1 00:01:58,970 --> 00:02:00,889 And where are you from, Mr. Brown? 2 00:02:02,264 --> 00:02:04,976 Sheldon, sir. I'm a retired police officer. 3 00:02:05,060 --> 00:02:07,269 Well, then I can only imagine that Sheldon must be 4 00:02:07,353 --> 00:02:09,271 one of the safest places in this state. 5 00:02:09,355 --> 00:02:12,608 We do our best. 6 00:02:12,692 --> 00:02:16,487 But my son, he's a marine, stationed at Camp Dwyer. 7 00:02:16,571 --> 00:02:19,074 He keeps our country safer than I do. 8 00:02:19,157 --> 00:02:20,533 Me and my wife were wondering, 9 00:02:20,616 --> 00:02:24,704 if he got sent over to the Jordan Valley, will that really keep us safer? 10 00:02:24,787 --> 00:02:28,541 Because it sure seems like the whole peacekeeping mission 11 00:02:28,624 --> 00:02:30,501 is only making things more dangerous. 12 00:02:31,669 --> 00:02:32,754 Thank you for that. May I? 13 00:02:34,964 --> 00:02:39,177 Well, first of all, let me say how grateful I am for your son's service. 14 00:02:39,260 --> 00:02:41,804 I know we all feel exactly the same way. 15 00:02:47,393 --> 00:02:49,229 And now, uh, let me try to answer your question. 16 00:02:49,311 --> 00:02:52,607 Have we run into some difficulties with the Russians? 17 00:02:52,690 --> 00:02:54,358 Yes, we have. 18 00:02:54,442 --> 00:02:57,904 Is there tension between the Israelis and the Palestinians? 19 00:02:57,987 --> 00:02:59,321 Absolutely. 20 00:02:59,405 --> 00:03:04,035 But, that is the very reason that this mission is so important. 21 00:03:04,119 --> 00:03:08,539 We have gathered together a coalition of seven nations 22 00:03:08,623 --> 00:03:11,251 to bring stability to a region 23 00:03:11,333 --> 00:03:14,921 that has suffered from unrest for decades. 24 00:03:15,004 --> 00:03:17,006 It will take time. 25 00:03:17,090 --> 00:03:19,968 And there may be lives that will be lost. 26 00:03:20,051 --> 00:03:23,512 But this is not just important for the Middle East's security, 27 00:03:23,596 --> 00:03:27,767 it's important for the security of the United States and the rest of the world. 28 00:03:27,850 --> 00:03:30,228 And I hope that I've answered your question. 29 00:03:30,310 --> 00:03:32,688 Now, who was next? 30 00:03:32,772 --> 00:03:35,233 Uh, let's see here. 31 00:03:35,316 --> 00:03:37,652 Well, how about this young woman right here? 32 00:03:37,735 --> 00:03:40,738 Now, I'll give you my microphone, but only if you promise to give it back. 33 00:03:40,822 --> 00:03:42,531 He seemed to want to hang onto it for a while. 34 00:03:43,825 --> 00:03:47,245 - There you are. - Um, my name is Annie Wietz, 35 00:03:47,328 --> 00:03:51,124 and I'm also worried about what the officer was just saying. 36 00:03:51,207 --> 00:03:54,127 - I want a safe world for my grandkids-- - Give me back the mic 37 00:03:54,210 --> 00:03:56,838 - and I'll answer your question. - I haven't asked my question yet. 38 00:03:56,921 --> 00:03:58,422 Oh! 39 00:03:58,506 --> 00:04:00,341 Apologies. I'm ahead of myself. Go ahead. 40 00:04:00,424 --> 00:04:04,512 The covert operation, the one that caused the Israelis to invade. 41 00:04:04,595 --> 00:04:09,225 Was that us? Because that really seemed to make a mess of everything. 42 00:04:09,309 --> 00:04:10,559 - May I? - Please. 43 00:04:10,643 --> 00:04:12,270 Thank you. Now, Annie? 44 00:04:12,353 --> 00:04:13,521 - Is that your name, yeah? - Yes, sir. 45 00:04:13,604 --> 00:04:16,107 Now, I have said this on this matter before, 46 00:04:16,191 --> 00:04:18,985 and I know it may be frustrating, but it is the truth. 47 00:04:19,068 --> 00:04:23,072 When it comes to covert operations by any nation, 48 00:04:23,156 --> 00:04:27,451 or matters of intelligence, for security purposes, 49 00:04:27,535 --> 00:04:29,370 including the security of our own soldiers, 50 00:04:29,453 --> 00:04:32,123 I simply cannot comment on these issues. 51 00:04:32,207 --> 00:04:36,002 But, sir, I'm sorry, but what is the point of having us ask questions 52 00:04:36,085 --> 00:04:39,797 - if you won't answer them? - Well, she's got me there. Uh... 53 00:04:39,881 --> 00:04:42,050 I can answer any question but that one. 54 00:04:42,133 --> 00:04:44,969 In fact, I hope that we can ask some questions 55 00:04:45,053 --> 00:04:48,181 about how we're gonna focus on things right here at home. 56 00:04:48,264 --> 00:04:49,724 How about someone up there in the cheap seats? 57 00:04:49,807 --> 00:04:51,184 Anyone have a question there? 58 00:04:53,353 --> 00:04:57,065 The situation in Jordan Valley, it threatens to bleed across the border. 59 00:04:59,441 --> 00:05:02,444 We already have refugees requesting to enter Jordan. 60 00:05:02,528 --> 00:05:04,488 Forgive me, Prince Ryad. You may be dealing with 61 00:05:04,572 --> 00:05:07,158 a few hundred refugees, but we are facing mortar attacks. 62 00:05:07,242 --> 00:05:09,244 Fourteen in the last two weeks. 63 00:05:09,327 --> 00:05:10,745 None of your people have died yet. 64 00:05:10,828 --> 00:05:13,331 The last one came within 50 meters of a school. 65 00:05:13,414 --> 00:05:15,917 Your troops have killed over a dozen Palestinians in house raids. 66 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:18,794 - You expect us not to fight back? - We need the violence to stop. 67 00:05:18,878 --> 00:05:22,757 If it continues, the peacekeeping mission will fall apart. 68 00:05:22,840 --> 00:05:26,177 And it's our best hope for long-term stability. 69 00:05:26,261 --> 00:05:29,680 Can you speak to Hamas and Hezbollah? Get them to agree to a cease-fire? 70 00:05:29,764 --> 00:05:32,433 Israel has twice as many troops in the region 71 00:05:32,516 --> 00:05:34,394 as before the peacekeeping mission began. 72 00:05:37,730 --> 00:05:40,400 No, it is we who are defending ourselves. 73 00:05:40,482 --> 00:05:42,026 You agreed to remove two thousand troops. 74 00:05:42,110 --> 00:05:45,613 If there's a cessation of mortar attacks, and if the Russians leave. 75 00:05:45,696 --> 00:05:47,407 A one-third troop reduction. 76 00:05:47,489 --> 00:05:49,867 That should be enough to convince your people, no? 77 00:05:49,951 --> 00:05:52,995 Once the troops leave, I engage them, but not before. 78 00:05:53,079 --> 00:05:56,374 Show some goodwill. You'll still have 4,000 troops there. 79 00:05:56,456 --> 00:05:59,210 Because we cannot accomplish anything 80 00:05:59,294 --> 00:06:02,046 unless we have proof of de-escalation on both sides. 81 00:06:02,130 --> 00:06:03,881 What about Russia? 82 00:06:03,965 --> 00:06:06,134 That's a separate issue. We will tackle that another time. 83 00:06:06,217 --> 00:06:08,928 Can you convey to Jerusalem the importance of this troop reduction? 84 00:06:09,011 --> 00:06:10,763 Yes, but no promises. 85 00:06:15,184 --> 00:06:16,560 All right. Thank you, everyone. 86 00:06:16,644 --> 00:06:19,021 We'll meet again tomorrow morning. 87 00:06:19,105 --> 00:06:20,356 Thank you, madam. 88 00:06:23,567 --> 00:06:26,195 Eliana. 89 00:06:26,279 --> 00:06:28,614 We need to discuss the no-fly zone. 90 00:06:28,697 --> 00:06:32,201 It's only for the Russians, not the peacekeepers. 91 00:06:32,285 --> 00:06:35,371 They can't stay if they have nothing to eat. 92 00:06:35,455 --> 00:06:38,498 What are you going to do, shoot down a supply plane? 93 00:06:38,582 --> 00:06:40,793 We hope they won't make us face that choice. 94 00:06:40,876 --> 00:06:42,420 They'll ignore it. 95 00:06:42,502 --> 00:06:44,964 And you're just going to antagonize Moscow. 96 00:06:45,047 --> 00:06:47,675 I'm sorry, but the no-fly zone is above my pay grade. 97 00:06:47,758 --> 00:06:50,345 Perhaps your husband can talk to the prime minister. 98 00:06:50,428 --> 00:06:52,096 When are we looking at? 99 00:06:52,180 --> 00:06:54,640 Could be tomorrow, could be a week. 100 00:06:54,723 --> 00:06:57,310 I'm not a part of those conversations anymore. 101 00:06:57,393 --> 00:06:59,103 We could vet the questions. 102 00:06:59,187 --> 00:07:01,563 That doesn't work in Iowa. It'll piss people off. 103 00:07:01,647 --> 00:07:03,232 Even if we did, it wouldn't make a difference. 104 00:07:03,316 --> 00:07:06,486 The country is preoccupied with the Jordan Valley. We're off message. 105 00:07:06,568 --> 00:07:10,198 In the meantime, we can put the town halls on hold. Just do the stump. 106 00:07:10,281 --> 00:07:11,782 I think we should also postpone the debate. 107 00:07:11,866 --> 00:07:13,826 Dunbar'll hit you hard for that. Say you're dodging. 108 00:07:13,909 --> 00:07:15,411 Have Jackie request the postponement. 109 00:07:15,495 --> 00:07:17,038 - What's her reason? - I don't care. 110 00:07:17,121 --> 00:07:20,166 Just as long as it isn't coming from us. Talk to her. Thank you, gentlemen. 111 00:07:20,249 --> 00:07:22,335 What's next? 112 00:07:22,418 --> 00:07:27,923 Uh, you're slated for fundraising calls until 4:15, then a DOD briefing. 113 00:07:28,007 --> 00:07:31,093 Also, your friend from The Sentinel called, Tim Corbet. 114 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:34,263 Thank you. 115 00:07:49,111 --> 00:07:51,406 You know, I can fold my own clothes. 116 00:07:51,489 --> 00:07:53,324 Took me two seconds. 117 00:07:57,745 --> 00:08:00,706 You remember when we shared a room my senior year? 118 00:08:00,789 --> 00:08:03,584 And if I left, like, one sock on the floor, you'd freak? 119 00:08:05,086 --> 00:08:07,713 Yeah, I started doing that on purpose, just to see you flip out. 120 00:08:07,796 --> 00:08:10,132 Yeah. I remember. 121 00:08:23,854 --> 00:08:25,356 Come on, leave it. Be a rebel. 122 00:08:31,362 --> 00:08:33,364 Hey, sweetie. 123 00:08:34,990 --> 00:08:38,202 Well, tell her if it wiggles, it means it's gonna fall out. 124 00:08:40,746 --> 00:08:43,499 Okay. Let me talk to her. 125 00:08:46,627 --> 00:08:48,546 Hi! 126 00:08:49,838 --> 00:08:52,883 Uh, now, listen to me. You-- 127 00:08:52,967 --> 00:08:54,510 I know your mom doesn't want you playing with it, 128 00:08:54,594 --> 00:08:56,304 so you have to do what she says. 129 00:08:57,638 --> 00:09:01,267 Well, because the tooth fairy doesn't want fingerprints all over it. 130 00:09:02,643 --> 00:09:05,396 Okay, I'll do it, but you have to promise me 131 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:07,940 that you and your brother will stop playing with your tooth. 132 00:09:09,733 --> 00:09:11,152 Okay, you ready? 133 00:09:11,235 --> 00:09:13,028 Are you super ready? 134 00:09:14,905 --> 00:09:17,575 Boogala, boogala, boogala, boogala, boogala. 135 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:22,121 Okay. Put your mom back on. 136 00:09:23,872 --> 00:09:25,749 How much of a postponement? 137 00:09:25,833 --> 00:09:27,793 Until we get this crisis resolved. 138 00:09:27,876 --> 00:09:29,504 Dunbar will see right through that. 139 00:09:29,587 --> 00:09:31,297 Not if it's coming from you. 140 00:09:31,380 --> 00:09:34,300 Say you want to focus on meeting people face to face, not a televised debate. 141 00:09:34,383 --> 00:09:35,843 We'll back you up. 142 00:09:35,926 --> 00:09:37,678 All right, I'll talk to my staff. 143 00:09:37,761 --> 00:09:39,888 We'll draft some language and I'll run it past you. 144 00:09:39,972 --> 00:09:41,974 Jackie? 145 00:09:43,643 --> 00:09:46,437 I want to talk to you about what happened a couple weeks ago. 146 00:09:46,521 --> 00:09:49,106 - I crossed a line. - Remy, you don't have to. 147 00:09:49,190 --> 00:09:51,233 I want to. I want to explain myself. 148 00:09:56,155 --> 00:09:59,074 I still have strong feelings, I'm not gonna deny that. 149 00:10:01,202 --> 00:10:05,247 Maybe a different job... a different time, different place. 150 00:10:05,331 --> 00:10:06,666 But, uh... 151 00:10:07,958 --> 00:10:09,377 Look... 152 00:10:11,295 --> 00:10:13,922 I've loved people before, and I've learned to let 'em go. 153 00:10:16,300 --> 00:10:18,427 I'm not gonna put you in that position again. 154 00:10:24,684 --> 00:10:27,061 It's been hard for me, too. 155 00:10:34,151 --> 00:10:35,736 Hm... 156 00:10:38,322 --> 00:10:40,324 You've got work. 157 00:10:51,293 --> 00:10:53,379 I'm glad you said something. 158 00:11:41,009 --> 00:11:42,886 Hello? 159 00:11:42,970 --> 00:11:45,180 Tim, it's Frank. 160 00:11:45,264 --> 00:11:47,224 I'm sorry it took me all day to get back to you. 161 00:11:47,308 --> 00:11:50,227 Ah, no worries. Your plate must be pretty full. 162 00:11:50,311 --> 00:11:52,354 Well, more than I'd like at the moment. 163 00:11:52,438 --> 00:11:53,648 Is this a bad time? 164 00:11:53,731 --> 00:11:57,735 I think I can spare a few minutes for the President of the United States. 165 00:11:57,817 --> 00:11:59,570 - Are you good? - Yeah. 166 00:11:59,654 --> 00:12:03,115 Good. Uh, last kid got off to college, 167 00:12:03,198 --> 00:12:06,535 so Beth and I are on our own. 168 00:12:06,619 --> 00:12:09,913 Finally. Yeah, the business is strong. 169 00:12:09,997 --> 00:12:13,375 I'm actually, uh, I'm thinking of expanding to Glenwood Canyon. 170 00:12:13,459 --> 00:12:14,834 That's great. 171 00:12:14,918 --> 00:12:19,632 Listen, I called because that, uh... that writer reached out to me. 172 00:12:19,715 --> 00:12:21,717 You know, the one doing your book. 173 00:12:21,801 --> 00:12:25,763 Said, uh, he wanted to talk about The Sentinel. 174 00:12:25,845 --> 00:12:26,972 What'd you say? 175 00:12:27,055 --> 00:12:29,266 I said I was in a rush and I'd call him back later. 176 00:12:29,350 --> 00:12:31,769 I didn't want to say more without talking to you first. 177 00:12:31,851 --> 00:12:33,604 Well, he should've checked with me beforehand. 178 00:12:33,688 --> 00:12:35,356 I don't want him harassing my friends. 179 00:12:35,439 --> 00:12:37,857 He wasn't harassing me at all. He's a nice guy, actually. 180 00:12:37,941 --> 00:12:41,696 I mean, I'm happy to talk with him if it'll help your book. 181 00:12:41,779 --> 00:12:43,364 Well, the book isn't really about The Sentinel, 182 00:12:43,447 --> 00:12:46,408 so I don't know why he'd bother, but I'll talk to him and I'll let you know. 183 00:12:46,492 --> 00:12:48,202 Whatever you need, Mr. President. 184 00:12:48,285 --> 00:12:49,995 Stop that. 185 00:12:50,078 --> 00:12:53,833 Hey, listen, uh, we run a half-price special for Commanders-in-Chief. 186 00:12:53,915 --> 00:12:58,838 So, uh... if you're ever in Colorado with some time on your hands... 187 00:12:58,920 --> 00:13:01,716 Well, I hope the same goes for ex-presidents, too. 188 00:13:01,799 --> 00:13:05,010 Nope. Only sittin' ones. So you better win that damn election. 189 00:13:05,093 --> 00:13:08,514 I'll do my best. Nice talking to you, Tim. 190 00:13:08,597 --> 00:13:10,015 You too, Frank. 191 00:13:17,897 --> 00:13:21,736 I want to set aside time for Tom Yates, in person. Tomorrow. 192 00:13:21,819 --> 00:13:23,278 Yes, sir. 193 00:13:47,302 --> 00:13:49,012 Yes. 194 00:14:23,756 --> 00:14:25,215 Francis? 195 00:14:25,299 --> 00:14:27,217 I just got off the phone with Cathy. 196 00:14:27,301 --> 00:14:29,261 The Israelis are instituting the no-fly zone. 197 00:14:29,344 --> 00:14:31,847 I'm scheduled to have a call tomorrow with the prime minister. 198 00:14:31,931 --> 00:14:33,515 They want to cancel the call. 199 00:14:33,599 --> 00:14:35,016 Let me see if I can get him on the phone now. 200 00:14:35,100 --> 00:14:37,645 They just sent out a communiqué to all embassies. 201 00:14:48,823 --> 00:14:50,783 Good morning. 202 00:14:50,866 --> 00:14:52,827 As you-- 203 00:14:56,121 --> 00:14:58,165 Excuse me. It's been a long night. 204 00:14:59,500 --> 00:15:00,584 Thank you. 205 00:15:04,129 --> 00:15:07,048 Israel instituted a no-fly zone 206 00:15:07,132 --> 00:15:10,845 over the Jordan Valley, 6:00 a.m. today, Israeli time. 207 00:15:10,928 --> 00:15:12,680 And while I disagree with this action, 208 00:15:12,763 --> 00:15:17,351 I understand the reason behind it, and we must stand with our ally. 209 00:15:17,434 --> 00:15:20,938 Our chief goal remains de-escalation in the region. 210 00:15:21,021 --> 00:15:22,773 Ambassador Underwood and the State Department 211 00:15:22,857 --> 00:15:26,318 are working with all interested parties toward that end. 212 00:15:26,401 --> 00:15:30,531 Our utmost priority is guaranteeing civilian safety. 213 00:15:30,614 --> 00:15:35,076 - And Israel has confirmed-- - When are you off to Des Moines? 214 00:15:35,160 --> 00:15:38,372 A couple of hours. I have to make some donor calls first. 215 00:15:38,455 --> 00:15:40,332 You have surgery today? 216 00:15:40,415 --> 00:15:43,335 A double bypass. Triple tomorrow. 217 00:15:43,418 --> 00:15:46,129 But nothing scheduled for almost a week after, 218 00:15:46,213 --> 00:15:48,966 so maybe I can come out to Iowa and we can-- 219 00:15:49,049 --> 00:15:51,468 - Russian aircrafts that ignore this... - What's going on? 220 00:15:51,552 --> 00:15:53,637 ...could potentially be subject to military action... 221 00:15:53,721 --> 00:15:56,056 This Jordan Valley thing's a mess. 222 00:15:56,139 --> 00:15:57,432 He's in big trouble. 223 00:15:57,516 --> 00:15:58,726 ...any such actions... 224 00:15:58,809 --> 00:16:00,978 And then there's the whole AmWorks thing. 225 00:16:01,061 --> 00:16:02,897 All the baggage from last year. 226 00:16:04,147 --> 00:16:07,401 - You having doubts? - I don't know. 227 00:16:07,484 --> 00:16:09,194 Maybe. 228 00:16:10,445 --> 00:16:12,823 That sounds serious. 229 00:16:12,907 --> 00:16:17,077 If there was an ideal time to walk away, now is it. 230 00:16:17,160 --> 00:16:19,788 Mm-hm. And then what? 231 00:16:21,415 --> 00:16:23,124 Focus on Congress. 232 00:16:23,208 --> 00:16:25,502 Yeah, but you want more than that. 233 00:16:25,586 --> 00:16:28,255 I could spend more time with you and the kids. 234 00:16:29,548 --> 00:16:31,091 Well, I don't want a wife who's miserable 235 00:16:31,174 --> 00:16:33,343 because she turned her back on the White House. 236 00:16:37,305 --> 00:16:39,641 Look... 237 00:16:39,725 --> 00:16:43,311 The thing about surgery is, once you're in, you're in. 238 00:16:43,395 --> 00:16:48,191 There's a beating heart in front of you. Someone's life. 239 00:16:48,275 --> 00:16:49,693 There's no room for doubt. 240 00:16:49,777 --> 00:16:53,072 So, whatever goes wrong... 241 00:16:54,782 --> 00:16:57,451 say hemorrhage or a blood clot, you deal with it. 242 00:16:57,534 --> 00:16:59,369 You don't get to walk away. 243 00:17:01,204 --> 00:17:04,458 But that's life or death. This isn't. 244 00:17:05,834 --> 00:17:08,003 It is for you. 245 00:17:08,087 --> 00:17:11,131 ...to maintain international peace and security. 246 00:17:11,214 --> 00:17:16,762 The United States is committed to defusing this situation. 247 00:17:16,845 --> 00:17:19,848 We are here for Israel, we are here for Palestine, 248 00:17:19,932 --> 00:17:22,267 we are here for Russia. 249 00:17:22,350 --> 00:17:23,936 And we are here for-- 250 00:17:25,228 --> 00:17:28,273 - Ready to go to your meeting? - Yeah. 251 00:17:44,414 --> 00:17:45,833 Come on. 252 00:17:47,208 --> 00:17:49,419 I was thinking... 253 00:17:49,503 --> 00:17:53,966 you know how a while back, you mentioned the kids coming out from Ohio? 254 00:17:54,049 --> 00:17:56,093 You want them to visit? 255 00:17:56,176 --> 00:17:58,095 Well, maybe you don't want them to see me like this? 256 00:17:58,178 --> 00:18:01,181 - Doing my 60 days? - You've been doing great. 257 00:18:01,264 --> 00:18:04,018 I'd be thrilled for them to come out here and meet their uncle, 258 00:18:04,101 --> 00:18:05,602 if that's something you want to do. 259 00:18:05,686 --> 00:18:08,063 I could hit the couch for a few nights. 260 00:18:08,147 --> 00:18:10,024 You guys can have the bedroom. 261 00:18:10,107 --> 00:18:12,818 I'll call Sarah. 262 00:18:14,361 --> 00:18:17,906 I say to Israel, keep your airspace. 263 00:18:17,990 --> 00:18:20,534 Keep your no-fly zone. 264 00:18:20,617 --> 00:18:23,912 I will be flying through it, nevertheless. 265 00:18:23,996 --> 00:18:27,791 Shoot me down, if you wish, because nothing can stop me 266 00:18:27,875 --> 00:18:30,127 from standing side by side with my countrymen. 267 00:18:30,210 --> 00:18:33,505 I will embrace the men who serve this country, 268 00:18:33,588 --> 00:18:35,841 because I am Russian, 269 00:18:35,924 --> 00:18:39,427 and Russians... do not abandon their own. 270 00:18:41,930 --> 00:18:43,390 Russian TV. 271 00:18:43,473 --> 00:18:46,810 Forty-five minutes ago. It could be hot air. 272 00:18:46,894 --> 00:18:48,896 Petrov wants the world to see this. 273 00:18:48,979 --> 00:18:50,355 He wouldn't put it out there unless he meant it. 274 00:18:50,438 --> 00:18:52,399 Israel says they're prepared to enforce the no-fly zone. 275 00:18:52,482 --> 00:18:54,526 They'll never shoot down a head of state. 276 00:18:54,609 --> 00:18:56,570 Yeah, which means they'll lose face and compensate 277 00:18:56,653 --> 00:18:58,488 by increasing their ground presence. 278 00:18:58,572 --> 00:19:01,075 I got Jerusalem to agree to a pullout. 279 00:19:01,158 --> 00:19:03,160 - Two thousand troops. - Not if Petrov flies there. 280 00:19:03,243 --> 00:19:06,371 If we downplay Petrov's move as political theatrics, 281 00:19:06,454 --> 00:19:09,290 I might be able to convince the Israelis to follow through. 282 00:19:09,374 --> 00:19:12,169 No, we need to respond to Russia directly, 283 00:19:12,252 --> 00:19:14,462 not waste our time with Israel. 284 00:19:14,546 --> 00:19:16,882 Israel is our ally. We're far more likely 285 00:19:16,965 --> 00:19:19,009 to have a productive dialogue with them than with Russia. 286 00:19:19,093 --> 00:19:20,427 What's our main objective here? 287 00:19:20,510 --> 00:19:23,471 To get Russian troops out of the Jordan Valley. 288 00:19:23,555 --> 00:19:27,350 Let's stop poking around from the sides. We need to tackle this head on. 289 00:19:37,652 --> 00:19:40,072 Open up a line of communication with Moscow. 290 00:19:40,155 --> 00:19:42,407 Tell them I'm coming to the Jordan Valley myself. 291 00:19:42,490 --> 00:19:43,658 Sir, I-- 292 00:19:43,742 --> 00:19:45,786 I'm gonna meet with Petrov face to face, on the ground. 293 00:19:45,869 --> 00:19:47,704 - Mr. President, the risk factors of-- - I'm well aware. 294 00:19:47,788 --> 00:19:50,165 I want to be notified the moment that Petrov is on his way. 295 00:19:50,249 --> 00:19:52,000 You work with the CIA and DOD 296 00:19:52,084 --> 00:19:54,377 to figure out any logistics and security you have to. 297 00:19:54,461 --> 00:19:56,671 Talk to Seth. Let's start drafting our message. 298 00:19:56,755 --> 00:19:59,800 Cathy, I want to sit down with you and Defense, and work out bargaining chips. 299 00:19:59,883 --> 00:20:01,509 Thank you all very much. 300 00:20:03,845 --> 00:20:05,555 I meant now. 301 00:20:12,146 --> 00:20:14,773 - I'm not to be disturbed. - You have a meeting with Mr. Yates. 302 00:20:14,856 --> 00:20:16,650 Have him wait and tell him it might be a while. 303 00:20:16,733 --> 00:20:18,110 Yes, sir. 304 00:20:24,866 --> 00:20:26,994 You're on with Ambassador Moryakov. 305 00:20:27,077 --> 00:20:30,330 - Alexi? - You're wasting your time, Claire. 306 00:20:31,665 --> 00:20:33,458 We can't let Petrov go. 307 00:20:33,541 --> 00:20:35,669 I'm powerless. 308 00:20:35,752 --> 00:20:38,463 Then tell me who we can speak to who can influence him. 309 00:20:38,546 --> 00:20:41,967 His mind is made up. No one would dare challenge him on this. 310 00:20:42,050 --> 00:20:44,594 All right, then I'll come to New York. Let's meet with Caspi. 311 00:20:44,678 --> 00:20:46,596 We'll ease Jerusalem's fears together. 312 00:20:46,680 --> 00:20:49,099 I can't. I'm on my way to Washington. 313 00:20:49,183 --> 00:20:51,977 - What for? - The embassy sent for me. 314 00:20:52,060 --> 00:20:53,812 I'm being recalled. 315 00:20:53,895 --> 00:20:55,897 - Is it because...? - I don't know. 316 00:20:55,981 --> 00:20:58,317 Alexi, if you need anything-- 317 00:20:59,693 --> 00:21:02,403 The ambassador has ended the call, Mrs. Underwood. 318 00:21:12,247 --> 00:21:13,957 - Mrs. Underwood. - Hello. 319 00:21:16,918 --> 00:21:19,254 - Edward? - Wait here a moment. 320 00:21:21,589 --> 00:21:23,550 Yes, ma'am? 321 00:21:23,633 --> 00:21:24,885 What's he doing here? 322 00:21:24,968 --> 00:21:27,846 The president wanted to meet with him. He asked me to have him wait upstairs. 323 00:21:27,929 --> 00:21:29,597 - Thank you. - Yes, ma'am. 324 00:21:33,476 --> 00:21:36,104 If he wants the same terms as we had before, 325 00:21:36,188 --> 00:21:39,482 I'll smooth it over with our NATO allies. 326 00:21:39,566 --> 00:21:43,070 It's tough to lose Poland, but I think that we can compensate 327 00:21:43,153 --> 00:21:46,240 with anti-missile subs on patrol here in the Finnish Sea. 328 00:21:46,323 --> 00:21:49,409 - Thank you. - Francis? Do you have a moment? 329 00:21:49,492 --> 00:21:51,203 I'll be right back. 330 00:21:53,454 --> 00:21:55,040 Give us a minute. 331 00:21:56,624 --> 00:21:59,169 I think this is a mistake. You're chasing him. 332 00:21:59,253 --> 00:22:02,214 - Let me work with Israel. - You've been working with Israel. 333 00:22:02,297 --> 00:22:04,632 Now there's a no-fly zone. One step forward, two steps back. 334 00:22:04,716 --> 00:22:06,260 Diplomacy takes time. 335 00:22:06,343 --> 00:22:07,928 Iowa is in two months. 336 00:22:08,011 --> 00:22:10,597 You can't let the campaign drive our foreign policy. 337 00:22:10,680 --> 00:22:13,850 If I don't win in Iowa, there is no foreign policy. 338 00:22:13,934 --> 00:22:16,228 Excuse us, Mr. President. 339 00:22:16,311 --> 00:22:18,313 Let's not talk out here. 340 00:22:18,397 --> 00:22:21,275 If you go to the Jordan Valley, you have to walk away with a solution. 341 00:22:21,358 --> 00:22:24,069 And he knows that, which means he gets all the leverage. 342 00:22:24,152 --> 00:22:27,446 Well, it's not as if we have much leverage at the moment. 343 00:22:27,530 --> 00:22:29,824 He's going to want the peacekeeping mission out. 344 00:22:29,908 --> 00:22:32,411 That's right. And the missile defense system, too. 345 00:22:32,493 --> 00:22:35,205 And I'm prepared to give him both if necessary. 346 00:22:35,289 --> 00:22:38,417 What are you talking about? Don't toss the mission aside, Francis. 347 00:22:38,499 --> 00:22:41,253 Claire, you're too invested in this. 348 00:22:41,336 --> 00:22:42,921 The mission is dead. 349 00:22:43,004 --> 00:22:46,258 It was dead the moment those troops got blown up. 350 00:22:46,341 --> 00:22:49,677 Your plan failed. I'm sorry. 351 00:22:49,761 --> 00:22:51,554 It's my fault. I approved it. 352 00:22:51,638 --> 00:22:53,681 But now, I have to fix it. 353 00:22:53,765 --> 00:22:56,726 Why won't you place faith in a diplomatic solution? 354 00:22:56,810 --> 00:22:58,353 This is diplomacy. 355 00:22:58,437 --> 00:23:01,315 Sometimes it comes down to two men in a room. 356 00:23:01,398 --> 00:23:04,067 I have no faith in the UN anymore. 357 00:23:04,151 --> 00:23:07,946 I do have faith in my ability to negotiate with this man. 358 00:23:08,029 --> 00:23:10,031 Francis, I know you value my opinion. 359 00:23:10,115 --> 00:23:12,033 Absolutely, above all others. 360 00:23:12,117 --> 00:23:15,578 We have both put a great deal of effort and thought into how to handle Russia. 361 00:23:15,662 --> 00:23:17,956 I'd like for this to be a decision we make together, 362 00:23:18,039 --> 00:23:20,750 instead of an impulsive response-- 363 00:23:20,834 --> 00:23:22,836 - Not right now. - Petrov's in the air. 364 00:23:25,255 --> 00:23:26,881 Get Admiral Dale on the line. 365 00:23:26,965 --> 00:23:31,386 Claire, I value your opinion. I just don't agree with it this time. 366 00:23:43,440 --> 00:23:46,151 Mr. Yates. 367 00:23:46,234 --> 00:23:48,362 The president's gonna have to reschedule. 368 00:24:00,415 --> 00:24:01,875 Thomas. 369 00:24:01,958 --> 00:24:04,002 You give us a few moments, Edward? 370 00:24:04,127 --> 00:24:06,254 Yes, ma'am. I'll be by the stairs. 371 00:24:10,549 --> 00:24:12,219 How's the book coming? 372 00:24:17,432 --> 00:24:20,060 I've hit a bit of a roadblock. 373 00:24:20,143 --> 00:24:21,853 There's a big piece missing. 374 00:24:21,936 --> 00:24:24,439 - What is it? - You. 375 00:24:26,483 --> 00:24:29,110 He hasn't... mentioned me at all? 376 00:24:30,487 --> 00:24:32,947 Plenty of times, but... it's not enough. 377 00:24:33,031 --> 00:24:35,242 What has he said? 378 00:24:35,325 --> 00:24:38,828 You're putting me in an awkward position, Mrs. Underwood. 379 00:24:38,912 --> 00:24:40,830 You don't want to betray his trust. 380 00:24:40,914 --> 00:24:42,999 He and I have an agreement. 381 00:24:43,083 --> 00:24:47,045 I understand. I shouldn't pry. I'll leave you be, then. 382 00:24:47,128 --> 00:24:49,839 He said he loves you more than anything. 383 00:24:51,425 --> 00:24:53,427 That there wouldn't be a White House without you. 384 00:24:54,969 --> 00:24:58,181 He showed me your first house... in Gaffney. 385 00:24:59,640 --> 00:25:02,310 Where you planted the tulips. 386 00:25:02,394 --> 00:25:04,187 And he said he was ashamed. 387 00:25:04,271 --> 00:25:06,189 Of what? 388 00:25:06,273 --> 00:25:09,025 That you married him. Because you deserve better. 389 00:25:10,860 --> 00:25:13,488 You should really be in this book, Mrs. Underwood. 390 00:25:13,572 --> 00:25:15,449 I've got a lot of stories from his perspective. 391 00:25:15,532 --> 00:25:17,158 Not a single one from yours. 392 00:25:17,242 --> 00:25:20,328 Well, he's the one running for president, not me. 393 00:25:20,412 --> 00:25:22,122 Yeah. 394 00:25:22,205 --> 00:25:23,790 I don't know. Maybe I'm wrong. 395 00:25:23,873 --> 00:25:27,626 I think people need to hear your voice to hear his. 396 00:25:27,710 --> 00:25:29,379 Can we set up a time to meet? 397 00:25:30,547 --> 00:25:33,883 Um... I'll think about it. Thank you, Thomas. 398 00:25:33,967 --> 00:25:35,552 Mm-hm. 399 00:25:42,809 --> 00:25:44,144 Okay. 400 00:25:45,312 --> 00:25:48,064 Seth, this is good, but downplay expectations even more. 401 00:25:48,148 --> 00:25:49,857 There's no telling what we'll walk away with. 402 00:25:49,941 --> 00:25:51,526 - Yes, sir. - We shouldn't inform the press 403 00:25:51,610 --> 00:25:53,612 until after you land, for security purposes. 404 00:25:53,694 --> 00:25:55,113 Donald... 405 00:25:56,281 --> 00:25:58,699 - If anything should happen to me-- - I'm prepared. 406 00:25:58,783 --> 00:26:01,536 - But nothing will. - God help us. 407 00:26:01,620 --> 00:26:03,662 Danton will walk you through the full brief. 408 00:26:03,746 --> 00:26:05,706 Everything's set up in the Situation Room. 409 00:26:05,790 --> 00:26:07,666 - Good luck, Mr. President. - Thank you. I'll be right back. 410 00:26:12,547 --> 00:26:17,051 Now, listen, I know you have reservations about all this. 411 00:26:17,135 --> 00:26:19,887 You're doing what you think is best. 412 00:26:19,971 --> 00:26:21,515 Please be careful out there. 413 00:26:21,598 --> 00:26:22,681 I will. 414 00:26:22,765 --> 00:26:24,851 - I love you. - I love you, too. 415 00:26:29,230 --> 00:26:30,649 Let's go. 416 00:26:37,905 --> 00:26:39,824 Hello? 417 00:26:39,907 --> 00:26:41,909 - Hi! - Hi. 418 00:26:41,993 --> 00:26:45,497 Hello! Wow! You guys really look alike! 419 00:26:45,580 --> 00:26:47,874 - Okay. - Oh... 420 00:26:49,376 --> 00:26:50,877 We're a hugging family. 421 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:52,671 I see. 422 00:26:52,753 --> 00:26:54,964 Hi, you must be Francine. 423 00:26:55,048 --> 00:26:57,884 - No, I'm not! - She likes Franke better. 424 00:26:57,967 --> 00:27:00,094 Oh. Nice to meet you, Franke. 425 00:27:00,178 --> 00:27:01,429 - No. - Yep. 426 00:27:01,513 --> 00:27:03,722 - I told you! - Careful. 427 00:27:03,806 --> 00:27:06,393 It's your Uncle Doug. 428 00:27:06,476 --> 00:27:07,894 Do you want to give your Uncle Doug a hug? 429 00:27:07,977 --> 00:27:09,770 Come here, you. 430 00:27:13,066 --> 00:27:14,651 We'll land in Tel Aviv, 431 00:27:14,733 --> 00:27:18,405 then take a special forces convoy from there to the perimeter of the valley. 432 00:27:18,488 --> 00:27:21,199 The Israelis will provide air support until we get to the valley, 433 00:27:21,282 --> 00:27:22,950 then our helos will take over. 434 00:27:23,034 --> 00:27:26,496 Once we get to the camp, the Russians insist on ground units only. 435 00:27:26,580 --> 00:27:29,249 - We'll pass through a checkpoint-- - How secure is this location? 436 00:27:29,332 --> 00:27:31,585 The position is not fortified to our liking. 437 00:27:31,668 --> 00:27:33,169 It's not blast-proof. 438 00:27:33,253 --> 00:27:36,923 Sir, we're going to ask that you wear your Kevlar and helmet. 439 00:27:37,006 --> 00:27:40,343 - Sir? - Mary. 440 00:27:40,427 --> 00:27:43,513 - Why were no press allowed to go? - Given the security situation, 441 00:27:43,597 --> 00:27:45,390 we didn't want to put any press in harm's way, 442 00:27:45,473 --> 00:27:48,602 or risk any hostile elements knowing in advance. 443 00:27:48,685 --> 00:27:50,311 So the president has already landed? 444 00:27:50,395 --> 00:27:52,689 About 90 minutes ago. 445 00:27:52,771 --> 00:27:53,898 Mark. 446 00:27:53,981 --> 00:27:56,443 What exactly does the president hope to achieve? 447 00:27:56,526 --> 00:27:59,446 Ideally, we'd like the Russians to vacate the region. 448 00:27:59,529 --> 00:28:01,072 We can't promise that they will. 449 00:28:01,155 --> 00:28:04,701 But the president hopes that we can make progress toward a withdrawal. 450 00:28:04,783 --> 00:28:05,952 Kate. 451 00:28:06,035 --> 00:28:07,662 This could be seen as an election stunt. 452 00:28:07,746 --> 00:28:10,164 He's trailing Dunbar in the polls, so he wants to save the day. 453 00:28:10,248 --> 00:28:11,750 I guarantee you this is no stunt. 454 00:28:11,832 --> 00:28:14,793 The president is taking extraordinary measures to end this crisis. 455 00:29:26,366 --> 00:29:28,326 Mr. President. 456 00:29:35,625 --> 00:29:37,794 You can take your vest off now, Mr. President. 457 00:29:37,877 --> 00:29:41,047 - We're safe here. - You trust these walls? 458 00:29:41,130 --> 00:29:43,007 If you're frightened, you shouldn't have come. 459 00:29:44,676 --> 00:29:48,638 When I was in the KGB, I spent six months in Afghanistan. 460 00:29:48,722 --> 00:29:52,225 This place is a palace compared to the hole in the ground I lived in. 461 00:29:54,853 --> 00:29:57,856 Here. You should stay hydrated. 462 00:29:57,938 --> 00:29:59,899 I brought a shipment of water 463 00:29:59,982 --> 00:30:00,983 - in on my plane. - Thank you. 464 00:30:01,067 --> 00:30:04,237 So much for the Israelis stopping our resupply. 465 00:30:06,322 --> 00:30:09,367 I wish we were in the fertile part of the valley, though. 466 00:30:09,450 --> 00:30:11,703 I hear it's quite green and beautiful. 467 00:30:11,786 --> 00:30:14,080 Well, this is better for pictures. 468 00:30:14,163 --> 00:30:15,248 How do you mean? 469 00:30:15,331 --> 00:30:19,293 Well, if you flew into a paradise, wouldn't be as effective, now, would it? 470 00:30:19,377 --> 00:30:21,546 You do have a flair for the theatrical. 471 00:30:21,629 --> 00:30:25,633 I can say the same about you, showing up on my doorstep like this. 472 00:30:25,717 --> 00:30:29,136 This isn't your doorstep. You're squatting where you shouldn't be. 473 00:30:29,220 --> 00:30:32,014 I don't think my men will see it like that. 474 00:30:32,098 --> 00:30:35,685 Do your men know that you're responsible for killing their comrades? 475 00:30:35,769 --> 00:30:38,145 Accusations. 476 00:30:38,229 --> 00:30:40,899 That's how you plan to convince me? 477 00:30:42,817 --> 00:30:46,237 What do you require to pull out of the valley? 478 00:30:46,320 --> 00:30:50,617 That your troops leave as well, and the entire peacekeeping operation. 479 00:30:50,700 --> 00:30:52,869 Well, as soon as your troops withdraw, 480 00:30:52,952 --> 00:30:55,538 I'll make sure the UN forces do exactly the same. 481 00:30:55,622 --> 00:30:59,250 Hm. And you scale back missile defense. 482 00:30:59,333 --> 00:31:01,836 As we agreed to twice already. 483 00:31:01,920 --> 00:31:04,505 That's when we were making an entirely different deal. 484 00:31:04,589 --> 00:31:08,802 The main difference now is that we're both standing in the desert, 485 00:31:08,885 --> 00:31:13,180 and you can't leave with nothing to show but sand in your shoes. 486 00:31:13,264 --> 00:31:15,600 I'll agree to the scale-back. Same terms as before. 487 00:31:15,683 --> 00:31:18,102 How soon can you mobilize a withdrawal? 488 00:31:18,185 --> 00:31:21,355 Well, the moment UN forces begin to pull out, we will do the same. 489 00:31:21,439 --> 00:31:24,734 I've had the Pentagon come up with an exit plan that we can put into effect 490 00:31:24,818 --> 00:31:27,069 as early as tomorrow. As for the rest of the UN forces, 491 00:31:27,153 --> 00:31:29,989 I can reach out to the Secretary General immediately. 492 00:31:30,072 --> 00:31:33,493 You or... your wife? 493 00:31:33,576 --> 00:31:35,703 Well, yes, she would probably make the call on my behalf. 494 00:31:35,787 --> 00:31:37,580 I don't think she should. 495 00:31:37,664 --> 00:31:39,415 You think I should make the call? 496 00:31:39,499 --> 00:31:41,041 More than that. 497 00:31:41,125 --> 00:31:43,461 I think she should be gone. 498 00:31:44,796 --> 00:31:47,799 Gone in what way? Gone from these negotiations? 499 00:31:47,882 --> 00:31:50,134 As ambassador. 500 00:31:50,217 --> 00:31:51,970 My final condition. 501 00:31:56,182 --> 00:31:57,809 That cannot be on the table. 502 00:31:57,892 --> 00:32:01,646 It is. And it's non-negotiable. 503 00:32:07,986 --> 00:32:10,279 Ms. Dempsey. I'm a friend of Lisa's. 504 00:32:10,363 --> 00:32:12,699 - Uh, Max? - That's right. 505 00:32:12,782 --> 00:32:15,451 Yes, she told me to tell you she's running a few minutes behind. 506 00:32:15,535 --> 00:32:17,077 Okay, I'll just wait outside. Thank you. 507 00:32:17,161 --> 00:32:18,621 No, it's... chilly. 508 00:32:18,705 --> 00:32:20,540 You can come on up to her room. 509 00:32:20,623 --> 00:32:23,417 Okay. 510 00:32:23,501 --> 00:32:26,337 I just want you to know... I'm so sorry. 511 00:32:27,714 --> 00:32:30,216 Lisa told us and our prayers are with you. 512 00:32:32,927 --> 00:32:34,721 Thank you so much. 513 00:32:36,055 --> 00:32:39,141 She said you and your husband were like parents to her. I see why. 514 00:32:39,225 --> 00:32:41,519 Come on in. 515 00:32:44,814 --> 00:32:47,608 Max, hey. 516 00:32:47,692 --> 00:32:49,109 Sorry I'm late. 517 00:32:49,193 --> 00:32:50,945 Here, I want you to take that back. 518 00:32:51,029 --> 00:32:52,530 No, no, no, that money's yours. 519 00:32:52,613 --> 00:32:54,032 No, I can't. I can't take it. 520 00:32:54,114 --> 00:32:55,867 Everyone at the fellowship pitched in. 521 00:32:55,950 --> 00:32:58,369 - Just give it back to 'em. - I can't. 522 00:32:58,452 --> 00:33:01,205 You said that you needed the money for the medicine. 523 00:33:04,124 --> 00:33:05,543 Yeah, sit down. 524 00:33:06,627 --> 00:33:08,128 Sorry, please. 525 00:33:10,464 --> 00:33:11,632 Okay. 526 00:33:21,350 --> 00:33:23,227 What I'm about to tell you is gonna sound fucked up, 527 00:33:23,310 --> 00:33:26,940 but just hear me out before you say anything, all right? 528 00:33:28,608 --> 00:33:29,984 Okay. 529 00:33:32,779 --> 00:33:35,031 I'm leaving. 530 00:33:35,114 --> 00:33:37,324 And I'm not coming back. 531 00:33:37,408 --> 00:33:41,120 And... I have to leave because I'm in danger. 532 00:33:43,581 --> 00:33:45,666 My name isn't Max. 533 00:33:46,751 --> 00:33:48,461 I don't have AIDS. 534 00:33:48,544 --> 00:33:51,047 - Wait. Hold on. - Let me finish, please. 535 00:33:51,130 --> 00:33:54,050 I want to explain everything to you, but I can't. 536 00:33:54,133 --> 00:33:55,843 The less you know, the better. 537 00:33:55,927 --> 00:33:57,637 But listen to me. 538 00:33:57,720 --> 00:34:00,848 If the FBI comes here, you can't say anything. 539 00:34:00,932 --> 00:34:02,642 You have to tell them you don't know me. 540 00:34:02,725 --> 00:34:04,477 - The FBI? - Yes, and if they do, 541 00:34:04,560 --> 00:34:07,647 I want you to contact this man. His name is Doug Stamper. 542 00:34:07,730 --> 00:34:11,317 - And he can help you. - Max. This is crazy. 543 00:34:11,400 --> 00:34:13,611 It's not my name. 544 00:34:13,694 --> 00:34:15,738 I made it up. I made up everything. 545 00:34:15,822 --> 00:34:17,531 The name, the girlfriend, the clinic. 546 00:34:17,615 --> 00:34:19,158 No, I was there with you. 547 00:34:19,241 --> 00:34:21,577 I faked it. I had to. 548 00:34:26,624 --> 00:34:31,004 If you're not Max... then who are you? 549 00:34:35,758 --> 00:34:38,594 Take this. He will help you. 550 00:34:38,678 --> 00:34:40,680 - Oh... - He can protect you. 551 00:34:40,763 --> 00:34:44,475 Please. I know it's not fair. 552 00:34:44,558 --> 00:34:46,019 - Please leave. - Let me leave this with you. 553 00:34:46,102 --> 00:34:47,520 I don't want to have anything to do with it. 554 00:34:47,603 --> 00:34:49,605 Please, just take it with you. 555 00:34:49,689 --> 00:34:53,192 Please leave. 556 00:34:53,275 --> 00:34:55,153 You're a good person, Lisa. 557 00:34:56,403 --> 00:34:58,031 I'm just not. 558 00:34:59,532 --> 00:35:01,283 And I'm sorry. 559 00:35:12,252 --> 00:35:14,088 What can I offer you instead of her? 560 00:35:14,172 --> 00:35:16,090 Nothing. 561 00:35:16,174 --> 00:35:20,553 What about a humanitarian relief fund, for your allies in Africa? 562 00:35:20,636 --> 00:35:22,972 You can distribute it any way you see fit. 563 00:35:23,056 --> 00:35:25,141 A few billion dollars? I'm not that easily bought. 564 00:35:25,224 --> 00:35:28,895 All right, let's say that we re-examine our base in Izmir. 565 00:35:28,978 --> 00:35:30,396 Congress would never let you. 566 00:35:30,479 --> 00:35:34,608 And realistically, you're willing to barter major strategic airfields 567 00:35:34,692 --> 00:35:36,276 on account of your wife? 568 00:35:36,360 --> 00:35:38,529 You can't make this about her. 569 00:35:38,612 --> 00:35:40,698 She was never equipped to be an ambassador. 570 00:35:40,781 --> 00:35:43,242 You know that. 571 00:35:43,325 --> 00:35:45,161 I understand. 572 00:35:45,244 --> 00:35:48,581 How could you say no to your own wife? 573 00:35:48,664 --> 00:35:50,374 But she's blinding you. 574 00:35:50,457 --> 00:35:53,460 - I'm doing you a favor. - You are being petty. 575 00:35:56,130 --> 00:35:58,257 The SEAL team you sent. 576 00:35:58,340 --> 00:36:01,052 Look how easily we manipulated her. 577 00:36:02,887 --> 00:36:05,514 Moryakov didn't have to work too hard. 578 00:36:07,307 --> 00:36:09,643 Did we blow up our own men? 579 00:36:09,727 --> 00:36:11,520 Maybe we did. 580 00:36:13,064 --> 00:36:15,482 Maybe we didn't. 581 00:36:15,566 --> 00:36:17,902 But we made her believe that we did. 582 00:36:17,985 --> 00:36:19,486 And she convinced you. 583 00:36:19,570 --> 00:36:22,907 Now, wouldn't you call that blindness? 584 00:36:27,870 --> 00:36:31,624 You want to kill me now. I can see it. 585 00:36:36,629 --> 00:36:39,006 I read an amusing article about, um... 586 00:36:40,758 --> 00:36:43,677 a Civil War re-enactor, 587 00:36:43,761 --> 00:36:47,181 who said that your great-great-grandfather 588 00:36:47,265 --> 00:36:50,101 killed a Yankee soldier with his bare hands. 589 00:36:51,811 --> 00:36:57,316 When I was in Afghanistan, we were ambushed by the Mujahideen. 590 00:36:57,399 --> 00:37:01,195 And the man who shot me here and here, 591 00:37:01,279 --> 00:37:04,240 he stabbed me when his rifle jammed. 592 00:37:04,323 --> 00:37:06,742 I pulled the knife away and slit his throat. 593 00:37:06,826 --> 00:37:09,120 Yes, I know, you've told that story dozens of times to the press. 594 00:37:09,203 --> 00:37:13,499 The part I don't tell is that after I slit his throat, I kept going. 595 00:37:15,668 --> 00:37:19,880 We strapped his head to a donkey so it would carry it back to his village. 596 00:37:21,674 --> 00:37:24,051 I've killed a man with my bare hands. 597 00:37:26,720 --> 00:37:28,639 It wasn't make-believe. 598 00:37:31,142 --> 00:37:33,227 Do you think you're capable? 599 00:37:41,235 --> 00:37:43,112 I think you are. 600 00:37:46,324 --> 00:37:47,825 You're ruthless. 601 00:37:50,328 --> 00:37:51,745 Like me. 602 00:37:54,707 --> 00:37:58,544 Sometimes we must be ruthless with those who hate us. 603 00:38:00,420 --> 00:38:03,674 And sometimes we must be ruthless with those we love. 604 00:38:07,636 --> 00:38:11,224 I don't see why Claire means so much to you. 605 00:38:12,141 --> 00:38:14,727 Because she means so much to you. 606 00:38:18,064 --> 00:38:21,942 And if you do this, I will know you're serious. 607 00:38:43,881 --> 00:38:45,674 Your wife is on the line, sir. 608 00:38:45,758 --> 00:38:47,093 Tell her I'll call her back. 609 00:38:47,176 --> 00:38:48,386 I've told her that twice now. 610 00:38:48,468 --> 00:38:50,512 - Tell her again. - Yes, sir. 611 00:38:56,727 --> 00:38:59,272 - You don't have to do that, Sarah. - I don't mind. It doesn't take long. 612 00:38:59,355 --> 00:39:01,107 No, no. Let us do it. You go relax. 613 00:39:01,190 --> 00:39:03,192 I'll move the monsters in a few minutes. 614 00:39:03,276 --> 00:39:04,818 - Okay. - All right. 615 00:39:06,570 --> 00:39:08,822 See you in bed. 616 00:39:08,906 --> 00:39:10,241 See you tomorrow. 617 00:39:25,589 --> 00:39:27,674 I wish I could sleep like that. 618 00:39:30,677 --> 00:39:32,471 You ever think of settling down? 619 00:39:32,554 --> 00:39:35,224 Gettin' a couple of these for yourself? 620 00:39:35,308 --> 00:39:36,850 Hasn't ever crossed my mind. 621 00:39:38,060 --> 00:39:39,437 Never? 622 00:39:39,519 --> 00:39:41,772 It's not for me. A life like that. 623 00:39:43,565 --> 00:39:45,359 You mean a life like mine? 624 00:39:45,443 --> 00:39:48,446 - That's not what I said. - I know you've always felt that way. 625 00:39:50,489 --> 00:39:54,160 A mortgage, nine to five, wife, two kids, a dog. 626 00:39:54,243 --> 00:39:55,577 No. 627 00:39:55,661 --> 00:39:57,413 It's just my freedom's important to me. 628 00:39:57,496 --> 00:40:00,333 I'm freer than you are, pal. 629 00:40:02,376 --> 00:40:06,546 I stayed in Columbus because I liked it, not because anybody made me. 630 00:40:06,630 --> 00:40:08,215 I chose to put down roots. 631 00:40:08,299 --> 00:40:09,883 You've always been running from something. 632 00:40:09,967 --> 00:40:11,969 Hey, I don't judge you. Don't judge me. 633 00:40:12,052 --> 00:40:13,553 Listen to your big brother for a second. 634 00:40:13,637 --> 00:40:15,264 No, last thing I need is a lecture right now. 635 00:40:18,225 --> 00:40:21,645 During your whole recovery, all you kept talking about was getting back to work. 636 00:40:21,728 --> 00:40:23,481 Over a month I've been here, 637 00:40:23,563 --> 00:40:25,691 using all my vacation time and then some. 638 00:40:25,774 --> 00:40:28,361 If you don't want to be here, then maybe you should go home. 639 00:40:28,444 --> 00:40:30,904 It's not about that, Doug. 640 00:40:30,988 --> 00:40:33,782 I'm here because you're family. 641 00:40:33,866 --> 00:40:36,369 Because you're more important than work. 642 00:40:37,619 --> 00:40:42,166 Hey... If I lost my job because of you, I'd find another one. 643 00:40:42,249 --> 00:40:44,126 What do you have? 644 00:40:44,210 --> 00:40:47,296 Frank Underwood? You don't even have that. 645 00:40:49,840 --> 00:40:52,510 You got two pictures on your fridge, 646 00:40:52,592 --> 00:40:54,928 and they're of my kids. 647 00:40:55,012 --> 00:40:56,514 That's not freedom. 648 00:41:18,952 --> 00:41:22,373 Petrov wants a diplomatic change. 649 00:41:22,456 --> 00:41:24,500 At the UN. 650 00:41:25,709 --> 00:41:28,921 - Me. - It was non-negotiable. 651 00:41:33,842 --> 00:41:35,635 Clearly, you didn't say no. 652 00:41:36,636 --> 00:41:39,098 I wanted to discuss it with you first. 653 00:41:43,143 --> 00:41:44,853 I called more than once. 654 00:41:46,980 --> 00:41:51,569 I wanted to convince myself to refuse what he asked. 655 00:41:51,651 --> 00:41:53,571 But... I couldn't do that. 656 00:41:53,653 --> 00:41:56,365 I told you it was a mistake to go, Francis. 657 00:41:56,449 --> 00:41:59,243 And the resolution was a mistake. And Corrigan was a mistake. 658 00:41:59,326 --> 00:42:02,580 We could tally up all our mistakes, but we are where we are. 659 00:42:02,662 --> 00:42:06,166 I need to concentrate on what's in front of me right now. 660 00:42:06,250 --> 00:42:08,586 I am. I'm in front of you. 661 00:42:12,089 --> 00:42:15,259 The Russians need to leave. It's as simple as that. 662 00:42:15,342 --> 00:42:17,636 You want me to say this is okay. 663 00:42:17,719 --> 00:42:19,012 No. 664 00:42:19,096 --> 00:42:22,308 Francis, I would've preferred if you had walked in and just told me I was fired. 665 00:42:22,391 --> 00:42:25,519 They played you, Claire. 666 00:42:25,603 --> 00:42:28,730 Moryakov was not having some crisis of conscience. 667 00:42:28,814 --> 00:42:32,692 It was all so that we would send our SEAL team in. 668 00:42:32,776 --> 00:42:35,279 So that we would provoke the Israelis. 669 00:42:35,362 --> 00:42:39,116 And I didn't see it, because I trusted you too much. 670 00:42:39,199 --> 00:42:41,660 I didn't look at it objectively... 671 00:42:43,203 --> 00:42:45,080 because you're my wife. 672 00:42:47,166 --> 00:42:49,668 - Petrov told you that? - Yes. 673 00:42:49,751 --> 00:42:52,630 - And you believe him? - I do. 674 00:42:57,759 --> 00:42:59,345 I'll resign. 675 00:43:00,887 --> 00:43:02,973 I wish it didn't have to come to this. 676 00:43:04,642 --> 00:43:06,977 What do we say to the press? 677 00:43:11,148 --> 00:43:14,568 That you want to focus on the campaign, that that was your plan all along. 678 00:43:14,652 --> 00:43:17,404 That I want to see this crisis through, first. 679 00:43:17,488 --> 00:43:19,365 No one will question that. 680 00:43:21,283 --> 00:43:23,661 Tell Petrov. 681 00:43:23,743 --> 00:43:25,078 And I will... 682 00:43:26,913 --> 00:43:29,291 make the announcement whenever you want me to. 683 00:43:29,375 --> 00:43:31,585 Claire. 684 00:43:31,669 --> 00:43:35,255 You were right. I shouldn't have gone. 685 00:43:36,798 --> 00:43:39,426 It was your decision to make. Not mine. 686 00:43:41,387 --> 00:43:42,888 Good night. 687 00:43:48,977 --> 00:43:50,646 My decision. 688 00:43:55,734 --> 00:43:58,362 Sometimes I think the presidency... 689 00:44:00,447 --> 00:44:02,949 is the illusion of choice. 690 00:44:27,974 --> 00:44:29,268 What is it? 691 00:44:29,351 --> 00:44:31,144 I have to go to the White House. 692 00:44:31,228 --> 00:44:33,188 It's the middle of the night. 693 00:44:33,272 --> 00:44:34,898 He's the president. 694 00:44:54,710 --> 00:44:56,169 Thank you, Meechum. 695 00:44:58,964 --> 00:45:00,132 Have a seat. 696 00:45:07,013 --> 00:45:08,432 I wake you up? 697 00:45:09,516 --> 00:45:10,892 It's fine. 698 00:45:10,976 --> 00:45:13,687 I'm a light sleeper anyway. 699 00:45:13,771 --> 00:45:16,898 If it wasn't you, it would've been a siren or a dump truck. 700 00:45:18,692 --> 00:45:22,404 I get woken up in the middle of the night all the time. 701 00:45:22,488 --> 00:45:25,031 Some crisis somewhere in the world. 702 00:45:26,325 --> 00:45:32,289 Some... situation... in the Situation Room. 703 00:45:32,372 --> 00:45:34,583 Well, that's better than a dump truck. 704 00:45:45,469 --> 00:45:47,805 You reached out to Tim Corbet. 705 00:45:48,930 --> 00:45:50,683 I did. 706 00:45:50,766 --> 00:45:53,059 I spoke to him a few days ago. 707 00:45:53,143 --> 00:45:56,062 He called to let me know. 708 00:45:56,146 --> 00:45:57,897 So you two are still close. 709 00:45:57,981 --> 00:45:59,733 Not anymore. 710 00:45:59,817 --> 00:46:01,985 At school we were. 711 00:46:02,068 --> 00:46:05,405 I thought he might have some insight to how you were back then. 712 00:46:05,489 --> 00:46:07,324 Those are formative years. 713 00:46:07,407 --> 00:46:09,785 More formative for you than for me. 714 00:46:09,867 --> 00:46:12,788 I learned how to march and shoot a gun, that's about it. 715 00:46:17,125 --> 00:46:19,044 I would've been better off in military school. 716 00:46:19,127 --> 00:46:20,420 Yeah? Why's that? 717 00:46:22,047 --> 00:46:25,967 You go from turning tricks to being on the bestseller list 718 00:46:26,051 --> 00:46:29,346 before you can legally drink, it messes with you. 719 00:46:30,806 --> 00:46:33,475 You told me your friend was the one who, uh... 720 00:46:33,559 --> 00:46:35,143 I lied. 721 00:46:36,854 --> 00:46:40,482 Why? You ashamed? 722 00:46:48,574 --> 00:46:51,827 First time I did it, I was scared out of my mind. 723 00:46:53,119 --> 00:46:57,249 I knock on the door, it opens... 724 00:46:57,332 --> 00:46:59,376 guy's in a satin robe. 725 00:46:59,459 --> 00:47:00,836 He's fat. 726 00:47:02,504 --> 00:47:05,965 Stringy hair, combed over his bald spot. 727 00:47:06,049 --> 00:47:09,553 Beads of sweat rolling down his cheeks. 728 00:47:09,636 --> 00:47:11,722 I almost ran back to the elevator. 729 00:47:13,348 --> 00:47:14,892 But you didn't. 730 00:47:17,060 --> 00:47:19,062 No. 731 00:47:19,145 --> 00:47:20,272 I needed the money. 732 00:47:23,567 --> 00:47:25,778 Before I got undressed... 733 00:47:27,738 --> 00:47:30,156 he tells me that his wife just died. 734 00:47:32,534 --> 00:47:34,119 Car accident. 735 00:47:36,121 --> 00:47:39,666 Says they had plans to visit Tokyo in the spring. 736 00:47:39,750 --> 00:47:41,919 Tells me about his three kids. 737 00:47:42,001 --> 00:47:45,255 The one that was born with a cleft palate. 738 00:47:45,338 --> 00:47:50,051 Describes his house in Westchester, with a Juliet balcony in the living room. 739 00:47:51,094 --> 00:47:53,263 Says how beautiful she was. 740 00:47:56,725 --> 00:47:59,102 Tells me he doesn't want to die. 741 00:48:00,103 --> 00:48:01,814 Never touched me once. 742 00:48:09,154 --> 00:48:11,490 Sometimes it was just sex. 743 00:48:11,573 --> 00:48:13,700 But a lot of times, it wasn't. 744 00:48:17,078 --> 00:48:19,665 They would tell me everything. 745 00:48:19,748 --> 00:48:21,500 These men. 746 00:48:21,583 --> 00:48:24,336 That access. 747 00:48:24,419 --> 00:48:25,712 Those stories. 748 00:48:27,297 --> 00:48:29,883 It was an addiction. 749 00:48:29,967 --> 00:48:31,426 I craved it. 750 00:48:31,510 --> 00:48:33,345 I lived for it. 751 00:48:33,428 --> 00:48:35,472 And then you wrote about it. 752 00:48:36,682 --> 00:48:37,850 When I got famous... 753 00:48:40,560 --> 00:48:42,228 I had to stop. 754 00:48:42,312 --> 00:48:44,439 I tried it once, I got recognized. 755 00:48:47,484 --> 00:48:50,027 I wasn't invisible anymore. 756 00:48:50,111 --> 00:48:51,864 I couldn't escape myself. 757 00:48:55,784 --> 00:48:58,203 I wish I could do that sometimes. 758 00:49:01,038 --> 00:49:03,625 Escape myself. 759 00:49:03,709 --> 00:49:05,794 Is it Claire? 760 00:49:05,878 --> 00:49:09,046 You didn't ask me here to talk about Tim Corbet. 761 00:49:12,676 --> 00:49:14,260 What's in this for you? 762 00:49:15,888 --> 00:49:17,472 I'm addicted. 763 00:49:17,556 --> 00:49:19,016 To me? 764 00:49:26,773 --> 00:49:28,734 I betrayed her. 765 00:49:28,817 --> 00:49:30,151 How? 766 00:49:34,781 --> 00:49:37,701 I'm not asking as your biographer. 767 00:49:39,202 --> 00:49:41,038 I'm asking as your friend. 768 00:49:54,300 --> 00:49:56,011 Are we friends? 769 00:49:59,056 --> 00:50:00,974 We could pretend to be. 770 00:50:06,897 --> 00:50:09,399 This isn't pretend. 771 00:50:14,613 --> 00:50:16,239 I'm real. 772 00:50:17,991 --> 00:50:19,701 You're hurting. 773 00:50:21,912 --> 00:50:23,830 She's hurting more. 774 00:50:32,672 --> 00:50:34,257 Everyone's hurting. 775 00:50:56,571 --> 00:50:58,448 Go home. 776 00:51:00,075 --> 00:51:02,577 You should get some sleep. 777 00:51:02,661 --> 00:51:04,245 And so should I. 778 00:51:18,551 --> 00:51:20,012 Thirty years is a long time. 779 00:51:21,596 --> 00:51:23,348 You've made it this far. 780 00:51:48,707 --> 00:51:50,167 Okay! 781 00:51:52,752 --> 00:51:53,962 Double! 782 00:52:02,345 --> 00:52:03,805 Jesus. 783 00:52:34,419 --> 00:52:36,796 - Hey. - Hey. 784 00:52:36,880 --> 00:52:38,715 I didn't hear you come back. 785 00:52:38,798 --> 00:52:40,257 I didn't want to wake you. 786 00:52:46,806 --> 00:52:48,265 Wow. 787 00:52:49,266 --> 00:52:50,769 - What is it? - Mid-East bureau. 788 00:52:50,852 --> 00:52:53,312 They say the Russians are pulling out their troops. 789 00:52:55,023 --> 00:52:57,150 Whatever he did out there must have worked. 790 00:52:59,819 --> 00:53:02,405 Mm... I wonder what it cost him. 791 00:53:09,495 --> 00:53:12,540 We ran the different looks by a couple of focus groups. 792 00:53:12,624 --> 00:53:14,751 These are the three favorites. 793 00:53:17,963 --> 00:53:20,215 Not this one. 794 00:53:21,298 --> 00:53:23,218 Uh, this one. What do you think? 795 00:53:23,300 --> 00:53:24,719 I like it. 796 00:53:24,803 --> 00:53:27,847 - The hair color as well? - Do you mind going back to blonde? 797 00:53:27,931 --> 00:53:29,975 I'd prefer it dark. 798 00:53:30,058 --> 00:53:34,146 The groups, in Iowa, in particular, they like the blonde. 799 00:53:35,605 --> 00:53:37,523 Fine. We'll go blonde then. 800 00:53:37,607 --> 00:53:39,151 You're popular among women. 801 00:53:39,234 --> 00:53:42,946 We want to push those numbers as high as we can, and every little bit counts. 802 00:53:43,029 --> 00:53:45,115 You don't have to explain. We'll do the color change 803 00:53:45,198 --> 00:53:47,033 after we announce the resignation. 804 00:53:47,117 --> 00:53:48,118 Thanks, Abbie. 805 00:53:52,831 --> 00:53:55,000 If you don't want to, you don't have to do this. 806 00:53:55,083 --> 00:53:56,209 It's fine. 807 00:53:56,293 --> 00:53:58,670 The nomination is not gonna hinge on your hair. 808 00:53:58,753 --> 00:54:01,422 You heard what Abbie said. Every little bit counts. 809 00:54:02,841 --> 00:54:04,759 We'll do what we have to.