1 00:00:00,270 --> 00:00:02,230 I'd like to introduce richard mcdonald. 2 00:00:02,350 --> 00:00:03,910 Dickie,what are you doing here? 3 00:00:04,070 --> 00:00:06,060 Jim,nice to see they're keeping the chief of staff in the loop. 4 00:00:06,220 --> 00:00:08,750 I'd appreciate you letting me know when you're bringing someone new in. 5 00:00:08,910 --> 00:00:09,740 You're right. 6 00:00:09,900 --> 00:00:10,730 I'm sorry. 7 00:00:10,890 --> 00:00:12,720 Are you going to run for reelection? 8 00:00:12,870 --> 00:00:14,160 I hadn't really thought about it much. 9 00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:15,840 If you don't start running today, 10 00:00:16,030 --> 00:00:17,590 you're a lame duck for the next two years. 11 00:00:17,720 --> 00:00:21,330 You should close up the connecticut house and move in here with us. 12 00:00:21,490 --> 00:00:23,510 be careful. I just might accept. 13 00:00:23,670 --> 00:00:25,720 No,mike! 14 00:00:26,430 --> 00:00:28,410 I don't know. I just... 15 00:00:29,880 --> 00:00:31,140 I'm sorry. I just can'T. 16 00:00:31,670 --> 00:00:33,110 what's up with him? 17 00:00:33,300 --> 00:00:34,260 About your sister... 18 00:00:34,420 --> 00:00:36,440 did he say something? 19 00:00:36,620 --> 00:00:38,250 Stop! I want to talk to you! 20 00:00:38,390 --> 00:00:40,110 Why don't you keep your mouth shut? How hard is that? 21 00:00:40,300 --> 00:00:42,330 Dude,I tried, but you know, 22 00:00:42,490 --> 00:00:43,970 sometimes guys just gotta share. 23 00:00:44,140 --> 00:00:45,880 I did the president's daughter! 24 00:00:46,060 --> 00:00:47,470 People make mistakes when they're young. 25 00:00:47,660 --> 00:00:51,090 You know what they say. It's a contact sport. Wear a cup. 26 00:00:51,260 --> 00:00:53,850 You may want to put on a cup for this. 27 00:00:54,020 --> 00:00:57,220 She just ambushed me in the oval office. 28 00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:01,140 She knew I had the story of her gay assistant, and she knew how I got it. 29 00:01:01,310 --> 00:01:02,820 - You'll have other opportunities-- - don't! 30 00:01:02,960 --> 00:01:05,680 I don't want to hear your excuses! Just get out of here. 31 00:01:05,790 --> 00:01:06,940 I shouldn't have fired jayne. 32 00:01:07,110 --> 00:01:09,130 Jayne was an excellent chief of staff. 33 00:01:09,170 --> 00:01:10,860 You won't find any better. 34 00:01:11,030 --> 00:01:14,020 Well,I can't hire her back. 35 00:01:14,190 --> 00:01:16,490 Why not? 36 00:01:17,090 --> 00:01:19,260 Because I'd have to beg. 37 00:01:20,630 --> 00:01:23,420 it's just a tactic, sweetheart. 38 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:45,040 they also serve who only sit and wait. 39 00:01:45,220 --> 00:01:48,340 Nathan,you're up early. 40 00:01:48,500 --> 00:01:49,200 May I? 41 00:01:49,210 --> 00:01:50,950 Just for a moment. I'm afraid i'm expecting someone. 42 00:01:51,040 --> 00:01:52,780 He's always late-- 43 00:01:52,950 --> 00:01:54,280 alex tucci. 44 00:01:54,430 --> 00:01:58,710 You'reoing to try and persuade the good senator from arizona to allow more what, 45 00:01:58,870 --> 00:02:01,030 navajo casinos in his state? 46 00:02:01,190 --> 00:02:03,920 Apache casinos,actually. 47 00:02:04,090 --> 00:02:06,090 Lobbying becomes you. 48 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:09,350 Word has it that the clients are just pouring in. 49 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:11,950 - It's going well. - Well,I would expect nothing less. 50 00:02:12,130 --> 00:02:13,940 You're top-notch. 51 00:02:14,110 --> 00:02:16,100 Thank you. 52 00:02:16,730 --> 00:02:19,820 How are things at the office? 53 00:02:20,530 --> 00:02:24,510 It's not easy finding someone to fill your shoes. 54 00:02:25,270 --> 00:02:27,780 Well,I hear you're talking to jim carrigan. 55 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:28,760 He's good. 56 00:02:28,970 --> 00:02:30,630 give me a break. 57 00:02:30,900 --> 00:02:36,090 Jim carrigan in your shoes lacks a certain something. 58 00:02:36,250 --> 00:02:39,630 Well,I'm sure you'll find someone. 59 00:02:39,920 --> 00:02:43,310 What about you? What do you think about you coming back? 60 00:02:44,930 --> 00:02:46,520 Well, why the change of heart? 61 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:48,580 There's not a change of heart. 62 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:51,430 My heart never changed. It broke a little. 63 00:02:51,610 --> 00:02:53,220 It's back together now. 64 00:02:53,390 --> 00:02:56,110 We're a good team,real good. 65 00:02:56,860 --> 00:02:59,890 I don't remember you saying anything like that when you fired me. 66 00:03:00,050 --> 00:03:02,270 I was intemperate, and,um... 67 00:03:02,440 --> 00:03:04,530 I regret that. 68 00:03:04,700 --> 00:03:06,610 You hurt me,nathan. 69 00:03:06,810 --> 00:03:09,330 I hurt you? 70 00:03:09,460 --> 00:03:13,320 You betrayed me,jayne. 71 00:03:17,040 --> 00:03:18,850 I'm sorry,mr. Speaker. 72 00:03:19,020 --> 00:03:22,870 - I like what I'm doing. - Yeah,of course you do. 73 00:03:25,100 --> 00:03:26,930 Oh,senator tucci's here. 74 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:29,250 Tricky business, this casino stuff,jayne, 75 00:03:29,430 --> 00:03:31,860 so watch your back,okay? 76 00:03:33,190 --> 00:03:34,400 Thank you. 77 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:38,430 It's if I run. No decision's been made, but 78 00:03:38,580 --> 00:03:41,210 I've been thinking it over, and I wanted to talk a ebout it with all of you. 79 00:03:41,380 --> 00:03:44,090 And we know a campaign won't be easy on anyone. 80 00:03:44,260 --> 00:03:46,530 It means more travel for mom and me 81 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:48,030 and less family time. 82 00:03:48,160 --> 00:03:50,380 - Do you think you can win? - First question is,do I run? 83 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:51,620 well,of course you do. 84 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:55,770 You're not going to settle for two years of borrowed presidency, are you? 85 00:03:55,940 --> 00:03:56,780 I say go for it. 86 00:03:56,940 --> 00:03:58,840 - You mean that,horace? - Yeah,absolutely. 87 00:03:58,990 --> 00:04:03,140 Can I stay up and watch the election returns this time? 88 00:04:03,300 --> 00:04:04,570 Yes,you can. 89 00:04:04,710 --> 00:04:06,840 Then I think you should do it. 90 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:09,070 Cca? 91 00:04:09,630 --> 00:04:10,780 Does it matter what I think? 92 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:13,250 It's a family discussion. It matters what everybody thinks. 93 00:04:13,430 --> 00:04:16,300 So does that mean that if I say "no," you won't run? 94 00:04:16,480 --> 00:04:19,100 It means that everyone gets a say. 95 00:04:19,390 --> 00:04:22,120 So then it doesn't really matter what I think? 96 00:04:22,290 --> 00:04:24,660 Honey,if you don't want to be part of the campaign, 97 00:04:24,840 --> 00:04:26,090 that's fine. You don't have to do anything you don't want to. 98 00:04:26,250 --> 00:04:28,100 Mom,I'm part of it whether I want to be or not. 99 00:04:28,280 --> 00:04:30,490 You think I'll be left alone just because you say so? 100 00:04:30,670 --> 00:04:32,830 We'll talk to the press. We'll control the media. 101 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:36,610 And the tabloids and talk radio and the net. 102 00:04:37,150 --> 00:04:40,120 I mean,remember when those bloggers claimed that tommy wasn't president bridges' son? 103 00:04:40,300 --> 00:04:42,370 That was a lie. Nobody believed that. 104 00:04:42,560 --> 00:04:44,280 There are still people who believe that. 105 00:04:44,450 --> 00:04:46,820 come on,bec. It's not gonna be be like that. 106 00:04:46,990 --> 00:04:49,580 In an election,they can say whatever they want about us. 107 00:04:49,770 --> 00:04:51,480 You think people care if it's the truth? 108 00:04:51,670 --> 00:04:53,440 Becca... 109 00:04:53,840 --> 00:04:55,950 mom,do whatever you want,okay? 110 00:04:56,130 --> 00:05:00,790 Just don't pretend you care about my opinion. 111 00:05:00,900 --> 00:05:03,440 Well,becca's first reaction is always to sike back, 112 00:05:03,610 --> 00:05:04,630 then she always comes around. 113 00:05:04,810 --> 00:05:05,820 She's right,you know. 114 00:05:05,980 --> 00:05:07,510 If I run,it'll get ugly. 115 00:05:07,670 --> 00:05:09,760 Templeton will see to that if no one else does. 116 00:05:09,950 --> 00:05:12,210 - We can handle it. - It won't be like last time. 117 00:05:12,370 --> 00:05:16,150 The president's family takes much more heat than the vice president'S. 118 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:18,360 We're tougher than you think. 119 00:05:18,790 --> 00:05:20,150 - Good morning,everyone. - Madam president. 120 00:05:20,340 --> 00:05:21,200 Dickie, thank you for coming. 121 00:05:21,350 --> 00:05:23,560 - Dickie. - Rod. 122 00:05:23,770 --> 00:05:26,180 Well,I love the smell of a new campaign in the morning. 123 00:05:26,350 --> 00:05:28,400 We're not running yet, just talking. 124 00:05:28,590 --> 00:05:31,520 so what do you think? Can we pull it off? 125 00:05:31,680 --> 00:05:33,680 I like to start by assessing a potential candidate's strengths and weaknesses, 126 00:05:33,860 --> 00:05:37,490 and I've put together a list of all the assets we have on hand 127 00:05:37,660 --> 00:05:39,710 to win the election. 128 00:05:45,170 --> 00:05:46,410 None. 129 00:05:46,560 --> 00:05:48,250 We have nothing. 130 00:05:48,430 --> 00:05:49,810 We have no states we know we can win, 131 00:05:49,970 --> 00:05:51,980 which means no electoral votes we can count on, 132 00:05:52,140 --> 00:05:53,720 no party to support us, 133 00:05:53,880 --> 00:05:55,380 no endorsements,no money. 134 00:05:55,540 --> 00:05:58,130 She's a sitting president. That's a pretty significant asset. 135 00:05:58,310 --> 00:05:59,390 We're on tv every day. 136 00:05:59,530 --> 00:06:02,290 We have the front page of national papers anytime we want. 137 00:06:02,450 --> 00:06:05,350 Well,last time I checked, our poll numbers weren't so bad. 138 00:06:05,530 --> 00:06:08,430 Your numbers for likeability and trustworthiness are through the roof. 139 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:11,700 A majority of the american people think you're a good person,ma'am. 140 00:06:11,870 --> 00:06:14,340 They also think you're president by accident. 141 00:06:14,550 --> 00:06:16,340 That, that doesn't bring in votes. 142 00:06:16,570 --> 00:06:18,160 Now I polled a hypothetical election-- 143 00:06:18,270 --> 00:06:20,880 you against templeton and an unnamed democrat. 144 00:06:21,050 --> 00:06:23,450 If that race were held today, 145 00:06:23,670 --> 00:06:24,880 you'd come in third. 146 00:06:25,020 --> 00:06:26,720 We lost to someone with no name? 147 00:06:26,890 --> 00:06:31,500 Uh,dickie,this is starting to sound like a meeting to convince mac not to run. 148 00:06:31,830 --> 00:06:33,940 If you run,you can win, 149 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:36,510 but u have to define yourself for the people, 150 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:39,040 show them why you're not just teddy bridges' replacement. 151 00:06:39,200 --> 00:06:40,120 Excuse me. 152 00:06:40,310 --> 00:06:43,430 Madam president, the national security advisor has asked to see you. 153 00:06:43,580 --> 00:06:45,140 Thank you. 154 00:06:45,290 --> 00:06:46,250 You'll have to excuse us. 155 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:48,230 I'll stick around in case your day opens up later. 156 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:50,690 Don't bet on it. 157 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:57,970 What is it,tony? 158 00:06:58,120 --> 00:07:01,880 Ma'am,we've received word that one of our subs is in trouble. 159 00:07:02,060 --> 00:07:05,960 It's the "seattle," an ohio class S.S.G.N. Crew of 155. 160 00:07:06,100 --> 00:07:07,420 We think it struck something underwater. 161 00:07:07,590 --> 00:07:08,960 What's the damage? Are there casualties? 162 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:10,880 We don't know yet. Communication's been difficult. 163 00:07:11,030 --> 00:07:12,950 I'm afraid it gets worse. 164 00:07:13,110 --> 00:07:15,990 She's off the coast of north korea. 165 00:07:18,420 --> 00:07:19,650 How far off the coast? 166 00:07:19,790 --> 00:07:23,180 15 miles out from the city of chongjin. 167 00:07:24,410 --> 00:07:25,300 That's why the comm's so bad. 168 00:07:25,450 --> 00:07:26,940 They're trsmitting on a very low frequency, 169 00:07:27,090 --> 00:07:29,310 so the north koreans won't be able to intercept. 170 00:07:29,460 --> 00:07:32,060 15 miles,that's practically inside their waters. 171 00:07:32,230 --> 00:07:33,040 Yes. 172 00:07:33,220 --> 00:07:35,790 Fortunately,right now it looks like they have no idea we're there. 173 00:07:35,970 --> 00:07:38,290 The C.I.A. Says there's nothing on north korean media, 174 00:07:38,470 --> 00:07:40,900 and the N.S.A. Reports no increase in chatter on the military channels. 175 00:07:41,070 --> 00:07:42,360 If they find out, they'll throw a fit. 176 00:07:42,550 --> 00:07:43,880 they'll throw worse than that. 177 00:07:44,050 --> 00:07:45,680 I didn't know we had any operations in that area. 178 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:47,240 What is the sub doing there? 179 00:07:47,380 --> 00:07:48,410 Ma'am,I don't know. 180 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:50,460 It's the first I've heard she was in the region. 181 00:07:50,630 --> 00:07:53,530 The joint chiefs and the secretary of defense are on their way in. 182 00:07:53,690 --> 00:07:55,790 How long can the men last? 183 00:07:55,940 --> 00:08:00,740 At this point, we estimate 96 hours at most. 184 00:08:13,040 --> 00:08:16,490 Commander in chief Season 1 Episode 10 185 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:29,770 - hey. - Hey. 186 00:08:29,930 --> 00:08:31,440 Way to throw mom a little support this morning,bec. 187 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:33,840 Why is it always about us supporting her? 188 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,880 I mean,how about her supporting us? 189 00:08:36,040 --> 00:08:37,400 She's supported us plenty. 190 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:38,990 Lately. 191 00:08:39,160 --> 00:08:39,960 She's been busy. 192 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:41,390 My point exactly. 193 00:08:41,560 --> 00:08:44,130 I'm not saying it's gonna be easy if she runs. 194 00:08:44,310 --> 00:08:46,990 Look,I don't like the campaigning any more than you do. 195 00:08:47,170 --> 00:08:48,070 Liar! 196 00:08:48,240 --> 00:08:50,700 All that attention? Come on,you love it. 197 00:08:50,890 --> 00:08:52,880 Then again,you don't have anyone standing on the high dive saying, 198 00:08:53,030 --> 00:08:54,250 "I did the president's son." 199 00:08:54,390 --> 00:08:55,740 Flemming is a jerk. 200 00:08:55,890 --> 00:08:58,160 It's not about him,okay? 201 00:08:58,350 --> 00:09:00,350 It's about having some privacy. 202 00:09:00,500 --> 00:09:03,730 Bec,mom has got a chance to do something really extraordinary. 203 00:09:03,860 --> 00:09:06,150 We should be there for her. 204 00:09:07,090 --> 00:09:09,720 You just don't get it,horace. 205 00:09:10,110 --> 00:09:11,860 I mean, it's not just the election. 206 00:09:11,990 --> 00:09:14,760 This could be the next ten years of our lives. 207 00:09:14,830 --> 00:09:16,710 I mean,think about it. Every girl you date, 208 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:20,040 every test you fail, every time you screw up, 209 00:09:20,210 --> 00:09:21,550 it's public property. 210 00:09:21,720 --> 00:09:23,560 And god forbid you should get your hands on a bong 211 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:26,560 and someone's got a digital camera in the room, 212 00:09:26,710 --> 00:09:29,700 because ten minutes later you'll be on the internet. 213 00:09:29,840 --> 00:09:34,510 I'm just saying i want my life to be my life. 214 00:09:34,680 --> 00:09:37,610 Is that so much to ask for? 215 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:47,810 - Hut! - Everyone. 216 00:09:52,790 --> 00:09:54,260 Please be seated. 217 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:55,450 General krieger, what do we know? 218 00:09:55,620 --> 00:09:58,070 Ma'am,at 04:50, the "seattle" struck a seamount 219 00:09:58,230 --> 00:10:00,310 14 miles off the coast of north korea. 220 00:10:00,470 --> 00:10:01,790 - How? - Isn't it on the charts? 221 00:10:01,970 --> 00:10:03,330 We checked against satellite imagery. 222 00:10:03,460 --> 00:10:06,520 It turns out the mountain's charted location is off by almost 1,200 yards. 223 00:10:06,700 --> 00:10:07,840 How bad is the damage? 224 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:10,460 The starboard forward section was breached. 225 00:10:10,630 --> 00:10:13,690 They were able to seal off the compartments after the collision point here, 226 00:10:13,850 --> 00:10:16,210 but there are cracks in the hull further back, 227 00:10:16,380 --> 00:10:19,390 which means there is flooding in some compartments throughout the boat. 228 00:10:19,550 --> 00:10:21,990 They have power, but they've lost propulsion. 229 00:10:22,170 --> 00:10:23,350 They can't move. 230 00:10:23,520 --> 00:10:25,770 And where's the sub now in relation to the 12-mile limit? 231 00:10:25,930 --> 00:10:28,890 After the collision, it drifted. It is now on the ocean floor 232 00:10:29,060 --> 00:10:31,560 just inside the limit. 233 00:10:31,730 --> 00:10:33,370 The crew was able to seal itself off 234 00:10:33,530 --> 00:10:35,670 in the aft compartments here. 235 00:10:35,840 --> 00:10:37,640 They're reporting 24 injured, 236 00:10:37,800 --> 00:10:40,100 no fatalities yet. 237 00:10:40,270 --> 00:10:41,290 What's our rescue plan? 238 00:10:41,450 --> 00:10:43,010 We're still putting one together. 239 00:10:43,190 --> 00:10:46,690 Obviously, the location is a problem. 240 00:10:51,540 --> 00:10:53,350 - What's the captain's name? - Andrew duggan. 241 00:10:53,510 --> 00:10:54,880 Do we have voice communication with him? 242 00:10:55,050 --> 00:10:56,710 We're working on it. 243 00:10:56,890 --> 00:10:59,140 All right, let me know when you do. 244 00:10:59,310 --> 00:11:01,560 General krieger, secretary frances, director shoop, 245 00:11:01,680 --> 00:11:03,030 a minute. 246 00:11:13,320 --> 00:11:17,280 What was one of our submarines doing that close to north korea? 247 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:20,530 Ma'am,the "seattle" was on a covert intelligence mission 248 00:11:20,670 --> 00:11:25,100 monitoring the possible sale of nuclear material from north korea to the black market. 249 00:11:25,270 --> 00:11:26,680 A spy mission? 250 00:11:26,850 --> 00:11:28,350 First I've heard about it. 251 00:11:28,500 --> 00:11:29,470 Who authorized it? 252 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:31,840 President bridges, shortly before his death. 253 00:11:32,010 --> 00:11:33,190 And why wasn't I told? 254 00:11:33,370 --> 00:11:34,400 When president bridges died, 255 00:11:34,550 --> 00:11:36,630 the "seattle" had not been ordered to north korea yet. 256 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:38,740 So there was no mission to inform you about. 257 00:11:38,910 --> 00:11:40,210 He just said there was. 258 00:11:40,380 --> 00:11:41,220 One of you is lying. 259 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:44,980 the mission had en approved. The operational orders had not gone out. 260 00:11:45,140 --> 00:11:47,120 we've got assets on the move every day. 261 00:11:47,260 --> 00:11:48,710 If we told you every time we moved a tank, 262 00:11:48,850 --> 00:11:51,370 we wouldn't have time to do anything else. 263 00:11:52,280 --> 00:11:53,780 This is not a tank, mr. Secretary. 264 00:11:53,940 --> 00:11:56,450 This is a submarine the size of two footballs fields 265 00:11:56,610 --> 00:11:59,520 armed with 154 cruise missiles. 266 00:11:59,690 --> 00:12:03,010 The next time you want to put one of those in the waters of a hostile nation 267 00:12:03,170 --> 00:12:06,450 at might have nuclear weapons aimed at san francisco, 268 00:12:06,610 --> 00:12:08,460 I want to know about it. 269 00:12:09,280 --> 00:12:11,440 Is that clear? 270 00:12:13,680 --> 00:12:15,590 Noted. 271 00:12:16,870 --> 00:12:20,370 Let me know as soon as you have voice contact with the sub. 272 00:12:22,480 --> 00:12:23,830 why did they keep this a secret? 273 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,870 Does the military distrust me that much? 274 00:12:26,040 --> 00:12:27,680 of course they do. 'Cause at budget time, 275 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:30,600 bridges gave the pentagon everything they asked for, and they know you won'T. 276 00:12:30,760 --> 00:12:32,590 Plus,you're a civilian. Never been in uniform. 277 00:12:32,760 --> 00:12:33,590 That's not supposed to matter. 278 00:12:33,760 --> 00:12:35,850 It does at first. They'll learn to trust you. 279 00:12:36,030 --> 00:12:38,080 Well,the question is, can we trust them? 280 00:12:38,250 --> 00:12:39,860 We aren't talking about a coup d'etat. 281 00:12:40,020 --> 00:12:41,440 This mission had presidential approval. 282 00:12:41,600 --> 00:12:43,000 Well,not this president's approval. 283 00:12:43,180 --> 00:12:45,390 That was wrong, but 284 00:12:45,860 --> 00:12:47,570 honestly,ma'am, if they'd come to you, 285 00:12:47,730 --> 00:12:49,660 would you have said "no"? 286 00:12:49,820 --> 00:12:52,970 If the north koreans are moving nuclear material, we want to know about it. 287 00:12:53,140 --> 00:12:54,460 The point is, they didn't ask. 288 00:12:54,620 --> 00:12:56,400 - Did you know about this mission,jim? - No. 289 00:12:56,540 --> 00:12:58,380 President bridges was close to krieger and frances. 290 00:12:58,530 --> 00:12:59,670 They met without me all the time. 291 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:01,350 Really? 292 00:13:01,500 --> 00:13:02,850 Are you insinuating something, rod? 293 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:05,290 - I'm just wondering,jim... - no time for this,guys. 294 00:13:05,460 --> 00:13:07,820 Look,is the secretary of state in bangalore yet? 295 00:13:07,990 --> 00:13:09,640 - He arrived about an hour ago. - Okay, 296 00:13:09,800 --> 00:13:11,210 brief him but tell him to stay up. 297 00:13:11,370 --> 00:13:13,230 If he cuts his trip short, it's going to raise a lot of questions. 298 00:13:13,390 --> 00:13:16,460 Maybe we'll let the vice president in here. He certainly knows the military. 299 00:13:16,630 --> 00:13:17,140 And I trust him. 300 00:13:17,300 --> 00:13:18,330 - I'll make a call. - Good 301 00:13:18,510 --> 00:13:19,400 The joint chiefs are ready. 302 00:13:19,550 --> 00:13:22,140 Tony. Tell them I want to meet in the cabinet room, not the situation room. 303 00:13:22,300 --> 00:13:24,220 Any particular reason why, ma'am? 304 00:13:24,390 --> 00:13:25,600 The sit room's better equipped for this. 305 00:13:25,780 --> 00:13:28,190 But we can move equipment into the cabinet room if we need to,right? 306 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,820 - Of course. - Then that's where we're meeting. 307 00:13:29,970 --> 00:13:31,090 All right. 308 00:13:31,420 --> 00:13:32,760 The sit room is their tree house. 309 00:13:32,930 --> 00:13:34,920 I want to meet them on my own ground. 310 00:13:40,140 --> 00:13:41,240 Rod. 311 00:13:41,430 --> 00:13:44,690 That's the last time you question my loyalty or my honesty in front of the president. 312 00:13:44,850 --> 00:13:46,130 I was just asking a question,jim. 313 00:13:46,310 --> 00:13:49,010 We have enough trouble getting the military and the president on the same page 314 00:13:49,170 --> 00:13:52,900 without selling her on some conspiracy theory about generals plotting a coup. 315 00:13:53,050 --> 00:13:54,360 You don't think the military's against her? 316 00:13:54,500 --> 00:13:55,790 I think they don't know her. 317 00:13:55,930 --> 00:13:58,430 And if you treat them like the enemy, they'll become the enemy. 318 00:13:58,590 --> 00:13:59,760 Well,maybe they are. 319 00:13:59,940 --> 00:14:02,890 The chiefs, the secretary of defense, they're bridges' people. 320 00:14:03,030 --> 00:14:04,920 I don't trust 'em worth a damn. 321 00:14:05,060 --> 00:14:11,240 Oh,and,uh,by the way, I'll sell my wife on any conspiracy theory I like. 322 00:14:21,680 --> 00:14:24,450 Unusual setting,ma'am. 323 00:14:24,620 --> 00:14:25,910 It's an unusual problem. 324 00:14:26,050 --> 00:14:26,840 What's your plan? 325 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:31,480 Ma'am,we're going to use a pressurized rescue module system,P.R.M.S. 326 00:14:31,640 --> 00:14:33,730 It allows us to extract the crew 327 00:14:33,870 --> 00:14:36,630 and remove them to a site outside the 12-mile limit. 328 00:14:36,780 --> 00:14:39,480 We're going to return in a couple of months and tow the sub out. 329 00:14:39,620 --> 00:14:42,090 - The koreans won't know? - No,there is one catch. 330 00:14:42,250 --> 00:14:46,180 The P.R.M.S. Has to be tethered to a ship outside the 12-mile limit. 331 00:14:46,340 --> 00:14:48,580 Obviously, it can't be american. That would be a red flag. 332 00:14:48,740 --> 00:14:51,330 - How about a japanese ship? - It'd be the same as if it were one of ours. 333 00:14:51,490 --> 00:14:52,820 What kind of ship did you have in mind? 334 00:14:52,970 --> 00:14:55,140 Well,the chinese have oceanographic research vessels 335 00:14:55,300 --> 00:14:57,540 that routinely work around the 12-mile limit. 336 00:14:57,700 --> 00:14:58,300 The chinese? 337 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:01,600 The north koreans won't look twice at a chinese ship, mr. Vice president. 338 00:15:01,750 --> 00:15:02,640 Let me get this straight. 339 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:04,980 You want me to ask the chinese government 340 00:15:05,130 --> 00:15:07,450 to rescue an american crew in korean waters? 341 00:15:07,610 --> 00:15:10,920 If you want to save the lives of the "seattle's" crew,yes. 342 00:15:11,090 --> 00:15:12,300 We can't do that,ma'am. 343 00:15:12,460 --> 00:15:14,530 The sub is there. What other choice do we have? 344 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:18,780 It'd be an intelligence catastrophe if that sub fell into north korean hands 345 00:15:18,950 --> 00:15:20,830 or chinese hands, for that matter. 346 00:15:20,980 --> 00:15:23,980 It'll endanger the lives of every sub crew in the water. 347 00:15:24,130 --> 00:15:26,920 We have to assume the north koreans have nuclear weapons. 348 00:15:27,070 --> 00:15:28,840 If they have 'em, they'll use 'em. 349 00:15:29,010 --> 00:15:30,650 It's not a rational state, ma'am. 350 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:34,020 It's the international equivalent of a paranoid schizophrenic. 351 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:36,340 If they find out we've got a sub in their water, 352 00:15:36,500 --> 00:15:40,860 we could be looking at mushroom clouds in 15 minutes. 353 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:44,940 Ma'am,there is no one who wants those men home more than I do, 354 00:15:45,090 --> 00:15:46,800 no one, 355 00:15:46,960 --> 00:15:48,930 but they were briefed on the mission, 356 00:15:49,090 --> 00:15:51,370 and they understood the risks. 357 00:15:51,520 --> 00:15:52,580 You're saying don't risk it. 358 00:15:52,740 --> 00:15:57,720 Ma'am,it repels me to even suggest that, 359 00:15:58,190 --> 00:16:01,780 but that may be our only option. 360 00:16:04,570 --> 00:16:08,490 - I'm not ready to consider it. - Ma'am,if you don't want to work with the chinese, 361 00:16:08,650 --> 00:16:11,720 and you don't want to abandon the sub, 362 00:16:12,230 --> 00:16:15,180 what do you want to do? 363 00:16:20,890 --> 00:16:23,440 Let's contact the chinese. 364 00:16:24,580 --> 00:16:26,910 Templeton knows the chinese ambassador-- golf buddies, 365 00:16:27,070 --> 00:16:28,490 believe it or not. He might be able to help. 366 00:16:28,650 --> 00:16:30,720 Templeton? I don't trust templeton. 367 00:16:30,890 --> 00:16:33,450 Neither do I, but if he can help, I want him here. 368 00:16:33,620 --> 00:16:34,920 I'll make the call. 369 00:16:35,560 --> 00:16:37,500 Excuse me,ma'am, the states' attorneys general, 370 00:16:37,660 --> 00:16:38,910 they're waiting for you in the O.E.O.B. 371 00:16:39,070 --> 00:16:41,090 Do you want to skip that? I can make an excuse. 372 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:43,630 No,I start changing the schedule, people will know something's up. 373 00:16:43,780 --> 00:16:46,940 - For now, we keep up appearances. - Okay. 374 00:16:56,450 --> 00:16:57,830 you up on north korea? 375 00:16:57,980 --> 00:16:59,610 Why? Should I be? 376 00:16:59,780 --> 00:17:01,500 It's on the radar. 377 00:17:01,660 --> 00:17:03,540 How would you know? 378 00:17:05,430 --> 00:17:07,280 Prado calls the president in for a meeting. 379 00:17:07,440 --> 00:17:09,120 The president goes down to the sit room, 380 00:17:09,280 --> 00:17:10,770 huddles in the oval with keaton. 381 00:17:10,930 --> 00:17:12,890 Then goes to the cabinet room and meets with 382 00:17:13,060 --> 00:17:16,690 frances,krieger,shoop and a whole mess of navy boys, including not one,not two, 383 00:17:16,850 --> 00:17:19,050 but three east asia experts. 384 00:17:19,190 --> 00:17:20,510 There's a couple of countries in that part of the world 385 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:24,290 that could rattle our cage pretty well, but my money says north korea. 386 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:25,420 You're making this up. 387 00:17:25,570 --> 00:17:28,330 Foreign policy crisis can be a big moment for a press secretary. 388 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:29,640 Right. 389 00:17:29,800 --> 00:17:31,230 The capital's pyongyang. 390 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,780 Don't say I didn't warn you. 391 00:17:40,610 --> 00:17:42,270 What are you still doing here,dickie? 392 00:17:42,420 --> 00:17:43,890 I'm here to help you out. 393 00:17:44,050 --> 00:17:44,900 With what? 394 00:17:45,060 --> 00:17:46,660 Your korean problem. 395 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:49,430 I don't claim national security expertise. 396 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:53,440 The last place I should be is in the cabinet room with the generals, 397 00:17:53,710 --> 00:17:56,210 but if this is even half as big as I think it is, 398 00:17:56,380 --> 00:17:58,340 it's gonna be a pivotal moment for the president. 399 00:17:58,500 --> 00:17:59,560 Once the decisions are made, 400 00:17:59,720 --> 00:18:02,690 you're going to need someone to help shape the message. 401 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:05,900 Listen to me,dickie. 402 00:18:06,050 --> 00:18:07,650 There is no korean problem. 403 00:18:07,810 --> 00:18:09,710 There are no generals in the cabinet room, 404 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:13,290 and there is not going to be a message. 405 00:18:13,660 --> 00:18:15,650 Whatever it is, I hope you're right. 406 00:18:15,810 --> 00:18:19,130 But you brought me in here to help protect the president's flank. 407 00:18:19,290 --> 00:18:21,600 I have a hunch she might need some protecting. 408 00:18:22,280 --> 00:18:24,160 Well,let's hope not. 409 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:28,140 But if she does, we'll call you. 410 00:18:28,550 --> 00:18:30,410 Rod... 411 00:18:31,660 --> 00:18:35,970 - I just want to help. - I know. 412 00:18:43,680 --> 00:18:45,170 Mr. Speaker, thank you for coming. 413 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:47,690 Well,the game's afoot, ma'am. Let's get these young people home. 414 00:18:47,740 --> 00:18:48,890 Do you think the chinese will help? 415 00:18:49,050 --> 00:18:52,670 It's an unprecedented request. They're gonna ask for a lot. 416 00:18:52,830 --> 00:18:54,080 But the ambassador's a friend of mine. 417 00:18:54,240 --> 00:18:57,310 I've been giving him mulligans for the past ten years. 418 00:18:57,460 --> 00:18:59,570 I'm confident we can make a deal. 419 00:18:59,720 --> 00:19:02,150 - Good - have a problem. 420 00:19:02,310 --> 00:19:05,010 The "seattle's" reporting that the scrubbers are contaminated. 421 00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:06,360 How extensive is the damage? 422 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:08,990 They estimate they have 10% capacity left. 423 00:19:09,140 --> 00:19:12,710 the scbbers do what? They take oxygen from seawater,right? 424 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:14,900 How long do they think the system can last? 425 00:19:15,060 --> 00:19:16,750 40 to 48 hours. 426 00:19:16,900 --> 00:19:20,380 Can we get the rescue vehicle down to them before then? 427 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:23,990 There's not a chance. 428 00:19:24,590 --> 00:19:27,060 Ma'am,the sub was able to get a buoy to the surface, 429 00:19:27,230 --> 00:19:28,490 so we have voice communication with the captain, 430 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:30,380 but it's just for a few minutes. 431 00:19:32,490 --> 00:19:37,330 the hull is still holding with even pre-- ...at 300 centimeters 432 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:40,160 captain duggan, this is the president. Can you hear me? 433 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:43,780 Ma'am,I can hear you. You're coming in... a bit, but I can hear you. 434 00:19:43,940 --> 00:19:47,410 It's good to hear your voice. How's your crew? 435 00:19:47,560 --> 00:19:50,060 All present and accounted for. 436 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:54,470 We're hanging in there. ...Banged up,but managing to hold their own. 437 00:19:54,630 --> 00:19:59,710 Good. We're doing everything we can to get you and your men out as soon as possible. 438 00:20:01,470 --> 00:20:03,650 Captain? 439 00:20:03,800 --> 00:20:06,310 Captain duggan, can you hear me? 440 00:20:22,010 --> 00:20:25,030 is there any way to get a rescue vehicle down the sub in time? 441 00:20:25,190 --> 00:20:27,950 Ma'am,the problem is half the equipment's in guam for repair. 442 00:20:28,100 --> 00:20:30,450 - The other half... - yes or no,admiral. 443 00:20:30,780 --> 00:20:32,130 No. 444 00:20:32,530 --> 00:20:35,900 madam president, I'm afraid at this point 445 00:20:36,070 --> 00:20:39,440 we have to consider abandoning the "seattle." 446 00:20:40,390 --> 00:20:42,090 A rescue is impossible. 447 00:20:42,260 --> 00:20:47,500 Our paramount responsibility is keeping the north koreans from learning about the sub. 448 00:20:47,670 --> 00:20:51,200 The best way to do that is stay as far away as we can. 449 00:20:51,670 --> 00:20:54,490 ma'am, if the north koreans find out where the "seattle" is, 450 00:20:54,630 --> 00:20:57,040 we could be dealing with a nuclear confrontation. 451 00:20:57,180 --> 00:21:00,590 We can't afford to take that risk. 452 00:21:01,450 --> 00:21:03,570 I think the chinese... 453 00:21:03,730 --> 00:21:07,990 admiral,don't the chinese have a deep-sea rescue system similar to the P.R.M.S.? 454 00:21:08,140 --> 00:21:09,700 They do. 455 00:21:10,870 --> 00:21:13,350 Well,could we use their system? 456 00:21:13,720 --> 00:21:15,480 In theory. 457 00:21:15,770 --> 00:21:18,490 Borrow a chinese rescue vehicle? 458 00:21:18,670 --> 00:21:19,810 They'd never go for it. 459 00:21:19,980 --> 00:21:22,160 Why not? We're asking them to borrow a boat. 460 00:21:22,340 --> 00:21:26,470 even if they loaned it, there's not time to train american pilots to run it. 461 00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:28,670 What if the chinese provided the pilots? 462 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:30,660 Ma'am,a chinese crew inside the "seattle" 463 00:21:30,810 --> 00:21:35,150 would be an unacceptable intelligence breach. 464 00:21:38,620 --> 00:21:41,950 Would a chinese pilot have to enter the "seattle"? 465 00:21:42,180 --> 00:21:44,890 What if we sent an american crew down in the chinese ship? 466 00:21:45,050 --> 00:21:48,660 The chinese would never have to leave their vehicle. 467 00:21:49,360 --> 00:21:52,020 If the chinese went along... 468 00:21:55,420 --> 00:21:57,160 do you think we can get the chinese to make a deal? 469 00:21:57,330 --> 00:22:01,480 We can always make a deal. It's just a question of price. 470 00:22:01,630 --> 00:22:03,220 How long bore the ambassador gets here? 471 00:22:03,390 --> 00:22:04,750 Another hour. He's on his way from new york. 472 00:22:04,900 --> 00:22:07,610 - Let me know as soon as he gets here. - Yes,ma'am. 473 00:22:13,790 --> 00:22:15,700 What are the chinese gonna want to make this deal? 474 00:22:15,850 --> 00:22:16,850 Weapons. 475 00:22:17,020 --> 00:22:18,870 I mean, not from us directly, 476 00:22:19,030 --> 00:22:22,570 but they've been trying to buy high-tech weapons parts from the european union. 477 00:22:22,730 --> 00:22:24,210 We've been blocking it. 478 00:22:24,390 --> 00:22:26,090 I'm sure they're going to ask you to look the other way. 479 00:22:26,260 --> 00:22:29,520 - Well,I can't agree to that. - Right,right. 480 00:22:29,710 --> 00:22:31,240 You help bring their military up to speed, 481 00:22:31,410 --> 00:22:32,850 you run the risk of cutting your own throat. 482 00:22:33,020 --> 00:22:36,220 But how do I keep that off the table and still make a deal? 483 00:22:36,770 --> 00:22:41,390 Well,you start by offering them to cut tariffs in steel, textiles, 484 00:22:41,520 --> 00:22:43,470 dial back the rhetoric on human rights. 485 00:22:43,490 --> 00:22:48,700 - Is that gonna do it? - No,we're asking for a lot. They're gonna want a lot. 486 00:22:49,070 --> 00:22:50,690 Well,I just don't know what else we have to give. 487 00:22:50,860 --> 00:22:53,030 Well,if you don't want them to buy weapons, 488 00:22:53,190 --> 00:22:55,000 how about letting them sell apons? 489 00:22:55,170 --> 00:22:58,620 I mean,the chinese have been trying to export arms to algeria and myanmar. 490 00:22:58,780 --> 00:23:00,470 We've stood in their way. 491 00:23:00,640 --> 00:23:04,520 You could sure get their attention if you offered to turn a blind eye to that. 492 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:07,650 putting more weapons into the third world, 493 00:23:07,830 --> 00:23:08,730 I'd rather not. 494 00:23:08,910 --> 00:23:11,550 It's not what you want, it's what you can. 495 00:23:11,710 --> 00:23:16,610 The bottom line is they're not gonna ask for something you're gonna want to give. 496 00:23:24,820 --> 00:23:26,240 90 minutes. 497 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:28,560 We're waiting 90 minutes for this guy. 498 00:23:28,720 --> 00:23:31,160 Mr. Mcintyre, it's the white house. 499 00:23:31,330 --> 00:23:32,820 - They get busy. - I'm busy. 500 00:23:32,970 --> 00:23:35,150 I got here at 3 on the dot. 501 00:23:36,020 --> 00:23:38,540 now it's gardner himself that we're meeting with, right? 502 00:23:38,560 --> 00:23:39,260 That's right. 503 00:23:39,260 --> 00:23:41,850 I don't want to be staffed out to the assistant to the assistant. 504 00:23:42,010 --> 00:23:43,160 Jim has the president's ear,okay? 505 00:23:43,320 --> 00:23:46,540 Talking to him is as good as talking to the president herself. 506 00:23:47,100 --> 00:23:48,260 Oh,here he is. 507 00:23:48,440 --> 00:23:50,040 Jim,this is andrew mcintyre. 508 00:23:50,200 --> 00:23:52,850 He's vice president of the automobile retailers consortium. 509 00:23:53,010 --> 00:23:55,440 Mr. Mcintyre,I'm sorry,but I'm afraid something's come up. 510 00:23:55,610 --> 00:23:57,140 - We can't have this meeting today. - What? 511 00:23:57,300 --> 00:23:59,430 - Jim,we have an appointment. - I do apologize. 512 00:23:59,590 --> 00:24:01,930 Check with me again next week. I'll be able to give you plenty of time then. 513 00:24:02,100 --> 00:24:03,440 - Jim... - I'm sorry,jayne. 514 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:06,070 Mr. Mcintyre,again, my apologies. 515 00:24:08,440 --> 00:24:09,650 What the hell was that? 516 00:24:09,820 --> 00:24:12,790 - Obviously there's some sort of problem. - Oh,yeah,there sure is. 517 00:24:12,940 --> 00:24:15,620 - I flew in from saginaw for this! - I'll get you another meeting as soon as possible. 518 00:24:15,770 --> 00:24:16,760 Oh,the hell you will! 519 00:24:16,920 --> 00:24:18,400 We're paying your firm $20,000 a month 520 00:24:18,540 --> 00:24:20,540 for face time with senior white house staff. 521 00:24:20,700 --> 00:24:22,570 That's what I was told you would deliver, and that's what I expect, 522 00:24:22,730 --> 00:24:24,260 so get your ass in there and get me that meeting! 523 00:24:24,410 --> 00:24:27,520 Y,a little respect when you speak to the lady. 524 00:24:27,690 --> 00:24:29,470 Who are you? 525 00:24:29,620 --> 00:24:31,930 Her fiance. 526 00:24:34,030 --> 00:24:35,300 Uh... 527 00:24:36,520 --> 00:24:40,060 you tell your boss you just lost him an account. 528 00:24:45,240 --> 00:24:46,360 My fianc 529 00:24:46,520 --> 00:24:48,940 jayne murray,dickie mcdonald. 530 00:24:49,100 --> 00:24:51,550 - I can't believe we haven't met before now. - Well... 531 00:24:51,720 --> 00:24:54,860 - let me buy you a drink. - Oh,thank you, but I should go talk to him. 532 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:57,840 And do wt,apologize? You'll hate yourself in the morning. 533 00:24:57,990 --> 00:25:00,530 I know,but unfortunately i still need to do it,so... 534 00:25:00,700 --> 00:25:03,450 how about later? The wellington,6:00. 535 00:25:03,920 --> 00:25:06,580 - Sure. - All right,see you there. 536 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:16,880 Mr. Ambassador, thank you for coming on such short notice. 537 00:25:17,030 --> 00:25:19,940 Madame president,I only wish the situation were less grave. 538 00:25:20,100 --> 00:25:22,190 - Thank you. Please. - Thank you. 539 00:25:22,540 --> 00:25:24,420 As you know, we have very little time. 540 00:25:24,560 --> 00:25:26,980 We need your government's help to save the men on our sub. 541 00:25:27,130 --> 00:25:31,030 I understand, and we do have technology to perform the rescue. 542 00:25:31,190 --> 00:25:33,880 Unfortunately, the situation is complicated. 543 00:25:34,030 --> 00:25:38,100 Your submarine's position relative to the north korean coast,for example, 544 00:25:38,250 --> 00:25:39,680 is a complication. 545 00:25:39,830 --> 00:25:40,790 I can assure you 546 00:25:40,940 --> 00:25:43,900 that the "seattle" was outside korea's waters when the damage was sustained. 547 00:25:44,060 --> 00:25:47,090 And why were you so close in the first place? 548 00:25:47,670 --> 00:25:49,730 Time is short. Let's be blunt. It was spying. 549 00:25:49,870 --> 00:25:51,770 - Well,we're not saying that. - Of course not. 550 00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:53,820 Our relations with north korea are good, 551 00:25:53,970 --> 00:25:58,260 but as you know, they are not stable in dealing with enemies or allies. 552 00:25:58,430 --> 00:26:01,650 If we help you, and the north koreans discover it, 553 00:26:01,810 --> 00:26:03,540 our relationship with them could change 554 00:26:03,690 --> 00:26:05,830 dramatically and catastrophically in an instant. 555 00:26:05,960 --> 00:26:07,140 We understand the risks, 556 00:26:07,290 --> 00:26:11,480 and that's why we're offering consideration in exchange for the help. 557 00:26:11,860 --> 00:26:15,060 My good friend nathan here has mentioned the trade concessions 558 00:26:15,230 --> 00:26:18,670 and softening of your pronouncements on human rights. 559 00:26:18,850 --> 00:26:22,080 While my government appreciates these things, 560 00:26:22,250 --> 00:26:25,450 given the scale of the request, 561 00:26:25,620 --> 00:26:28,030 we're looking for more consideration. 562 00:26:28,210 --> 00:26:28,920 What did you have in mind? 563 00:26:29,070 --> 00:26:31,690 There are certain purchases we would like to make 564 00:26:31,890 --> 00:26:34,340 - with your allies in europe. - The weapons? No. 565 00:26:34,510 --> 00:26:36,800 Communication systems, sensor systems. 566 00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:39,960 Communications for weapons, sensors for weapons. 567 00:26:40,130 --> 00:26:40,940 That's not on the table. 568 00:26:41,070 --> 00:26:44,870 Then it will be difficult for me to convince my government to help. 569 00:26:52,510 --> 00:26:56,010 Well,there's the matter of china's-- 570 00:26:56,170 --> 00:26:58,420 how shall I put it-- 571 00:26:58,570 --> 00:27:01,630 frustrated, frustrated efforts to 572 00:27:01,780 --> 00:27:06,720 complete the sale of certain equipment to algeria and myanmar. 573 00:27:06,870 --> 00:27:11,310 So you're saying you would deny our ability to purchase weapons 574 00:27:11,460 --> 00:27:13,970 but allow us to sell them? 575 00:27:14,120 --> 00:27:17,200 Put that way, it sounds almost poetic. 576 00:27:17,490 --> 00:27:19,360 Would your government accept it? 577 00:27:19,540 --> 00:27:22,430 - I'll have to ask and get back to you. - Then please do and quickly. 578 00:27:22,590 --> 00:27:25,060 - We're dealing in hours. - If you'll excuse me... 579 00:27:25,240 --> 00:27:28,270 of course. Thank you,mr. Ambassador. 580 00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:38,180 What are you thinking? 581 00:27:38,340 --> 00:27:39,580 I hope we don't live to regret that. 582 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:41,180 Well,that's always a possibility, 583 00:27:41,330 --> 00:27:43,700 but it's a certainty we would have regretted the alternative. 584 00:27:43,850 --> 00:27:46,580 Arms sales to myanmar and algeria? 585 00:27:46,730 --> 00:27:48,340 That's going to be a lot for the joint chiefs to swallow. 586 00:27:48,490 --> 00:27:52,910 Well,you just tell them to open their mouths a little wider. 587 00:27:53,230 --> 00:27:55,410 I think I'll put it a little more delitely. 588 00:28:03,920 --> 00:28:05,500 so I guess if you've moved into the white house, 589 00:28:05,640 --> 00:28:07,920 that means the president must be running,right? 590 00:28:08,070 --> 00:28:10,340 I can neither confirm nor deny. 591 00:28:11,230 --> 00:28:14,540 Hmm,come on, you didn't just come in to prop her up for the next two years. 592 00:28:14,700 --> 00:28:18,230 What about you? You were nathan templeton's right hand. What happened? 593 00:28:18,430 --> 00:28:20,620 I just wanted a change. 594 00:28:21,040 --> 00:28:23,740 - so you became a lobbyist? - Well,what's wrong with being a lobbyist? 595 00:28:23,900 --> 00:28:26,460 After today,you tell me. 596 00:28:26,850 --> 00:28:28,100 there are good days. 597 00:28:28,260 --> 00:28:30,960 I get to work on issues that I care about. 598 00:28:31,130 --> 00:28:32,570 The money's not bad. 599 00:28:32,730 --> 00:28:35,110 Not all the clients are jerks. 600 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:38,830 You're never gonna be happy as a lobbyist. You're a power chick. 601 00:28:39,250 --> 00:28:40,470 "Power chick"? 602 00:28:40,640 --> 00:28:41,880 Forgive me. 603 00:28:42,050 --> 00:28:44,070 A hot power chick. 604 00:28:44,400 --> 00:28:46,620 only somebody who's very interested in power 605 00:28:46,770 --> 00:28:48,610 could become templeton's chief of staff. 606 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:50,500 Well,maybe I'm interested in more than that. 607 00:28:50,680 --> 00:28:52,380 You are who you are. 608 00:28:52,550 --> 00:28:56,530 When you were working for templeton,you were the buyer. Everybody came to you. 609 00:28:56,730 --> 00:28:58,610 Now you're a salesman. 610 00:28:58,790 --> 00:29:00,590 Is that really what you want to be? 611 00:29:00,770 --> 00:29:02,700 Well,it's a little more compliced than that. 612 00:29:02,860 --> 00:29:05,100 No,it's not. It's simple. 613 00:29:05,250 --> 00:29:07,830 Power-- you have it, 614 00:29:07,990 --> 00:29:09,940 or you don'T. 615 00:29:10,120 --> 00:29:13,380 Everything else is conversation. 616 00:29:14,030 --> 00:29:16,170 Any idea what's going on at the white house? 617 00:29:16,370 --> 00:29:18,140 - What are you talking about? - I know jim gardner, 618 00:29:18,290 --> 00:29:20,550 and know when something's up with him. 619 00:29:20,750 --> 00:29:22,030 It sounds like you know him pretty well. 620 00:29:22,180 --> 00:29:25,200 Something break while you were there? 621 00:29:25,380 --> 00:29:27,870 No,I didn't hear a thing. 622 00:29:33,530 --> 00:29:34,770 Where are we with the rescue plan? 623 00:29:34,930 --> 00:29:36,490 Nowhere without the chinese, ma'am. 624 00:29:36,620 --> 00:29:38,800 We're waiting to hear. Let's presume we have them. 625 00:29:38,990 --> 00:29:40,790 It still won't be easy,ma'am. 626 00:29:40,930 --> 00:29:43,520 The "seattle's" turned approximately 50 degrees, 627 00:29:43,750 --> 00:29:46,400 and that's why they couldn't use the emergency escape vehicles. 628 00:29:46,650 --> 00:29:49,440 It also means that we can't get to the main escape hatch. 629 00:29:49,610 --> 00:29:51,560 Is there a secondary we have access to? 630 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:53,860 Yeah,it's here. 631 00:29:54,190 --> 00:29:56,480 But the chinese hatches don't fit ours. 632 00:29:56,660 --> 00:29:59,930 It's kind of like american plugs in european sockets. 633 00:30:00,150 --> 00:30:01,620 So how do the two ships dock? 634 00:30:01,810 --> 00:30:04,680 Well,we'll equip the rescue vehicle with a modular docking collar. 635 00:30:04,900 --> 00:30:08,330 It'll bridge the gap. It's a tight fit. There's no margin for error, 636 00:30:08,600 --> 00:30:11,090 so the chinese pilot better know what he's doing, 637 00:30:11,260 --> 00:30:15,260 assuming we'll have a chinese pilot. 638 00:30:15,390 --> 00:30:18,340 - I'll place another call. - Will we have 'em? 639 00:30:18,840 --> 00:30:20,240 We're running out of time,ma'am. 640 00:30:20,460 --> 00:30:22,520 We'll have an answer soon. 641 00:30:26,150 --> 00:30:28,410 - Boning up for the morning briefing? - Yeah. 642 00:30:28,570 --> 00:30:29,500 Anything I need to know? 643 00:30:29,690 --> 00:30:31,030 Well,the stock market's up, 644 00:30:31,260 --> 00:30:32,760 housing starts are down. 645 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:35,640 - You wrote the starting points, right? - Yeah,nothing's changed? I'm hearing rumors. 646 00:30:35,860 --> 00:30:39,010 - What rumors? - Well,southeast asia, north korea. 647 00:30:40,190 --> 00:30:41,390 Who are you hearing this from? 648 00:30:41,610 --> 00:30:44,450 You're all holed up in the cabinet room with fraes,krieger,shoop, 649 00:30:44,610 --> 00:30:48,110 navy brass,east asia team. The president's back and forth in the sit room. 650 00:30:48,330 --> 00:30:49,900 A person can connect the dots. 651 00:30:50,050 --> 00:30:51,620 The secretary of state's in bangalore. 652 00:30:51,820 --> 00:30:54,210 We're working on labor outsourcing deals. 653 00:30:54,840 --> 00:30:57,350 - That's the story. - That's the truth,kelly. 654 00:30:57,580 --> 00:30:59,650 Okay,I know how to answer the question if I get it. 655 00:30:59,810 --> 00:31:03,380 the stock market's up. Housing starts are down. 656 00:31:09,490 --> 00:31:11,440 isn't it about time for lights-out,dear? 657 00:31:11,700 --> 00:31:14,500 Oh,sure,grandma. Just give me a second. 658 00:31:14,660 --> 00:31:16,410 Um,where's mom and dad? 659 00:31:17,370 --> 00:31:18,800 They're still working. 660 00:31:18,990 --> 00:31:21,420 Oh,big surprise. 661 00:31:22,390 --> 00:31:27,030 - I'm sure it's important. - Yeah,sure. Very important. 662 00:31:27,220 --> 00:31:29,580 The president of mongolia is here,or... 663 00:31:29,770 --> 00:31:32,190 the stock market dropped a point,or... 664 00:31:32,450 --> 00:31:35,770 - a congressman needs his ass kissed. - Becca! 665 00:31:36,250 --> 00:31:37,730 What? It's true. It's what she does 666 00:31:37,910 --> 00:31:40,270 every day. 667 00:31:40,420 --> 00:31:43,040 Meanwhile,we stay here and eat dinner alone 668 00:31:43,230 --> 00:31:45,550 and watch her on the news. 669 00:31:46,060 --> 00:31:49,120 If you weren't so wrapped up in yourself, 670 00:31:49,260 --> 00:31:52,520 maybe you'd notice something very serious is going on. 671 00:31:52,680 --> 00:31:56,510 Now I don't know what it is, but I know this. 672 00:31:56,790 --> 00:32:01,450 When we're in trouble, there's no one I'd rather see in charge than your mother. 673 00:32:01,600 --> 00:32:05,310 And if you don't feel that way, if you aren't proud to feel that way, 674 00:32:05,500 --> 00:32:09,340 then I just don't know you. 675 00:32:12,600 --> 00:32:16,340 I guess we feel differently. 676 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:19,430 I guess we do. 677 00:32:25,020 --> 00:32:27,220 I can't sleep. 678 00:32:27,410 --> 00:32:30,630 Well,let's see what we can do about that. 679 00:32:43,520 --> 00:32:44,900 Any word? 680 00:32:45,120 --> 00:32:47,580 Still waiting. 681 00:32:47,740 --> 00:32:51,810 has she had anything to eat since this started? 682 00:32:52,440 --> 00:32:53,670 No. 683 00:32:53,810 --> 00:32:56,060 She needs to eat and rest. 684 00:32:56,180 --> 00:32:59,440 This could be a long haul. 685 00:33:00,460 --> 00:33:02,160 I'll talk to her. 686 00:33:08,780 --> 00:33:10,600 About earlier,I'm sorry if I flew off the handle, 687 00:33:10,820 --> 00:33:14,200 but you touched a sore point. I should have known about the sub, 688 00:33:14,350 --> 00:33:16,560 but bridges liked to keep that kind of thing to himself. 689 00:33:16,700 --> 00:33:18,840 It's okay,jim, 690 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:21,530 but somebody has got to talk to the generals. 691 00:33:21,710 --> 00:33:24,210 - This can't happen again. - Agreed. 692 00:33:24,450 --> 00:33:27,380 But once this is all over, all right? 693 00:33:28,480 --> 00:33:30,290 Sure. 694 00:33:33,050 --> 00:33:35,670 you could tell him i haven't entirely ruled out import sanctions, 695 00:33:35,830 --> 00:33:39,060 and we have domestic industry to think of. 696 00:33:41,250 --> 00:33:42,600 Right,I know you will, 697 00:33:42,780 --> 00:33:45,200 and don't feel pressured to make a deal on this trip. 698 00:33:45,340 --> 00:33:47,440 I don't mind making them sweat a bit. 699 00:33:47,980 --> 00:33:49,430 Good. Call me when you know. 700 00:33:49,980 --> 00:33:52,520 Sorry. The secretary of state's in bangalore, 701 00:33:52,680 --> 00:33:54,340 and his day's just getting started. 702 00:33:54,730 --> 00:33:56,690 I was just coming down to say good night. 703 00:33:57,060 --> 00:33:59,080 Oh,sorry we never made it up to the residence tonight. 704 00:33:59,250 --> 00:34:02,590 Hey,it's fine. I'm sure whatever it is is important. 705 00:34:02,850 --> 00:34:05,030 - It is. - I know. 706 00:34:05,510 --> 00:34:07,890 Look,mom,um... 707 00:34:08,030 --> 00:34:10,720 I was thinking about what you said earlier, and 708 00:34:10,860 --> 00:34:14,450 I know you're going to run. I mean,it's your choice. Whatever. 709 00:34:14,930 --> 00:34:17,150 You shouldn't have to change your whole life because of me. 710 00:34:17,300 --> 00:34:20,580 I get that, but you said that 711 00:34:20,730 --> 00:34:23,920 I wouldn't have to be a part of the campaign,and 712 00:34:24,070 --> 00:34:26,470 I really don't want to be. 713 00:34:26,620 --> 00:34:28,580 Okay. I know it's hard being in the spotlight. 714 00:34:28,730 --> 00:34:30,950 No,you don't,mom. 715 00:34:31,110 --> 00:34:34,390 You are a natural at it, and you always have been, 716 00:34:34,550 --> 00:34:39,720 but I'm not like that. I don't like people staring at me 717 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:41,790 and talking about me. I just... 718 00:34:41,940 --> 00:34:45,960 I want to have a normal life,mom. That's all. 719 00:34:46,100 --> 00:34:47,800 Okay,dad and I meant it when we said 720 00:34:47,920 --> 00:34:50,870 you're not going to have to do anything you don't want to do. 721 00:34:51,100 --> 00:34:52,580 Okay. 722 00:34:52,710 --> 00:34:56,160 I mean,I'll be in college in a year and a half anyway. 723 00:34:56,290 --> 00:35:00,420 It's not like I'll be around. 724 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:02,780 Ma'am,the speaker's here. 725 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:06,210 Everyone's waiting in the cabinet room. 726 00:35:08,450 --> 00:35:10,300 Baby,I'm so sorry. 727 00:35:10,480 --> 00:35:13,410 - I'll see you in the morning. - Okay. 728 00:35:14,090 --> 00:35:17,240 - Good night. - Good night,mom. 729 00:35:30,110 --> 00:35:31,610 Mr. Speaker. 730 00:35:31,770 --> 00:35:34,810 It's a deal. Beijing's accepted it. 731 00:35:35,060 --> 00:35:36,920 They're gonna give us access to their ships 732 00:35:37,070 --> 00:35:40,780 and their underwater rescue technology. 733 00:35:41,220 --> 00:35:42,800 General,I'm signing authorization 734 00:35:42,950 --> 00:35:45,450 for a covert joint rescue mission with the chinese-- 735 00:35:45,590 --> 00:35:47,560 operation homecoming. Let's get it started. 736 00:35:47,720 --> 00:35:48,690 Ma'am,yes,ma'am. 737 00:35:48,830 --> 00:35:49,800 What's our time frame? 738 00:35:49,940 --> 00:35:52,460 Well,we're ready on our end. 739 00:35:52,620 --> 00:35:54,120 Start prepping with the chinese now, rescue underway in nine hours. 740 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:57,130 Good. Keep me posted. I want to know at every step. 741 00:35:57,260 --> 00:35:59,040 Of course. 742 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:02,290 Thank you,everyone. U've done a great job today. 743 00:36:02,440 --> 00:36:04,900 Mr. Speaker,we couldn't have done it without you. 744 00:36:06,140 --> 00:36:10,000 - Here,here. - hang on! We've got to get 'em out of there. 745 00:36:10,240 --> 00:36:13,210 What a wonderful day. Thank you for the congratulations. 746 00:36:13,390 --> 00:36:15,400 Anyone who can,go home, get for rest 747 00:36:15,540 --> 00:36:18,610 We'll hope for good news in the morning. 748 00:36:19,320 --> 00:36:21,400 - Thank you. - Thank you. 749 00:36:28,570 --> 00:36:30,240 Ma'am 750 00:36:30,810 --> 00:36:32,560 All right,we need to get general krieger, 751 00:36:32,720 --> 00:36:35,990 secretary frances and director shoop into the oval office for a little chat. 752 00:36:36,160 --> 00:36:37,140 That should be pleasant. 753 00:36:37,300 --> 00:36:39,660 I was thinking maybe i should talk to them myself. 754 00:36:39,880 --> 00:36:42,340 I worked with all of them under president bridges. 755 00:36:42,460 --> 00:36:44,710 Let me put them on notice for you. 756 00:36:45,050 --> 00:36:47,240 I can make them listen. 757 00:36:49,780 --> 00:36:51,650 Okay. 758 00:36:59,910 --> 00:37:02,160 Gotta make a show of slapping our wrists for her,jim? 759 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:04,770 You deceived the president of the united states,mills. 760 00:37:04,920 --> 00:37:06,460 You think that just merits a wrist slap? 761 00:37:06,580 --> 00:37:09,320 president bridges approved. We put through the paperwork. 762 00:37:09,470 --> 00:37:12,700 Don't tell me about paperwork, and don't tell me about bridges. 763 00:37:12,890 --> 00:37:16,400 I worked for president bridges,too, but we all serve at the pleasure of the president, 764 00:37:16,540 --> 00:37:19,180 this president. 765 00:37:19,500 --> 00:37:21,010 She could pull your stars. 766 00:37:21,170 --> 00:37:23,390 She could retire you. She could transfer you to prudhoe bay, 767 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:25,150 but do you know what she did? 768 00:37:25,300 --> 00:37:29,390 She made a deal with the chinese to save our sailors. 769 00:37:29,770 --> 00:37:32,930 Didn't pass the buck, put herself on the line for your screwup. 770 00:37:33,090 --> 00:37:36,740 Now you're going to owe her for that. 771 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:38,730 Let me tell you how it's going to be from now on. 772 00:37:38,880 --> 00:37:40,930 No more C.Y.A. Memos, 773 00:37:41,080 --> 00:37:45,190 no shortcuts,no surprises. You give her your respect. 774 00:37:47,220 --> 00:37:50,360 Because if nothing else, 775 00:37:50,670 --> 00:37:53,130 she earned it today. 776 00:38:07,270 --> 00:38:08,990 Hey,sweetheart. 777 00:38:09,110 --> 00:38:10,340 Whatre you doing still up? 778 00:38:10,490 --> 00:38:12,620 Oh,waiting for yo 779 00:38:12,940 --> 00:38:15,220 well,the office didn't tell you i was going to be late? 780 00:38:15,280 --> 00:38:18,260 Yeah,yeah,no,they called, but I had plenty of things to do, 781 00:38:18,410 --> 00:38:20,270 and I wanted to wait up for you. 782 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:24,600 So how was your day? 783 00:38:27,670 --> 00:38:30,440 It was a hell of a day, actually. 784 00:38:30,580 --> 00:38:34,210 it went well in the end, I think. I hope. 785 00:38:34,830 --> 00:38:37,360 And jayne? 786 00:38:37,530 --> 00:38:39,470 Oh,bloody hell. I forgot about that. 787 00:38:39,610 --> 00:38:41,850 She turned me down flat. 788 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:44,350 Said I hurt her feelings. 789 00:38:44,510 --> 00:38:47,220 Well,she looked up to you, and you fired her. 790 00:38:47,790 --> 00:38:52,730 well,she has her pride. I know that you can relate to that. 791 00:38:53,080 --> 00:38:54,480 Very funny. 792 00:38:54,650 --> 00:38:58,070 She wouldn't even acknowledge that she had betrayed my trust. 793 00:38:58,240 --> 00:39:00,890 I mean,jim gardner, for heaven's sake. 794 00:39:01,240 --> 00:39:04,950 You know,I don't know whether i can forgive her for that. 795 00:39:05,110 --> 00:39:07,880 Give it time. She'll come around. 796 00:39:08,040 --> 00:39:09,800 I don't thinso. 797 00:39:09,980 --> 00:39:11,680 I saw the look in her eyes. 798 00:39:11,830 --> 00:39:13,980 She called me "mr. Speaker." 799 00:39:14,150 --> 00:39:17,260 That's a long way from "boss." I liked "boss." 800 00:39:17,460 --> 00:39:19,680 No,she's not coming back, 801 00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:22,240 - and I don't think i want her back. - Nathan... 802 00:39:22,400 --> 00:39:26,700 by any measure,she is wrong, and I am right, and you know I am right. 803 00:39:26,850 --> 00:39:30,770 Oh,you want to be right? 804 00:39:31,150 --> 00:39:35,220 Or you want to be happy? 805 00:39:48,510 --> 00:39:49,850 how are you feeling? 806 00:39:50,040 --> 00:39:53,260 Mm,I'll feel a lot better in nine or ten hours when the rescue's over, 807 00:39:53,420 --> 00:39:55,380 and the sub crew's headed home. 808 00:39:55,610 --> 00:39:57,980 Well,you did a great job today. 809 00:39:59,930 --> 00:40:02,590 Maybe I shouldn't run. 810 00:40:02,740 --> 00:40:05,080 - Mac... - we're parents first. 811 00:40:05,220 --> 00:40:09,100 Look,becca's a teenager. She's gonna go through these phases no matter what we do. 812 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:10,350 This isn't a phase. 813 00:40:10,490 --> 00:40:12,410 There's gonna be pressure to trot them out. You know that. 814 00:40:12,560 --> 00:40:14,930 - Mac,she'll be fine. - I want her to be more than fine. 815 00:40:15,070 --> 00:40:18,090 - I want her to be happy, to flourish. - She will. 816 00:40:18,250 --> 00:40:19,860 Look,I'm not saying it's not a sacrifice, 817 00:40:20,010 --> 00:40:24,020 but she's gonna come to see that there are things in life worth sacrificing for. 818 00:40:24,180 --> 00:40:27,340 They all will. That's assuming I win. Wh if I don't? 819 00:40:27,570 --> 00:40:29,700 - You'll win. - I'm not so sure. 820 00:40:29,840 --> 00:40:33,070 All the money we have to raise,things I have to do just get on the balant 821 00:40:33,230 --> 00:40:35,900 I could work my ass off and still place third. 822 00:40:36,060 --> 00:40:37,380 Is that worth the sacrifice? 823 00:40:37,530 --> 00:40:42,100 If you commit, I mean, if you really commit to this, 824 00:40:42,250 --> 00:40:44,870 you're gonna win. 825 00:40:45,010 --> 00:40:46,850 We're gonna look back on this in 826 00:40:47,000 --> 00:40:50,120 two years, in six years-- 827 00:40:56,290 --> 00:40:57,240 yes? 828 00:40:57,380 --> 00:40:59,590 Vince. 829 00:41:00,160 --> 00:41:02,510 Turn on the news. 830 00:41:02,650 --> 00:41:04,420 Get him on the line as soon as possible. 831 00:41:04,570 --> 00:41:07,510 north korean state television says the american nuclear submarine 832 00:41:07,650 --> 00:41:10,280 was operating within its waters when it went down. 833 00:41:10,430 --> 00:41:12,450 - Oh,god! - We have confirmation from the white house, 834 00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:16,040 but the north koreans are already calling the incursion an act of war. 835 00:41:16,180 --> 00:41:17,150 We have other news... 836 00:41:17,350 --> 00:41:19,700 - Ma'am president - how the hell did they find out? 837 00:41:19,890 --> 00:41:22,300 - We don't know yet. - have they located our sub? 838 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:23,320 We don't know. 839 00:41:23,470 --> 00:41:26,630 The sub's been silent for three hours. They're trained to stay hidden. 840 00:41:26,780 --> 00:41:29,950 - Okay,what do we know? - North korea's put their troops on alert. 841 00:41:30,110 --> 00:41:34,040 Our satellites are tracking their mobile missile launchers moving towards the border. 842 00:41:34,190 --> 00:41:37,090 We don't know if they have nuclear weapons or not, but in this scenario, 843 00:41:37,260 --> 00:41:38,400 we can't rule it out. 844 00:41:38,580 --> 00:41:40,030 I'll be do at the sit room right away. 845 00:41:40,170 --> 00:41:44,600 Madam president, the north koreans keep using the phrase "act of war." 846 00:41:44,750 --> 00:41:46,840 It could be rhetoric, but we need to be ready. 847 00:41:47,010 --> 00:41:51,410 Our generals are suggesting that we put our northeast asian forces on defcon 3, 848 00:41:51,550 --> 00:41:54,810 move them into strategic readiness for a north korean attack. 849 00:41:54,960 --> 00:41:57,530 Don't do anything yet. I'm on my way.