1 00:00:03,766 --> 00:00:06,515 - (Indistinct radio transmission) - Man: Damn. 2 00:00:06,516 --> 00:00:08,467 - (Car door closes) Man 2: This is going down. 3 00:00:08,468 --> 00:00:10,719 He's gonna kill us, you know. 4 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:12,054 He's gonna kill us. 5 00:00:12,055 --> 00:00:13,355 Be cool, Tre. 6 00:00:13,356 --> 00:00:14,606 Hands on the wheel. 7 00:00:14,607 --> 00:00:17,309 (Indistinct radio transmissions) 8 00:00:17,310 --> 00:00:18,610 Officer: Evening. 9 00:00:18,611 --> 00:00:21,230 Woman: Be cool. 10 00:00:21,231 --> 00:00:25,166 You know you're driving with a busted taillight? 11 00:00:28,488 --> 00:00:29,905 Woman: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! 12 00:00:29,906 --> 00:00:31,472 Jesus! 13 00:00:35,662 --> 00:00:37,663 (Officer groaning) 14 00:00:37,664 --> 00:00:39,164 (Panting) 15 00:00:39,165 --> 00:00:41,278 (Groaning) 16 00:00:41,279 --> 00:00:43,258 - (Approaching sirens wailing) - Tre, we got to get out of here. 17 00:00:43,259 --> 00:00:44,775 Tre. 18 00:00:45,428 --> 00:00:47,179 - (Horn blaring) - Tre. 19 00:00:47,180 --> 00:00:48,397 (Blaring continues) 20 00:00:48,398 --> 00:00:50,281 Tre! 21 00:00:51,684 --> 00:00:54,490 The Cuban Foreign Minister has arrived at the embassy. 22 00:00:54,491 --> 00:00:56,001 He's just about to start his remarks. 23 00:00:56,002 --> 00:00:57,452 He's just gonna give the party line... 24 00:00:57,453 --> 00:00:59,375 America bad, Cuba good. 25 00:00:59,376 --> 00:01:01,767 It's the reopening of the Cuban embassy in D.C. 26 00:01:01,768 --> 00:01:02,935 After 54 years. 27 00:01:02,936 --> 00:01:04,236 It's historic. 28 00:01:04,237 --> 00:01:06,101 So we're okay with giving the Cubans network airtime 29 00:01:06,102 --> 00:01:07,569 to broadcast propaganda? 30 00:01:07,570 --> 00:01:09,154 I hardly think Foreign Minister Barzan 31 00:01:09,155 --> 00:01:11,356 is gonna use his speech to America bash. 32 00:01:11,357 --> 00:01:12,991 Then why did we decide to skip the ceremony? 33 00:01:12,992 --> 00:01:14,943 Because opening Cuba is controversial 34 00:01:14,944 --> 00:01:16,278 and Madam Secretary felt that... 35 00:01:16,279 --> 00:01:18,247 Didn't trust that he won't go all, 36 00:01:18,248 --> 00:01:19,915 "blah, blah, blah, the American embargo 37 00:01:19,916 --> 00:01:22,534 is a crime against the good people of Cuba," 38 00:01:22,535 --> 00:01:24,453 and she'll be standing there looking like the bad guy. 39 00:01:24,454 --> 00:01:26,205 My, my, somebody woke up 40 00:01:26,206 --> 00:01:27,673 on the cynical side of the bed this morning. 41 00:01:27,674 --> 00:01:30,018 I just question the wisdom of negotiating 42 00:01:30,019 --> 00:01:32,270 with oppressive dictators who jail dissidents 43 00:01:32,271 --> 00:01:33,438 and prohibit free speech. 44 00:01:33,439 --> 00:01:35,524 Matt... I know, you've explained your position. 45 00:01:35,525 --> 00:01:37,242 And you have remained steadfast in yours, 46 00:01:37,243 --> 00:01:39,528 which is troubling because I'm headed down to Cuba 47 00:01:39,529 --> 00:01:42,330 in a few days to reopen the American embassy there 48 00:01:42,331 --> 00:01:44,366 and you're my speechwriter. 49 00:01:44,367 --> 00:01:47,369 Ma'am, I can keep my personal beliefs to myself. 50 00:01:47,370 --> 00:01:48,620 How I wish that were true. 51 00:01:48,621 --> 00:01:50,255 Elizabeth: I appreciate your candor, Matt, 52 00:01:50,256 --> 00:01:51,550 but my Cuba speech is too important 53 00:01:51,551 --> 00:01:53,685 to entrust to a writer who's simply toeing the party line. 54 00:01:53,686 --> 00:01:55,638 - Ma'am... - It's not punishment. 55 00:01:55,639 --> 00:01:57,190 I know it's difficult to do your best work 56 00:01:57,191 --> 00:01:58,641 when you don't believe in the cause. 57 00:01:58,642 --> 00:02:01,311 I know that I would have a very hard time 58 00:02:01,312 --> 00:02:03,470 writing anything nice about kale. 59 00:02:03,471 --> 00:02:05,982 Which is why I'm thrilled that you will be writing 60 00:02:05,983 --> 00:02:07,784 my remarks for the World Food Prize Lunch. 61 00:02:07,785 --> 00:02:09,152 (Chuckles) 62 00:02:09,153 --> 00:02:10,903 So, uh... 63 00:02:10,904 --> 00:02:13,072 Who-who's going to write your Cuba speech? 64 00:02:13,073 --> 00:02:14,791 - I will. - Nadine: Here's the ambassador. 65 00:02:14,792 --> 00:02:18,044 On behalf of the people and government of Cuba, 66 00:02:18,045 --> 00:02:22,799 I welcome a new day in U.S.-Cuban relations. 67 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:26,234 (Applause) 68 00:02:31,202 --> 00:02:32,392 Alison: It was nothing. 69 00:02:32,393 --> 00:02:34,093 - No big deal. - You were in a car accident, Alison. 70 00:02:34,094 --> 00:02:36,062 - That's a big deal. - Okay, look. 71 00:02:36,063 --> 00:02:38,097 Here's the dent. You can barely see it. 72 00:02:38,098 --> 00:02:39,432 Wait a minute. 73 00:02:39,433 --> 00:02:42,505 You-you posted pictures of your accident on social media? 74 00:02:42,506 --> 00:02:43,745 - Okay, that's not the... - And you're smiling? 75 00:02:43,746 --> 00:02:44,745 Do you think this is funny? 76 00:02:44,746 --> 00:02:45,738 Elizabeth: What happened? 77 00:02:45,739 --> 00:02:47,523 Alison was in a car accident. 78 00:02:47,524 --> 00:02:49,108 - Okay, no. - What? 79 00:02:49,109 --> 00:02:50,693 I... I dented the Fender 80 00:02:50,694 --> 00:02:51,944 on a concrete barrier 81 00:02:51,945 --> 00:02:53,997 backing out of a tight parking spot at the mall. 82 00:02:53,998 --> 00:02:56,115 I took it in for repairs and paid for it myself. 83 00:02:56,116 --> 00:02:58,418 And told 2,000 of her friends but not us. 84 00:02:58,419 --> 00:03:01,087 I had to find out from Wayne at Accurate Autoworks. 85 00:03:01,088 --> 00:03:03,039 I told him not to say anything. 86 00:03:03,040 --> 00:03:04,924 What? You asked Wayne to lie for you? 87 00:03:04,925 --> 00:03:06,926 No, I just said it's not a big deal, don't tell my parents. 88 00:03:06,927 --> 00:03:08,294 My God. 89 00:03:08,295 --> 00:03:10,513 There was an accident and a cover-up. 90 00:03:10,514 --> 00:03:11,721 It's like having Nixon in our kitchen. 91 00:03:11,722 --> 00:03:13,088 - Alison: Are you kidding? Nixon? - Elizabeth: Okay. 92 00:03:13,089 --> 00:03:14,250 - Why don't you go upstairs. - Thank you. 93 00:03:14,251 --> 00:03:15,685 Let your dad and me talk, please. 94 00:03:15,686 --> 00:03:18,971 Alison: Nixon? Really? 95 00:03:18,972 --> 00:03:21,641 There is a case to be made 96 00:03:21,642 --> 00:03:23,476 that she was being responsible. 97 00:03:23,477 --> 00:03:26,145 You know, she took it in to the shop, 98 00:03:26,146 --> 00:03:28,314 paid for the damages herself. 99 00:03:28,315 --> 00:03:29,699 It was a misguided attempt, 100 00:03:29,700 --> 00:03:31,901 but she was trying to be an adult. 101 00:03:31,902 --> 00:03:33,286 But she's not an adult. 102 00:03:33,287 --> 00:03:34,487 And I'm starting to think 103 00:03:34,488 --> 00:03:35,822 maybe she shouldn't come to Cuba. 104 00:03:35,823 --> 00:03:37,373 She shouldn't be rewarded for this. 105 00:03:37,374 --> 00:03:39,292 Well, you know, 106 00:03:39,293 --> 00:03:43,162 48 hours of spotty to non-existent Cuban Internet 107 00:03:43,163 --> 00:03:45,131 will be more than enough punishment for her. 108 00:03:45,132 --> 00:03:47,717 Besides, I think that getting away 109 00:03:47,718 --> 00:03:49,252 might be good for her, and, you know, 110 00:03:49,253 --> 00:03:51,637 could maybe be good for you, too. 111 00:03:51,638 --> 00:03:53,639 Get your mind off of losing your student. 112 00:03:53,640 --> 00:03:54,891 Yeah. 113 00:03:54,892 --> 00:03:56,191 How'd you sleep last night? 114 00:03:57,219 --> 00:03:58,344 Jason: How about Markes? 115 00:03:58,345 --> 00:04:00,096 It's pretty crazy, huh? 116 00:04:00,097 --> 00:04:01,180 What are you talking about? 117 00:04:01,181 --> 00:04:02,065 It's all over the news... 118 00:04:02,066 --> 00:04:03,099 Markes is resigning. 119 00:04:03,100 --> 00:04:04,583 Senator Markes? 120 00:04:05,319 --> 00:04:06,519 Yeah. 121 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:07,687 Is resigning? 122 00:04:07,688 --> 00:04:09,188 Yeah. 123 00:04:09,189 --> 00:04:11,441 Senator Gregg Markes is resigning? 124 00:04:11,442 --> 00:04:13,409 Why does she keep asking me that? 125 00:04:13,410 --> 00:04:14,861 Processing the ramifications. 126 00:04:14,862 --> 00:04:17,530 - Which are? - I-I... I h-have to go. 127 00:04:17,531 --> 00:04:20,048 - Here, go. - Yeah. I have to go. 128 00:04:21,285 --> 00:04:23,035 (Door opening) 129 00:04:23,036 --> 00:04:25,004 Your mom's about to change the world. 130 00:04:25,005 --> 00:04:26,122 (Door closes) 131 00:04:26,123 --> 00:04:28,424 Elizabeth: What's the latest? 132 00:04:28,425 --> 00:04:29,542 So, Markes was... 133 00:04:29,543 --> 00:04:30,877 Was pulled over for driving the wrong way 134 00:04:30,878 --> 00:04:32,044 down a one-way street 135 00:04:32,045 --> 00:04:33,596 and then failed a field sobriety test. 136 00:04:33,597 --> 00:04:35,131 And the woman who he was with... 137 00:04:35,132 --> 00:04:36,766 - Who was not his wife. - ...had half... 138 00:04:36,767 --> 00:04:38,267 A half ounce of cocaine on her. 139 00:04:38,268 --> 00:04:40,720 - And Markes... - Then tried to bribe the arresting officer 140 00:04:40,721 --> 00:04:43,022 by telling him that he could give him a big promotion 141 00:04:43,023 --> 00:04:44,724 if he made the charges go away. 142 00:04:44,725 --> 00:04:46,612 And all of that would've been bad enough except... 143 00:04:46,613 --> 00:04:47,393 Okay, let me tell it. 144 00:04:47,394 --> 00:04:48,611 The whole thing was caught on video 145 00:04:48,612 --> 00:04:49,779 by someone who recognized him. 146 00:04:49,780 --> 00:04:51,364 Sorry, Blake, I heard that part on the drive over. 147 00:04:51,365 --> 00:04:52,532 No problem, ma'am. 148 00:04:52,533 --> 00:04:53,983 Being interrupted by you is a pleasure. 149 00:04:53,984 --> 00:04:55,785 But, uh, if I may, what does this have to do 150 00:04:55,786 --> 00:04:56,903 with the State Department? 151 00:04:56,904 --> 00:04:59,288 Okay, what do we know about Markes? 152 00:04:59,289 --> 00:05:01,157 - He was a cheater. - And a liar. 153 00:05:01,158 --> 00:05:03,075 Heads out of the tabloids, think policy. 154 00:05:03,076 --> 00:05:05,745 He was head of the Foreign Relations Committee. 155 00:05:05,746 --> 00:05:07,130 Wait, so he was the man responsible 156 00:05:07,131 --> 00:05:08,748 for controlling what came up for a vote. 157 00:05:08,749 --> 00:05:09,799 And he stymied us 158 00:05:09,800 --> 00:05:12,385 on Cuba last spring. 159 00:05:12,386 --> 00:05:14,220 And now that he's out of the way, you're going to try... 160 00:05:14,221 --> 00:05:16,187 Wait. Let Blake say it. 161 00:05:16,924 --> 00:05:18,925 You're going to try to bring a bill 162 00:05:18,926 --> 00:05:21,761 to the floor of the senate and lift the embargo on Cuba. 163 00:05:21,762 --> 00:05:24,013 And how cool would it be to announce that 164 00:05:24,014 --> 00:05:25,431 when we reopen the embassy? 165 00:05:25,432 --> 00:05:27,350 That's in 48 hours. 166 00:05:27,351 --> 00:05:30,368 (Laughs) Well, we better get to work. 167 00:05:30,415 --> 00:05:36,704 Subtitle sync and corrections by awaqeded for www.addic7ed.com. 168 00:05:45,112 --> 00:05:48,898 The entire eastern border of Ukraine is on high alert. 169 00:05:48,899 --> 00:05:51,317 And needless to say, after the cyber attack on his plane, 170 00:05:51,318 --> 00:05:53,736 President Bozek remains profoundly shaken 171 00:05:53,737 --> 00:05:55,071 by the attempt on his life. 172 00:05:55,072 --> 00:05:56,823 Jackson: I have to hand it to President Ostrov. 173 00:05:56,824 --> 00:05:58,572 It would've been a masterstroke: 174 00:05:58,573 --> 00:06:01,291 Decapitate the duly elected leader of the Ukraine, 175 00:06:01,292 --> 00:06:04,411 thereby clearing the way for a full-scale Russian invasion. 176 00:06:04,412 --> 00:06:05,912 We must push back, Mr. President, 177 00:06:05,913 --> 00:06:08,164 and push back hard. 178 00:06:08,165 --> 00:06:10,884 And your recommendation is? 179 00:06:10,885 --> 00:06:12,669 Dispatch U.S. military advisers to Ukraine. 180 00:06:12,670 --> 00:06:14,921 Send a message to the Kremlin 181 00:06:14,922 --> 00:06:18,425 that Ukraine and the U.S. stand united against them. 182 00:06:18,426 --> 00:06:19,843 I'm not sure that's the message 183 00:06:19,844 --> 00:06:21,811 that we want to send at this time, sir. 184 00:06:21,812 --> 00:06:23,730 The Russians will view 185 00:06:23,731 --> 00:06:25,612 the presence of American forces in Kiev 186 00:06:25,613 --> 00:06:28,866 as an escalation that would have to be met in kind. 187 00:06:28,867 --> 00:06:32,035 Sir, this is one of those moments 188 00:06:32,036 --> 00:06:33,905 that defines a presidency. 189 00:06:33,906 --> 00:06:38,742 The Dalton White House must be seen as strong, unyielding. 190 00:06:38,743 --> 00:06:40,078 Help me out here, Russell. 191 00:06:40,079 --> 00:06:41,963 I'm afraid I agree with Elizabeth on this. 192 00:06:41,964 --> 00:06:43,748 I thought you brought me into this administration 193 00:06:43,749 --> 00:06:46,801 to, in your words, "tighten the reins on foreign policy." 194 00:06:46,802 --> 00:06:50,004 Dalton: Let's set up a call with President Ostrov. 195 00:06:50,005 --> 00:06:52,173 Perhaps a, uh, more personal approach 196 00:06:52,174 --> 00:06:53,557 can do something 197 00:06:53,558 --> 00:06:55,425 to diffuse the situation. 198 00:06:55,426 --> 00:06:58,228 Now, Bess, uh, you wanted to talk about Cuba? 199 00:06:58,229 --> 00:07:00,514 Yes. 200 00:07:00,515 --> 00:07:03,600 Senator Markes' resignation 201 00:07:03,601 --> 00:07:05,602 releases his stranglehold 202 00:07:05,603 --> 00:07:07,020 on senate foreign relations. 203 00:07:07,021 --> 00:07:08,905 The bill to lift the embargo, it's already passed the house. 204 00:07:08,906 --> 00:07:11,992 We just need 60 senators to prevent a filibuster. 205 00:07:11,993 --> 00:07:13,243 You think you have the votes? 206 00:07:13,244 --> 00:07:14,411 Close. I mean, it depends on 207 00:07:14,412 --> 00:07:16,196 how much political capital you want to expend. 208 00:07:16,197 --> 00:07:17,364 Jackson: It could be done. 209 00:07:17,365 --> 00:07:19,616 Think of the legacy you would leave. 210 00:07:19,617 --> 00:07:21,585 A Cuba open to U.S. business interests, 211 00:07:21,586 --> 00:07:23,787 a-a toehold for democracy 212 00:07:23,788 --> 00:07:26,757 in one of our most bitter enemies. 213 00:07:26,758 --> 00:07:28,959 The optics for your re-election campaign would be good. 214 00:07:28,960 --> 00:07:30,260 Plenty of American flags waving. 215 00:07:30,261 --> 00:07:32,879 - Craig? - Florida has 216 00:07:32,880 --> 00:07:34,631 29 electoral votes. 217 00:07:34,632 --> 00:07:36,800 Miami is the key to locking those up. 218 00:07:36,801 --> 00:07:39,686 Why alienate the anti-Castro base down there? 219 00:07:39,687 --> 00:07:41,138 Policy aside, the politics 220 00:07:41,139 --> 00:07:43,140 of this are suicidal. 221 00:07:43,141 --> 00:07:45,475 Sometimes politics has to take a backseat 222 00:07:45,476 --> 00:07:46,643 to doing the right thing. 223 00:07:46,644 --> 00:07:48,645 Sir, this is one of those moments 224 00:07:48,646 --> 00:07:50,781 that define a presidency. 225 00:07:50,782 --> 00:07:52,065 All right. 226 00:07:52,066 --> 00:07:54,818 I understand that passions run deep on this issue. 227 00:07:54,819 --> 00:07:59,489 But since it's my call... 228 00:07:59,490 --> 00:08:02,591 Hell, let's make some history. 229 00:08:03,544 --> 00:08:05,829 If you two can put the votes together, let's do it. 230 00:08:05,830 --> 00:08:08,131 Sorry, Craig. 231 00:08:08,132 --> 00:08:09,916 This doesn't seem to be your day. 232 00:08:09,917 --> 00:08:11,968 It's never about me, sir. 233 00:08:11,969 --> 00:08:13,736 I serve at the pleasure of the president. 234 00:08:16,057 --> 00:08:18,008 I can't thank you enough for your support, Senator Armstrong, 235 00:08:18,009 --> 00:08:20,177 and as soon as Madam Secretary gets back in, 236 00:08:20,178 --> 00:08:21,978 I'm sure that she will give you a call herself. 237 00:08:21,979 --> 00:08:24,231 Thanks. Yes. 238 00:08:24,232 --> 00:08:25,849 Hey, we got Armstrong. 239 00:08:25,850 --> 00:08:27,601 Just five more 240 00:08:27,602 --> 00:08:30,629 and we have liftoff. 241 00:08:30,630 --> 00:08:32,372 Micelli's a maybe. He needs a call from the secretary. 242 00:08:32,373 --> 00:08:33,323 - On it. - Hey, what's going on? 243 00:08:33,324 --> 00:08:34,574 Well, with Markes out of the way, 244 00:08:34,575 --> 00:08:36,777 the President gave his blessing to lift the embargo 245 00:08:36,778 --> 00:08:38,445 and now we just need to get the votes. 246 00:08:38,446 --> 00:08:39,863 So Madam Secretary is up on the Hill 247 00:08:39,864 --> 00:08:42,282 and we're calling senators, and we've been here all night 248 00:08:42,283 --> 00:08:43,533 and I've had a lot of coffee. 249 00:08:43,534 --> 00:08:45,721 Am I talking fast? I feel like I'm talking fast. 250 00:08:45,722 --> 00:08:47,474 Why didn't you guys call me in? 251 00:08:47,475 --> 00:08:48,808 She's writing the speech. 252 00:08:48,809 --> 00:08:51,645 A speech that just went from perfunctory to historic. 253 00:08:51,646 --> 00:08:53,446 You're right. Sucks to be you. 254 00:08:53,447 --> 00:08:55,766 Lifting the embargo on Cuba is huge. 255 00:08:55,767 --> 00:08:57,384 It could get Dalton a second term. 256 00:08:57,385 --> 00:08:58,885 I have to be a part of this. 257 00:08:58,886 --> 00:09:01,972 She's going to need background and research and imagery. 258 00:09:01,973 --> 00:09:04,357 That's what I do best... verbal imagery. 259 00:09:04,358 --> 00:09:06,943 You know, to some, a simple schoolhouse whiteboard, 260 00:09:06,944 --> 00:09:09,962 but to those in the know, a referendum on democracy. 261 00:09:15,036 --> 00:09:17,404 I hear you're thinking about voting to lift the embargo. 262 00:09:17,405 --> 00:09:18,872 How can I help? 263 00:09:18,873 --> 00:09:22,125 Minnesotans have a lot to offer the people of Cuba. 264 00:09:22,126 --> 00:09:25,412 Few other Midwestern farming powers share our proximity 265 00:09:25,413 --> 00:09:27,130 to the mighty Mississippi... 266 00:09:27,131 --> 00:09:29,783 Michelle, our kids go to the same orthodontist. 267 00:09:29,784 --> 00:09:32,919 I consider you a friend, you can cut the speechifying. 268 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:34,471 What do you want? 269 00:09:34,472 --> 00:09:35,889 First dibs. 270 00:09:35,890 --> 00:09:37,340 First dibs? 271 00:09:37,341 --> 00:09:40,477 Specifically $100,000 in federal money to identify 272 00:09:40,478 --> 00:09:43,096 existing and emerging opportunities in Cuba 273 00:09:43,097 --> 00:09:45,932 for Minnesota's agricultural producers. 274 00:09:45,933 --> 00:09:48,018 Dan Sparks is already sponsoring a bill 275 00:09:48,019 --> 00:09:50,904 that would give Wyoming those federal dollars. 276 00:09:50,905 --> 00:09:54,373 Well, that's too bad then, isn't it? 277 00:09:55,109 --> 00:09:59,496 Michelle, I-I really need your vote. 278 00:09:59,497 --> 00:10:02,264 I know you do. 279 00:10:05,169 --> 00:10:07,620 Dan, I need you to drop S.3487. 280 00:10:07,621 --> 00:10:08,922 No way. 281 00:10:08,923 --> 00:10:11,041 I'm giving you my Cuba vote so I can get in there 282 00:10:11,042 --> 00:10:12,959 and scare up some business for Wyoming. 283 00:10:12,960 --> 00:10:14,094 I'm gonna need that money. 284 00:10:14,095 --> 00:10:15,962 Well, Michelle Porter needs it more. 285 00:10:15,963 --> 00:10:18,548 She should've sponsored her own damn bill then. 286 00:10:18,549 --> 00:10:20,133 Come on, there has to be something you need 287 00:10:20,134 --> 00:10:22,185 more than $100,000 to send 288 00:10:22,186 --> 00:10:24,903 a couple of guys down to Cuba a month ahead of the competition? 289 00:10:28,142 --> 00:10:31,210 I really need your help on this. 290 00:10:32,863 --> 00:10:36,282 Have you ever been to the Wind River Mountain Range? 291 00:10:36,283 --> 00:10:39,119 I-I have not. 292 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:41,045 Neither have millions of other people who love spending 293 00:10:41,046 --> 00:10:43,156 their tourist dollars in national parks. 294 00:10:43,157 --> 00:10:47,627 Getting a national parks designation is a tall order. 295 00:10:47,628 --> 00:10:51,129 How badly do you want this embargo lifted? 296 00:10:53,417 --> 00:10:55,468 Jackson: The President would love to visit the Wind River Mountains. 297 00:10:55,469 --> 00:10:57,003 He's heard they're beautiful 298 00:10:57,004 --> 00:10:59,672 and worthy of national park status. 299 00:10:59,673 --> 00:11:02,351 How does, uh, next Tuesday look 300 00:11:02,352 --> 00:11:04,177 for a helicopter tour? 301 00:11:04,178 --> 00:11:05,645 - (Elevator bell dings) - I've done a bunch of research 302 00:11:05,646 --> 00:11:07,063 and I jotted down some ideas for your Cuba speech. 303 00:11:07,064 --> 00:11:08,431 - I told you... - You're writing the speech. 304 00:11:08,432 --> 00:11:10,517 I know, but I have an idea that I wanted to swing by you. 305 00:11:10,518 --> 00:11:11,768 You're adorable. 306 00:11:11,769 --> 00:11:14,404 - I am? - You disagree with the policy 307 00:11:14,405 --> 00:11:16,606 but you still want to write the speech anyway 308 00:11:16,607 --> 00:11:18,691 because you think it may just have become historic. 309 00:11:18,692 --> 00:11:20,326 And that's adorable? 310 00:11:20,327 --> 00:11:23,079 Yes. In a self-serving, 311 00:11:23,080 --> 00:11:24,697 craven kind of way. 312 00:11:24,698 --> 00:11:25,915 Thank you. 313 00:11:25,916 --> 00:11:29,035 But I'm looking for sincere and heartfelt. 314 00:11:29,036 --> 00:11:32,705 I sincerely want to help you write this speech. 315 00:11:32,706 --> 00:11:34,874 I read your kale remarks. They need some work. 316 00:11:34,875 --> 00:11:36,383 It's a first draft, maybe a second. 317 00:11:36,384 --> 00:11:38,573 I'll fix it, I will. But I have an idea that I think you'll r... 318 00:11:38,574 --> 00:11:42,276 Matt, don't tell me what you're going to do. 319 00:11:42,277 --> 00:11:45,179 Show me. 320 00:11:45,180 --> 00:11:47,948 Okay ma'am, that's what I'll do. 321 00:11:47,949 --> 00:11:50,117 Porter and Sparks are firmly in the yes column. 322 00:11:50,118 --> 00:11:52,119 Great. I-I will call Esposito 323 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:53,754 and Russell and I are double-teaming Thornquist. 324 00:11:53,755 --> 00:11:55,656 Those two votes and that's it, we get it. 325 00:11:55,657 --> 00:11:58,626 Ma'am, uh, your 3:00 is in your office. 326 00:11:58,627 --> 00:12:00,928 Okay, my 3:00 better not be a senator 327 00:12:00,929 --> 00:12:04,063 wanting something shiny in return for a vote. 328 00:12:06,534 --> 00:12:08,269 - (door opens) - (shutter clicks) 329 00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:09,603 I'm not going to Cuba. 330 00:12:09,604 --> 00:12:13,507 Well, good afternoon to you too, Noodle. 331 00:12:13,508 --> 00:12:15,776 Dad's still mad at me about the car and you'll be busy, 332 00:12:15,777 --> 00:12:17,611 so it'll just be me and him. 333 00:12:17,612 --> 00:12:19,647 He is really looking forward 334 00:12:19,648 --> 00:12:21,215 to spending time with you. 335 00:12:21,216 --> 00:12:22,783 To lecture me on the perils of lying. 336 00:12:22,784 --> 00:12:25,319 You're being unfair. 337 00:12:25,320 --> 00:12:26,720 He's the one being unfair. 338 00:12:26,721 --> 00:12:29,490 Stevie can't go 'cause of her stupid Microloans job 339 00:12:29,491 --> 00:12:31,158 and Jason has standardized tests. 340 00:12:31,159 --> 00:12:33,260 Why do I have to be the only one going? 341 00:12:33,261 --> 00:12:35,429 You know, I'm having a hard time 342 00:12:35,430 --> 00:12:38,199 ginning up sympathy for a kid who is getting 343 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:41,268 - a front-row seat to history. - But, Mom... 344 00:12:41,269 --> 00:12:43,037 No. Out. 345 00:12:43,038 --> 00:12:45,773 - (sighs) - You don't want to lose me as your ally. 346 00:12:45,774 --> 00:12:49,009 And whining is not working in your favor. 347 00:12:49,010 --> 00:12:50,444 Look, your dad 348 00:12:50,445 --> 00:12:53,848 is going through a lot right now. 349 00:12:53,849 --> 00:12:55,916 A student of his committed suicide, 350 00:12:55,917 --> 00:12:57,952 and he's taking it pretty hard. 351 00:12:57,953 --> 00:12:59,386 Well, how would I have known that? 352 00:12:59,387 --> 00:13:01,021 It's not like he tells me anything. 353 00:13:01,022 --> 00:13:03,257 It's not easy for him to talk about, 354 00:13:03,258 --> 00:13:04,925 which is why I'm telling you. 355 00:13:04,926 --> 00:13:06,794 Try to be understanding. 356 00:13:06,795 --> 00:13:10,731 Try and muster some enthusiasm about this trip. 357 00:13:10,732 --> 00:13:15,001 Because whether you like it or not, you are going. 358 00:13:16,303 --> 00:13:18,738 (chuckles) 359 00:13:21,041 --> 00:13:23,409 (laughing, indistinct conversations) 360 00:13:31,952 --> 00:13:33,621 Hal... 361 00:13:33,622 --> 00:13:35,523 you've been avoiding my calls. 362 00:13:35,524 --> 00:13:37,591 I'm trying to enjoy my dinner, Russell. I'd invite you 363 00:13:37,592 --> 00:13:40,127 to join me but we really don't have anything to talk about. 364 00:13:40,128 --> 00:13:43,564 You know Elizabeth McCord? 365 00:13:43,565 --> 00:13:46,467 - Hi. - I got both of you. 366 00:13:46,468 --> 00:13:49,837 I must be the last vote you need. (short chuckle) 367 00:13:49,838 --> 00:13:51,906 Idaho raises sugar beets. 368 00:13:51,907 --> 00:13:54,675 Cuba's biggest export is sugar. I'm a firm no. 369 00:13:54,676 --> 00:13:56,977 We can keep tariffs on Cuban sugar high. 370 00:13:56,978 --> 00:13:59,513 No way you can keep 'em high enough to protect my farmers. 371 00:13:59,514 --> 00:14:01,448 Now why don't the two of you just skedaddle, 372 00:14:01,449 --> 00:14:03,517 let me finish my dinner in peace. 373 00:14:03,518 --> 00:14:07,154 See, I wish you'd taken my call, 'cause then I wouldn't 374 00:14:07,155 --> 00:14:09,490 have to embarrass you in front of the Secretary of State. 375 00:14:09,491 --> 00:14:11,332 - Excuse me? - Sugar beets 376 00:14:11,442 --> 00:14:14,524 are the seventh-largest crop in Idaho. 377 00:14:14,525 --> 00:14:16,393 You know what the sixth is, Elizabeth? 378 00:14:16,394 --> 00:14:17,694 No. 379 00:14:17,695 --> 00:14:20,130 Marijuana. Which is still 380 00:14:20,131 --> 00:14:22,099 illegal in Idaho, as I recall. 381 00:14:22,100 --> 00:14:24,968 - Russell... - And unless you want the DEA doing flyovers 382 00:14:24,969 --> 00:14:27,838 of every farm from Boise to Coeur d'Alene, 383 00:14:27,839 --> 00:14:29,706 you will give the president 384 00:14:29,707 --> 00:14:31,942 your support on this issue. 385 00:14:31,943 --> 00:14:34,943 You know we do all we can to crack down on the pot growing. 386 00:14:34,944 --> 00:14:35,912 Do I? 387 00:14:35,913 --> 00:14:38,248 'Cause the press release is gonna say 388 00:14:38,249 --> 00:14:39,749 the federal government had to step in 389 00:14:39,750 --> 00:14:41,618 'cause the state and local authorities 390 00:14:41,619 --> 00:14:44,921 weren't doing their job. 391 00:14:44,922 --> 00:14:47,491 I know you got an election coming up. 392 00:14:47,492 --> 00:14:50,026 Tight race, by the looks of it. 393 00:14:50,027 --> 00:14:52,395 Well... 394 00:14:52,396 --> 00:14:54,664 got to hit the hay if I'm gonna be up 395 00:14:54,665 --> 00:14:58,368 bright and early to vote to lift the embargo. 396 00:14:58,369 --> 00:15:02,005 Russell, I'd have you take care of my bill, 397 00:15:02,006 --> 00:15:05,140 but that might look like you were buying my vote. 398 00:15:08,445 --> 00:15:09,979 Madam. 399 00:15:13,150 --> 00:15:15,217 (exhales) 400 00:15:16,486 --> 00:15:19,356 Cuba and the United States 401 00:15:19,357 --> 00:15:22,592 end 54 years of hostility 402 00:15:22,593 --> 00:15:25,996 on President Dalton's watch. 403 00:15:25,997 --> 00:15:29,599 I can see the campaign commercial. 404 00:15:29,600 --> 00:15:31,034 Champagne, 405 00:15:31,035 --> 00:15:33,470 - to celebrate? - BARTENDER: Coming right up. 406 00:15:33,471 --> 00:15:35,639 W-What's one of our yeses 407 00:15:35,640 --> 00:15:38,441 doing holding a press conference? 408 00:15:38,442 --> 00:15:40,777 Can you turn that up, please? 409 00:15:40,778 --> 00:15:41,811 BARTENDER: Yes, ma'am. 410 00:15:41,812 --> 00:15:45,115 ...'77, Afeni Rahim was convicted 411 00:15:45,116 --> 00:15:47,184 of the brutal and cold-blooded murder 412 00:15:47,185 --> 00:15:50,654 of Chicago PD officer John Burke. 413 00:15:50,655 --> 00:15:51,855 She then escaped custody 414 00:15:51,856 --> 00:15:54,891 and fled to Cuba, where she has lived 415 00:15:54,892 --> 00:15:57,460 for the last 38 years. 416 00:15:57,461 --> 00:15:59,495 Mrs. Burke? 417 00:16:01,164 --> 00:16:03,465 (camera shutter clicking) 418 00:16:07,237 --> 00:16:10,540 My husband was cruelly taken from me 419 00:16:10,541 --> 00:16:12,943 and from his three little girls 420 00:16:12,944 --> 00:16:15,244 nearly 40 years ago. 421 00:16:18,315 --> 00:16:21,251 I would be doing a disservice to his memory 422 00:16:21,252 --> 00:16:23,653 if I did not continue the fight 423 00:16:23,654 --> 00:16:26,723 to bring his killer to justice. 424 00:16:26,724 --> 00:16:29,125 PARISI: Which is why I stand here tonight: 425 00:16:29,126 --> 00:16:31,695 to say, in front of this historic building, 426 00:16:31,696 --> 00:16:35,632 that I will not vote to lift the embargo on Cuba 427 00:16:35,633 --> 00:16:38,435 unless the Cuban government returns Afeni Rahim 428 00:16:38,436 --> 00:16:42,204 to U.S. custody. Thank you. 429 00:16:44,407 --> 00:16:46,675 (sighs) 430 00:16:55,140 --> 00:16:58,965 Afeni Rahim was born Lisa Johnston in 1949 431 00:16:58,966 --> 00:17:00,800 to Karen and Davis Johnston. 432 00:17:00,801 --> 00:17:02,335 She was on full scholarship 433 00:17:02,336 --> 00:17:05,237 at the University of Chicago, where she was radicalized 434 00:17:05,238 --> 00:17:06,606 in the antiwar movement. 435 00:17:06,607 --> 00:17:08,107 She adopted the name Afeni Rahim 436 00:17:08,108 --> 00:17:09,609 after a brief stint with the Panthers, 437 00:17:09,610 --> 00:17:11,644 then fell in with the Black Action Army. 438 00:17:11,645 --> 00:17:14,480 From the mid-to-late '70s the group grew increasingly radical. 439 00:17:14,481 --> 00:17:16,482 They were believed to be behind three bank robberies 440 00:17:16,483 --> 00:17:18,284 before the shootout that got her arrested. 441 00:17:18,285 --> 00:17:19,986 How did she end up in Cuba? 442 00:17:19,987 --> 00:17:21,954 After her conviction and sentencing, 443 00:17:21,955 --> 00:17:24,190 she escaped from the courthouse restroom. 444 00:17:24,191 --> 00:17:26,525 Six months later she turns up in Havana. 445 00:17:26,526 --> 00:17:28,361 The Cubans view her as a hero 446 00:17:28,362 --> 00:17:29,996 of the worldwide proletariat struggle. 447 00:17:29,997 --> 00:17:31,664 We're gonna need a pretty big carrot 448 00:17:31,665 --> 00:17:33,199 to get Cuba to cough her up. 449 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:35,334 Contact Justice, Treasury, Commerce... 450 00:17:35,335 --> 00:17:37,937 see if anyone has something that we can use as an inducement. 451 00:17:37,938 --> 00:17:39,038 - Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am. 452 00:17:39,039 --> 00:17:40,777 You're gonna be pretty much alone up here. 453 00:17:40,778 --> 00:17:41,985 Keep our coalition together. 454 00:17:41,986 --> 00:17:42,942 - No problem. - If any 455 00:17:42,943 --> 00:17:44,577 of our yeses start to waver, 456 00:17:44,578 --> 00:17:46,012 don't hesitate to call me. 457 00:17:46,013 --> 00:17:47,079 - Yes, ma'am. - HENRY: Let's go. 458 00:17:47,080 --> 00:17:48,047 Just let me know how it's going. 459 00:17:48,048 --> 00:17:49,248 - Safe travels. - Thank you. 460 00:17:49,249 --> 00:17:51,017 - Bye, Henry. - Bye, Nadine. 461 00:17:51,018 --> 00:17:53,653 ALISON: Okay, Cuba trivia: 462 00:17:53,654 --> 00:17:55,187 Did you guys know that Ernest Hemingway 463 00:17:55,188 --> 00:17:56,722 wrote The Old Man and the Sea in Cuba? 464 00:17:56,723 --> 00:17:58,691 - BOTH: Yep. - And... 465 00:17:58,692 --> 00:18:00,960 that he donated his Nobel Prize to a Cuban church? 466 00:18:00,961 --> 00:18:03,062 - BOTH: Yep. - And... 467 00:18:03,063 --> 00:18:05,631 in 1492, Christopher Columbus claimed the island 468 00:18:05,632 --> 00:18:07,158 for the kingdom of Spain and named it... 469 00:18:07,159 --> 00:18:08,300 - Isla Juana. - Yep. 470 00:18:08,301 --> 00:18:10,970 Is there anything you guys don't know? 471 00:18:10,971 --> 00:18:12,438 Well, that depends. 472 00:18:12,439 --> 00:18:14,373 Are there any car accidents we don't know about? 473 00:18:14,374 --> 00:18:17,809 - Dad. - I'm sorry, you just set me up for that one. 474 00:18:19,645 --> 00:18:22,314 I know you're catching a plane, you mind if I ride with you? 475 00:18:22,315 --> 00:18:23,849 - Oh. - No, no. Come, uh, you know 476 00:18:23,850 --> 00:18:26,052 - our daughter Alison. - Come in, Russell, hi. 477 00:18:26,053 --> 00:18:29,255 - Hi. - Of course. Can we talk? 478 00:18:29,256 --> 00:18:32,825 - Yeah. Why don't you listen to some music, sweetie? - I'm not here. 479 00:18:32,826 --> 00:18:35,695 JACKSON: The president's not happy 480 00:18:35,696 --> 00:18:37,930 about the Afeni Rahim situation. 481 00:18:37,931 --> 00:18:39,498 Cuba's supposed to be legacy-making. 482 00:18:39,499 --> 00:18:41,200 Rahim's a distraction. 483 00:18:41,201 --> 00:18:43,636 Plus it means Sterling was right 484 00:18:43,637 --> 00:18:45,237 about this being a bad idea. 485 00:18:45,238 --> 00:18:46,772 Maybe Sterling's behind this. 486 00:18:46,773 --> 00:18:47,907 You're not here, remember? 487 00:18:47,908 --> 00:18:51,477 - Oh, I'm just saying... - W-Why would Parisi 488 00:18:51,478 --> 00:18:53,412 publicly challenge a president in his own party? 489 00:18:53,413 --> 00:18:54,714 What's in it for him? 490 00:18:54,715 --> 00:18:57,450 A chance to get Afeni Rahim back, right a wrong 491 00:18:57,451 --> 00:18:59,118 done to one of his constituents? 492 00:18:59,119 --> 00:19:01,153 He mispronounced her name at the press conference. 493 00:19:01,154 --> 00:19:04,123 I guarantee he'd never heard of her till yesterday. 494 00:19:04,124 --> 00:19:06,992 And you're suggesting Craig Sterling 495 00:19:06,993 --> 00:19:08,828 found the officer's family 496 00:19:08,829 --> 00:19:12,364 and somehow convinced Parisi to go public 497 00:19:12,365 --> 00:19:15,601 with the demand for Rahim, all to settle a score with us? 498 00:19:15,602 --> 00:19:16,736 He's a politician. 499 00:19:16,737 --> 00:19:18,170 He didn't want the policy. 500 00:19:18,171 --> 00:19:19,138 Sounds paranoid. 501 00:19:19,139 --> 00:19:20,639 Well, people lie all the time. 502 00:19:20,640 --> 00:19:22,775 Oh, my God, Dad, stop. 503 00:19:22,776 --> 00:19:24,376 - What? - Hey, you're not supposed to be listening. 504 00:19:24,377 --> 00:19:26,643 - Yeah, but he wanted me to hear that. - Now you're being paranoid. 505 00:19:26,644 --> 00:19:29,348 I seem to be in the middle of a family argument. 506 00:19:29,349 --> 00:19:32,318 Stop the car. I'm getting out. 507 00:19:32,319 --> 00:19:34,819 Just get the Cubans to hand over Rahim. 508 00:19:36,922 --> 00:19:39,190 (low, indistinct conversations) 509 00:19:43,763 --> 00:19:47,166 Hey, I'm looking for Joseph Hoffman. 510 00:19:47,167 --> 00:19:49,534 - Right there. - Thank you. 511 00:19:54,273 --> 00:19:55,875 Excuse me, Mr. Hoffman. 512 00:19:55,876 --> 00:19:57,643 I'm Matt Mahoney from the State Department. 513 00:19:57,644 --> 00:19:59,211 We spoke earlier this morning? 514 00:19:59,212 --> 00:20:01,247 This thing really happening? 515 00:20:01,248 --> 00:20:03,282 Oh, the embassy reopening? 516 00:20:03,283 --> 00:20:05,317 Yeah, it's really happening. 517 00:20:05,318 --> 00:20:07,486 And you're looking for guys who were stationed there 518 00:20:07,487 --> 00:20:09,855 when we left back in '61? 519 00:20:09,856 --> 00:20:12,024 Yes. 520 00:20:12,025 --> 00:20:13,826 Bunch of old geezers. 521 00:20:13,827 --> 00:20:17,363 Sir, you're currently lifting 522 00:20:17,364 --> 00:20:19,365 more than I can. 523 00:20:19,366 --> 00:20:22,201 I'd hardly call you an old geezer. 524 00:20:22,202 --> 00:20:25,237 (chuckles) 525 00:20:25,238 --> 00:20:27,173 How can I help you, 526 00:20:27,174 --> 00:20:30,341 Matt Mahoney from the State Department? 527 00:20:31,944 --> 00:20:34,079 BARZAN: I regret that you weren't able to attend 528 00:20:34,080 --> 00:20:35,748 our flag-raising in Washington. 529 00:20:35,749 --> 00:20:37,049 It was beautiful. 530 00:20:37,050 --> 00:20:38,818 Truly inspired beginning. 531 00:20:38,819 --> 00:20:40,719 Really? Because I heard it was just another 532 00:20:40,720 --> 00:20:43,589 rehashing of Cuban propaganda. 533 00:20:43,590 --> 00:20:47,560 Spoken like a true imperialist Yanqui. 534 00:20:47,561 --> 00:20:50,663 May I present the Minister of Education, Gladys Castillo. 535 00:20:50,664 --> 00:20:52,331 Oh, nice to meet you. 536 00:20:52,332 --> 00:20:56,001 The Minister of Finance, Hector Varga. 537 00:20:56,002 --> 00:20:58,504 It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. 538 00:20:58,505 --> 00:21:01,707 The Minister of Sugar, Gustavo Rodrigues. 539 00:21:01,708 --> 00:21:03,375 It's a pleasure to meet you. 540 00:21:03,376 --> 00:21:06,645 The Associate Minister of Sugar, Adolfo Menas. 541 00:21:06,646 --> 00:21:10,015 - Pleasure to meet you, sir. - Uh, ma'am? 542 00:21:10,016 --> 00:21:11,283 Just got off the phone with Justice... 543 00:21:11,284 --> 00:21:12,651 they approve the inducements. 544 00:21:12,652 --> 00:21:15,988 Manuel, I-I need to meet 545 00:21:15,989 --> 00:21:18,257 with your first vice president. 546 00:21:18,258 --> 00:21:19,658 He's a very busy man. 547 00:21:19,659 --> 00:21:21,060 It's about the embargo. 548 00:21:21,061 --> 00:21:23,963 Did you get your hotheaded senator to back down? 549 00:21:23,964 --> 00:21:26,564 Not yet, but I think I might be able to. 550 00:21:27,333 --> 00:21:30,569 By asking us to give up Comrade Rahim? 551 00:21:30,570 --> 00:21:34,672 If this is your intention, I cannot arrange a meeting. 552 00:21:36,175 --> 00:21:38,577 I've got this thing with my speechwriter. 553 00:21:38,578 --> 00:21:40,779 I don't usually like his first draft. 554 00:21:40,780 --> 00:21:43,616 Or his second. But I love his third. 555 00:21:43,617 --> 00:21:45,409 So I've just started telling him 556 00:21:45,410 --> 00:21:47,486 to start with the third draft, you know? 557 00:21:47,487 --> 00:21:49,235 - Madam Secretary... - I know you're wondering where 558 00:21:49,236 --> 00:21:50,768 I'm going with this. Just... 559 00:21:50,769 --> 00:21:52,870 After six months of dealing with each other, 560 00:21:52,871 --> 00:21:54,238 you and I have a pattern. 561 00:21:54,239 --> 00:21:56,874 You say no, I strategize with my team, come back 562 00:21:56,875 --> 00:21:58,509 with a different approach. And in that time 563 00:21:58,510 --> 00:22:00,211 you've done the same thing and we're closer. 564 00:22:00,212 --> 00:22:03,981 After a few rounds of this, what was once impossible 565 00:22:03,982 --> 00:22:06,350 is suddenly doable, but I don't have that kind of time. 566 00:22:06,351 --> 00:22:08,018 So let's just skip the first two rounds 567 00:22:08,019 --> 00:22:10,520 and get me in to see your first vice president. 568 00:22:12,289 --> 00:22:14,258 I'll see what I can do. 569 00:22:14,259 --> 00:22:16,293 - Great. - In the meantime... 570 00:22:16,294 --> 00:22:18,662 The Minister of Coal and Mining. 571 00:22:18,663 --> 00:22:20,331 HENRY: Check it out, Noodle. 572 00:22:20,332 --> 00:22:21,999 That is our ride today. 573 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,701 - (gasps) - A 1955 Chevy Bel Air convertible. 574 00:22:23,702 --> 00:22:25,536 Oh, my God, that is way cool! 575 00:22:25,537 --> 00:22:27,171 They haven't had American imports in Cuba 576 00:22:27,172 --> 00:22:28,572 since the revolution so they got 577 00:22:28,573 --> 00:22:30,474 to take really good care of those babies. 578 00:22:30,475 --> 00:22:32,176 Like, if they get in a car accident, 579 00:22:32,177 --> 00:22:34,445 - they don't have the parts to fix this. - Dad! 580 00:22:34,446 --> 00:22:36,380 What? I wasn't referring to your accident. 581 00:22:36,381 --> 00:22:38,249 - Really. I was just making conversation. - Sure. 582 00:22:38,250 --> 00:22:40,851 - Gracias, senor. - Anyway, where are we going? 583 00:22:40,852 --> 00:22:42,820 Okay, here's the best part. 584 00:22:42,821 --> 00:22:45,122 Cuba's a communist country, right, 585 00:22:45,123 --> 00:22:46,690 so they don't allow religion. 586 00:22:46,691 --> 00:22:48,092 But despite that, 587 00:22:48,093 --> 00:22:50,094 these beautiful churches have survived. 588 00:22:50,095 --> 00:22:51,829 We're touring churches? 589 00:22:51,830 --> 00:22:53,831 Yeah, like we did in England. Remember that? 590 00:22:53,832 --> 00:22:55,733 - Yeah. - Well, that was pretty fun. 591 00:22:55,734 --> 00:22:57,835 Yeah. 592 00:22:57,836 --> 00:23:00,387 Honey, if you want to do something else, we can... 593 00:23:00,388 --> 00:23:01,305 No, it's fine. 594 00:23:01,306 --> 00:23:03,374 I just thought you'd be more excited 'cause we had 595 00:23:03,375 --> 00:23:04,842 - such a good... - I totally am. 596 00:23:04,843 --> 00:23:06,243 Okay. So... let's go? 597 00:23:06,244 --> 00:23:07,645 Yes. And I'm gonna drive, 'cause... 598 00:23:07,646 --> 00:23:10,581 And that was a reference to your accident, by the way. 599 00:23:10,582 --> 00:23:12,348 I know. 600 00:23:14,018 --> 00:23:17,888 Mr. Vice President, thank you you for agreeing to see me on 601 00:23:17,889 --> 00:23:19,924 such short notice. 602 00:23:19,925 --> 00:23:22,493 Manuel tells me 603 00:23:22,494 --> 00:23:25,362 that you wish to amend our agreement? 604 00:23:25,363 --> 00:23:27,531 Why does that not surprise me? 605 00:23:27,532 --> 00:23:29,667 (laughs) 606 00:23:29,668 --> 00:23:33,137 We have an opportunity today 607 00:23:33,138 --> 00:23:36,740 to not just reopen our embassy in Havana, 608 00:23:36,741 --> 00:23:38,642 but to lift the embargo 609 00:23:38,643 --> 00:23:41,879 and end decades of distrust between our two countries. 610 00:23:41,880 --> 00:23:45,115 And what will remove the American boot 611 00:23:45,116 --> 00:23:47,450 from the throat of the Cuban people? 612 00:23:49,220 --> 00:23:51,288 Afeni Rahim. 613 00:23:51,289 --> 00:23:54,959 So the rumors were true. 614 00:23:54,960 --> 00:23:58,362 Manuel's generation makes a compelling argument: 615 00:23:58,363 --> 00:23:59,663 trust the Yanquis. 616 00:23:59,664 --> 00:24:01,498 We must have peace 617 00:24:01,499 --> 00:24:04,768 so we can build an economy and help our people. 618 00:24:04,769 --> 00:24:06,971 But they weren't alive 619 00:24:06,972 --> 00:24:11,041 during the Invasión de Playa Girón. 620 00:24:11,042 --> 00:24:13,010 I was there. 621 00:24:13,011 --> 00:24:15,579 I witnessed firsthand Yanqui treachery. 622 00:24:15,580 --> 00:24:18,148 And now, here you are, 623 00:24:18,149 --> 00:24:20,117 true to your nature, 624 00:24:20,118 --> 00:24:22,853 trying to get us to bargain away our honor. 625 00:24:22,854 --> 00:24:26,957 We currently have three Cuban nationals 626 00:24:26,958 --> 00:24:28,158 in our federal prison. 627 00:24:28,159 --> 00:24:29,960 We're proposing a simple swap. 628 00:24:29,961 --> 00:24:32,896 These three spies for Ms. Rahim. 629 00:24:32,897 --> 00:24:37,101 My dear Madam Secretary, there's nothing simple in this. 630 00:24:37,102 --> 00:24:39,436 The men you just spoke of are soldiers. 631 00:24:39,437 --> 00:24:43,307 They knew the risks when they accepted their mission. 632 00:24:43,308 --> 00:24:45,609 Afeni Rahim, on the other hand, 633 00:24:45,610 --> 00:24:48,145 is a hero of the people 634 00:24:48,146 --> 00:24:51,148 who came to these shores for refuge. 635 00:24:51,149 --> 00:24:52,583 BARZAN: General? 636 00:24:52,584 --> 00:24:54,218 Por favor. 637 00:24:54,219 --> 00:24:56,654 Manuel, I know you worked very hard 638 00:24:56,655 --> 00:24:58,522 on this agreement. 639 00:24:58,523 --> 00:25:00,457 But what kind of revolutionaries would we be 640 00:25:00,458 --> 00:25:04,427 if we sold out our friends for a few pieces of silver? 641 00:25:17,579 --> 00:25:20,410 The current regime has instituted changes which allow 642 00:25:20,411 --> 00:25:23,250 self-employed people to legally run their own businesses. 643 00:25:23,251 --> 00:25:25,761 Manuel, I think we'd like to go back to the hotel, please? 644 00:25:25,762 --> 00:25:26,653 I bet you didn't know 645 00:25:26,654 --> 00:25:29,956 that we have 201 legal self-employment categories. 646 00:25:29,957 --> 00:25:32,092 For instance, number 35... restaurant owner. 647 00:25:32,093 --> 00:25:33,727 Manuel, please. 648 00:25:33,728 --> 00:25:35,462 This small restaurant, or paladar, 649 00:25:35,463 --> 00:25:37,197 as we call them, is very popular. 650 00:25:37,198 --> 00:25:39,799 I thought you might like to try some local cuisine. 651 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:41,201 Uh, it's been a tough morning, 652 00:25:41,202 --> 00:25:43,336 and Secretary McCord doesn't have much of an appetite. 653 00:25:43,337 --> 00:25:44,537 No, my dear. 654 00:25:44,538 --> 00:25:47,974 What's on the agenda is a speech where I tell you 655 00:25:47,975 --> 00:25:49,409 that Cuba is thriving with new changes. 656 00:25:49,410 --> 00:25:51,344 But that's a lie. 657 00:25:51,345 --> 00:25:52,912 The average Cuban cannot survive 658 00:25:52,913 --> 00:25:54,814 on the rations provided by the government. 659 00:25:54,815 --> 00:25:57,684 I love my country, Madam Secretary. 660 00:25:57,685 --> 00:25:59,753 And I want to see it thrive, 661 00:25:59,754 --> 00:26:02,856 but that is not possible until the American embargo 662 00:26:02,857 --> 00:26:05,191 is once and forever lifted. 663 00:26:05,192 --> 00:26:07,360 Now, my country may never hand over 664 00:26:07,361 --> 00:26:09,562 Afeni Rahim, 665 00:26:09,563 --> 00:26:12,999 but perhaps Comrade Rahim could be convinced 666 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:15,335 to return to America of her own free will. 667 00:26:15,336 --> 00:26:17,203 I-I don't understand. 668 00:26:17,204 --> 00:26:22,942 This paladar is owned by none other than 669 00:26:22,943 --> 00:26:24,577 Afeni Rahim. 670 00:26:24,578 --> 00:26:26,845 And that is her. 671 00:26:31,017 --> 00:26:33,285 I trust you have built up an appetite? 672 00:26:43,696 --> 00:26:45,964 It's so graphic. 673 00:26:49,369 --> 00:26:52,337 It's finding light in the darkness. 674 00:26:54,007 --> 00:26:56,009 Mom told me about your student. 675 00:26:56,010 --> 00:26:58,812 She said it's been hard for you. 676 00:26:58,813 --> 00:27:00,780 I'm fine. 677 00:27:00,781 --> 00:27:03,081 Whatever. 678 00:27:07,087 --> 00:27:09,522 - Hey, what are doing? - What? 679 00:27:09,523 --> 00:27:11,825 - Give me that thing. - To Instagram when we get back to civilization. 680 00:27:11,826 --> 00:27:13,793 Come here. Do you have any idea 681 00:27:13,794 --> 00:27:16,563 how hard these people have had to work to preserve this? 682 00:27:16,564 --> 00:27:18,698 And you have the audacity to belittle their beliefs. 683 00:27:18,699 --> 00:27:21,334 - You have the audacity to... - How am I belittling anyone's beliefs? 684 00:27:21,335 --> 00:27:23,269 I'm taking the picture because it's beautiful. 685 00:27:23,270 --> 00:27:24,771 You're taking it to get "likes." 686 00:27:24,772 --> 00:27:26,606 You're becoming someone who I don't even know. 687 00:27:26,607 --> 00:27:28,842 Then maybe you should get to know me. 688 00:27:28,843 --> 00:27:31,276 I'll be in the car. 689 00:27:32,345 --> 00:27:34,447 Afeni Rahim. 690 00:27:34,448 --> 00:27:36,382 It's a pleasure to meet you. 691 00:27:36,383 --> 00:27:37,650 I'm Secretary... 692 00:27:37,651 --> 00:27:39,285 Of State Elizabeth McCord. 693 00:27:39,286 --> 00:27:41,923 I'm aware, and you're here 694 00:27:41,924 --> 00:27:44,426 because my revolutionary brothers 695 00:27:44,427 --> 00:27:46,628 in Havana told your government 696 00:27:46,629 --> 00:27:48,463 to stick it where the sun don't shine. 697 00:27:48,464 --> 00:27:51,233 Something like that, yeah. 698 00:27:51,234 --> 00:27:53,268 Can I have a moment of your time? 699 00:27:53,269 --> 00:27:55,203 White folks are always taking my time. 700 00:27:55,204 --> 00:27:56,872 I have an opportunity 701 00:27:56,873 --> 00:28:00,675 to lift the U.S. embargo, but I need your help. 702 00:28:00,676 --> 00:28:01,877 There are people 703 00:28:01,878 --> 00:28:04,045 who want you to come back to the U.S. 704 00:28:04,046 --> 00:28:05,247 to serve your sentence. 705 00:28:05,248 --> 00:28:07,182 What if I could ensure 706 00:28:07,183 --> 00:28:09,618 that you would be at a minimum-security prison 707 00:28:09,619 --> 00:28:11,520 close to your daughter in Connecticut? 708 00:28:11,521 --> 00:28:13,255 You have a grandson you haven't met. 709 00:28:13,256 --> 00:28:16,224 And you would be eligible for parole in three years. 710 00:28:16,225 --> 00:28:18,894 Wouldn't that be convenient for you? 711 00:28:18,895 --> 00:28:22,030 I simply turn myself over to the Feds, 712 00:28:22,031 --> 00:28:23,799 and you get whatever it is you want. 713 00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:25,801 Not just me. 714 00:28:25,802 --> 00:28:28,170 Don't you think you owe the Cuban people something 715 00:28:28,171 --> 00:28:29,871 for taking you in? 716 00:28:29,872 --> 00:28:32,507 You could singlehandedly improve their lives. 717 00:28:32,508 --> 00:28:35,377 The shooting of Officer Burke? 718 00:28:35,378 --> 00:28:37,913 The Chicago cops and the FBI 719 00:28:37,914 --> 00:28:40,148 had targeted us, declared us 720 00:28:40,149 --> 00:28:42,217 enemies of the State. 721 00:28:42,218 --> 00:28:45,520 They killed my friends, wounded me, 722 00:28:45,521 --> 00:28:47,422 arrested me, planted evidence, 723 00:28:47,423 --> 00:28:49,224 intimidated witnesses. 724 00:28:49,225 --> 00:28:53,161 I did not shoot that cop. 725 00:28:53,162 --> 00:28:55,163 Never even raised my gun. 726 00:28:55,164 --> 00:28:57,265 I'm sorry 727 00:28:57,266 --> 00:28:59,234 that he died, 728 00:28:59,235 --> 00:29:03,004 but two of my comrades died, too, 729 00:29:03,005 --> 00:29:06,840 and nobody is talking about that. 730 00:29:07,676 --> 00:29:09,978 He pulled his gun first. 731 00:29:09,979 --> 00:29:12,747 We weren't looking for trouble, 732 00:29:12,748 --> 00:29:15,250 but that has never stopped a cop 733 00:29:15,251 --> 00:29:17,552 from shooting black folks on sight. 734 00:29:17,553 --> 00:29:19,154 DAISY: The all-white jury 735 00:29:19,155 --> 00:29:20,856 that sentenced you only took 30 minutes 736 00:29:20,857 --> 00:29:22,157 to give you life in prison. 737 00:29:22,158 --> 00:29:23,825 - That wouldn't happen today. - We might have 738 00:29:23,826 --> 00:29:26,361 terrible Internet, but we get news. 739 00:29:26,362 --> 00:29:28,797 So you tell me... was it different 740 00:29:28,798 --> 00:29:32,067 for Trayvon Martin, or Eric Garner? 741 00:29:32,068 --> 00:29:34,002 Is it any different 742 00:29:34,003 --> 00:29:37,072 in Ferguson, Missouri, or Charleston, South Carolina? 743 00:29:37,073 --> 00:29:38,907 No? 744 00:29:38,908 --> 00:29:41,308 I didn't think so. 745 00:29:44,312 --> 00:29:46,715 I need all FBI records pertaining 746 00:29:46,716 --> 00:29:51,253 to the arrest and trial of Afeni Rahim in Chicago, 1977. 747 00:29:51,254 --> 00:29:52,721 Like I told your office, 748 00:29:52,722 --> 00:29:55,891 you need to fill out the FOIA request. 749 00:29:55,892 --> 00:29:58,360 You'll hear something in the next three months. 750 00:29:58,361 --> 00:30:01,496 Three months? Do you know what'll happen in three months? 751 00:30:01,497 --> 00:30:03,932 Senator Koester from Missouri will realize 752 00:30:03,933 --> 00:30:05,500 that the Arch is dirty, 753 00:30:05,501 --> 00:30:07,369 and he'll want money to clean it, 754 00:30:07,370 --> 00:30:09,938 but that money was already promised to Senator Tilden, 755 00:30:09,939 --> 00:30:12,207 and if we lose Tilden, we lose Moorehouse 756 00:30:12,208 --> 00:30:13,775 for reasons I don't understand. 757 00:30:13,776 --> 00:30:15,577 So, would you please 758 00:30:15,578 --> 00:30:17,212 get me those records?! 759 00:30:17,213 --> 00:30:20,549 Like I said, you fill out the form, then we can proc... 760 00:30:20,550 --> 00:30:23,418 (crying) 761 00:30:23,419 --> 00:30:26,821 Okay, tell you what. 762 00:30:26,822 --> 00:30:29,991 Maybe I can expedite those files for you. 763 00:30:29,992 --> 00:30:32,227 Oh! Thank you. 764 00:30:32,228 --> 00:30:35,297 I'm sorry. I'm... 765 00:30:35,298 --> 00:30:37,332 (whimpers) 766 00:30:37,333 --> 00:30:38,599 (sighs) 767 00:30:43,905 --> 00:30:47,875 (quietly): Blake, yeah, tell the secretary I got the files. 768 00:30:50,612 --> 00:30:52,814 (water spritzing) 769 00:30:52,815 --> 00:30:55,183 - Mrs. Thomas? - Uh? 770 00:30:55,184 --> 00:30:58,086 Matt Mahoney. Uh, we spoke earlier on the phone? 771 00:30:58,087 --> 00:30:59,588 Of course! 772 00:30:59,589 --> 00:31:02,824 Oh, I'm so glad you came. 773 00:31:02,825 --> 00:31:04,993 Oh. Bill is inside. 774 00:31:04,994 --> 00:31:06,928 He's been so excited. 775 00:31:06,929 --> 00:31:08,863 Bill? 776 00:31:08,864 --> 00:31:11,466 Mr. Thomas, it's-it's an honor. 777 00:31:11,467 --> 00:31:13,635 My old Marine uniform. 778 00:31:13,636 --> 00:31:15,036 - Oh, yeah. - What do you think? 779 00:31:15,037 --> 00:31:17,939 MRS. THOMAS: I think I should let out the pants. 780 00:31:17,940 --> 00:31:19,441 (laughter) 781 00:31:19,442 --> 00:31:21,977 It looks... You look great. 782 00:31:21,978 --> 00:31:24,012 Please sit down. 783 00:31:24,013 --> 00:31:25,580 - Yeah. - Thank you. Oh. 784 00:31:25,581 --> 00:31:28,717 Last time I had this on was the day we left Cuba in '61. 785 00:31:28,718 --> 00:31:30,952 - Oh, what was that like? - The day we left? 786 00:31:30,953 --> 00:31:32,487 It must have been a madhouse. 787 00:31:32,488 --> 00:31:35,090 Oh, it was, but not for the reasons you'd expect. 788 00:31:35,091 --> 00:31:36,825 There was quite a crowd gathering, 789 00:31:36,826 --> 00:31:39,427 so the Cubans sent a company of militia to protect us. 790 00:31:39,428 --> 00:31:43,732 But the crowd wasn't violent at all. They wanted visas. 791 00:31:43,733 --> 00:31:45,667 No one wanted to be left behind. 792 00:31:45,668 --> 00:31:48,269 We closed the embassy January 3, 1961, 793 00:31:48,270 --> 00:31:50,939 and we sailed out of the harbor that same night. 794 00:31:50,940 --> 00:31:52,874 Many of us had been there for years. 795 00:31:52,875 --> 00:31:54,042 Our lives were there. 796 00:31:54,043 --> 00:31:57,078 We fell in love with the country, the people. 797 00:31:57,079 --> 00:31:59,347 - I met the love of my life there. - Oh. 798 00:31:59,348 --> 00:32:02,150 I thought, a couple of years, 799 00:32:02,151 --> 00:32:04,853 Castro would be gone, we'd be back. 800 00:32:04,854 --> 00:32:07,122 But it's been 54 years, 801 00:32:07,123 --> 00:32:10,824 and we haven't set foot in Cuba since that day. 802 00:32:14,329 --> 00:32:17,831 Well, that is about to change, sir. 803 00:32:35,850 --> 00:32:37,786 His name was Ivan Kolashkov. 804 00:32:37,787 --> 00:32:40,053 He was my student. 805 00:32:41,156 --> 00:32:43,224 And he killed himself. 806 00:32:43,225 --> 00:32:45,560 And I'm still... 807 00:32:45,561 --> 00:32:49,263 dealing with his death. 808 00:32:49,998 --> 00:32:52,067 He was only 26. 809 00:32:52,068 --> 00:32:55,036 And I know you think that makes him an adult, but... 810 00:32:55,037 --> 00:32:57,439 it doesn't. He was just a kid. 811 00:32:57,440 --> 00:32:59,407 He was smart, driven. 812 00:32:59,408 --> 00:33:02,477 Stubborn... like you. 813 00:33:02,478 --> 00:33:05,113 And gay... and hiding it from everybody, 814 00:33:05,114 --> 00:33:06,781 including his parents and his friends. 815 00:33:06,782 --> 00:33:08,817 - Wow. - Yeah. 816 00:33:08,818 --> 00:33:10,652 It's not your fault he killed himself. 817 00:33:10,653 --> 00:33:12,187 You were just his teacher. 818 00:33:12,188 --> 00:33:14,723 I'm having a tough time with this. 819 00:33:14,724 --> 00:33:17,459 I haven't been sleeping well. 820 00:33:17,460 --> 00:33:19,260 - Really? - Yeah, I've been watching 821 00:33:19,261 --> 00:33:22,063 a lot of Gunsmoke in the middle of the night. 822 00:33:22,064 --> 00:33:24,364 What's Gunsmoke? 823 00:33:25,333 --> 00:33:26,935 (chuckles): It's... an old TV show. 824 00:33:26,936 --> 00:33:28,103 It's a Western. 825 00:33:28,104 --> 00:33:29,971 I liked it when I was a kid. 826 00:33:29,972 --> 00:33:32,240 It's weird to think of you as a kid. 827 00:33:32,241 --> 00:33:34,608 Well, it's weird to think of you as an adult. 828 00:33:36,311 --> 00:33:38,713 I should have told you about the car. 829 00:33:38,714 --> 00:33:40,014 I understand you wanting 830 00:33:40,015 --> 00:33:42,550 to fix the car... you want to grow up, 831 00:33:42,551 --> 00:33:43,885 you want to have more responsibility... 832 00:33:43,886 --> 00:33:45,520 but... 833 00:33:45,521 --> 00:33:48,123 (softly): don't be in such a rush. 834 00:33:48,124 --> 00:33:50,658 Once you grow up, things get really complicated. 835 00:33:50,659 --> 00:33:53,428 Today I just wanted to go back in time to our trip to England 836 00:33:53,429 --> 00:33:54,863 when touring churches was our thing. 837 00:33:54,864 --> 00:33:57,799 You should wake me up the next time you watch Gunsmoke. 838 00:33:57,800 --> 00:33:59,501 Maybe that can be our thing. 839 00:33:59,502 --> 00:34:01,736 (chuckles): Okay. 840 00:34:01,737 --> 00:34:04,171 So, where to now? 841 00:34:05,273 --> 00:34:07,175 Mm... 842 00:34:07,176 --> 00:34:08,676 it's up to you. 843 00:34:08,677 --> 00:34:10,145 No way! 844 00:34:10,146 --> 00:34:11,880 You're drivin'. 845 00:34:11,881 --> 00:34:14,282 - Just don't kill me, cause if you do - Oh... (gasps) 846 00:34:14,283 --> 00:34:17,652 - your mother will kill you. - How do you turn this thing on, Dad? 847 00:34:17,653 --> 00:34:19,587 Afeni. 848 00:34:19,588 --> 00:34:22,123 I thought I made myself clear. 849 00:34:22,124 --> 00:34:25,826 ♪ 850 00:34:26,961 --> 00:34:29,731 What she wants more than anything is a soapbox. 851 00:34:29,732 --> 00:34:31,666 This isn't only about justice for herself. 852 00:34:31,667 --> 00:34:34,102 It's bigger than that, and she knows it. 853 00:34:34,103 --> 00:34:36,803 Remind her that she's a revolutionary. 854 00:34:39,507 --> 00:34:41,709 Under COINTELPRO, 855 00:34:41,710 --> 00:34:44,679 the FBI wiretapped your defense team 856 00:34:44,680 --> 00:34:46,514 and they suppressed forensic evidence 857 00:34:46,515 --> 00:34:49,017 that made it clear you didn't fire 858 00:34:49,018 --> 00:34:50,251 the murder weapon. 859 00:34:50,252 --> 00:34:51,553 Afeni, 860 00:34:51,554 --> 00:34:53,755 based on these findings, Attorney General Cronenberg 861 00:34:53,756 --> 00:34:55,590 is offering you a new trial. 862 00:34:55,591 --> 00:34:59,394 And we will make sure that these files 863 00:34:59,395 --> 00:35:01,729 are splashed across every newspaper 864 00:35:01,730 --> 00:35:02,864 in the country. 865 00:35:02,865 --> 00:35:04,632 DAISY: You're right... there are 866 00:35:04,633 --> 00:35:07,335 a lot of things that haven't changed since your revolution. 867 00:35:07,336 --> 00:35:09,804 But if you hope to make any difference now, 868 00:35:09,805 --> 00:35:12,407 it won't be here in this restaurant. 869 00:35:12,408 --> 00:35:15,577 Come back to the States, face a jury of your peers, 870 00:35:15,578 --> 00:35:18,679 and you'll have the eyes and ears of the entire nation. 871 00:35:30,509 --> 00:35:33,777 (seabirds squawking in distance) 872 00:35:34,612 --> 00:35:37,915 Our diplomats will be more effective 873 00:35:37,916 --> 00:35:41,586 in responding to American citizens who need help 874 00:35:41,587 --> 00:35:43,521 or when responding 875 00:35:43,522 --> 00:35:46,824 - to American citizens who need help? - HENRY: When. 876 00:35:46,825 --> 00:35:49,627 But, see, I think "in" is better. 877 00:35:49,628 --> 00:35:51,195 You're right. 878 00:35:51,196 --> 00:35:53,264 "When" implies American citizens 879 00:35:53,265 --> 00:35:55,600 will need help. 880 00:35:55,601 --> 00:35:58,002 But "in" is so... 881 00:35:58,003 --> 00:35:59,304 noncommittal. 882 00:35:59,305 --> 00:36:02,106 Do you think that "in" is noncommittal, like...? 883 00:36:02,107 --> 00:36:04,142 I'm gonna stay noncommittal on that. 884 00:36:04,143 --> 00:36:05,942 (chuckles) 885 00:36:06,778 --> 00:36:08,513 "When" is better. 886 00:36:08,514 --> 00:36:10,615 You're right. Thank you. 887 00:36:10,616 --> 00:36:12,483 - Your speech is perfect. - (sighs) 888 00:36:12,484 --> 00:36:14,886 And so are you. Here. 889 00:36:14,887 --> 00:36:16,187 What is this? 890 00:36:16,188 --> 00:36:18,036 Alison and I cut our church tour short, 891 00:36:18,037 --> 00:36:20,358 stopped at an outdoor flea market... she picked it out. 892 00:36:20,359 --> 00:36:23,227 Oh! It's beautiful! 893 00:36:23,228 --> 00:36:26,864 She suggested that... you could wear it today 894 00:36:26,865 --> 00:36:30,367 as a symbol of Cuba's nascent entrepreneurship. 895 00:36:31,302 --> 00:36:33,571 She said "nascent"? 896 00:36:33,572 --> 00:36:34,639 Oh. 897 00:36:34,640 --> 00:36:36,708 Maybe it's an SAT word. 898 00:36:36,709 --> 00:36:38,176 I don't know. 899 00:36:38,177 --> 00:36:40,278 I think we underestimate her. 900 00:36:40,279 --> 00:36:41,813 Maybe. 901 00:36:41,814 --> 00:36:43,514 How do I look? 902 00:36:43,515 --> 00:36:46,284 Like you're ready to make some history. 903 00:36:46,285 --> 00:36:47,752 But do I look hot? 904 00:36:47,753 --> 00:36:49,787 - Hot as could be. - (laughs) 905 00:36:49,788 --> 00:36:51,823 Thank you... 906 00:36:51,824 --> 00:36:54,859 for your hard work returning a dangerous fugitive to face justice. 907 00:36:54,860 --> 00:36:56,861 Yeah, I wish you'd come to me first 908 00:36:56,862 --> 00:36:59,097 before going public... we could work something out. 909 00:36:59,098 --> 00:37:01,833 I will keep that in mind in the future. 910 00:37:01,834 --> 00:37:03,701 You don't have a future. 911 00:37:03,702 --> 00:37:06,270 At least not with this administration. 912 00:37:06,271 --> 00:37:10,208 An administration that still controls the party purse strings. 913 00:37:10,209 --> 00:37:12,310 So that reelection campaign you got coming up... 914 00:37:12,311 --> 00:37:15,312 you're gonna be out there on your own. 915 00:37:16,381 --> 00:37:19,584 The president doesn't appreciate being publicly strong-armed, 916 00:37:19,585 --> 00:37:22,253 and neither do I. 917 00:37:22,254 --> 00:37:24,188 Nice talk. 918 00:37:24,189 --> 00:37:26,958 (pats back) See you in there. 919 00:37:26,959 --> 00:37:30,027 Afeni Rahim is in the air, accompanied by federal marshals, 920 00:37:30,028 --> 00:37:32,230 the senate just approved lifting the embargo, 921 00:37:32,231 --> 00:37:34,165 and the president will be signing the bill 922 00:37:34,166 --> 00:37:36,167 - as you're giving your speech. - We actually pulled it off. 923 00:37:36,168 --> 00:37:38,403 Excellent work. And no surprises coming 924 00:37:38,404 --> 00:37:41,038 - out of left field. - There is one. 925 00:37:41,039 --> 00:37:42,206 MATT: Madam Secretary, 926 00:37:42,207 --> 00:37:44,675 I'd like you to meet Staff Sergeant Bill Thomas 927 00:37:44,676 --> 00:37:46,811 and PFC Joseph Hoffman. 928 00:37:46,812 --> 00:37:49,547 These were the two Marines that lowered the American flag 929 00:37:49,548 --> 00:37:52,150 when the embassy closed in 1961. 930 00:37:52,151 --> 00:37:55,286 I thought they should be here today when we raise it again. 931 00:37:55,287 --> 00:37:56,788 Gentlemen, it's an honor 932 00:37:56,789 --> 00:37:58,089 to meet you. 933 00:37:58,090 --> 00:37:59,724 I can't imagine two people 934 00:37:59,725 --> 00:38:01,325 I'd rather have here today. 935 00:38:01,326 --> 00:38:02,226 Happy to serve. 936 00:38:02,227 --> 00:38:04,461 Never thought I'd see this day. 937 00:38:05,296 --> 00:38:06,297 Gentlemen, if you'll follow me, 938 00:38:06,298 --> 00:38:07,697 I'll show you to your place. 939 00:38:11,202 --> 00:38:12,903 Nice work. 940 00:38:14,639 --> 00:38:16,407 In case you'd like to introduce them, 941 00:38:16,408 --> 00:38:18,008 I wrote a little something. 942 00:38:19,911 --> 00:38:22,979 It's my third draft. 943 00:38:23,714 --> 00:38:25,817 (Elizabeth laughing) 944 00:38:25,818 --> 00:38:30,755 Today the United States and Cuba begin a new chapter. 945 00:38:30,756 --> 00:38:34,592 We may have different views on many topics, 946 00:38:34,593 --> 00:38:37,962 but we need not feel threatened by our differences. 947 00:38:37,963 --> 00:38:40,865 In the spirit of new beginnings, 948 00:38:40,866 --> 00:38:43,367 the U.S. Senate has just voted 949 00:38:43,368 --> 00:38:47,604 to lift the 54-year trade embargo on Cuba. 950 00:38:48,806 --> 00:38:50,541 (man whoops) 951 00:38:50,542 --> 00:38:53,411 This bold act by President Dalton 952 00:38:53,412 --> 00:38:55,112 should be a symbol 953 00:38:55,113 --> 00:38:57,548 to every Cuban... 954 00:38:57,549 --> 00:39:01,118 that the United States intends to leave the past behind... 955 00:39:01,119 --> 00:39:02,620 Good of you to be here. 956 00:39:02,621 --> 00:39:04,555 I know you weren't in favor of this. 957 00:39:04,556 --> 00:39:06,891 Come on, Russell, at the end of the day 958 00:39:06,892 --> 00:39:08,359 it's a win for the president, 959 00:39:08,360 --> 00:39:11,161 and that's all that really matters. 960 00:39:18,102 --> 00:39:19,170 (cameras clicking) 961 00:39:19,171 --> 00:39:20,737 (speaking inaudibly) 962 00:39:24,831 --> 00:39:25,889 ELIZABETH: I stand here 963 00:39:25,890 --> 00:39:28,558 not only because of the visionary leadership 964 00:39:28,559 --> 00:39:32,329 of President Dalton and his Cuban counterparts... 965 00:39:32,330 --> 00:39:33,797 but also because 966 00:39:33,798 --> 00:39:36,700 of the passion and commitment of so many others 967 00:39:36,701 --> 00:39:38,268 who have given of themselves 968 00:39:38,269 --> 00:39:40,070 to make this happen. 969 00:39:40,071 --> 00:39:41,570 Today... 970 00:39:42,572 --> 00:39:46,643 ...as we once again raise our flag over the embassy, 971 00:39:46,644 --> 00:39:49,379 let's remember the day it was taken down, 972 00:39:49,380 --> 00:39:52,616 and the hardships that followed, 973 00:39:52,617 --> 00:39:56,720 and vow to keep alive the promise of American ideals 974 00:39:56,721 --> 00:39:59,355 that this flag symbolizes. 975 00:40:00,157 --> 00:40:03,226 Freedom from oppression. 976 00:40:03,227 --> 00:40:06,530 Freedom of expression. 977 00:40:06,531 --> 00:40:09,566 And the hope for a bright future. 978 00:40:09,567 --> 00:40:11,901 Thank you. 979 00:41:10,594 --> 00:41:13,362 Still think this is a bad idea? 980 00:41:14,364 --> 00:41:19,102 CROWD (chanting): Free Afeni! Free Afeni! Free Afeni! 981 00:41:19,103 --> 00:41:20,237 Mom... 982 00:41:20,238 --> 00:41:24,007 CROWD: Free Afeni! Free Afreni! 983 00:41:24,008 --> 00:41:26,775 (crowd continues chanting) 984 00:41:29,146 --> 00:41:30,981 (applause) 985 00:41:30,982 --> 00:41:33,850 I'd like to make a brief statement. 986 00:41:33,851 --> 00:41:36,218 ♪ 987 00:41:47,364 --> 00:41:49,432 I thought some good Cuban rum might be 988 00:41:49,433 --> 00:41:51,835 the perfect way to toast our victory. 989 00:41:51,836 --> 00:41:55,305 It is. Thank you. (chuckles) 990 00:41:55,306 --> 00:41:59,142 And nothing like a morning shot of rum. 991 00:41:59,143 --> 00:42:02,045 I was thinking later. 992 00:42:02,046 --> 00:42:03,914 Like when it's not... 993 00:42:03,915 --> 00:42:05,949 9:00 A.M. 994 00:42:05,950 --> 00:42:07,417 Drink up. 995 00:42:07,418 --> 00:42:09,184 You're gonna need it. 996 00:42:14,591 --> 00:42:15,892 Henry was right... 997 00:42:15,893 --> 00:42:18,261 about Sterling being behind Parisi's attempt 998 00:42:18,262 --> 00:42:19,896 to scuttle Cuba. 999 00:42:19,897 --> 00:42:22,766 I noticed the two of them getting chummy 1000 00:42:22,767 --> 00:42:24,534 at the signing ceremony, so I reached out 1001 00:42:24,535 --> 00:42:26,403 to one of Parisi's staffers... 1002 00:42:26,404 --> 00:42:29,906 who confirmed a call a few days ago... 1003 00:42:29,907 --> 00:42:32,309 between Sterling and Parisi. 1004 00:42:32,310 --> 00:42:34,110 Ten minutes later, 1005 00:42:34,111 --> 00:42:38,148 Parisi mobilized his whole staff to track down the cop's wife. 1006 00:42:38,149 --> 00:42:39,649 But why? 1007 00:42:39,650 --> 00:42:42,152 I mean... 1008 00:42:42,153 --> 00:42:44,020 what could Sterling 1009 00:42:44,021 --> 00:42:45,488 offer Parisi? 1010 00:42:45,489 --> 00:42:48,792 Apparently, a cabinet post in Dalton's second term. 1011 00:42:48,793 --> 00:42:52,095 Sterling went behind the president's back 1012 00:42:52,096 --> 00:42:54,164 and worked directly against him. 1013 00:42:54,165 --> 00:42:55,999 If I were a paranoid man, 1014 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:58,735 I'd say Sterling wanted to scuttle lifting the embargo 1015 00:42:58,736 --> 00:43:00,904 not only 'cause he didn't believe in it, 1016 00:43:00,905 --> 00:43:02,672 but because we did, 1017 00:43:02,673 --> 00:43:04,574 and Dalton listened to us. 1018 00:43:04,575 --> 00:43:06,009 He wants to be 1019 00:43:06,010 --> 00:43:07,878 the only voice in the president's ear, 1020 00:43:07,879 --> 00:43:09,913 so he tried to make us look bad. 1021 00:43:09,914 --> 00:43:12,281 ♪ 1022 00:43:17,254 --> 00:43:20,090 I don't think that's paranoid. 1023 00:43:20,091 --> 00:43:22,391 (sets glass down) 1024 00:43:25,495 --> 00:43:27,530 What do we do now? 1025 00:43:27,531 --> 00:43:29,933 (laughs softly) 1026 00:43:29,934 --> 00:43:31,934 We bury him. 1027 00:43:34,104 --> 00:43:40,810 Subtitle sync and corrections by awaqeded for www.addic7ed.com.