1 00:00:05,880 --> 00:00:08,842 I shot the sheriff 2 00:00:08,883 --> 00:00:12,762 But I didn't shoot no deputy 3 00:00:12,804 --> 00:00:15,473 Oh, no, oh 4 00:00:15,515 --> 00:00:19,978 I shot the sheriff 5 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:21,896 But I didn't shoot no deputy 6 00:00:23,732 --> 00:00:26,818 "Fords bring dancing       back to the White House." 7 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:30,655 Well, what can I say?             I'm a dancer. 8 00:00:30,697 --> 00:00:32,699 -Your mother was fantastic. 9 00:00:32,741 --> 00:00:36,327 Your father and I         are a very good team. 10 00:00:36,369 --> 00:00:39,664 Now you just have to deal    with Nixon, Dad. No big whoop. 11 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:42,000 Just sending     a former president to prison. 12 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:44,502 Mmm, it's definitely             a big whoop. 13 00:00:44,544 --> 00:00:46,046 Is he going to go        to one of those prisons 14 00:00:46,087 --> 00:00:47,380 with tennis courts? 15 00:00:49,215 --> 00:00:52,260 I don't know, Susan.     I suppose it's a possibility. 16 00:00:52,302 --> 00:00:55,680 I think we'll all be             very relieved 17 00:00:55,722 --> 00:00:58,349 when the whole thing             is behind us. 18 00:00:58,391 --> 00:01:01,061 --Pardon me. 19 00:01:01,102 --> 00:01:03,813 Mr. President,      Mr. Rumsfeld and Mr. Cheney 20 00:01:03,855 --> 00:01:05,523 would like to speak          with you urgently. 21 00:01:05,565 --> 00:01:07,442 -Thank you.     -Thank you, sir. 22 00:01:17,285 --> 00:01:18,953 --Come on. 23 00:01:22,749 --> 00:01:26,002 I do not envy        your father right now. 24 00:01:26,044 --> 00:01:28,588 You think Pat Nixon knew what     was going on the whole time? 25 00:01:30,256 --> 00:01:32,258 -I don't know, honey. 26 00:01:32,300 --> 00:01:33,843 --I don't-- 27 00:01:39,599 --> 00:01:42,685 I don't even know how much         your dad can tell me. 28 00:01:44,104 --> 00:01:47,941 Who knows what       President Nixon told Pat? 29 00:01:47,982 --> 00:01:50,068 Daddy is going to punish him,               isn't he? 30 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:53,029 Hmm. No, your father       will do the right thing. 31 00:01:56,616 --> 00:01:59,828 History will write            the true story 32 00:01:59,869 --> 00:02:01,496 of President Nixon. 33 00:02:01,538 --> 00:02:03,748 He has done good,    but he's done irreparable harm 34 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:06,918 in-- in standing up and lying,             bold-facedly, 35 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:08,878 to the people         over and over again. 36 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:11,214 It's, uh--     It's a shattering experience 37 00:02:11,256 --> 00:02:14,467 to find a man in    the highest office doing that. 38 00:02:16,136 --> 00:02:17,762 I, I, I 39 00:02:17,804 --> 00:02:19,556 I shot the sheriff 40 00:02:19,597 --> 00:02:22,308 Lord        I didn't shot the deputy 41 00:02:22,350 --> 00:02:23,518 No 42 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:27,230 Standing by, Mr. President. 43 00:02:27,272 --> 00:02:29,732 -   I... I...         -   Shot the sheriff 44 00:02:29,774 --> 00:02:32,235 But I didn't shoot no deputy 45 00:02:36,531 --> 00:02:38,116 It's quite yellow. 46 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:41,494 It's very cheerful.        How's it going, Robert? 47 00:02:41,536 --> 00:02:43,329 It's going well.           Thank you, ma'am. 48 00:02:44,330 --> 00:02:46,958 Oh, wow.         Very floral, Mother. 49 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,627 You are such a snob. 50 00:02:49,669 --> 00:02:52,297 -Huh, where do you get that?    -Mr. Ford was asked 51 00:02:52,338 --> 00:02:55,216 by reporters what he would be      doing for the rest of the day. 52 00:02:55,258 --> 00:02:57,719 He replied,       "You will find out shortly." 53 00:02:57,760 --> 00:02:59,929 Three hours later,        in his White House office, 54 00:02:59,971 --> 00:03:02,098 -this is what happened.     -Mom, Daddy's on TV. 55 00:03:02,140 --> 00:03:04,976 Serious allegations              and accusations 56 00:03:05,018 --> 00:03:09,105 hang like a sword over       our former president's head. 57 00:03:09,147 --> 00:03:13,276 Finally, I feel that  Richard Nixon and his loved ones 58 00:03:13,318 --> 00:03:15,445 have suffered enough 59 00:03:15,486 --> 00:03:19,199 and will continue to suffer,           no matter what I do-- 60 00:03:19,240 --> 00:03:23,119 no matter what we,        as a great and good nation 61 00:03:23,161 --> 00:03:27,540 can do together to make       his goal of peace come true. 62 00:03:30,251 --> 00:03:34,547 Now, therefore, I,              Gerald R. Ford, 63 00:03:35,590 --> 00:03:38,051 president of the United States 64 00:03:39,510 --> 00:03:41,679 pursuant...  65 00:03:41,721 --> 00:03:44,182 ...to the pardon power           conferred upon me 66 00:03:44,224 --> 00:03:47,894 by Article Two, Section Two           of the Constitution, 67 00:03:47,936 --> 00:03:49,187 have granted, 68 00:03:49,229 --> 00:03:52,023 and by these presents, do grant 69 00:03:52,065 --> 00:03:56,653 a full, free and absolute pardon          unto Richard Nixon 70 00:03:56,694 --> 00:03:59,614 for all offenses         against the United States 71 00:03:59,656 --> 00:04:03,534 committed from January 20, 1969 72 00:04:03,576 --> 00:04:07,080 through August 9, 1974. 73 00:04:08,414 --> 00:04:10,458 We're off camera, Mr. President. 74 00:04:10,500 --> 00:04:12,543 pensive music 75 00:04:18,549 --> 00:04:20,843 There's been some angry reaction         to the Nixon pardon. 76 00:04:20,885 --> 00:04:22,762 According to          White House statistics, 77 00:04:22,804 --> 00:04:25,265 phone calls are heavy now,           running about 50-50. 78 00:04:25,306 --> 00:04:27,016 But telegrams are six to one 79 00:04:27,058 --> 00:04:28,893 against         the president's decision, 80 00:04:28,935 --> 00:04:30,895 600 to 700 telegrams an hour. 81 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:32,772 One telegram from Virginia said, 82 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:35,733 "Roosevelt had his New Deal.         Truman had his Fair Deal. 83 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:37,944 Now Ford has his crooked deal." 84 00:04:39,237 --> 00:04:40,446 Hi, there. 85 00:04:41,406 --> 00:04:42,782 What time is it? 86 00:04:45,576 --> 00:04:46,786 Why aren't you in bed? 87 00:04:53,710 --> 00:04:54,794 Everything all right? 88 00:04:58,214 --> 00:04:59,632 No, Jerry. 89 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:02,427 It's not. 90 00:05:08,391 --> 00:05:11,102 Have you noticed      that I never once asked you 91 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:13,271 about those tapes? 92 00:05:15,940 --> 00:05:19,027 The burglaries, the wiretaps, 93 00:05:19,068 --> 00:05:21,696 who was involved,         who wasn't involved. 94 00:05:21,738 --> 00:05:23,740 Anything about Watergate. 95 00:05:23,781 --> 00:05:25,658 I didn't know, Betty. 96 00:05:25,700 --> 00:05:28,411 Of course you didn't,          because if you did, 97 00:05:28,453 --> 00:05:30,830 you wouldn't have been able        to live with yourself. 98 00:05:31,956 --> 00:05:35,501 Do you realize how this            makes you look? 99 00:05:37,879 --> 00:05:41,174 How this makes our family look? 100 00:05:44,135 --> 00:05:46,554 Hey, this was not           an easy decision. 101 00:05:47,805 --> 00:05:50,600 I didn't go in there       expecting to pardon him. 102 00:05:50,641 --> 00:05:52,268 Then why the fuck did you do it? 103 00:05:52,310 --> 00:05:54,437 To end the pain          this country is in! 104 00:05:56,147 --> 00:05:59,400 I had my first press conference      as president two days ago. 105 00:05:59,442 --> 00:06:01,819 The only thing any reporter,        every last one of them, 106 00:06:01,861 --> 00:06:03,905 wanted to talk about was Nixon! 107 00:06:03,946 --> 00:06:05,740 Nothing about         our economic crisis, 108 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:08,242 nothing about our foreign policy          issues. Just Nixon! 109 00:06:08,284 --> 00:06:09,577 So you let him off! 110 00:06:09,619 --> 00:06:11,496 He accepted the pardon! 111 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:14,916 That is an admission of guilt! 112 00:06:14,957 --> 00:06:19,003 Without consequences           for his actions! 113 00:06:23,841 --> 00:06:28,846 You know that this makes us      look complicit, don't you? 114 00:06:28,888 --> 00:06:30,681 Like we're part of the cover-up! 115 00:06:39,190 --> 00:06:42,068 I know why I did          what I did, Betty. 116 00:06:44,278 --> 00:06:46,656 If you don't believe in me,         I can't change that. 117 00:06:46,697 --> 00:06:48,866 -No, you can't. 118 00:06:48,908 --> 00:06:50,868 I really believed        you were going to bring 119 00:06:50,910 --> 00:06:53,746 some of your goodness            to the office. 120 00:06:53,788 --> 00:06:56,332 dramatic music 121 00:07:24,610 --> 00:07:26,737 -Oh! I-- Sorry, ma'am.            -Oh, pardon me. 122 00:07:40,168 --> 00:07:43,379 -Hi.    -Can I help you? 123 00:07:43,421 --> 00:07:46,048 I'm here for Gerald Ford. 124 00:07:46,090 --> 00:07:47,633 Uh, down that way. 125 00:08:03,107 --> 00:08:07,487 Betty. How are ya?       What are you doing here? 126 00:08:07,528 --> 00:08:09,405 Why haven't you told me? 127 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:13,701 Do you wanna go outside               and talk? 128 00:08:13,743 --> 00:08:16,037 Let's go outside and talk. 129 00:08:16,078 --> 00:08:17,955 -Let's go outside.          -No, no, no. It's-- 130 00:08:20,249 --> 00:08:22,627 It's because         I'm a divorced woman. 131 00:08:24,086 --> 00:08:25,129 Yeah. 132 00:08:26,756 --> 00:08:28,633 I should've told you.             Betty, hey-- 133 00:08:28,674 --> 00:08:31,302 -Don't you touch me.        -I should've told you. 134 00:08:31,344 --> 00:08:33,638 I'm sorry I made you feel like       you weren't enough, okay? 135 00:08:33,679 --> 00:08:36,891 You are. You're enough,       and I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 136 00:08:36,933 --> 00:08:38,809 It won't happen again.             I messed up. 137 00:08:43,606 --> 00:08:45,149 No secrets. 138 00:08:46,817 --> 00:08:48,861 I won't.       This won't happen again. 139 00:08:59,247 --> 00:09:01,290 This land is your land 140 00:09:03,834 --> 00:09:06,629 This land is my land 141 00:09:09,632 --> 00:09:12,134 From California 142 00:09:13,094 --> 00:09:17,181 To the New York island 143 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:21,978 From the redwood forest 144 00:09:24,564 --> 00:09:27,858 To the Gulf Stream waters 145 00:09:28,651 --> 00:09:30,152 I tell you 146 00:09:30,194 --> 00:09:32,780 This land 147 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:34,865 Was made for you and me 148 00:09:36,576 --> 00:09:37,743 Yeah 149 00:09:43,332 --> 00:09:47,378 One bright sunny morning 150 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:51,257 In the shadow of the steeple 151 00:09:52,383 --> 00:09:57,179 Down by the welfare office 152 00:09:57,221 --> 00:10:01,726 I saw my people 153 00:10:01,767 --> 00:10:04,228 I was wondering 154 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:07,189 If this land 155 00:10:07,231 --> 00:10:09,442 Was made for you and me 156 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:35,092 Well, she was up          early this morning 157 00:10:35,134 --> 00:10:36,761 doing all this cooking,              and now... 158 00:10:36,802 --> 00:10:38,971 She said she would        only be a few minutes. 159 00:10:39,013 --> 00:10:41,474 She in the room.  We're sitting here ready to eat. 160 00:10:41,515 --> 00:10:42,808 Come on, now. 161 00:10:43,643 --> 00:10:45,603 Looks good, though. 162 00:10:45,645 --> 00:10:47,980 Marian! We're ready to eat. 163 00:10:48,022 --> 00:10:50,941 Go ahead.           Start without me. 164 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:54,028 Great, 'cause candied yams don't    taste right when they're cold. 165 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:56,364 Boy, don't try me on the eve        of our Savior's birth. 166 00:10:56,405 --> 00:10:57,323 Put that spoon down. 167 00:10:58,949 --> 00:11:02,244 I'm on Craig's side        about the candied yams. 168 00:11:02,286 --> 00:11:03,829 Let me see how long            Mom's gonna be. 169 00:11:07,041 --> 00:11:11,879 My husband has MS.       He needs his medication. 170 00:11:13,839 --> 00:11:17,176 Well, what's the point of  insurance if you can't help him? 171 00:11:18,552 --> 00:11:22,848 We don't have $568! 172 00:11:25,142 --> 00:11:26,185 Well-- 173 00:11:28,145 --> 00:11:29,188 Yeah. 174 00:11:31,399 --> 00:11:32,525 Thanks a lot. 175 00:11:38,030 --> 00:11:39,824 Merry fucking Christmas. 176 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:41,575 melancholic music 177 00:12:06,016 --> 00:12:08,310 Oh, God, I would kill       for some sugar right now. 178 00:12:08,352 --> 00:12:10,146 -Mel.       -Proper chocolate. 179 00:12:10,187 --> 00:12:12,648 -Hey, Val.              -Hey, Mich. 180 00:12:12,690 --> 00:12:14,233 How'd it go? 181 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:16,152 Rahm won't consider          any new legislation 182 00:12:16,193 --> 00:12:18,320 remotely connected            to health care. 183 00:12:18,362 --> 00:12:20,156 He's obsessed with the Midterms. 184 00:12:20,197 --> 00:12:22,825 Uh-huh. I've been looking    at those polls too, and yikes. 185 00:12:22,867 --> 00:12:24,201 Yeah, I'm worried. 186 00:12:24,243 --> 00:12:26,704 -Me too.             -Barack loves 187 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:29,582 the Healthy, Hunger-Free        Kids Act, so fuck Rahm. 188 00:12:29,623 --> 00:12:31,667 -Just go do it. Get it started. 189 00:12:31,709 --> 00:12:35,045 I mean, who will not back a bill       about children's health? 190 00:12:35,087 --> 00:12:36,505 Believe it or not, 191 00:12:36,547 --> 00:12:38,507 and I have this        on the best authority, 192 00:12:38,549 --> 00:12:41,218 even Republicans have kids. 193 00:12:41,260 --> 00:12:42,928 -No.                 -Yes. 194 00:12:42,970 --> 00:12:44,597 I saw one once in the West Wing. 195 00:12:44,638 --> 00:12:46,390 Looked like a very tiny turtle. 196 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:49,393 -Stop. 197 00:12:49,435 --> 00:12:51,604 You're so bad. I'm gonna        tell 'em you said that. 198 00:12:51,645 --> 00:12:53,230 Oh, you absolutely--           No, you are not! 199 00:12:53,272 --> 00:12:55,483 Don't say nothing till       we pass that act, though. 200 00:12:55,524 --> 00:12:57,151 Don't you tell him what I said. 201 00:12:57,193 --> 00:12:58,736 -Shut the door. 202 00:12:58,778 --> 00:13:00,905 This is good news, ladies. So... 203 00:13:00,946 --> 00:13:03,407 The Healthy,         Hunger-Free Kids Act. 204 00:13:03,449 --> 00:13:07,077 The goal is to fight childhood       obesity and hunger together. 205 00:13:07,119 --> 00:13:09,705 This represents $4.5 billion 206 00:13:09,747 --> 00:13:11,248 of allocated funding 207 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:12,875 which will then go              to the schools. 208 00:13:27,014 --> 00:13:28,641 It's my happy place. 209 00:13:31,101 --> 00:13:33,729 This one?     Get some hummus. Okay. Enjoy. 210 00:13:33,771 --> 00:13:35,940 Mrs. Obama,     can we get a picture, please? 211 00:13:35,981 --> 00:13:37,733 Of course. 212 00:13:39,151 --> 00:13:41,153 -Thank you!              -Thank you! 213 00:13:42,947 --> 00:13:45,407 I think we need some more     extras. Do we have any more? 214 00:13:45,449 --> 00:13:48,035 Yeah, we'll just use these. That     should be good enough, right? 215 00:13:49,537 --> 00:13:51,831 -Sylvie, which one do you want?           -This one's fine. 216 00:13:51,872 --> 00:13:53,541 -Okay. Here you go.         -Thank you. 217 00:13:53,582 --> 00:13:57,294 Sylvie.      Did you want two of those? 218 00:13:59,588 --> 00:14:02,341 Oh, I'm sorry.          I can put it back. 219 00:14:06,345 --> 00:14:08,973 The lunch ladies usually        give me an extra lunch. 220 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:10,474 This one's for my mom. 221 00:14:13,769 --> 00:14:17,857 Okay. You know what?       Take this one too, okay? 222 00:14:24,321 --> 00:14:25,698 Take care of yourself. 223 00:14:25,739 --> 00:14:27,199 -I will.                -Okay? 224 00:14:29,660 --> 00:14:31,954 -Mel! Okay.             -Okay. 225 00:14:31,996 --> 00:14:35,207 -Senator Al Franken.         -Oh, Senator Franken. 226 00:14:35,249 --> 00:14:37,042 -Yeah.               -Uh-huh. 227 00:14:37,084 --> 00:14:39,211 -Senator Amy Klobuchar.         -Amy will like this. 228 00:14:39,253 --> 00:14:40,880 She will love this. 229 00:14:42,172 --> 00:14:43,632 Yeah, you can take that one. 230 00:14:43,674 --> 00:14:46,051 And Senator Lindsey Graham. 231 00:14:46,093 --> 00:14:47,094 Hi. 232 00:14:48,345 --> 00:14:50,723 Give him extra eggplant.              Or carrots. 233 00:14:50,764 --> 00:14:52,016 -These?            -Love it. 234 00:14:52,057 --> 00:14:53,392 Let's hope there's no ethics law 235 00:14:53,434 --> 00:14:55,311 making veggies bribery. 236 00:14:56,145 --> 00:14:59,773 Hey, are you and Neil              doing okay? 237 00:14:59,815 --> 00:15:01,066 Yeah, we're fine. 238 00:15:07,239 --> 00:15:10,034 -Actually, we're not fine.                 -Mmm. 239 00:15:10,075 --> 00:15:11,952 The other night,     he told me that he feels like 240 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:14,496 we're in an open marriage          with my BlackBerry. 241 00:15:14,538 --> 00:15:16,916 Ooh. Susan... 242 00:15:18,167 --> 00:15:21,128 Listen, you know I appreciate         the time you put in, 243 00:15:21,170 --> 00:15:23,631 but if you ever need to... 244 00:15:23,672 --> 00:15:25,299 Can I take the weekend? 245 00:15:25,341 --> 00:15:29,094 -Ladies, bad guy's here. Wow.               -Oh, God. 246 00:15:30,554 --> 00:15:33,390 -What can I do for you, Rahm?       -Very impressive. 247 00:15:33,432 --> 00:15:35,434 Um... Hi. 248 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:39,355 We can't have you  sending senators swag bags 249 00:15:39,396 --> 00:15:41,023 -from the White House garden.               -Why not? 250 00:15:41,065 --> 00:15:43,192 Well, A, it makes us look          fucking ridiculous. 251 00:15:43,233 --> 00:15:46,070 And B, because all of     these brilliant conservatives 252 00:15:46,111 --> 00:15:47,863 somehow were able        to convince the public 253 00:15:47,905 --> 00:15:50,366 that Obamacare equals         government overreach 254 00:15:50,407 --> 00:15:52,701 and turning America          into a nanny state. 255 00:15:52,743 --> 00:15:55,120 So now is not the time to say, 256 00:15:55,162 --> 00:15:57,665 "Hey, kids, why don't you     swap out those cheeseburgers 257 00:15:57,706 --> 00:16:01,168 and have some kale        and fucking cucumbers." 258 00:16:01,210 --> 00:16:02,544 Are you saying that Americans 259 00:16:02,586 --> 00:16:04,463 don't care       about their kids' health? 260 00:16:05,381 --> 00:16:07,257 Type 2 diabetes, obesity, 261 00:16:07,299 --> 00:16:09,802 people living miles away           from fresh food. 262 00:16:10,803 --> 00:16:12,972 Or do you not care about that? 263 00:16:13,514 --> 00:16:16,725 I don't want my kids eating       that greasy shit either. 264 00:16:16,767 --> 00:16:18,936 But right now,     we need to win the Midterms, 265 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:21,355 and the Healthy,         Hunger-Free Kids Act 266 00:16:21,397 --> 00:16:23,190 is not helping our poll numbers. 267 00:16:23,232 --> 00:16:26,860 If I were honest, I think  that you have the wrong takeaway 268 00:16:26,902 --> 00:16:28,529 from these Midterm polls. 269 00:16:28,570 --> 00:16:30,698 Oh, really? Wow. 270 00:16:30,739 --> 00:16:32,533 Look, please,       I'm begging you. Tell me. 271 00:16:32,574 --> 00:16:35,077 What is your expert political          analysis on this-- 272 00:16:35,119 --> 00:16:37,997 You didn't make health care     personal. You didn't own it. 273 00:16:40,958 --> 00:16:43,460 I get that you're passionate              about this, 274 00:16:43,502 --> 00:16:45,629 and I understand        your connection to it. 275 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:47,589 I know you don't think so,               but I do. 276 00:16:47,631 --> 00:16:49,008 I'm telling you from experience. 277 00:16:49,049 --> 00:16:50,759 I learned the hard way,              all right? 278 00:16:50,801 --> 00:16:52,803 Making things personal 279 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:54,388 can get in the way          of smart politics. 280 00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:56,557 Well, maybe sometimes           you have to say, 281 00:16:56,598 --> 00:16:59,184 "Forget about smart politics, 282 00:16:59,226 --> 00:17:03,022 do what's right         and trust the rest." 283 00:17:04,231 --> 00:17:06,066 That sounds amazing. 284 00:17:06,108 --> 00:17:07,568 But it's not realistic. 285 00:17:07,609 --> 00:17:09,820 You know what though?           It's your realm. 286 00:17:09,862 --> 00:17:12,740 Do whatever you want. I'm just      letting you know my opinion 287 00:17:12,781 --> 00:17:14,575 because I know       you're dying to hear it. 288 00:17:14,616 --> 00:17:16,994 I think you're making a mistake.              That's all. 289 00:17:17,036 --> 00:17:20,873 Sorry, please go back          to your vegetation. 290 00:17:26,545 --> 00:17:29,339 gentle music 291 00:17:34,803 --> 00:17:36,430 Front page. 292 00:17:36,472 --> 00:17:39,349 Ooh! Oh, good. 293 00:17:39,767 --> 00:17:42,227 Definitely not a puff piece. 294 00:17:42,269 --> 00:17:44,938 Hmm. Thank you, Samuel. 295 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:47,232 Thank you. 296 00:17:51,195 --> 00:17:52,488 Morning, Louis. 297 00:17:52,529 --> 00:17:53,989 -Morning.                -Louis. 298 00:17:54,031 --> 00:17:54,990 Tommy. 299 00:17:56,116 --> 00:17:57,242 That's some article. 300 00:17:57,284 --> 00:18:00,287 Oh, I haven't read it. 301 00:18:00,329 --> 00:18:01,747 Everyone else has. 302 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:04,750 -Oh?           -Usually, 303 00:18:04,792 --> 00:18:06,585 one consults with the president 304 00:18:06,627 --> 00:18:08,462 before giving direct quotes             to reporters 305 00:18:08,504 --> 00:18:10,255 announcing cuts       to White House spending. 306 00:18:10,297 --> 00:18:12,341 Oh, nothing stopped him            from saying it. 307 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:14,635 Yeah.      Actually, many things did. 308 00:18:14,676 --> 00:18:17,846 Uh, let's see.          Tact, um, strategy, 309 00:18:17,888 --> 00:18:20,808 timing, a desire       for a positive outcome... 310 00:18:20,849 --> 00:18:22,893 I believe that an administration 311 00:18:22,935 --> 00:18:25,813 demonstrating fiscal austerity          during a depression 312 00:18:25,854 --> 00:18:28,148 can most certainly lead        to a positive outcome. 313 00:18:28,190 --> 00:18:31,151 Right. Um, Eleanor, there is  a way that things are done here. 314 00:18:31,193 --> 00:18:33,821 You know,       a great political adviser 315 00:18:33,862 --> 00:18:37,199 once told me to stop laughing 316 00:18:37,241 --> 00:18:39,159 when I spoke of serious things. 317 00:18:39,201 --> 00:18:41,036 That adviser, 318 00:18:41,078 --> 00:18:44,998 the same adviser who became one      of my most trusted friends, 319 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:47,876 also told me that I should      lower the pitch of my voice 320 00:18:47,918 --> 00:18:50,921 so that men would not dismiss me         as a frivolous woman. 321 00:18:50,963 --> 00:18:54,007 Now everyone,        including that friend, 322 00:18:54,049 --> 00:18:56,051 is telling me to be quiet. 323 00:18:56,093 --> 00:18:58,387 This is the highest office             in the land. 324 00:18:58,428 --> 00:19:01,348 You have a wide audience             to win over. 325 00:19:01,390 --> 00:19:05,018 Being contrary doesn't translate        into widespread appeal. 326 00:19:05,060 --> 00:19:09,648 I see. People prefer pleasant. 327 00:19:09,690 --> 00:19:12,818 The president's advisers        think his goddamn wife 328 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:14,987 should stay in the background! 329 00:19:15,028 --> 00:19:18,323 Hick's article is positive,        yes, but the others... 330 00:19:18,365 --> 00:19:19,408 Well... 331 00:19:21,034 --> 00:19:24,079 they seem to have asked     their cartoonist to be as... 332 00:19:25,247 --> 00:19:26,498 cruel as possible. 333 00:19:30,919 --> 00:19:31,962 Louis. 334 00:19:33,338 --> 00:19:37,426 Not everyone likes you           as much as we do. 335 00:19:37,467 --> 00:19:39,344 pensive music 336 00:19:46,351 --> 00:19:48,103 I know ten female reporters 337 00:19:48,145 --> 00:19:50,147 who've been let go     now that the election's over. 338 00:19:50,189 --> 00:19:52,316 -No.              -Yes. Yes. 339 00:19:54,026 --> 00:19:55,986 Is your job secure? 340 00:19:56,028 --> 00:19:57,070 Yeah. 341 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:00,616 Thanks to our collaboration, 342 00:20:00,657 --> 00:20:02,993 the AP offered me      White House Correspondent, 343 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:05,370 exclusively covering you. 344 00:20:05,412 --> 00:20:06,580 No. 345 00:20:07,831 --> 00:20:11,877 What, a whole job     just dedicated to one person? 346 00:20:11,919 --> 00:20:13,629 That seems a bit excessive. 347 00:20:13,670 --> 00:20:15,505 -Doesn't it?         -No. That's nonsense. 348 00:20:15,547 --> 00:20:17,883 You already helped appoint  the first female cabinet member. 349 00:20:17,925 --> 00:20:20,552 I know you gave the president         a long list of women. 350 00:20:20,594 --> 00:20:23,222 I did, but Frances Perkins             wasn't on it. 351 00:20:23,263 --> 00:20:27,643 Well, still,     it's an historic appointment. 352 00:20:27,684 --> 00:20:29,519 You put the issue           front and center. 353 00:20:29,561 --> 00:20:30,729 I suppose. 354 00:20:30,771 --> 00:20:32,898 I can't wait to see what's next. 355 00:20:32,940 --> 00:20:36,902 Well, I'm afraid    you'll be sorely disappointed. 356 00:20:36,944 --> 00:20:40,197 I'm a bit unseasoned             for politics. 357 00:20:40,239 --> 00:20:43,325 And clearly too ugly            for First Lady. 358 00:20:44,910 --> 00:20:46,245 This guy... 359 00:20:46,787 --> 00:20:49,581 This guy is an ignorant,            talentless hack 360 00:20:49,623 --> 00:20:51,041 who isn't fit         to shine your shoes. 361 00:20:51,083 --> 00:20:54,461 If you can't see       how beautiful you are... 362 00:20:54,503 --> 00:20:58,131 You have an audience,    your radio show, your columns, 363 00:20:58,173 --> 00:21:02,427 and the most powerful man        in the country. Use it. 364 00:21:10,769 --> 00:21:12,354 "One's philosophy 365 00:21:12,396 --> 00:21:16,066 is not best expressed in words. 366 00:21:16,108 --> 00:21:20,028 It is expressed       in the choices one makes. 367 00:21:20,070 --> 00:21:21,738 And the choices we make 368 00:21:21,780 --> 00:21:25,450 are ultimately          our responsibility. 369 00:21:25,492 --> 00:21:29,913 Do what you feel      in your heart to be right, 370 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:34,042 for you'll be criticized anyway. 371 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:38,463 No matter how plain            a woman may be, 372 00:21:38,505 --> 00:21:41,133 if truth and honesty 373 00:21:41,174 --> 00:21:43,969 are written across her face, 374 00:21:44,011 --> 00:21:47,139 she will be beautiful." 375 00:21:53,270 --> 00:21:55,856 A female-only press conference? 376 00:21:55,897 --> 00:21:58,525 Yes. Led by Mrs. Roosevelt. 377 00:21:58,567 --> 00:22:00,610 Well, Franklin is so busy now, 378 00:22:00,652 --> 00:22:02,863 and it will allow me to share 379 00:22:02,904 --> 00:22:05,073 in the very important             and good work 380 00:22:05,115 --> 00:22:07,034 this administration is doing. 381 00:22:07,075 --> 00:22:10,120 Yes, and it would promote       the employment of women. 382 00:22:14,791 --> 00:22:18,628 As press secretary, all events     in this house go through me. 383 00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:21,131 And this idea reveals 384 00:22:21,173 --> 00:22:24,760 is a misunderstanding,    a clear, basic misunderstanding 385 00:22:24,801 --> 00:22:28,096 of your role in this house. 386 00:22:28,138 --> 00:22:29,931 The role of First Lady 387 00:22:29,973 --> 00:22:33,018 has never officially       been defined or codified. 388 00:22:33,060 --> 00:22:37,314 But the expectations have,         by time and practice. 389 00:22:37,356 --> 00:22:40,025 -I cannot allow this.          -"Allow"? 390 00:22:41,985 --> 00:22:45,697 Mr. Early,  this conversation is a courtesy. 391 00:22:48,075 --> 00:22:50,827 Steve, this is clearly        a good idea, all right? 392 00:22:50,869 --> 00:22:54,122 It enables communication        between the White House 393 00:22:54,164 --> 00:22:56,750 and American women--       a voter base, by the way. 394 00:22:56,792 --> 00:22:59,252 A base that will grow and grow. 395 00:22:59,294 --> 00:23:01,630 A growing voter base      that we will very much need 396 00:23:01,671 --> 00:23:04,174 by our side in      the next election, clearly. 397 00:23:07,719 --> 00:23:10,180 I can't approve this agenda.          It's too political. 398 00:23:10,222 --> 00:23:12,974 What is there         other than politics? 399 00:23:13,016 --> 00:23:14,768 Women's issues. 400 00:23:14,810 --> 00:23:18,355 Cooking and cleaning             and sewing-- 401 00:23:18,397 --> 00:23:21,858 You would like me      to hold a press conference 402 00:23:21,900 --> 00:23:24,027 to discuss dusting? 403 00:23:24,069 --> 00:23:25,529 Or baking. 404 00:23:25,570 --> 00:23:26,863 Vacuuming? 405 00:23:26,905 --> 00:23:28,073 Knitting. 406 00:23:32,119 --> 00:23:35,497 Yes, these are all great.         These are all great. 407 00:23:35,539 --> 00:23:39,793 --Goodbye, Mr. Early. Thank you. 408 00:23:43,797 --> 00:23:46,800 Remind me never           to ask him again. 409 00:23:53,765 --> 00:23:58,812 Were you aware that Joe Namath     has a gentle, sensitive side? 410 00:23:58,854 --> 00:24:01,857 -Look how gentle he looks.          -So gentle. 411 00:24:01,898 --> 00:24:04,943 -Very gentle. 412 00:24:06,361 --> 00:24:10,031 It's just nice to read about    something other than Watergate. 413 00:24:10,073 --> 00:24:13,535 Oh, speaking of, your new  press secretary starts tomorrow. 414 00:24:13,577 --> 00:24:15,078 We need to get a meeting             in the books. 415 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:17,414 -Hello, Mrs. Howe. 416 00:24:17,456 --> 00:24:18,874 Oh, Madam First Lady. 417 00:24:18,915 --> 00:24:20,542 Oh, good afternoon. 418 00:24:20,584 --> 00:24:21,835 She's my moral support. 419 00:24:21,877 --> 00:24:23,712 I see. Ready for your mammogram? 420 00:24:23,753 --> 00:24:25,255 Ready as I'll ever be! 421 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:27,382 I'll be in      the waiting room with Joe. 422 00:24:27,424 --> 00:24:30,886 Wait, Betty... You've never had        a mammogram, have you? 423 00:24:30,927 --> 00:24:31,803 No. 424 00:24:33,013 --> 00:24:35,098 Can you make room      for the First Lady, Doctor? 425 00:24:35,140 --> 00:24:37,893 -Nancy.      -Well, everyone's supposed 426 00:24:37,934 --> 00:24:39,895 to have a mammogram.         Right, Dr. Goldberg? 427 00:24:39,936 --> 00:24:42,397 We suggest women over 50     be screened every year, yes. 428 00:24:42,439 --> 00:24:44,232 See? And they don't tell us              this stuff. 429 00:24:44,274 --> 00:24:46,735 Another way that women         are kept in the dark. 430 00:24:46,776 --> 00:24:48,570 We'd be happy to fit you in            if you'd like. 431 00:24:48,612 --> 00:24:50,572 Then I don't have           to suffer alone. 432 00:24:50,614 --> 00:24:52,908 It's not that bad.    A little uncomfortable at most. 433 00:24:52,949 --> 00:24:56,244 Basically like laying down        on a cold garage floor 434 00:24:56,286 --> 00:24:58,121 and pulling out your breast          and having someone 435 00:24:58,163 --> 00:24:59,748 -run over it with a car.                -Nice. 436 00:24:59,789 --> 00:25:01,708 I'm kidding. Kind of. 437 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:04,044 It's just a little pressure.      Be over before you know it. 438 00:25:04,085 --> 00:25:05,921 You're doing it.      Mammogram for two, please. 439 00:25:05,962 --> 00:25:07,339 Nurse will bring in your robes. 440 00:25:07,923 --> 00:25:12,427 I'm really not sure      if I wanna do this, Nancy. 441 00:25:12,469 --> 00:25:14,930 It's a little uncomfortable,     but it'll be quick and easy. 442 00:25:14,971 --> 00:25:17,474 And you're my friend and I want     you here as long as possible. 443 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:18,558 -Okay?                -Okay. 444 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:19,768 -For me.                -Okay. 445 00:25:22,145 --> 00:25:23,939 -Mrs. Ford.          -Thank you. 446 00:25:23,980 --> 00:25:25,565 -Of course.                 -Wow. 447 00:25:25,607 --> 00:25:28,109 -Yeah.          -That's efficient. 448 00:25:28,151 --> 00:25:30,195 pensive music 449 00:25:35,158 --> 00:25:38,537 Mrs. Ford. Thank you    for giving us a bit more time. 450 00:25:38,578 --> 00:25:40,997 This is Dr. Fouty,           Chief of Surgery. 451 00:25:41,039 --> 00:25:42,707 He'd like to examine          you a bit further, 452 00:25:42,749 --> 00:25:45,335 -if that's all right with you.            -Oh, of course. 453 00:25:45,377 --> 00:25:47,379 Just lie back on the table,              Mrs. Ford. 454 00:25:51,091 --> 00:25:53,218 -Promise I will make this quick.             -Mmm. 455 00:25:56,012 --> 00:25:57,347 Just right here. 456 00:25:58,765 --> 00:26:01,643 -Is there a problem?        -Just extra precaution. 457 00:26:01,685 --> 00:26:03,311 We're double checking. 458 00:26:13,321 --> 00:26:14,406 Okay. 459 00:26:16,658 --> 00:26:18,743 -Any pain here?               -Mm-mmm. 460 00:26:19,828 --> 00:26:20,870 Mm-hmm. 461 00:26:24,249 --> 00:26:25,834 Very good. Okay. 462 00:26:25,875 --> 00:26:27,961 You can get dressed. 463 00:26:28,003 --> 00:26:30,213 Mmm. Thank you. 464 00:26:30,255 --> 00:26:32,716 -That's it?              -That's it. 465 00:26:34,092 --> 00:26:36,469 I will contact you     if we need to see you again. 466 00:26:36,511 --> 00:26:37,596 Thank you. 467 00:26:38,555 --> 00:26:40,015 Thank you, Mrs. Ford. 468 00:26:57,032 --> 00:26:59,951 pensive music 469 00:27:04,831 --> 00:27:06,791 -Susan.                 -Mom. 470 00:27:06,833 --> 00:27:09,294 What is it? Oh. 471 00:27:10,587 --> 00:27:12,380 -Dr. Lushkin.             -Dr. Lushkin. 472 00:27:12,422 --> 00:27:16,009 I-- I'm terribly sorry.         Um, uh, Susan came in 473 00:27:16,051 --> 00:27:18,845 -and-- and we were discussing--    -I needed something for my cold 474 00:27:18,887 --> 00:27:20,221 and so I went to see             Dr. Lushkin, 475 00:27:20,263 --> 00:27:22,015 and he asked where you were, 476 00:27:22,057 --> 00:27:23,850 that he needed to talk        to you about something 477 00:27:23,892 --> 00:27:25,310 and I made him tell me why. 478 00:27:27,771 --> 00:27:32,233 Uh, Betty. Your, um, mammogram         and examination today 479 00:27:32,275 --> 00:27:34,277 revealed a tumor. 480 00:27:34,319 --> 00:27:35,487 Hmm. 481 00:27:39,115 --> 00:27:40,867 Tumors can be removed, right? 482 00:27:40,909 --> 00:27:43,370 Uh, Dr. Fouty       would like to do a biopsy 483 00:27:43,411 --> 00:27:44,829 as quickly as possible. 484 00:27:46,122 --> 00:27:48,875 To see if the tumor           is... cancerous. 485 00:27:50,001 --> 00:27:52,962 Correct.     Depending on size and spread, 486 00:27:53,004 --> 00:27:55,757 we may recommend undergoing         a mastectomy, ma'am. 487 00:27:56,883 --> 00:27:57,967 I see. 488 00:27:58,968 --> 00:28:00,845 What exactly is that? 489 00:28:00,887 --> 00:28:05,266 It's a partial, and sometimes     full, removal of the breast. 490 00:28:07,560 --> 00:28:10,522 I'd like to schedule something             for tomorrow. 491 00:28:10,563 --> 00:28:12,273 Oh, no. I can't. 492 00:28:12,315 --> 00:28:14,901 -Tomorrow I have a full day.        -Mom, are you kidding? 493 00:28:14,943 --> 00:28:16,695 Is it safe for her           to wait 24 hours? 494 00:28:16,736 --> 00:28:18,446 Well, no longer than that. 495 00:28:19,531 --> 00:28:21,658 That's what we'll do then. 496 00:28:21,700 --> 00:28:24,327 -Thank you, Dr. Lushkin.          -Thank you, Doctor. 497 00:28:41,344 --> 00:28:45,223 "Yesterday,        I accompanied a friend 498 00:28:46,391 --> 00:28:48,059 to the doctor. 499 00:28:49,144 --> 00:28:52,021 Um, she was getting a mammogram. 500 00:28:52,063 --> 00:28:55,233 For support, I got one too. 501 00:28:55,275 --> 00:28:59,779 Unfortunately,          the results of mine 502 00:28:59,821 --> 00:29:04,451 showed some... abnormalities." 503 00:29:04,492 --> 00:29:08,747 May I suggest something       more along the lines of, 504 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:10,999 "I went in       for a routine procedure. 505 00:29:11,040 --> 00:29:14,169 -Everything came back clean."     -That doesn't make any sense. 506 00:29:14,210 --> 00:29:16,004 But if they do find cancer, 507 00:29:16,045 --> 00:29:19,007 saying something came back clean       when it didn't is lying. 508 00:29:19,048 --> 00:29:20,675 I'm an expert at finessing. 509 00:29:21,801 --> 00:29:25,263 "My doctor believes 510 00:29:25,305 --> 00:29:29,100 there is a strong chance         I have breast cancer. 511 00:29:30,518 --> 00:29:34,564 Tomorrow I undergo a biopsy. 512 00:29:34,606 --> 00:29:36,900 The results will determine 513 00:29:36,941 --> 00:29:41,738 whether they continue        with a full mastectomy. 514 00:29:46,075 --> 00:29:49,496 I say this not to cause alarm, 515 00:29:49,537 --> 00:29:52,749 but because this administration 516 00:29:52,791 --> 00:29:57,086 always strives for transparency. 517 00:29:57,128 --> 00:30:00,924 And I encourage American women 518 00:30:00,965 --> 00:30:05,512 to take their health        into their own hands." 519 00:30:07,096 --> 00:30:08,139 Thank you. 520 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,310 A-plus, Petunia. 521 00:30:15,271 --> 00:30:17,106 It's my nickname for her. 522 00:30:17,148 --> 00:30:19,776 I'm sorry.      Remind me your role again. 523 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:21,611 Bodyguard. Black belt. 524 00:30:21,653 --> 00:30:23,780 Don't worry, your death      will be quick and painless. 525 00:30:23,822 --> 00:30:25,406 You won't even know it happened. 526 00:30:25,448 --> 00:30:28,576 She's my special assistant. 527 00:30:28,618 --> 00:30:31,329 -Is there a problem?        -Of course not, ma'am. 528 00:30:32,872 --> 00:30:36,501 But this is a such          a personal matter. 529 00:30:36,543 --> 00:30:39,462 I would caution against talking        to the press like this. 530 00:30:39,504 --> 00:30:43,341 That's right,       it is personal... to me. 531 00:30:43,383 --> 00:30:45,468 Which means I get to decide 532 00:30:45,510 --> 00:30:47,136 -how to deal with it.                -But-- 533 00:30:47,178 --> 00:30:49,347 Send the release          out wide, Shirley. 534 00:30:50,723 --> 00:30:53,017 -Yes, ma'am.          -Thank you. 535 00:30:57,272 --> 00:31:01,818 So I'd like to know where          you got the notion... 536 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:04,737 She's so mad     you wouldn't let her finesse. 537 00:31:04,779 --> 00:31:07,198 And she thinks          you might kill her. 538 00:31:07,240 --> 00:31:10,326 Well, I might if she    doesn't loosen up a little bit. 539 00:31:10,368 --> 00:31:12,328 Geez Louise. 540 00:31:12,370 --> 00:31:14,706 -Thank you.           -You're welcome. 541 00:31:14,747 --> 00:31:17,166 -   To rock the boat     -   Don't rock the boat, baby 542 00:31:17,208 --> 00:31:19,794 -   Rock the boat      -   Don't tip the boat over 543 00:31:19,836 --> 00:31:22,380 -   Rock the boat     -   Don't rock the boat, baby 544 00:31:22,422 --> 00:31:24,007 -   Rock the boat      -   Don't tip the boat over 545 00:31:24,048 --> 00:31:25,383 Rock the boat 546 00:31:48,239 --> 00:31:49,407 Hello, darling. 547 00:31:49,449 --> 00:31:52,243 Come in. Keep me company. 548 00:31:52,285 --> 00:31:54,913 What do you think?  I'm having a hard time choosing. 549 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:59,208 Are you really worried    about your wardrobe right now? 550 00:31:59,250 --> 00:32:02,462 Well, nothing wrong    with looking good in a crisis. 551 00:32:04,589 --> 00:32:05,757 Which one? 552 00:32:07,008 --> 00:32:08,551 The blue one, I guess. 553 00:32:08,593 --> 00:32:12,221 Good choice. Brings out my eyes. 554 00:32:13,348 --> 00:32:16,517 -Mom.           -I know. I know. 555 00:32:16,559 --> 00:32:17,936 -It's okay. 556 00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:20,772 I'm scared too. 557 00:32:21,898 --> 00:32:23,608 But we're going to get             through this. 558 00:32:23,650 --> 00:32:26,069 -I'm not going anywhere.                -Okay. 559 00:32:26,110 --> 00:32:28,696 We've dealt with         a lot of crap before 560 00:32:28,738 --> 00:32:32,408 and we'll deal with this. 561 00:32:32,450 --> 00:32:36,579 But it's okay         to be scared, honey. 562 00:32:36,621 --> 00:32:38,122 Yeah. 563 00:32:45,254 --> 00:32:47,966 Really?          You think the blue? 564 00:32:50,134 --> 00:32:52,261 I guess. 565 00:32:56,140 --> 00:32:58,184 And finally tonight, 566 00:32:58,226 --> 00:33:01,187 to put the political powershift      in Washington in perspective, 567 00:33:01,229 --> 00:33:03,022 our experts tell us              House Democrats 568 00:33:03,064 --> 00:33:06,359 lost more than half the landmass              they once held 569 00:33:06,401 --> 00:33:10,196 as district after district          went from blue to red. 570 00:33:10,238 --> 00:33:14,367 A remarkable turnaround            in two short years. 571 00:33:14,409 --> 00:33:17,328 Tonight was ten shades             of terrible. 572 00:33:18,663 --> 00:33:22,291 Hate to say          I called it, but... 573 00:33:22,333 --> 00:33:24,919 Those boys in the West Wing, 574 00:33:24,961 --> 00:33:27,797 they let the GOP           spin health care 575 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:30,591 into socialism and death panels, 576 00:33:30,633 --> 00:33:33,302 instead of connecting          to everyday people, 577 00:33:33,344 --> 00:33:38,433 just like we advised them to do     over and over and over again. 578 00:33:38,474 --> 00:33:41,269 So I'll say it. You called it. 579 00:33:41,310 --> 00:33:43,980 He's gonna be crushed. 580 00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:46,607 Just when you think      you've covered some ground. 581 00:33:46,649 --> 00:33:48,609 Well, hey! Hey, now.             What happened 582 00:33:48,651 --> 00:33:52,780 to the "success is inside you,       just dig deep" Michelle? 583 00:33:52,822 --> 00:33:54,449 Because this sucks. 584 00:33:54,490 --> 00:33:57,493 -Well...     -But we'll figure out a way. 585 00:33:58,786 --> 00:34:01,289 The things we pulled off              at U of C. 586 00:34:01,330 --> 00:34:03,666 Hmm. We did some things. 587 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:07,128 We kicked some ass,       is what we did. Michelle. 588 00:34:09,630 --> 00:34:12,800 You go up there and console         your wounded husband. 589 00:34:12,842 --> 00:34:15,970 I'll poke around  and see what senators I can find 590 00:34:16,012 --> 00:34:17,805 to sponsor        this bill of ours, hmm? 591 00:34:17,847 --> 00:34:19,766 You don't have          to do that, Susan. 592 00:34:19,807 --> 00:34:21,434 Don't sweat it. 593 00:34:21,476 --> 00:34:23,603 And if Mel and I         have to go down there 594 00:34:23,644 --> 00:34:26,939 and kick down some doors    ourselves, by God, we'll do it. 595 00:34:26,981 --> 00:34:28,816 -Right, Mel?           -What? Of course. 596 00:34:28,858 --> 00:34:30,568 -Let's do it. What are we doing?                 -Mel. 597 00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:32,737 -Mel, you need to go to bed.               -I know. 598 00:34:32,779 --> 00:34:35,156 Go to bed. Go to bed, Mel. 599 00:34:35,198 --> 00:34:37,241 -I love you all.               -We know. 600 00:34:37,283 --> 00:34:38,826 -Yeah.             -Good night. 601 00:34:38,868 --> 00:34:40,286 -Good night.             -Good night. 602 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:45,249 Mel. 603 00:34:45,291 --> 00:34:47,043 The GOP sent word 604 00:34:47,085 --> 00:34:49,420 they would not vote            with the Democrats. 605 00:34:49,462 --> 00:34:51,589 pensive music 606 00:34:59,138 --> 00:35:01,682 At least the Bulls            are doing well. 607 00:35:03,351 --> 00:35:05,686 Derrick Rose is having       the season of his career. 608 00:35:05,728 --> 00:35:08,314 -Mm-hmm.      -And I'm getting dunked on 609 00:35:08,356 --> 00:35:10,024 by conservative extremists. 610 00:35:10,066 --> 00:35:12,443 Oh, I'm sorry. 611 00:35:16,072 --> 00:35:18,699 Well, I should have let you             and your team 612 00:35:18,741 --> 00:35:20,076 help us sell health care. 613 00:35:22,453 --> 00:35:24,539 Yep. 614 00:35:24,580 --> 00:35:27,625 Well, you know,       it's not all your fault. 615 00:35:31,879 --> 00:35:35,883 Tonight has been rough enough.       Should I order some food? 616 00:35:35,925 --> 00:35:38,803 Hmm. I'm fine. 617 00:35:42,348 --> 00:35:44,976 Have you got a time machine? 618 00:35:45,017 --> 00:35:48,437 'Cause I wanna go back          to being a teenager 619 00:35:48,479 --> 00:35:50,064 lying on a Honolulu beach. 620 00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:52,400 -No job. Right? 621 00:35:52,441 --> 00:35:55,403 Doobie in hand. Two hours. 622 00:35:55,444 --> 00:35:58,156 -That would-- That would fix me. 623 00:35:58,197 --> 00:35:59,740 I got you. 624 00:36:00,867 --> 00:36:03,744 -Oh, for real?              -Yeah. No. 625 00:36:03,786 --> 00:36:05,246 --Oh! 626 00:36:05,288 --> 00:36:07,165 -Oh, shit.        -All right. Come on in. 627 00:36:07,206 --> 00:36:09,417 I forgot my phone in the office. 628 00:36:09,458 --> 00:36:11,961 -I'll be right back.             -Baby! You-- 629 00:36:13,754 --> 00:36:16,090 All right. I-- I'll just... 630 00:36:16,132 --> 00:36:18,301 I'll just lay here by myself. 631 00:36:19,927 --> 00:36:21,512 Seems kinda fitting. 632 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:25,558 We'll just have to face 633 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:27,768 Oh, yeah, yeah 634 00:36:27,810 --> 00:36:31,063 If you just put            your hand in mine 635 00:36:31,105 --> 00:36:33,107 What you thinking, Bo? 636 00:36:33,149 --> 00:36:35,109 We're gonna leave         all our troubles behind 637 00:36:35,151 --> 00:36:36,319 Hmm! 638 00:36:39,780 --> 00:36:40,990 Yeah. 639 00:36:43,367 --> 00:36:45,369 I'm sorry, Neil, but-- 640 00:36:50,041 --> 00:36:52,710 No. Yeah... 641 00:36:53,836 --> 00:36:57,048 Give me-- Give me some time. 642 00:36:57,089 --> 00:36:58,799 I need a little time. 643 00:36:59,800 --> 00:37:01,135 Can't you do that? 644 00:37:02,428 --> 00:37:07,225 So if you just put            your hand in mine 645 00:37:07,266 --> 00:37:11,312 We're gonna leave         all our troubles behind 646 00:37:11,354 --> 00:37:13,940 Keep on walking           and don't look back 647 00:37:13,981 --> 00:37:16,442 Forget about the past now 648 00:37:16,484 --> 00:37:19,612 Don't look back, baby 649 00:37:19,654 --> 00:37:23,157 Keep on walking           and don't look back 650 00:37:23,199 --> 00:37:26,077 Don't look back 651 00:37:27,328 --> 00:37:29,288 The places behind you 652 00:37:29,330 --> 00:37:31,874 Let them remind you 653 00:37:37,046 --> 00:37:39,090 suspenseful music 654 00:38:27,722 --> 00:38:29,140 Welcome back, Betty. 655 00:38:36,439 --> 00:38:38,774 If you all can't look happy,             then go away. 656 00:38:38,816 --> 00:38:40,943 -I can't bear to look at you. 657 00:38:42,945 --> 00:38:45,114 Did Wolverines beat Navy? 658 00:38:45,156 --> 00:38:47,199 -52-0. 659 00:38:47,241 --> 00:38:50,369 -Shit, they destroyed 'em.                 -Yep. 660 00:38:50,411 --> 00:38:52,204 Betty, I cleared my schedule 661 00:38:52,246 --> 00:38:54,123 as much as possible        for the next few weeks 662 00:38:54,165 --> 00:38:55,499 so I can take care           of you for once. 663 00:38:55,541 --> 00:38:57,126 Oh, my. 664 00:38:58,294 --> 00:38:59,837 You must have been worried. 665 00:38:59,879 --> 00:39:01,505 I just wanna be with my wife. 666 00:39:04,258 --> 00:39:06,260 There's hundreds of ladies        out there for you, Mom. 667 00:39:06,302 --> 00:39:08,554 They've been       waiting all day for you. 668 00:39:08,596 --> 00:39:09,972 Really? 669 00:39:13,976 --> 00:39:16,520 -Can you raise this?            -Mm-hmm. 670 00:39:20,733 --> 00:39:24,320 -No. Betty--    -No, I wanna see. Just help me. 671 00:39:45,466 --> 00:39:48,094 -I'm fine to walk, Jerry.              -Nonsense. 672 00:39:48,135 --> 00:39:49,929 Let Dad be your attendant, Mom. 673 00:39:49,970 --> 00:39:52,348 -When you put it that way.              -Mrs. Ford! 674 00:39:52,390 --> 00:39:54,100 Mrs. Ford, how are you feeling? 675 00:39:54,141 --> 00:39:56,685 I'm feeling well, thank you. 676 00:39:56,727 --> 00:39:58,646 A little sore, but good. 677 00:39:58,687 --> 00:40:00,523 Are you aware that      appointments for mammograms 678 00:40:00,564 --> 00:40:02,525 have gone up         six-fold nationwide? 679 00:40:02,566 --> 00:40:06,070 Is that so?     Well, that is wonderful news. 680 00:40:06,112 --> 00:40:08,155 Does it feel like       you've changed the world? 681 00:40:08,197 --> 00:40:10,324 I don't know that           I would say that. 682 00:40:10,366 --> 00:40:13,661 I was just being honest    about what I was going through, 683 00:40:13,702 --> 00:40:17,373 and that's all our family           ever wants to be, 684 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:19,750 is open and transparent. 685 00:40:19,792 --> 00:40:21,585 Incoming! 686 00:40:22,795 --> 00:40:24,755 What's in the box, Mrs. Ford? 687 00:40:24,797 --> 00:40:27,716 Thousands of well-wishes          from her loyal fans 688 00:40:27,758 --> 00:40:30,886 and a football signed by the    entire roster of the Redskins. 689 00:40:30,928 --> 00:40:33,264 -Whoa. Look at that.                 -Wow. 690 00:40:33,305 --> 00:40:35,391 Mrs. Ford, how long      do you plan to convalesce? 691 00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:37,601 When do you anticipate       regaining your strength? 692 00:40:41,272 --> 00:40:42,565 -Whoa, whoa. Mom?                 -Mom? 693 00:40:44,024 --> 00:40:46,277 -Go long.       -Yes, dear. 694 00:41:02,793 --> 00:41:04,628 Strong as ever. 695 00:41:11,051 --> 00:41:16,056 On this vote, the yeas are 258,            the nays are 156. 696 00:41:16,098 --> 00:41:18,100 The bill is passed... 697 00:41:18,142 --> 00:41:21,604 Mel? Turn it off       before those Republicans 698 00:41:21,645 --> 00:41:24,732 start patting themselves on    the back for jumping on board. 699 00:41:24,773 --> 00:41:29,403 Like we didn't deliver        535 vegetable baskets, 700 00:41:29,445 --> 00:41:31,822 just begging them to have        a conscience for once. 701 00:41:31,864 --> 00:41:34,158 Fucking grandstanding bastards. 702 00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:37,369 Everyone takes credit     when something passes, but... 703 00:41:38,662 --> 00:41:42,124 you ladies know it couldn't      have happened without you. 704 00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:44,793 -Aw.    -I'm sad this is my last rodeo. 705 00:41:44,835 --> 00:41:46,962 -Oh.             -What? 706 00:41:47,004 --> 00:41:50,049 Suz is going back to Chicago          after the new year. 707 00:41:53,844 --> 00:41:58,724 -Did Neil make you quit?       -No, Mel. I made me quit. 708 00:41:58,766 --> 00:42:01,685 As long as I'm in this job,       I just can't turn it off. 709 00:42:02,603 --> 00:42:04,230 It's how my brain works. 710 00:42:04,271 --> 00:42:06,232 I don't blame him          for being unhappy. 711 00:42:06,273 --> 00:42:08,025 -I'd be the same way.                 -Mmm. 712 00:42:09,610 --> 00:42:11,362 Wha-- Damn it. 713 00:42:14,615 --> 00:42:16,408 -You're gonna hug me.             -Oh, come on. 714 00:42:16,450 --> 00:42:19,954 No, no, no!        You have to hug. Oh... 715 00:42:19,995 --> 00:42:21,497 -Oh!             -No... 716 00:42:21,539 --> 00:42:23,040 You're gonna be fine, Mel. 717 00:42:24,333 --> 00:42:26,210 Well, you know 718 00:42:26,252 --> 00:42:28,671 I'll throw my support      behind you, no matter what. 719 00:42:28,712 --> 00:42:30,881 You'll be a great mayor             for Chicago. 720 00:42:30,923 --> 00:42:32,716 -I appreciate it. 721 00:42:33,717 --> 00:42:35,678 Mr. President,        the First Lady's here. 722 00:42:35,719 --> 00:42:37,638 I can tell her you'll be      with her in a few minutes? 723 00:42:37,680 --> 00:42:40,641 -I gotta get going.     -Uh, yeah. We're about done. 724 00:42:40,683 --> 00:42:41,934 Invite her on in. 725 00:42:43,185 --> 00:42:45,229 -What's up?      -Love of my life. 726 00:42:46,981 --> 00:42:49,400 -Madam First Lady.                -Rahm. 727 00:42:49,817 --> 00:42:54,363 Now, if I knew you all were this     good at charming Republicans, 728 00:42:54,405 --> 00:42:56,532 I would've used your help         these past two years. 729 00:42:56,574 --> 00:42:59,118 -I mean, what the fuck?        -Thank you. 730 00:42:59,159 --> 00:43:02,288 No, really, I am quite impressed      with what you've achieved. 731 00:43:02,329 --> 00:43:05,457 -Thank you.          -Oh, look at that. 732 00:43:05,499 --> 00:43:07,960 He's got his booze out,      something romantic coming. 733 00:43:08,002 --> 00:43:10,546 Awesome. Uh, that's my cue     to get the hell out of Dodge. 734 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:12,715 See you later, Rahm.         Thanks for coming by. 735 00:43:12,756 --> 00:43:14,550 -Mr. President. 736 00:43:16,176 --> 00:43:18,470 He just wanted some advice 737 00:43:18,512 --> 00:43:21,557 on his mayoral campaign              in Chicago. 738 00:43:21,599 --> 00:43:25,603 You know, I still feel like  a boy who's been broken up with. 739 00:43:28,731 --> 00:43:29,773 Mmm. 740 00:43:32,234 --> 00:43:33,944 You heard about Susan, right? 741 00:43:35,154 --> 00:43:36,280 Yeah. 742 00:43:37,323 --> 00:43:39,617 -Fuck.                -Yeah. 743 00:43:39,658 --> 00:43:42,411 But you're not gonna       break up with me though. 744 00:43:42,453 --> 00:43:44,163 Well... 745 00:43:48,584 --> 00:43:49,627 Nah. 746 00:43:50,461 --> 00:43:52,671 Are you gonna dump me? 747 00:43:54,506 --> 00:43:55,549 No. 748 00:43:57,509 --> 00:44:00,429 Can we quit        and go back to Chicago? 749 00:44:00,471 --> 00:44:03,182 -Apparently not.              -Oh, damn! 750 00:44:03,223 --> 00:44:04,767 -I mean, we're stuck. 751 00:44:04,808 --> 00:44:06,518 No escape route? 752 00:44:06,560 --> 00:44:08,145 -No.              -Oh, shoot. 753 00:44:18,906 --> 00:44:20,991 Hello, nice to see you. Welcome. 754 00:44:22,660 --> 00:44:26,538 Excuse me. Read the sign.        Female reporters only. 755 00:44:26,580 --> 00:44:28,791 Our paper doesn't        have a female reporter. 756 00:44:28,832 --> 00:44:30,668 Then I guess        it's time to hire one. 757 00:44:31,919 --> 00:44:33,837 -I see.              -Thank you. 758 00:44:45,974 --> 00:44:47,643 Ooh. Hello. 759 00:44:47,685 --> 00:44:49,853 -Hello! 760 00:44:49,895 --> 00:44:54,024 Oh, thank you so much      for joining me here today. 761 00:44:54,066 --> 00:44:55,693 Isn't it wonderful to see 762 00:44:55,734 --> 00:45:00,072 so many intelligent        and professional women 763 00:45:00,114 --> 00:45:02,700 all in one place? 764 00:45:02,741 --> 00:45:07,579 As you know,        today is our very first 765 00:45:07,621 --> 00:45:10,708 all-female press conference. 766 00:45:15,295 --> 00:45:19,925 And the first of what I hope      is many, many more to come. 767 00:45:19,967 --> 00:45:22,428 I have been given a directive 768 00:45:22,469 --> 00:45:27,266 that the topics we discuss     while we're all here together 769 00:45:27,307 --> 00:45:32,312 must stay on the subject          of women's things. 770 00:45:32,354 --> 00:45:37,443 So, cleaning,       baking all come to mind. 771 00:45:37,484 --> 00:45:41,739 But today, with these        trying times before us, 772 00:45:41,780 --> 00:45:46,201 many more women are finding       work outside of the home. 773 00:45:46,243 --> 00:45:49,997 And it becomes       that much more difficult 774 00:45:50,038 --> 00:45:53,542 to find time to prepare meals 775 00:45:53,584 --> 00:45:55,753 for our families. 776 00:45:55,794 --> 00:45:59,465 And so, I am passing around 777 00:45:59,506 --> 00:46:02,259 a quick and easy recipe 778 00:46:02,301 --> 00:46:05,012 that will only take 30 minutes, 779 00:46:05,053 --> 00:46:07,514 that costs just a few cents, 780 00:46:07,556 --> 00:46:10,267 and that feeds a family of four. 781 00:46:10,309 --> 00:46:13,103 That way, your readers 782 00:46:13,145 --> 00:46:15,981 will be able        to have plenty of time 783 00:46:16,023 --> 00:46:20,652 to educate themselves about  what's happening in our country. 784 00:46:20,694 --> 00:46:23,781 -Yes! 785 00:46:24,406 --> 00:46:28,994 Now, women's suffrage has been      secured for some time now, 786 00:46:29,036 --> 00:46:31,205 but many women, I'm afraid, 787 00:46:31,246 --> 00:46:34,333 still act as if        it's purely ceremonial. 788 00:46:34,374 --> 00:46:35,918 Now, don't get me wrong, 789 00:46:35,959 --> 00:46:38,837 it is prudent to vote 790 00:46:38,879 --> 00:46:41,507 alongside your husbands. 791 00:46:41,548 --> 00:46:46,178 But voting only       on your husband's beliefs 792 00:46:46,220 --> 00:46:49,973 puts your own beliefs          out of the picture. 793 00:46:51,183 --> 00:46:55,729 We have the right to vote,          but we must use it. 794 00:46:56,230 --> 00:47:01,151 The educated woman  is the woman of the future. 795 00:47:01,193 --> 00:47:02,319 Yes! 796 00:47:07,115 --> 00:47:11,578 Well, if you'd like to ask       some questions, I'm open. 797 00:47:11,620 --> 00:47:14,081 -Ms. Hickok. 798 00:47:14,122 --> 00:47:17,042 Thank you, Madam First Lady. 799 00:47:17,084 --> 00:47:18,836 What's your recipe 800 00:47:18,877 --> 00:47:21,630 for basic labor regulations             in industries 801 00:47:21,672 --> 00:47:24,967 populated largely by women?         The garment industry? 802 00:47:25,008 --> 00:47:28,053 Ooh, that is         a very good question. 803 00:47:28,095 --> 00:47:31,223 Well, I would say, 804 00:47:31,265 --> 00:47:34,726 my very first ingredient... 805 00:47:37,271 --> 00:47:40,232 ...is a senator          in North Carolina. 806 00:47:40,274 --> 00:47:43,110 -Uh-uh, uh-uh! 807 00:47:50,617 --> 00:47:53,328 Oh, she's hungry!            I'm hungry too. 808 00:47:57,082 --> 00:47:58,750 Let's go to the Russians. 809 00:47:58,792 --> 00:48:00,544 Olga with the eyebrow          is singing tonight. 810 00:48:00,586 --> 00:48:03,881 -Is she?   J'adore   Olga.            -Petra's it is. 811 00:48:14,975 --> 00:48:17,394 Oh, the fun      is just beginning, ladies. 812 00:48:17,436 --> 00:48:18,353 Viens-tu? 813 00:48:20,022 --> 00:48:22,357 Ooh. Yes. 814 00:48:23,442 --> 00:48:25,611 I was just taking          a moment to imagine 815 00:48:25,652 --> 00:48:30,073 what it might be like to live      like this all of the time. 816 00:48:31,325 --> 00:48:32,534 Happy. 817 00:48:34,995 --> 00:48:36,413 Yes. 818 00:48:38,582 --> 00:48:41,043 I've been meaning to ask you.              I have to-- 819 00:48:42,044 --> 00:48:43,962 I have to speak next week              at Barnard, 820 00:48:44,004 --> 00:48:45,714 and I've never actually... 821 00:48:47,424 --> 00:48:48,550 How do you do it? 822 00:48:49,551 --> 00:48:52,346 Oh, is Hick afraid          of public speaking? 823 00:48:52,387 --> 00:48:53,972 She's terrified. 824 00:48:54,014 --> 00:48:58,101 Well, the truth is,          I'm terrified too. 825 00:48:58,143 --> 00:48:59,937 -No, I don't believe it.            -No, it's true. 826 00:48:59,978 --> 00:49:01,730 -I don't.             -It is true. 827 00:49:03,148 --> 00:49:04,691 But it gets better. 828 00:49:08,362 --> 00:49:11,990 Sometimes, what one needs to say 829 00:49:12,032 --> 00:49:15,243 is too important      to let fear get in the way. 830 00:49:25,045 --> 00:49:27,798 But the best piece of advice              I ever got 831 00:49:27,839 --> 00:49:31,718 was from Louis Howe, who said... 832 00:49:34,388 --> 00:49:36,598 "If you've got something to say, 833 00:49:37,474 --> 00:49:39,685 say it and sit down." 834 00:49:51,279 --> 00:49:54,157 pensive music 835 00:50:09,339 --> 00:50:11,925 "Dear Mrs. Ford,       I am writing to tell you 836 00:50:11,967 --> 00:50:14,094 that because of your bravery    I was able to have the courage 837 00:50:14,136 --> 00:50:15,846 to have a mammogram. 838 00:50:15,887 --> 00:50:18,598 Luckily, I had a good test         and negative results, 839 00:50:18,640 --> 00:50:21,685 but it has inspired me to start  a program to get people involved 840 00:50:21,727 --> 00:50:24,271 and get this important issue         up-front and center. 841 00:50:24,312 --> 00:50:25,856 Thanks again. Peggy." 842 00:50:25,897 --> 00:50:27,941 "Dear Mrs. Ford,           thank you so much 843 00:50:27,983 --> 00:50:30,110 for making people aware           of breast cancer 844 00:50:30,152 --> 00:50:31,611 and how to detect it. 845 00:50:31,653 --> 00:50:33,321 My mother and I          are both scheduled 846 00:50:33,363 --> 00:50:35,115 to have mammograms next week." 847 00:50:35,157 --> 00:50:37,617 "Dear Mrs. Ford,     I wanted to write you a note 848 00:50:37,659 --> 00:50:39,786 and thank you     for your bravery and honesty 849 00:50:39,828 --> 00:50:41,204 during what I imagine to be 850 00:50:41,246 --> 00:50:42,831 a very difficult         and frightening time 851 00:50:42,873 --> 00:50:44,332 for you and your family." 852 00:50:44,374 --> 00:50:45,876 "I am hoping you are            feeling better 853 00:50:45,917 --> 00:50:47,711 and that your family members            and loved ones 854 00:50:47,753 --> 00:50:49,337 are safe and sound. 855 00:50:49,379 --> 00:50:51,840 Thank you for your bravery           and your ability 856 00:50:51,882 --> 00:50:53,383 to face something so difficult 857 00:50:53,425 --> 00:50:55,969 with such style and grace." 858 00:50:56,011 --> 00:50:58,055 pensive music 859 00:51:41,223 --> 00:51:43,266 music intensifies 860 00:51:50,273 --> 00:51:51,316 Betty? 861 00:51:57,364 --> 00:51:58,573 Hey. 862 00:52:29,271 --> 00:52:30,647 You're beautiful. 863 00:52:35,777 --> 00:52:36,820 You hear me? 864 00:52:39,156 --> 00:52:42,200 pensive music