00:03:14,594 --> 00:03:17,720 Show them that the US and Japan maintain a strong alliance. 39 00:03:17,721 --> 00:03:19,973 Have you reached out directly to Beijing? 40 00:03:19,974 --> 00:03:23,227 No recognition that the island belongs to Japan. 41 00:03:23,228 --> 00:03:25,437 Well, I'd like to speak to my team and formulate a plan. 42 00:03:25,438 --> 00:03:28,064 - Thank you, Mr. President. - Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. 43 00:03:28,065 --> 00:03:29,860 Admiral, for those catching up... 44 00:03:31,111 --> 00:03:34,197 Two Chinese destroyers entered waters 45 00:03:34,198 --> 00:03:37,659 within three miles of Yonaguni Island here, 46 00:03:37,660 --> 00:03:42,287 approximately six hours ago. See how close the island is to Taiwan. 47 00:03:42,288 --> 00:03:44,581 This is different than the standoff over the Senkaku Islands. 48 00:03:44,582 --> 00:03:46,333 It could have to do with shipping routes. 49 00:03:46,334 --> 00:03:48,502 Or the trade war. They can't pick on the big kids, 50 00:03:48,503 --> 00:03:51,046 so they're picking on the little one. 51 00:03:51,047 --> 00:03:52,633 - Do you see that? - What? 52 00:03:52,634 --> 00:03:54,800 In the alley, camera two. 53 00:03:54,801 --> 00:03:59,096 All posts, white male, hooded sweatshirt, duffel bag. 54 00:03:59,097 --> 00:04:01,350 Southeast side of Fair St. 55 00:04:30,546 --> 00:04:33,213 [officer over loudspeaker] Put down the bag. Put down the bag 56 00:04:33,214 --> 00:04:35,301 and place your hands on your head. 57 00:04:36,677 --> 00:04:38,136 Stay right where you are. 58 00:04:39,555 --> 00:04:43,266 [siren wails] 59 00:04:43,267 --> 00:04:47,937 Mrs. Underwood? Will you come downstairs, please? 60 00:04:47,938 --> 00:04:51,732 - Where's Francis? - He got delayed at the White House, 61 00:04:51,733 --> 00:04:53,400 there was an emergency meeting. 62 00:04:53,401 --> 00:04:56,154 - What's going on? - I'll explain in the safe room. 63 00:06:21,945 --> 00:06:25,852 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 64 00:06:34,503 --> 00:06:36,628 [Walker] The 7th Fleet is near Guam? 65 00:06:36,629 --> 00:06:39,964 Ninety miles north. We could have ships to Yonaguni in less than a week. 66 00:06:39,965 --> 00:06:43,594 But even sending them in that direction will be picked up by the Chinese satellites. 67 00:06:43,595 --> 00:06:46,095 Well, we have to stand with our allies, that can't be in question. 68 00:06:46,096 --> 00:06:48,724 What if we don't send ships, just make a strong statement 69 00:06:48,725 --> 00:06:51,267 condemning their excursion into Japan's territorial waters. 70 00:06:51,268 --> 00:06:54,354 We still have to offer the Chinese an incentive to call back their destroyers. 71 00:06:54,355 --> 00:06:57,733 Whatever overtures we make, I'd like to have contingency plans in place. 72 00:06:57,734 --> 00:07:01,277 - Already drafting them, sir. - Cathy, open up a diplomatic channel with Beijing. 73 00:07:01,278 --> 00:07:05,156 See if there's a concrete ask, if they don't have one, let's create a list of options. 74 00:07:05,157 --> 00:07:09,496 - [Cathy] Right away, sir. - [man] How about coordination with the Japanese navy? 75 00:07:09,497 --> 00:07:12,498 Go. Don't engage with our navy yet. 76 00:07:12,499 --> 00:07:16,837 I want to talk directly to Prime Minister Oshiro and express our intentions. 77 00:07:20,758 --> 00:07:25,636 Former marine. He showed up at the outer perimeter with explosives in a duffel bag. 78 00:07:25,637 --> 00:07:27,596 - And strapped to his body. - Jesus. 79 00:07:27,597 --> 00:07:29,848 We apprehended him, the press isn't aware. 80 00:07:29,849 --> 00:07:32,141 - Well, let's keep it that way. - He claimed he was responsible 81 00:07:32,142 --> 00:07:34,519 for sending the package of white powder to the capitol. 82 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:37,399 So this time he really wanted to take me out for real. 83 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:42,986 Not exactly. His wife got an abortion last week without telling him. 84 00:07:42,987 --> 00:07:47,074 - Oh, my God. It was me. - Yes, you were the target. 85 00:07:47,075 --> 00:07:49,200 We'd like to keep you down here with us, Mrs. Underwood, 86 00:07:49,201 --> 00:07:52,454 - until we confirm he was acting alone. - I'll stay. 87 00:07:52,455 --> 00:07:54,205 No, you have to get back to the White House. 88 00:07:54,206 --> 00:07:56,919 - I can work from here. - Francis, I'm fine. Honestly. 89 00:07:56,920 --> 00:07:59,169 I'm just gonna be in here. 90 00:07:59,170 --> 00:08:03,548 I want you to stick with her at all times. Keep me informed of everything. 91 00:08:03,549 --> 00:08:05,719 He's almost done with his shift, sir. I can put another agent on-- 92 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:10,724 - No, I want it to be Meechum. - Absolutely, sir. As long as necessary. 93 00:08:15,271 --> 00:08:17,230 [Frank] I'll be back as soon as I can. 94 00:08:18,189 --> 00:08:19,608 It's OK. 95 00:08:31,369 --> 00:08:34,163 [Remy] Don't go to California. 96 00:08:34,164 --> 00:08:37,918 [Jackie] Mm... Be nice to be reelected. 97 00:08:39,920 --> 00:08:41,879 [Remy] You're gonna win. 98 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:45,717 [Jackie] Not if I don't give the voters more face time. 99 00:08:57,562 --> 00:08:59,272 When did you get it? 100 00:09:03,944 --> 00:09:07,113 - The Army? - Yeah. 101 00:09:08,239 --> 00:09:10,158 It's grown since then. 102 00:09:11,869 --> 00:09:13,829 Tell me about it. 103 00:09:15,205 --> 00:09:16,748 No. 104 00:09:17,917 --> 00:09:19,667 Why not? 105 00:09:19,668 --> 00:09:21,921 I don't want to. 106 00:09:31,889 --> 00:09:34,098 What are you doing? 107 00:09:35,643 --> 00:09:38,395 Tell me about the tattoo. 108 00:09:39,270 --> 00:09:42,147 [moans] 109 00:09:42,148 --> 00:09:46,109 - That's not fair. - So what? 110 00:09:46,110 --> 00:09:49,322 You think you can just get me wet and I'll spill everything? 111 00:09:49,323 --> 00:09:54,036 - I don't think so... - Mm... 112 00:09:56,287 --> 00:09:58,122 ...I know so. 113 00:10:00,542 --> 00:10:03,211 [moaning] 114 00:10:11,803 --> 00:10:13,346 Tell me. 115 00:10:15,640 --> 00:10:17,517 I like the pain. 116 00:10:20,353 --> 00:10:24,691 - Of the needle? - Yeah. 117 00:10:25,943 --> 00:10:27,945 How bad did it hurt? 118 00:10:30,154 --> 00:10:31,823 It hurt a lot. 119 00:10:35,326 --> 00:10:37,369 You like when it hurts? 120 00:10:37,370 --> 00:10:39,290 [gasping] 121 00:10:42,918 --> 00:10:44,335 I killed a lot of people. 122 00:10:48,548 --> 00:10:50,216 What? 123 00:10:52,303 --> 00:10:53,511 In the Army. 124 00:10:57,390 --> 00:10:59,225 The pain... 125 00:10:59,977 --> 00:11:01,645 ...it helped. 126 00:11:09,527 --> 00:11:10,988 Finish. 127 00:11:13,573 --> 00:11:17,035 [gasping] 128 00:11:20,122 --> 00:11:22,038 The most I could find was some wrangling with the EPA 129 00:11:22,039 --> 00:11:25,165 when he opened his first plant, but that was almost 40 years ago. 130 00:11:25,166 --> 00:11:28,878 - We need more. I want Tusk gone. - Doyle and I will keep looking. 131 00:11:28,879 --> 00:11:31,255 If you haven't found anything now, what makes you think you will? 132 00:11:31,256 --> 00:11:34,467 Maybe we missed something. I doubt it, but we could try. 133 00:11:34,468 --> 00:11:37,846 You think Tusk isn't planning his next attack even as we speak? 134 00:11:37,847 --> 00:11:41,434 [Doug] We've been thorough, sir. He doesn't leave footprints. 135 00:11:41,435 --> 00:11:43,478 You want to shift tactics? 136 00:11:44,729 --> 00:11:47,941 The casino. We go public as soon as possible. 137 00:11:47,942 --> 00:11:49,691 You said that was a last resort. 138 00:11:49,692 --> 00:11:51,569 Seth, you need to find a way to make that happen 139 00:11:51,570 --> 00:11:53,320 so it doesn't link to us. 140 00:11:53,321 --> 00:11:56,196 [Doug] If we launch that missile, it could blow us up too. 141 00:11:56,197 --> 00:11:57,740 [Seth] Not if we spin it right. 142 00:11:57,741 --> 00:11:59,450 - If we keep the focus on-- - Seth. 143 00:11:59,451 --> 00:12:01,327 You're here to listen, not contribute. 144 00:12:01,328 --> 00:12:03,999 I wouldn't have him here if I didn't want him to contribute. 145 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:08,002 Sir... he's been sitting with this for three hours. 146 00:12:08,003 --> 00:12:09,919 I've been working on it for three months. 147 00:12:09,920 --> 00:12:11,171 And accomplished nothing. 148 00:12:11,172 --> 00:12:12,714 It's time we go on the offensive. 149 00:12:12,715 --> 00:12:14,924 - What do you think? - [Seth] Ayla Sayyad. 150 00:12:14,925 --> 00:12:17,927 - She's already digging into Tusk and Feng. - How close is she? 151 00:12:17,928 --> 00:12:21,389 She never mentioned a casino, but now that I know what the dots are, 152 00:12:21,390 --> 00:12:24,061 I can see that she's starting to connect them. 153 00:12:25,436 --> 00:12:27,272 [Ayla] The Pentagon isn't talking yet. 154 00:12:27,273 --> 00:12:31,817 I imagine they're waiting on the White House. 155 00:12:31,818 --> 00:12:36,031 I hear there have been regular meetings in the Situation Room since last night. 156 00:12:43,329 --> 00:12:45,373 Let me call you right back. 157 00:13:09,773 --> 00:13:11,564 - [woman] Hello? - Hey, Lynne, it's Ayla. 158 00:13:11,565 --> 00:13:13,566 - I just sent you a picture. - Yeah, I got it. 159 00:13:13,567 --> 00:13:16,319 - What does it mean? - It's strange, it doesn't make sense. 160 00:13:16,320 --> 00:13:21,034 - Tell me. - "Pursue currency" would be the most literal translation. 161 00:13:21,035 --> 00:13:23,410 Or "pursue money." 162 00:13:23,411 --> 00:13:26,330 - Follow the money? - That could work. 163 00:13:26,331 --> 00:13:27,999 Thanks, Lynne. 164 00:13:45,643 --> 00:13:48,184 I like what you've done. This sofa, it's new? 165 00:13:48,185 --> 00:13:51,187 - These lamps as well? - I've made a few changes. 166 00:13:51,188 --> 00:13:54,523 You get so used to a place, the smallest things stand out. 167 00:13:54,524 --> 00:13:56,692 I apologize for not being responsive sooner. 168 00:13:56,693 --> 00:13:59,030 I've been focused on the midterms. 169 00:13:59,031 --> 00:14:02,323 Oh, there's no need to explain. 170 00:14:02,324 --> 00:14:07,163 Mrs. Underwood, you know how much I respect your intentions, 171 00:14:07,164 --> 00:14:10,959 but I've thought deeply about this and 172 00:14:10,960 --> 00:14:14,503 I can't cosponsor the bill in its current form. 173 00:14:14,504 --> 00:14:17,005 Civilian oversight is too extreme a step, 174 00:14:17,006 --> 00:14:21,385 but I'd be happy to revisit some of the other less extreme proposals. 175 00:14:21,386 --> 00:14:24,264 You think we're being extremist? 176 00:14:24,265 --> 00:14:27,098 I want to help with this issue, but this bill goes through-- 177 00:14:27,099 --> 00:14:31,270 This bill is through Armed Services. This bill has a date on the floor. 178 00:14:31,271 --> 00:14:34,524 Almost every woman in the House supports this bill. 179 00:14:34,525 --> 00:14:39,569 - And I can't be one of them. - So you lied to us. 180 00:14:39,570 --> 00:14:42,364 I didn't lie. I didn't lie. 181 00:14:42,365 --> 00:14:46,492 I... I want to help. As long as we rethink some of the language. 182 00:14:46,493 --> 00:14:49,787 Are you trying to distance yourself from us because of the Galloway scandal? 183 00:14:49,788 --> 00:14:52,332 - No. - Maybe you think it hurts your chances 184 00:14:52,333 --> 00:14:55,294 - of reelection if you associate with me. - That's not it. 185 00:14:55,295 --> 00:14:58,673 It's because I honestly don't believe in this approach. 186 00:14:58,674 --> 00:15:02,676 Do you realize the message this sends? 187 00:15:02,677 --> 00:15:07,680 The only woman in congressional leadership in both parties, and you bow out? 188 00:15:07,681 --> 00:15:13,395 If the bill goes to the floor as is, I won't just bow out. I'll actively fight it. 189 00:15:13,396 --> 00:15:16,982 You never asked my position. You assumed. 190 00:15:16,983 --> 00:15:19,609 I can't imagine what that position must be. 191 00:15:19,610 --> 00:15:23,238 I've served in war zones, I know firsthand how important-- 192 00:15:23,239 --> 00:15:25,489 We're not talking about war zones. 193 00:15:25,490 --> 00:15:27,493 We're talking about sexual assault. 194 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:31,664 How about a military commission to review the internal-- 195 00:15:31,665 --> 00:15:36,252 We don't need more studies, we need reform. 196 00:15:36,253 --> 00:15:41,423 Well, let's continue this conversation when I return from California. 197 00:15:41,424 --> 00:15:45,553 I'll be back the day after tomorrow if you change your mind. 198 00:15:45,554 --> 00:15:50,267 I won't, but I hope you change yours. 199 00:15:56,439 --> 00:15:59,649 [Cathy] China was insulted at the notion that we could buy them off. 200 00:15:59,650 --> 00:16:01,817 [Walker] Do I need to call President Qian? 201 00:16:01,818 --> 00:16:04,028 I doubt he would contradict one of his ministers. 202 00:16:04,029 --> 00:16:05,905 See if he's willing to talk one-on-one. 203 00:16:05,906 --> 00:16:08,451 You should know, sir, Japan is also preparing 204 00:16:08,452 --> 00:16:11,995 to deploy three destroyers and a light cruiser. 205 00:16:11,996 --> 00:16:14,748 They're upping the ante. 206 00:16:14,749 --> 00:16:17,417 Have Ambassador Hines get in touch with the prime minister, 207 00:16:17,418 --> 00:16:20,504 and ask if Japan will hold off until I make contact with Beijing. 208 00:16:20,505 --> 00:16:22,464 Yes, sir. 209 00:16:22,465 --> 00:16:24,716 Have you gotten any rest at all? 210 00:16:24,717 --> 00:16:28,680 - No, have you? - No, not yet. 211 00:16:30,014 --> 00:16:32,724 How's Claire? 212 00:16:32,725 --> 00:16:36,854 Secret Service thinks it's an isolated attempt, but they're being cautious. 213 00:16:38,606 --> 00:16:40,731 After the Galloway thing and the interview, 214 00:16:40,732 --> 00:16:42,819 half the country thinks she's a baby killer, 215 00:16:42,820 --> 00:16:44,778 or an adulterer, or both. 216 00:16:44,779 --> 00:16:48,072 But Claire's taking it in stride. We're in good hands. 217 00:16:48,073 --> 00:16:51,617 That's very frightening. I can see why you haven't slept. 218 00:16:51,618 --> 00:16:54,912 One of us should, probably the one that's calling all the shots. 219 00:16:54,913 --> 00:16:57,457 No, I can hold out a little while longer. 220 00:16:57,458 --> 00:16:59,334 No, go to the residence, spend some time with your wife. 221 00:16:59,335 --> 00:17:01,254 You'll come back feeling like a new man. 222 00:17:01,255 --> 00:17:05,925 Honestly, it's less stressful here. 223 00:17:08,052 --> 00:17:12,598 - Counseling hasn't helped? - No, it has... slowly. 224 00:17:14,100 --> 00:17:17,895 - I got rid of Christina when Linda resigned. - I heard. 225 00:17:17,896 --> 00:17:21,148 It's improved things some, but... 226 00:17:21,149 --> 00:17:23,900 [sighs] ...there's still work to do. 227 00:17:23,901 --> 00:17:26,862 Makes me tired just to think about it. 228 00:17:26,863 --> 00:17:30,283 Well, you probably wouldn't be the first president to get a little shut-eye 229 00:17:30,284 --> 00:17:32,160 on one of these sofas. 230 00:17:33,411 --> 00:17:35,244 - I was joking. - I wasn't. 231 00:17:35,245 --> 00:17:37,455 Do the free world a favor and get some rest. 232 00:17:37,456 --> 00:17:39,999 - I'll let you be. - No, stick around. 233 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:43,171 You should be nearby if President Qian wants to get on the phone. 234 00:17:54,474 --> 00:17:57,394 I've always loathed the necessity of sleep. 235 00:17:57,395 --> 00:18:01,772 Like death, it puts the most powerful men on their backs. 236 00:18:02,440 --> 00:18:07,361 [phone ringing] 237 00:18:07,362 --> 00:18:09,278 [man] DC Limo and Bus Rental. 238 00:18:09,279 --> 00:18:11,824 I'm calling from the Adohi Casino's travel department. 239 00:18:11,825 --> 00:18:13,909 We've got a corporate account. 240 00:18:13,910 --> 00:18:15,784 [man] Let's see... I'm sorry, 241 00:18:15,785 --> 00:18:17,453 we don't have one in our records. 242 00:18:17,454 --> 00:18:18,665 My mistake. I must've called 243 00:18:18,666 --> 00:18:21,125 the wrong limo service. Thank you. 244 00:18:23,545 --> 00:18:27,548 [dialing, line ringing] 245 00:18:27,549 --> 00:18:29,424 [woman] Missouri Bus and Limo. 246 00:18:29,425 --> 00:18:31,635 I'm calling from the Adohi Casino's travel department. 247 00:18:31,636 --> 00:18:35,514 - You're not Darlene. - No, Darlene is out sick. 248 00:18:35,515 --> 00:18:37,976 I'm filling in for her. My name is Pam. 249 00:18:37,977 --> 00:18:39,809 How can I help you, Pam? 250 00:18:39,810 --> 00:18:42,228 We've got a flight coming in from China tomorrow. 251 00:18:42,229 --> 00:18:44,190 We'll need some transportation. 252 00:18:46,317 --> 00:18:48,278 How many you got coming? 253 00:18:48,279 --> 00:18:49,820 I don't have the manifest right in front of me. 254 00:18:49,821 --> 00:18:51,947 - The usual? - That's right. 255 00:18:51,948 --> 00:18:54,782 - So a luxury bus. - How many does that fit? 256 00:18:54,783 --> 00:18:57,787 Fifty-five, usually about 20 come in. Should be plenty of room. 257 00:18:57,788 --> 00:18:59,413 That's great, thanks. 258 00:18:59,414 --> 00:19:01,832 [Frank] Do you think it's really her conscience, 259 00:19:01,833 --> 00:19:04,543 or because the bill's controversial? 260 00:19:04,544 --> 00:19:06,168 I don't think she would have threatened to fight us 261 00:19:06,169 --> 00:19:09,173 if all she wanted to do was avoid controversy. 262 00:19:09,174 --> 00:19:11,258 I'll talk to her. 263 00:19:11,259 --> 00:19:13,885 I really want this bill to pass. 264 00:19:13,886 --> 00:19:17,055 I know you do, so do I. 265 00:19:17,056 --> 00:19:19,642 We need Jackie more than ever, Francis. 266 00:19:21,852 --> 00:19:24,105 I'm damaged goods, this whole Adam thing. 267 00:19:24,106 --> 00:19:26,815 No, you're not. We fought past that. 268 00:19:26,816 --> 00:19:30,236 Well, there's plenty of people who still believe it's true. 269 00:19:30,237 --> 00:19:33,406 We'll get it passed, I promise. 270 00:19:36,367 --> 00:19:40,538 - No, thanks. - Come on. It's no fun doing it alone. 271 00:19:44,375 --> 00:19:46,418 We could just go for a run. 272 00:19:46,419 --> 00:19:49,837 No more runs until the death threats die down, that's the new rule. 273 00:19:49,838 --> 00:19:51,632 But they let you go to the office. 274 00:19:51,633 --> 00:19:53,884 Because I was in a bulletproof car. 275 00:19:56,304 --> 00:19:58,889 Does this mean we've officially not quit? 276 00:19:58,890 --> 00:20:01,351 We've never been quitters, have we? 277 00:20:03,144 --> 00:20:06,396 Sir, Mrs. Underwood, sorry to interrupt. 278 00:20:06,397 --> 00:20:10,232 I was gonna head home, but I'll stick around if you want me to. 279 00:20:10,233 --> 00:20:12,901 Oh, no. You've been up long enough. Get some sleep. 280 00:20:12,902 --> 00:20:15,321 [Meechum] I'll be back first thing in the morning. 281 00:20:15,322 --> 00:20:17,200 Thank you for looking after me today. 282 00:20:17,201 --> 00:20:21,496 My pleasure, ma'am. Sir, Mrs. Underwood. 283 00:20:25,082 --> 00:20:28,084 - He's very dedicated. - He is. 284 00:20:28,085 --> 00:20:30,505 It's rare to find someone like Edward. 285 00:20:33,716 --> 00:20:36,636 - What? - You never use his first name. 286 00:20:37,887 --> 00:20:39,639 Oh, did I? 287 00:20:42,183 --> 00:20:45,228 I don't feel right talking about her like this. 288 00:20:45,229 --> 00:20:48,813 It's just... technically, she's my boss now. 289 00:20:48,814 --> 00:20:52,233 - There's a certain protocol. - [Seth] This is coming directly from Doug. 290 00:20:52,234 --> 00:20:55,779 Which means it's coming directly from the vice president. 291 00:21:00,660 --> 00:21:05,289 Well, um, I have seen Mr. Danton around from time to time. 292 00:21:05,290 --> 00:21:08,084 Do you know what he and the congresswoman were discussing? 293 00:21:08,085 --> 00:21:10,669 No, they were private meetings. 294 00:21:10,670 --> 00:21:14,674 Do you have the appointment schedule? I'd like to look at the dates. 295 00:21:14,675 --> 00:21:19,052 These weren't formal appointments. He just stops by. 296 00:21:19,053 --> 00:21:21,306 Most of the time pretty late at night. 297 00:21:23,224 --> 00:21:26,018 [Ayla] Did the money originate in China? 298 00:21:26,019 --> 00:21:28,396 [Lanagin] The money came from tribal revenue. 299 00:21:28,397 --> 00:21:31,273 As our FEC reports clearly stated. 300 00:21:31,274 --> 00:21:33,190 [Ayla] Let me rephrase. Did any of that revenue 301 00:21:33,191 --> 00:21:36,068 come from Chinese visitors who gambled at your casino? 302 00:21:36,069 --> 00:21:38,279 [Lanagin] We have visitors from all over the world. 303 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:42,035 I'm speaking specifically about a businessman named Xander Feng. 304 00:21:43,328 --> 00:21:45,370 I have no idea who that is. 305 00:21:45,371 --> 00:21:47,079 [Ayla] I'm looking at FAA flight records that show 306 00:21:47,080 --> 00:21:49,206 a private plane he owns making numerous trips 307 00:21:49,207 --> 00:21:52,501 to Kansas City. And I spoke with Missouri Bus and Limo, 308 00:21:52,502 --> 00:21:55,338 which has transported Chinese visitors to your casino. 309 00:21:55,339 --> 00:21:57,214 - [Lanagin] Ms. Said-- - Sayyad. 310 00:21:57,215 --> 00:21:59,800 Ms. Sayyad, the only reason I returned your call 311 00:21:59,801 --> 00:22:02,010 was because you work for The Telegraph. 312 00:22:02,011 --> 00:22:05,348 It's not every day that I get a call from a paper as big as yours. 313 00:22:05,349 --> 00:22:08,183 But I don't know what you're trying to get at here, so if you'll excuse-- 314 00:22:08,184 --> 00:22:09,812 What about Raymond Tusk? 315 00:22:11,606 --> 00:22:14,231 - What about him? - Feng has ties to Tusk. 316 00:22:14,232 --> 00:22:16,776 Tusk has ties to the president. You have ties to Feng. 317 00:22:16,777 --> 00:22:19,987 That looks like foreign money being used to influence political-- 318 00:22:19,988 --> 00:22:22,824 What you're insinuating is not only wrong, 319 00:22:22,825 --> 00:22:26,035 - it's libelous. - Not if it's true. 320 00:22:26,036 --> 00:22:28,914 I won't bat an eyelash getting my attorneys involved. 321 00:22:28,915 --> 00:22:31,500 [Ayla] Tusk made the same threat. 322 00:22:31,501 --> 00:22:33,960 If a man worth 40 billion dollars doesn't intimidate me, 323 00:22:33,961 --> 00:22:35,672 you certainly don't, Mr. Lana-- 324 00:22:37,966 --> 00:22:43,094 Hello? He hung up. 325 00:22:43,095 --> 00:22:45,596 [Frank] I had nothing to do with it, Raymond. 326 00:22:45,597 --> 00:22:48,223 I can smell the horseshit through the phone. 327 00:22:48,224 --> 00:22:50,810 [Frank] You think I'd put myself at this great a risk? 328 00:22:50,811 --> 00:22:53,103 Desperate men are capable of anything. 329 00:22:53,104 --> 00:22:56,856 - I want it to go away, just like you do. - Then pull her back. 330 00:22:56,857 --> 00:22:59,067 I have no control over the press, Raymond. 331 00:22:59,068 --> 00:23:01,320 [Raymond] You'll destroy yourself, Frank, not me. 332 00:23:01,321 --> 00:23:03,658 Thank you for that unsolicited advice. 333 00:23:04,993 --> 00:23:07,034 Work with Doyle, make sure we have no weak spots. 334 00:23:07,035 --> 00:23:09,205 - I'll call him now. - What did Nancy say? 335 00:23:09,206 --> 00:23:14,418 Well, it looks like Jackie may be sleeping with the enemy. 336 00:23:16,212 --> 00:23:18,878 Lanagin is correct in saying we run the risk of libel. 337 00:23:18,879 --> 00:23:20,631 These links are supported by fact. 338 00:23:20,632 --> 00:23:22,550 Individually, but you can't complete the circle. 339 00:23:22,551 --> 00:23:24,012 [Ayla] I'm not saying the headline should read: 340 00:23:24,013 --> 00:23:26,763 Money Laundering Scheme Exposed! 341 00:23:26,764 --> 00:23:29,724 Just that we present the landscape as we currently know it. 342 00:23:29,725 --> 00:23:31,350 We're first and foremost a financial paper. 343 00:23:31,351 --> 00:23:33,394 Many of our readers worship Raymond Tusk. 344 00:23:33,395 --> 00:23:34,936 So we just protect him? 345 00:23:34,937 --> 00:23:37,315 We don't insinuate connections we can't back up. 346 00:23:37,316 --> 00:23:40,401 If there's any basis for litigation, you can be sure his team will be aggressive. 347 00:23:40,402 --> 00:23:42,612 [man] They've bankrupted papers before. 348 00:23:42,613 --> 00:23:45,905 I think you should slow down and take your time. When, and if, you have a story-- 349 00:23:45,906 --> 00:23:48,452 Mr. Maxfield, Raymond Tusk is on the line. 350 00:23:49,704 --> 00:23:51,579 - Did you put in a call to him? - Yesterday. 351 00:23:51,580 --> 00:23:53,455 [woman] He's specifically asking for you, sir. 352 00:23:53,456 --> 00:23:55,750 We got off the phone with Lanagin less than 30 minutes ago. 353 00:23:55,751 --> 00:23:58,168 That means Tusk was the first call Lanagin made. 354 00:23:58,169 --> 00:24:00,962 Tell him I'll return. Did you reach out to the White House? 355 00:24:00,963 --> 00:24:02,882 They're not talking to anyone until after the president 356 00:24:02,883 --> 00:24:04,636 does his press briefing tomorrow. 357 00:24:04,637 --> 00:24:06,469 All right, walk me through 358 00:24:06,470 --> 00:24:08,598 all of this again, point by point. 359 00:24:49,806 --> 00:24:51,973 [knocking on door] 360 00:25:02,485 --> 00:25:05,237 - Meechum. - We can talk tomorrow, sir. 361 00:25:06,530 --> 00:25:09,032 No. What is it? 362 00:25:15,414 --> 00:25:19,625 I'd like to put in a request to be on your wife's detail full time. 363 00:25:19,626 --> 00:25:21,712 At least until the death threats quiet down. 364 00:25:22,505 --> 00:25:24,255 That's very thoughtful. 365 00:25:24,256 --> 00:25:26,047 I'll only do it if you approve, sir. 366 00:25:26,048 --> 00:25:27,967 - Have you spoken to Claire? - When she came home. 367 00:25:27,968 --> 00:25:31,096 - She likes the idea. - Then I think we should do it. 368 00:25:31,097 --> 00:25:33,140 I'll let Agent Rockland know. 369 00:25:35,351 --> 00:25:36,976 Sorry for interrupting you, sir. 370 00:25:36,977 --> 00:25:38,686 You didn't interrupt anything. 371 00:25:38,687 --> 00:25:41,357 - Good night, sir. - Good night, Meechum. 372 00:25:44,568 --> 00:25:48,404 - Hey. - Hey. 373 00:25:48,405 --> 00:25:50,574 You'll never believe what just happened. 374 00:25:50,575 --> 00:25:53,702 - What? - Meechum came into the office 375 00:25:53,703 --> 00:25:57,205 and found me watching something... 376 00:25:57,206 --> 00:26:03,044 - ...other than the news. - Oh! [laughs] 377 00:26:03,045 --> 00:26:06,840 - Oh, no. - He was very professional about it. 378 00:26:06,841 --> 00:26:10,844 - Were you...? - No, no. I was just watching. 379 00:26:10,845 --> 00:26:13,763 That's really funny. 380 00:26:13,764 --> 00:26:15,806 What about you? What are you watching? 381 00:26:15,807 --> 00:26:19,395 The video Connor gave me. It's our first state senate race. 382 00:26:19,396 --> 00:26:20,938 I forgot about that. 383 00:26:20,939 --> 00:26:22,982 So did I, until I found it in the desk this morning. 384 00:26:22,983 --> 00:26:24,816 Let me see. 385 00:26:24,817 --> 00:26:26,817 [Frank on computer] ...been there, like I have. 386 00:26:26,818 --> 00:26:29,321 Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a little Texas in them... 387 00:26:29,322 --> 00:26:32,240 My God, look how young we are. 388 00:26:32,241 --> 00:26:33,992 I know. 389 00:26:33,993 --> 00:26:35,868 [Claire] Everyone here has been so kind, and so welcoming. 390 00:26:35,869 --> 00:26:38,245 [Frank] We'll have her rooting for Clemson before too long. 391 00:26:38,246 --> 00:26:41,042 [Claire] That's where I have to draw the line. 392 00:26:45,046 --> 00:26:47,589 Do you miss being with Adam? 393 00:26:47,590 --> 00:26:49,550 Where did that come from? 394 00:26:52,679 --> 00:26:54,387 Miss it? No. 395 00:26:54,388 --> 00:26:57,349 Well, you must, sometimes. 396 00:26:59,727 --> 00:27:03,354 He meant a lot to me for a while. 397 00:27:03,355 --> 00:27:05,816 But that's done now. 398 00:27:07,401 --> 00:27:09,360 What about you? 399 00:27:09,361 --> 00:27:11,614 What about me? 400 00:27:13,490 --> 00:27:15,702 Are you unsatisfied? 401 00:27:18,161 --> 00:27:20,581 There's just too much at stake now. 402 00:27:20,582 --> 00:27:22,916 No one we can trust. 403 00:27:22,917 --> 00:27:25,711 We don't have the freedom we once did. 404 00:27:30,800 --> 00:27:33,011 Maybe it's better this way. 405 00:27:33,844 --> 00:27:35,888 No room for distractions. 406 00:27:37,347 --> 00:27:39,933 I don't mind the sacrifice. 407 00:27:39,934 --> 00:27:41,768 We chose this instead. 408 00:27:41,769 --> 00:27:43,687 [Frank] I think the one thing we can agree on 409 00:27:43,688 --> 00:27:45,772 is the ribs here are better. 410 00:27:45,773 --> 00:27:47,731 [Claire] See, he's just trying to get under my skin. 411 00:27:47,732 --> 00:27:50,151 [Frank] No, it's not even debatable... 412 00:27:55,365 --> 00:28:00,495 - [Frank] How was California? - Oh... [laughs] 413 00:28:00,496 --> 00:28:05,000 Exhausting. Twelve events in two days. 414 00:28:05,001 --> 00:28:08,670 - Is this the Golden Gate? - Yes. 415 00:28:08,671 --> 00:28:13,382 I had an etching right there. The capitol before it was finished. 416 00:28:13,383 --> 00:28:15,718 Took 85 years to complete it. 417 00:28:15,719 --> 00:28:19,513 - How long did it take to complete the bridge? - About four years. 418 00:28:19,514 --> 00:28:22,975 It opened a few months after FDR's second inaugural. 419 00:28:22,976 --> 00:28:25,270 There was a man who got things done. 420 00:28:25,271 --> 00:28:27,856 Strong beliefs and he stuck to them. 421 00:28:27,857 --> 00:28:29,900 But compromised when he had to. 422 00:28:31,653 --> 00:28:34,277 I assume you're here to talk about Claire's bill. 423 00:28:34,278 --> 00:28:36,571 It's not a pet project. There are three dozen 424 00:28:36,572 --> 00:28:38,740 cosponsors on either side of the aisle. 425 00:28:38,741 --> 00:28:41,078 - It's a serious bill. - I don't disagree. 426 00:28:41,079 --> 00:28:45,165 - Except with the language. - I can explain my thinking, 427 00:28:45,166 --> 00:28:47,082 but I doubt I'll convince you anymore-- 428 00:28:47,083 --> 00:28:50,044 Putting aside the military's honor, chain of command, 429 00:28:50,045 --> 00:28:51,965 all the things that you hold dear... 430 00:28:54,299 --> 00:28:57,052 ...let's consider one simple fact. 431 00:28:57,053 --> 00:29:00,430 You wouldn't have this office if it weren't for me. 432 00:29:00,431 --> 00:29:05,267 I made very clear that I wouldn't be a puppet. 433 00:29:05,268 --> 00:29:09,691 I'm not trying to pull strings, but you could show a little gratitude. 434 00:29:09,692 --> 00:29:14,485 If it were anything else, Mr. Vice President... but not this. 435 00:29:14,486 --> 00:29:17,571 All you're doing is making the inevitable more difficult. 436 00:29:17,572 --> 00:29:20,242 It's not inevitable. Claire doesn't have the votes yet. 437 00:29:21,911 --> 00:29:24,078 You really want to fight us on this. 438 00:29:24,079 --> 00:29:26,121 I don't want to fight you at all. 439 00:29:26,122 --> 00:29:28,207 Which is why I suggested to Claire that we sit down-- 440 00:29:28,208 --> 00:29:31,501 I neither have the time nor the inclination to negotiate with you! 441 00:29:31,502 --> 00:29:35,758 Cosponsor the bill, whip the damn votes, I'm no longer asking. 442 00:29:35,759 --> 00:29:38,552 Then I'm no longer listening. 443 00:29:41,847 --> 00:29:44,806 You don't have just this office to thank me for. 444 00:29:44,807 --> 00:29:48,143 If you win reelection, you can thank me for that, too. 445 00:29:48,144 --> 00:29:50,938 Those attack ads didn't just disappear on their own. 446 00:29:50,939 --> 00:29:54,025 - What do you mean? - Why don't you ask Remy Danton. 447 00:29:54,026 --> 00:29:56,651 And ask him about Raymond Tusk while you're at it. 448 00:29:56,652 --> 00:29:59,489 That ought to make for some very interesting pillow talk. 449 00:30:15,005 --> 00:30:16,757 You keep up the good work, Nancy. 450 00:30:17,758 --> 00:30:19,466 I will, Mr. Vice President. 451 00:30:19,467 --> 00:30:22,469 I miss having you around, but you're my eyes and ears now, 452 00:30:22,470 --> 00:30:24,512 otherwise I'd steal you back in a heartbeat. 453 00:30:24,513 --> 00:30:28,310 Well, thank you, sir. It means a lot to me that you say that. 454 00:30:34,441 --> 00:30:37,069 - Doug? - I'm busy. 455 00:30:39,863 --> 00:30:41,740 The story just broke. 456 00:30:45,410 --> 00:30:48,829 They timed it with the president's press conference. 457 00:30:48,830 --> 00:30:51,206 Connect me with the vice president. 458 00:30:51,207 --> 00:30:54,334 [Walker] So the 7th Fleet is currently positioned near Guam, 459 00:30:54,335 --> 00:30:59,006 where it will remain if China removes its ships from Japan's sovereign waters. 460 00:30:59,007 --> 00:31:01,758 I've been in frequent touch with prime minister Oshiro, 461 00:31:01,759 --> 00:31:04,511 and have made personal overtures to President Qian. 462 00:31:04,512 --> 00:31:07,764 And I remain optimistic that tensions will be quelled 463 00:31:07,765 --> 00:31:11,185 without any further escalations. So, with that, I'll take some questions. 464 00:31:11,186 --> 00:31:13,312 - Henry, you first. - [man] Can you comment 465 00:31:13,313 --> 00:31:15,355 on the Wall Street Telegraph article-- 466 00:31:15,356 --> 00:31:18,733 I was just notified of that moments before I joined you. 467 00:31:18,734 --> 00:31:20,485 I haven't had a chance to read it yet. Yeah, Jane. 468 00:31:20,486 --> 00:31:22,280 [woman] Mr. President, would you walk us through 469 00:31:22,281 --> 00:31:24,156 your history with Raymond Tusk? 470 00:31:24,157 --> 00:31:27,617 I'm here to answer questions on Sino-Japanese relations. Mark. 471 00:31:27,618 --> 00:31:31,412 [man] The article mentions Xander Feng, a wealthy and influential Chinese business-- 472 00:31:31,413 --> 00:31:33,373 Unless this has to do with the statement I just made-- 473 00:31:33,374 --> 00:31:35,375 [man] It does, Mr. President. Feng has ties 474 00:31:35,376 --> 00:31:37,211 to the standing committee and we're currently in a 475 00:31:37,212 --> 00:31:39,048 standoff with the Chinese. Economically-- 476 00:31:39,049 --> 00:31:40,716 Thank you all very much. 477 00:31:42,343 --> 00:31:45,304 It's not beginning the story that I fear, 478 00:31:45,305 --> 00:31:47,097 it's not knowing how it will end. 479 00:31:47,098 --> 00:31:51,184 Everyone is fair game now, including me. 480 00:31:51,185 --> 00:31:54,728 This is par for the course, what we've come to expect from President Walker. 481 00:31:54,729 --> 00:31:58,024 Whenever he's selling a shiny new car, he can't say enough about it. 482 00:31:58,025 --> 00:32:00,775 The engine breaks down, the transmission gives out, 483 00:32:00,776 --> 00:32:03,987 he dodges, he ignores the warranty. I'm gonna tell you something, 484 00:32:03,988 --> 00:32:07,157 our warranty is the Constitution of the United States, 485 00:32:07,158 --> 00:32:10,244 and there's no limit on that. He needs to read the fine print 486 00:32:10,245 --> 00:32:12,620 and start answering our questions. 487 00:32:12,621 --> 00:32:16,543 If any of this is true, we're talking Congress, the White House, 488 00:32:16,544 --> 00:32:19,628 both parties... Now, I'm saying "if," 489 00:32:19,629 --> 00:32:22,839 but when it looks like dirty money, and it smells like dirty money, 490 00:32:22,840 --> 00:32:24,799 somebody has probably got dirt under their nails. 491 00:32:24,800 --> 00:32:27,094 Look, there's no real proof this money laundering is even-- 492 00:32:27,095 --> 00:32:29,637 The connections are troubling, especially Underwood. 493 00:32:29,638 --> 00:32:32,934 He was the House whip the entire time Adohi were contributing to the Democrats, 494 00:32:32,935 --> 00:32:35,185 and he's working side by side with the president now. 495 00:32:35,186 --> 00:32:37,062 The president. So this goes all the way to the White House? 496 00:32:37,063 --> 00:32:39,314 - It might. - It's hypothetical. And by the way, 497 00:32:39,315 --> 00:32:41,149 you've cherry-picked the facts to make your case. 498 00:32:41,150 --> 00:32:43,402 I'm not making a case. My headline is: 499 00:32:43,403 --> 00:32:46,071 PAC Money Raises Questions. And it has. 500 00:32:46,072 --> 00:32:48,073 I haven't answered those questions, 501 00:32:48,074 --> 00:32:50,575 but I think the American people deserve answers. Don't you? 502 00:32:50,576 --> 00:32:54,537 You can bet your bottom dollar the attorney general is gonna investigate. 503 00:32:54,538 --> 00:32:58,125 - With the firestorm this is causing in the media-- - What's our course of action? 504 00:32:58,126 --> 00:33:01,253 As your counsel, I would encourage you not to speak to the press 505 00:33:01,254 --> 00:33:04,547 until we have more information. As your average citizen, 506 00:33:04,548 --> 00:33:06,841 the longer you wait, the more suspicious it looks. 507 00:33:06,842 --> 00:33:09,719 If there's been any irregularity, I had nothing to do with it. 508 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:12,974 Your friendship with Tusk implies guilt by association. 509 00:33:12,975 --> 00:33:14,726 Are we presuming guilt before innocence? 510 00:33:14,727 --> 00:33:17,312 I'm a lawyer, I presume nothing. 511 00:33:17,313 --> 00:33:19,856 But public opinion doesn't have a law degree. 512 00:33:21,024 --> 00:33:22,609 Give us a few moments. 513 00:33:25,989 --> 00:33:28,905 I have to advise you not to have any conversation about this matter 514 00:33:28,906 --> 00:33:31,702 - without me present. - Your advisement has been noted. 515 00:33:31,703 --> 00:33:33,578 I'll be right outside. 516 00:33:37,916 --> 00:33:39,458 Is this what you were keeping from me? 517 00:33:39,459 --> 00:33:41,960 We should follow your counsel's advice 518 00:33:41,961 --> 00:33:44,212 - and not-- - Tell me if it's true, about the money. 519 00:33:44,213 --> 00:33:46,631 With Bill out of the room, we open ourselves up to-- 520 00:33:46,632 --> 00:33:51,388 Damn it, Frank! I've been in the dark too long on this. That ends now. 521 00:33:56,643 --> 00:33:59,103 I don't know any details. 522 00:33:59,104 --> 00:34:01,938 Feng told me if the Bridge project got approved, 523 00:34:01,939 --> 00:34:04,941 the GOP would stop getting money. We approved it, the money stopped. 524 00:34:04,942 --> 00:34:07,904 Jesus Christ, that connects the White House directly to the money. 525 00:34:07,905 --> 00:34:12,200 No, sir. You knew nothing, you still know nothing. 526 00:34:12,201 --> 00:34:14,951 If the DOJ finds any concrete evidence of foreign money-- 527 00:34:14,952 --> 00:34:17,871 That's Raymond Tusk's head, not yours. You've done nothing wrong. 528 00:34:17,872 --> 00:34:19,956 Guilt by association, Frank. You heard the man. 529 00:34:19,957 --> 00:34:23,710 If the DOJ investigates, it will only prove your innocence. 530 00:34:23,711 --> 00:34:26,631 Nobody walks away from something like this without bruises. 531 00:34:26,632 --> 00:34:28,966 Well, bruises you can survive. 532 00:34:28,967 --> 00:34:31,676 I just don't know how we can avoid it at this point. 533 00:34:31,677 --> 00:34:34,221 Unless you want to accelerate the process and get rid of it. 534 00:34:34,222 --> 00:34:37,934 We could always have the attorney general appoint a special prosecutor. 535 00:34:37,935 --> 00:34:40,853 - That's a terrible idea. - Maybe so. 536 00:34:40,854 --> 00:34:44,064 And given where we are, Frank, I'm not inclined to follow your suggestions. 537 00:34:44,065 --> 00:34:46,483 Well, I wasn't suggesting it was something you should do. 538 00:34:46,484 --> 00:34:49,569 Just as a possibility. No, in fact, I don't think you should. 539 00:34:49,570 --> 00:34:52,197 I think it's better to drag these things out as long as possible. 540 00:34:52,198 --> 00:34:55,992 - Let the public fatigue on it. - And have it hanging over our heads until the midterms? 541 00:34:55,993 --> 00:34:58,578 - It'll lose steam. - What if it doesn't. 542 00:34:58,579 --> 00:35:01,415 I've got the Pentagon proposing tactical drone strikes in the South China Sea. 543 00:35:01,416 --> 00:35:03,750 I can't be dealing with something like this for months on end. 544 00:35:03,751 --> 00:35:06,627 Maybe you're right then. A special prosecutor is the way to go. 545 00:35:06,628 --> 00:35:08,464 I didn't say that, you did. 546 00:35:08,465 --> 00:35:10,757 Oh, no. I just meant in terms of getting it off your plate. 547 00:35:10,758 --> 00:35:12,967 It wouldn't be on my plate if you kept me better informed. 548 00:35:12,968 --> 00:35:15,720 I have done nothing but try to insulate you, sir. 549 00:35:15,721 --> 00:35:17,933 Is that what you call the feeding frenzy I just went through? 550 00:35:20,060 --> 00:35:23,228 I make this solemn promise to you, Mr. President. 551 00:35:23,229 --> 00:35:26,940 I will take the fall if it comes to that, but it won't. 552 00:35:26,941 --> 00:35:30,651 However you decide to deal with this, I think your instincts are right. 553 00:35:30,652 --> 00:35:33,949 We probably shouldn't involve a special prosecutor. 554 00:35:37,744 --> 00:35:39,662 Send Bill back in. 555 00:35:43,083 --> 00:35:44,751 You knew about this. 556 00:35:46,795 --> 00:35:48,547 Tusk is a client, doesn't mean I know everything-- 557 00:35:48,548 --> 00:35:52,383 Bullshit. The reason you're a partner at Glendon Hill 558 00:35:52,384 --> 00:35:54,636 is because you know the things nobody else does. 559 00:35:55,887 --> 00:35:58,055 What do you want me to say? 560 00:35:58,056 --> 00:36:01,310 - Is it true? - We don't talk about work. 561 00:36:01,311 --> 00:36:04,352 We're not in bed, we're in my fucking office. 562 00:36:04,353 --> 00:36:06,354 And in here, you work for Frank. 563 00:36:06,355 --> 00:36:09,234 - I work for no one but myself. - Keep telling yourself that. 564 00:36:09,235 --> 00:36:14,905 Unlike you, I don't peddle my goods for whoever can pay the highest retainer. 565 00:36:14,906 --> 00:36:18,241 I'm the bitch to a lot of top dogs, I'm fully aware and willing, 566 00:36:18,242 --> 00:36:22,039 but you're worse. You're Frank's bitch and refuse to believe it. 567 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:25,249 - That's not true. - Case in fucking point. 568 00:36:25,250 --> 00:36:28,126 Don't turn this. You knew about the money and you didn't tell me. 569 00:36:28,127 --> 00:36:30,670 Even though it's thrown my seat into contention. 570 00:36:30,671 --> 00:36:34,215 Let's say there was money, and let's say I did know, 571 00:36:34,216 --> 00:36:38,346 - what good would it have done? - It means you were willing to watch me lose! 572 00:36:38,347 --> 00:36:40,514 It means I respected the boundaries that you demanded. 573 00:36:40,515 --> 00:36:43,891 - No changes, no special treatment. - This is different! 574 00:36:43,892 --> 00:36:47,897 - So now we're making exceptions? - When it's this important, yes! 575 00:36:47,898 --> 00:36:50,025 You can't have it both ways. 576 00:36:53,070 --> 00:36:54,530 Were you...? 577 00:36:55,447 --> 00:36:56,739 Was I what? 578 00:36:58,325 --> 00:37:00,410 ...fucking me to get info on Frank? 579 00:37:09,752 --> 00:37:13,089 - Is that what you think? - I don't know what to think. 580 00:37:13,090 --> 00:37:17,259 I care about you more than I should. 581 00:37:17,260 --> 00:37:19,262 But I'm getting tired of having to say it. 582 00:37:22,015 --> 00:37:25,766 He's being moved to a federal psychiatric facility for assessment. 583 00:37:25,767 --> 00:37:29,481 Then a high security detention center until the official sentencing. 584 00:37:29,482 --> 00:37:31,773 Well, that's good to hear. 585 00:37:31,774 --> 00:37:35,068 The bad news is we don't want you doing any public events for a while. 586 00:37:35,069 --> 00:37:38,740 My bill's about to go to the floor. I need to have a public profile. 587 00:37:38,741 --> 00:37:43,327 Your death threats continue to rise. We can't take the risk. 588 00:37:43,328 --> 00:37:46,954 - Am I even allowed to leave the house? - Of course. 589 00:37:46,955 --> 00:37:48,917 But we want you to avoid large crowds. 590 00:37:48,918 --> 00:37:52,545 Our ability to protect-- Mr. Vice President. 591 00:37:52,546 --> 00:37:55,424 - Anything wrong? - We were just briefing Mrs. Underwood 592 00:37:55,425 --> 00:37:57,592 on her new security protocol. 593 00:37:57,593 --> 00:38:00,596 - Can we actually finish this later? - Of course. 594 00:38:04,891 --> 00:38:06,767 How did it go? 595 00:38:06,768 --> 00:38:10,313 - He's skeptical. - Should I call Tricia? 596 00:38:10,314 --> 00:38:14,065 No. It could look like I was trying to go behind his back. 597 00:38:14,066 --> 00:38:16,817 We'll just have to wait and see. I made my case. 598 00:38:16,818 --> 00:38:18,572 Hopefully, he'll disagree with it. 599 00:38:19,822 --> 00:38:21,742 But this could've been the wrong move. 600 00:38:21,743 --> 00:38:23,951 Well, don't doubt yourself. 601 00:38:23,952 --> 00:38:26,369 Seth has gotten over 3,000 e-mails in the last six hours. 602 00:38:26,370 --> 00:38:29,872 - The phones are overloaded. - So you ignore all that? 603 00:38:29,873 --> 00:38:32,544 I can't ignore the Department of Justice. 604 00:38:32,545 --> 00:38:34,212 What can I do? 605 00:38:35,464 --> 00:38:37,507 Come and visit me when I'm in prison. 606 00:38:52,689 --> 00:38:55,108 You don't have to stand by that door. 607 00:39:01,740 --> 00:39:04,325 Take a load off. 608 00:39:04,326 --> 00:39:06,828 Thank you, sir, but I'm supposed to stay on my feet. 609 00:39:06,829 --> 00:39:09,246 Well, I won't tell if you won't. 610 00:39:09,247 --> 00:39:13,459 And if anybody gives you any trouble about this, 611 00:39:13,460 --> 00:39:17,297 or anything, they can talk to me. 612 00:39:22,177 --> 00:39:24,846 - Beautiful night. - Yes, sir. 613 00:39:27,432 --> 00:39:30,809 It's been strange not having you around these last few days. 614 00:39:30,810 --> 00:39:32,769 You want me to switch back to your detail? 615 00:39:32,770 --> 00:39:34,897 No, no. I'm glad you're with Claire. 616 00:39:35,983 --> 00:39:37,984 I just... 617 00:39:37,985 --> 00:39:42,404 ...didn't realize how much I got used to your company until you were gone. 618 00:39:42,405 --> 00:39:45,742 Protecting her is the same as protecting you, in my mind. 619 00:39:50,747 --> 00:39:52,081 Oh, come on. 620 00:40:07,222 --> 00:40:11,100 - Why do you do this? - Do what, sir? 621 00:40:12,311 --> 00:40:14,395 I've always been awestruck, 622 00:40:14,396 --> 00:40:18,524 people who are willing to take a bullet for someone else. 623 00:40:18,525 --> 00:40:22,904 - That's how I serve my country. - Well, there's a lot of ways to serve your country. 624 00:40:23,864 --> 00:40:25,866 And this is my way. 625 00:40:29,536 --> 00:40:32,539 - I haven't finished with this one yet. - It's not for you. 626 00:40:33,665 --> 00:40:35,666 I can't drink on duty, ma'am. 627 00:40:35,667 --> 00:40:37,752 It's not for you either. 628 00:40:37,753 --> 00:40:40,213 [chuckles] Well, come on over and join the party. 629 00:40:45,052 --> 00:40:47,721 Haven't you got sick of seeing my face yet? 630 00:40:47,722 --> 00:40:49,514 Never, ma'am. 631 00:40:52,975 --> 00:40:57,438 To Meechum, for his loyalty and service. 632 00:40:57,439 --> 00:40:59,148 To Edward. 633 00:41:05,072 --> 00:41:08,283 [Raymond] I'm on my way to my lawyer's office, Remy. 634 00:41:08,284 --> 00:41:12,536 That's not where I want to be when I'd usually be in bed. 635 00:41:12,537 --> 00:41:15,956 I can't stop Frank from leaking things. 636 00:41:15,957 --> 00:41:20,210 No, but you can make sure he suffers more than us. 637 00:41:20,211 --> 00:41:25,925 And I say "us," Remy, because your skin is in this game now, too. 638 00:41:25,926 --> 00:41:28,970 - Are you gonna deny? - Of course I'm gonna deny. 639 00:41:28,971 --> 00:41:31,513 Every step of this was legal. 640 00:41:31,514 --> 00:41:33,890 They can't prove the links between them. 641 00:41:33,891 --> 00:41:38,478 - What about Lanagin? - He'll cooperate. It's Feng we need to worry about. 642 00:41:38,479 --> 00:41:41,065 I'll find a way to get in touch with him. 643 00:41:41,066 --> 00:41:43,693 We do have one major advantage. 644 00:41:43,694 --> 00:41:48,113 The public can hate me, but as long as Clayton West 645 00:41:48,114 --> 00:41:51,033 remains profitable, my stockholders won't care. 646 00:41:51,034 --> 00:41:54,119 Frank doesn't have the same liberty. 647 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:59,207 Public opinion can demolish him. You need to make sure that happens. 648 00:41:59,208 --> 00:42:01,125 I can work with the Republicans on that. 649 00:42:01,126 --> 00:42:03,210 Well, we'll be under the magnifying glass too. 650 00:42:03,211 --> 00:42:04,838 This will be a witch hunt. 651 00:42:04,839 --> 00:42:06,758 I'll make sure that they pick the right targets. 652 00:42:08,343 --> 00:42:10,804 What you need to do is go after the leadership. 653 00:42:10,805 --> 00:42:15,641 Make them hurt. They'll turn on Frank to save themselves. 654 00:42:15,642 --> 00:42:18,311 Birch, Womack, Sharp. 655 00:42:18,312 --> 00:42:22,607 Especially Jackie Sharp. She's his chosen one. 656 00:42:24,985 --> 00:42:29,571 - Remy? - I heard you. I got my marching orders. 657 00:42:29,572 --> 00:42:32,700 - I'm counting on you. - I'll deliver. 658 00:42:32,701 --> 00:42:35,536 Let's talk in the morning. 659 00:42:35,537 --> 00:42:38,454 The two names I like the most are Justin Gaines and Heather Dunbar. 660 00:42:38,455 --> 00:42:39,998 Gaines has better credentials. 661 00:42:39,999 --> 00:42:41,749 But he's close to the administration. 662 00:42:41,750 --> 00:42:43,001 I would've made him a federal judge 663 00:42:43,002 --> 00:42:44,669 if the GOP hadn't blocked it. 664 00:42:44,670 --> 00:42:46,504 That's an important point. Dunbar's got grit. 665 00:42:46,505 --> 00:42:48,631 - She's more than qualified. - No baggage there? 666 00:42:48,632 --> 00:42:51,509 - She's more unpredictable. - I doubt the attorney general 667 00:42:51,510 --> 00:42:53,471 would've put her on his list if he thought she was a wild card. 668 00:42:53,472 --> 00:42:57,058 Sir, I have to say, I think this step is premature. 669 00:42:57,059 --> 00:43:00,018 We should hold off and see what the DOJ does on its own. 670 00:43:00,019 --> 00:43:02,520 I don't want to do it, Bill, but my fear is this: 671 00:43:02,521 --> 00:43:04,856 if we wait until the water goes from hot to boiling, 672 00:43:04,857 --> 00:43:06,524 we seem reactionary, not proactive. 673 00:43:06,525 --> 00:43:09,276 But proactive could also seem defensive. 674 00:43:09,277 --> 00:43:12,530 Like the suspect that screams "I didn't do it" before anyone asks. 675 00:43:12,531 --> 00:43:15,659 Aside from that, we simply haven't had time to prepare. 676 00:43:15,660 --> 00:43:18,118 - Maybe wait a couple of weeks. - That defeats the purpose. 677 00:43:18,119 --> 00:43:20,079 - Then a few days. - I'd like to go with Dunbar. 678 00:43:20,080 --> 00:43:21,915 - Sir-- - I've made my decision. 679 00:43:21,916 --> 00:43:25,459 Bill, I'd like you to convey my wishes to the attorney general. 680 00:43:25,460 --> 00:43:28,796 Ultimately, the decision is his. We can't appear to be pressuring him. 681 00:43:28,797 --> 00:43:31,092 - Of course not. - Thank you, sir. 682 00:43:33,929 --> 00:43:37,847 The only thing more satisfying than convincing someone to do what I want, 683 00:43:37,848 --> 00:43:40,266 is failing to persuade them on purpose. 684 00:43:40,267 --> 00:43:44,812 It's like a "Do Not Enter" sign, it just begs you to walk through the door. 685 00:43:44,813 --> 00:43:47,023 [Doug] Doyle's about halfway through our initial background check. 686 00:43:47,024 --> 00:43:49,108 Every donor, every political event. 687 00:43:49,109 --> 00:43:50,651 Everything that Dunbar might be looking into. 688 00:43:50,652 --> 00:43:53,905 - Good. Seth? - We avoid any official statement, 689 00:43:53,906 --> 00:43:55,740 follow the president's cue. 690 00:43:55,741 --> 00:43:58,076 In the meantime, I'd like to make some off the record calls. 691 00:43:58,077 --> 00:44:00,620 You welcome the investigation, it's the right step, et cetera. 692 00:44:00,621 --> 00:44:02,204 Give folks the personal touch. 693 00:44:02,205 --> 00:44:04,373 That's fine, as long as we don't come off defensive. 694 00:44:04,374 --> 00:44:06,001 I'd like to see a list of who you'd be calling. 695 00:44:06,002 --> 00:44:07,752 Some of this is gonna be on the fly, 696 00:44:07,753 --> 00:44:09,629 it'd be great if I had a little leeway. 697 00:44:09,630 --> 00:44:11,255 Let Seth do his thing, you'll have your hands full with Doyle. 698 00:44:11,256 --> 00:44:12,506 I'll let you know who I've called. 699 00:44:12,507 --> 00:44:14,052 All right, let's get to work. 700 00:44:22,102 --> 00:44:23,478 Sir? 701 00:44:24,646 --> 00:44:27,147 Yes, what is it? 702 00:44:27,148 --> 00:44:29,107 I understand that you need to delegate, 703 00:44:29,108 --> 00:44:30,691 but when you contradict me in front of Seth, 704 00:44:30,692 --> 00:44:32,276 it compromises my authority over him. 705 00:44:32,277 --> 00:44:34,280 You can't micromanage, we have too much to do. 706 00:44:34,281 --> 00:44:36,782 Seth is still new to the team. 707 00:44:36,783 --> 00:44:38,994 I need to make sure that he's doing his job properly. 708 00:44:38,995 --> 00:44:43,331 - Well, I think he is. - I'm your fail-safe, sir. 709 00:44:43,332 --> 00:44:45,416 But I can't be that if you won't let me. 710 00:44:52,172 --> 00:44:53,882 Are you, Doug? 711 00:44:53,883 --> 00:44:58,553 - My failsafe? - Do you doubt that? 712 00:44:58,554 --> 00:45:01,305 We're flying full throttle into a hurricane, 713 00:45:01,306 --> 00:45:03,265 and you're talking office politics 714 00:45:03,266 --> 00:45:07,229 instead of focusing on making sure we don't get ripped apart. 715 00:45:08,773 --> 00:45:11,232 You're right, sir. 716 00:45:11,233 --> 00:45:13,070 I shouldn't have brought it up. 717 00:45:54,695 --> 00:45:57,946 - Is she still there? - Yeah. 718 00:45:57,947 --> 00:46:00,574 I told her I was going for a walk. 719 00:46:00,575 --> 00:46:04,705 Look, Doug, I know you said you wanted her gone, but you have to understand-- 720 00:46:04,706 --> 00:46:07,330 She can stay. 721 00:46:07,331 --> 00:46:11,086 - What? - She doesn't have to leave, she can stay. 722 00:46:12,378 --> 00:46:14,463 I trust you to be smart. 723 00:46:19,720 --> 00:46:20,970 Will you read to me? 724 00:46:24,264 --> 00:46:27,102 - My Bible's inside. - Doesn't have to be the Bible. 725 00:46:27,103 --> 00:46:30,146 Just pull up something on your phone. 726 00:46:33,942 --> 00:46:39,655 - Like what? - A Tale of Two Cities. My mom used to read it to me. 727 00:46:51,584 --> 00:46:55,921 "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, 728 00:46:55,922 --> 00:46:58,800 it was the age of wisdom, 729 00:46:59,968 --> 00:47:02,595 it was the age of foolishness, 730 00:47:03,930 --> 00:47:05,514 it was the epoch of belief, 731 00:47:05,515 --> 00:47:08,100 it was the epoch of incredulity, 732 00:47:08,101 --> 00:47:09,850 it was the season of Light, 733 00:47:09,851 --> 00:47:11,727 it was the season of Darkness, 734 00:47:11,728 --> 00:47:13,313 it was the spring of hope, 735 00:47:13,314 --> 00:47:15,482 it was the winter of despair, 736 00:47:15,483 --> 00:47:17,943 we had everything before us, 737 00:47:17,944 --> 00:47:20,737 we had nothing before us, 738 00:47:20,738 --> 00:47:22,780 we were all going direct to Heaven, 739 00:47:22,781 --> 00:47:25,034 we were all going direct the other way." 740 00:47:31,833 --> 00:47:33,376 Hello? 741 00:47:40,340 --> 00:47:42,093 Doug, is that you? 742 00:47:45,888 --> 00:47:47,056 Hello? 743 00:47:51,853 --> 00:47:53,062 Hello? 744 00:47:54,647 --> 00:47:56,274 Doug? 745 00:47:57,942 --> 00:47:59,609 [beeping] 746 00:47:59,610 --> 00:48:02,197 Yes, Doug, it is you. 747 00:48:03,991 --> 00:48:07,660 [heavy metal plays] 748 00:48:22,161 --> 00:48:25,691 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com