1 00:01:31,815 --> 00:01:36,126 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 2 00:01:44,538 --> 00:01:46,916 I'm glad you brought up nepotism, Senator. 3 00:01:46,999 --> 00:01:50,419 Um, if this were an outright appointment, that would be one thing, 4 00:01:50,502 --> 00:01:53,505 but in this case, the president can only nominate. 5 00:01:53,589 --> 00:01:55,883 It's the Senate that deems me worthy. 6 00:01:55,966 --> 00:01:58,385 I'm here to convince you that I am. 7 00:01:58,469 --> 00:02:02,181 Although, I must admit, my husband never remembers to put the toilet seat down, 8 00:02:02,264 --> 00:02:04,600 so he could be trying to make it up to me. 9 00:02:05,768 --> 00:02:08,812 My larger concern is your experience. You have very little. 10 00:02:08,896 --> 00:02:12,316 Well, a decade ago, I founded a small nonprofit 11 00:02:12,399 --> 00:02:14,985 and I built it into a major global player. 12 00:02:15,069 --> 00:02:18,781 I shepherded a number of bills through Congress on its behalf. 13 00:02:18,864 --> 00:02:22,701 And over the last year, I've dedicated myself to sexual assault reform, 14 00:02:22,785 --> 00:02:25,037 and have made meaningful strides. 15 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:28,040 Now, while this may not qualify as statecraft, 16 00:02:28,123 --> 00:02:30,376 it does illustrate my effectiveness, 17 00:02:30,459 --> 00:02:33,587 the same effectiveness I plan on bringing to the United Nations. 18 00:02:33,671 --> 00:02:37,174 Thank you, Mrs. Underwood. I yield the remainder of my time. 19 00:02:38,676 --> 00:02:42,221 Uh, Mrs. Wallace of North Dakota, you have eight minutes. 20 00:02:42,304 --> 00:02:44,265 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 21 00:02:44,348 --> 00:02:47,559 Mrs. Underwood, allow me to get specific. 22 00:02:47,643 --> 00:02:51,105 What is your take on UN Resolution 9214, 23 00:02:51,188 --> 00:02:54,441 the imposition of sanctions on the Congo for the-- 24 00:02:54,525 --> 00:02:57,361 The illegal mining and smuggling of mineral resources. 25 00:02:57,444 --> 00:03:00,572 Yes. The United States voted against this resolution. 26 00:03:00,656 --> 00:03:04,326 The DRC is already wracked with economic hardship, 27 00:03:04,410 --> 00:03:06,120 compounded by an unstable government. 28 00:03:06,203 --> 00:03:10,290 It ranks 192 out of 194 in GDP per capita. 29 00:03:10,374 --> 00:03:12,918 I think we need to encourage foreign investment 30 00:03:13,002 --> 00:03:15,129 and develop new forms of economic growth 31 00:03:15,212 --> 00:03:18,757 rather than make one of the world's poorest countries even poorer. 32 00:03:18,841 --> 00:03:20,843 From a national security perspective, 33 00:03:20,926 --> 00:03:24,596 the United States maintains a strong interest in the success of the DRC. 34 00:03:24,680 --> 00:03:26,849 - We want a stable nation... - They're here. 35 00:03:26,932 --> 00:03:29,601 ...that can help us in combating the spread 36 00:03:29,685 --> 00:03:32,813 of Islamic radicalism throughout the continent. 37 00:03:32,896 --> 00:03:35,858 And in order to achieve that, we need to work as its ally, 38 00:03:35,941 --> 00:03:37,484 not its disciplinarian. 39 00:03:40,738 --> 00:03:41,864 Good morning. 40 00:03:41,947 --> 00:03:42,865 Mr. President. 41 00:03:45,784 --> 00:03:48,454 Jackie. Terry. 42 00:03:48,537 --> 00:03:50,039 Shall we? 43 00:03:50,122 --> 00:03:53,167 Now you all have the, uh... overview. But what we have here today 44 00:03:53,250 --> 00:03:55,669 - is the comprehensive breakdown-- - Sir, before we begin-- 45 00:03:55,753 --> 00:03:58,464 Look, Bob, I know you have some serious doubts about this program. 46 00:03:58,547 --> 00:04:01,342 But just let me flesh it out first, and then I promise 47 00:04:01,425 --> 00:04:03,886 we can address any questions that you might have. 48 00:04:03,969 --> 00:04:06,305 - Uh, Mr. President-- - Ten million jobs. 49 00:04:06,388 --> 00:04:09,141 Can we all agree that that's a good thing for this country? 50 00:04:09,224 --> 00:04:10,893 Universal employment. 51 00:04:10,976 --> 00:04:13,854 It's the key for our keeping the White House in 2016. 52 00:04:13,937 --> 00:04:16,982 It's the only chance we have of winning back majorities in Congress. 53 00:04:17,066 --> 00:04:19,026 Now, the election's only 18 months away. 54 00:04:19,109 --> 00:04:22,154 We need to do something bold, something decisive. 55 00:04:22,237 --> 00:04:24,114 We need to redefine our party. 56 00:04:24,198 --> 00:04:26,408 Actually, that's what we wanted to discuss. 57 00:04:26,492 --> 00:04:28,285 You're right, we do need to redefine the party. 58 00:04:28,369 --> 00:04:29,828 We need to do it with a fresh face. 59 00:04:29,912 --> 00:04:32,331 2016. We don't want you to run. 60 00:04:32,414 --> 00:04:34,917 You weren't even elected to the office in the first place. 61 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:37,628 The pardons hurt you. Approvals are low. 62 00:04:37,711 --> 00:04:39,004 We're not casting blame, sir. 63 00:04:39,088 --> 00:04:42,132 We just believe that this is best for the party. 64 00:04:51,683 --> 00:04:54,561 I suspected this was coming, but months from now. 65 00:04:54,645 --> 00:04:57,481 I was hoping by then I'd have something to show for my efforts, 66 00:04:57,564 --> 00:05:00,234 that I could preempt their doubts with progress. 67 00:05:00,317 --> 00:05:03,028 They're nervous. They're being impulsive. 68 00:05:03,112 --> 00:05:06,031 It's a bit early to be deciding something like this. 69 00:05:06,115 --> 00:05:08,617 Shouldn't we revisit this when we're closer to the primaries? 70 00:05:08,700 --> 00:05:10,160 What do you think, Terry? 71 00:05:10,244 --> 00:05:12,579 Like you said, sir, we only have 18 months until the general. 72 00:05:12,663 --> 00:05:13,956 Less than half of that to Iowa. 73 00:05:14,039 --> 00:05:15,833 We would want to settle on a candidate soon. 74 00:05:15,916 --> 00:05:17,501 Someone who the whole party can get behind 75 00:05:17,584 --> 00:05:19,420 like the Republicans are getting behind Mendoza. 76 00:05:19,503 --> 00:05:20,671 And who would that be? 77 00:05:20,754 --> 00:05:22,464 We haven't had a discussion on that yet. 78 00:05:22,548 --> 00:05:24,591 We came to you first, out of respect. 79 00:05:24,675 --> 00:05:27,845 - Well, there must be a shortlist. - No, not yet. 80 00:05:27,928 --> 00:05:30,264 It'll be a process to find the right person. 81 00:05:30,347 --> 00:05:32,933 And we were hoping that you would be a part of that process. 82 00:05:33,016 --> 00:05:35,561 Obviously, this is a request, Mr. President. 83 00:05:35,644 --> 00:05:37,062 It's your decision. 84 00:05:37,146 --> 00:05:40,399 But if you do run, sir, you won't have our support. 85 00:05:41,692 --> 00:05:43,318 Jackie? 86 00:05:45,487 --> 00:05:47,698 I stand by the rest of the leadership. 87 00:05:51,034 --> 00:05:53,328 Well, this is certainly a lot to think about. 88 00:05:53,412 --> 00:05:56,331 Let's table our discussion on America Works for another time, 89 00:05:56,415 --> 00:05:58,250 but thank you all for being so forthright. 90 00:05:58,333 --> 00:06:00,586 I'll get back to you on this issue a little later on. 91 00:06:00,669 --> 00:06:02,629 Would you like us to stick around for a while? 92 00:06:02,713 --> 00:06:04,923 We wouldn't want the press to think we came all the way here 93 00:06:05,007 --> 00:06:07,092 - for a five-minute meeting. - That's a very good idea. 94 00:06:07,176 --> 00:06:08,427 No raised eyebrows. 95 00:06:08,510 --> 00:06:11,180 I'll have some refreshments sent for you into the Map Room. 96 00:06:11,263 --> 00:06:12,514 Wonderful. 97 00:06:12,598 --> 00:06:14,057 Thank you, Mr. President. 98 00:06:23,567 --> 00:06:26,904 As a vocal proponent for the Sexual Assault Bill last session, 99 00:06:26,987 --> 00:06:29,406 are you concerned about your relationship with the US military? 100 00:06:29,489 --> 00:06:30,949 No, I'm not, Senator. 101 00:06:31,033 --> 00:06:33,410 I worked closely with the Joint Chiefs on that bill. 102 00:06:33,493 --> 00:06:36,538 What if there were a peacekeeping mission in, say, Burma, 103 00:06:36,622 --> 00:06:41,668 to quell civil unrest, and the United Nations asked us to contribute troops, 104 00:06:41,752 --> 00:06:44,379 to put our servicemen and women's lives in peril. 105 00:06:44,463 --> 00:06:46,381 If you're using Myanmar as a hypothetical, 106 00:06:46,465 --> 00:06:48,592 I think we're a long way from that, but as Ambassador-- 107 00:06:48,675 --> 00:06:51,595 My question concerns the use of US military. 108 00:06:51,678 --> 00:06:54,514 The US military is irrelevant. The current situation-- 109 00:06:54,598 --> 00:06:58,101 Excuse me, Mrs. Underwood. The US military is irrelevant? 110 00:06:58,185 --> 00:07:00,145 Well, I-- That's not what I said. 111 00:07:00,229 --> 00:07:03,190 You said verbatim: "The US military is irrelevant." 112 00:07:03,273 --> 00:07:08,153 Well, in the, in the context of-- I meant... uh, that there are plenty-- 113 00:07:09,738 --> 00:07:12,658 I have the utmost respect and appreciation for our troops, sir. 114 00:07:12,741 --> 00:07:14,326 Not with statements like that, you don't. 115 00:07:14,409 --> 00:07:16,036 Senator, if I may, I can explain. 116 00:07:16,119 --> 00:07:18,080 How do we explain to the men and women who serve, 117 00:07:18,163 --> 00:07:19,498 who put their lives on the line, 118 00:07:19,581 --> 00:07:21,959 that our ambassador thinks they're irrelevant? 119 00:07:22,042 --> 00:07:25,212 I think that's an unfair characterization of what I intended-- 120 00:07:25,295 --> 00:07:28,298 I am not characterizing anything, Mrs. Underwood, you said the words. 121 00:07:28,382 --> 00:07:30,425 And now you're trying to backpedal your way out of it. 122 00:07:30,509 --> 00:07:32,177 - You're trying to take my words-- - Don't interrupt me. 123 00:07:32,261 --> 00:07:34,012 If you will stop interrupting me, I can explain-- 124 00:07:34,096 --> 00:07:36,181 No, you see, we ask the questions, you answer them. 125 00:07:36,265 --> 00:07:38,684 You're not allowing me to answer the questions, Senator. 126 00:07:38,767 --> 00:07:41,562 If you could maybe listen instead of grandstanding. 127 00:07:44,356 --> 00:07:46,483 The position you're being considered for 128 00:07:46,567 --> 00:07:48,694 requires calm, cool diplomacy. 129 00:07:49,695 --> 00:07:54,408 What concerns me even more than the military comment is your demeanor. 130 00:07:55,409 --> 00:07:58,120 Is this what we're to expect from our ambassador? 131 00:07:58,203 --> 00:07:59,746 A hothead? 132 00:08:02,207 --> 00:08:04,918 Go ahead, Mrs. Underwood, I'm listening. 133 00:08:06,545 --> 00:08:08,338 Maybe it's leverage for another play. 134 00:08:08,422 --> 00:08:10,424 Scare the wits out of me and then come with the big ask. 135 00:08:10,507 --> 00:08:13,427 - You sure there is one? - America Works. They want to kill it. 136 00:08:13,510 --> 00:08:16,555 Or soften me up to consider another VP candidate for the ticket. 137 00:08:16,638 --> 00:08:18,265 They're no fans of Blythe. 138 00:08:18,348 --> 00:08:20,100 Could be anything, any combination of things. 139 00:08:20,183 --> 00:08:21,977 - What? - You saw it? 140 00:08:22,060 --> 00:08:24,479 - Saw what? - The First Lady, sir. 141 00:08:28,233 --> 00:08:33,280 - Jesus. I better call her. - She's still in the hearing, sir. 142 00:08:33,363 --> 00:08:36,283 I need to see this whole thing. Let's get ahead of it if we can. 143 00:08:36,366 --> 00:08:38,118 - The Solicitor General is here. - Cancel it. 144 00:08:38,201 --> 00:08:40,203 - You've already postponed twice. - Postpone it again. 145 00:08:40,287 --> 00:08:41,288 We can't put it off, sir. 146 00:08:41,371 --> 00:08:43,248 It goes to the Supreme Court in less than a month. 147 00:08:43,332 --> 00:08:44,458 We have bigger fish to fry. 148 00:08:44,541 --> 00:08:46,835 An American citizen was injured by a drone strike. 149 00:08:46,918 --> 00:08:48,420 That Walker authorized, not me. 150 00:08:48,503 --> 00:08:50,505 But you're the sitting president. 151 00:08:50,589 --> 00:08:52,591 If we lose this, it undermines your authority. 152 00:08:52,674 --> 00:08:53,967 The media is all over it. 153 00:08:54,051 --> 00:08:56,303 We need our rhetoric in line with the Solicitor General's. 154 00:08:56,386 --> 00:08:57,971 All right. Christ! Send her in. 155 00:08:58,055 --> 00:09:00,432 I'll put this clip on your computer, for when you're done. 156 00:09:01,558 --> 00:09:04,394 Terry Womack. Today. Privately. 157 00:09:21,662 --> 00:09:22,871 Ms. Dunbar. 158 00:09:24,873 --> 00:09:29,169 Before we begin, I'd like to clear the air. 159 00:09:29,961 --> 00:09:33,632 Your report. You did good work, necessary work, 160 00:09:33,715 --> 00:09:35,967 and I admire you for it. 161 00:09:36,051 --> 00:09:37,719 I appreciate you saying that, sir. 162 00:09:37,803 --> 00:09:40,389 And you understand the position I was in with the pardons. 163 00:09:40,472 --> 00:09:43,016 That's politics, sir. Not my expertise. 164 00:09:43,100 --> 00:09:44,851 What's past is past? 165 00:09:44,935 --> 00:09:47,771 My focus is the argument I'll present to the court. 166 00:09:50,941 --> 00:09:53,985 She sees me as the bank robber who made it to the county line. 167 00:09:54,069 --> 00:09:57,531 But she's smart enough to leave her badge at the door. 168 00:09:57,614 --> 00:09:59,658 So, the case. 169 00:09:59,741 --> 00:10:02,786 As you know, sir, we think the State secret defense is strong. 170 00:10:02,869 --> 00:10:04,705 When I consulted with the CIA on the-- 171 00:10:04,788 --> 00:10:08,625 I'm wondering if State secrets is the best tactic. 172 00:10:08,709 --> 00:10:11,002 Both of Mahmoud's legs were amputated. 173 00:10:11,086 --> 00:10:13,797 He will be in the gallery, in his wheelchair. 174 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:15,674 That's a powerful image. 175 00:10:15,757 --> 00:10:18,510 Even Supreme Court Justices have hearts. 176 00:10:18,593 --> 00:10:20,429 We need to stay in their heads. 177 00:10:20,512 --> 00:10:22,514 A procedural route is clearly-- 178 00:10:22,597 --> 00:10:24,224 Excuse me. 179 00:10:26,476 --> 00:10:28,145 Yes? 180 00:10:28,228 --> 00:10:29,896 Uh, tell her I need to watch something 181 00:10:29,980 --> 00:10:32,274 and I'll call her back from my study in two minutes. 182 00:10:32,357 --> 00:10:34,526 - It's my wife. I'm sorry. - Please. 183 00:10:45,996 --> 00:10:47,956 - ...you answer them. - You're not allowing me 184 00:10:48,039 --> 00:10:50,333 to answer questions, Senator. Maybe you would benefit more 185 00:10:50,417 --> 00:10:52,002 from listening than grandstanding. 186 00:10:56,131 --> 00:10:58,133 I just watched. How can I help? 187 00:10:58,216 --> 00:11:02,012 I'm calling Senators. I think it would be heavy-handed if you did too. 188 00:11:02,095 --> 00:11:03,930 Well, I don't blame you for getting upset. 189 00:11:04,014 --> 00:11:06,224 - You didn't deserve that. - I'm a target now. 190 00:11:06,308 --> 00:11:09,936 - That's the price of admission. - We both are. 191 00:11:10,020 --> 00:11:12,939 The leadership, they don't want me to run. 192 00:11:13,023 --> 00:11:14,608 - What? - Yeah, that's what they said 193 00:11:14,691 --> 00:11:16,568 before I could even present the program. 194 00:11:16,651 --> 00:11:19,571 - This soon? - Yeah, that's what surprised me. 195 00:11:19,654 --> 00:11:23,700 - The entire leadership? - All of them, including Jackie. 196 00:11:26,912 --> 00:11:30,290 - That woman has no sense of loyalty. - Well, we'll see. 197 00:11:30,373 --> 00:11:32,709 I'm gonna meet with Womack. Turn him around. 198 00:11:32,792 --> 00:11:34,794 They only have strength in numbers. 199 00:11:43,803 --> 00:11:45,430 Continue, please. 200 00:11:45,514 --> 00:11:49,142 As I was saying, we think our procedural defense is strong. 201 00:11:49,226 --> 00:11:52,020 State secrets prohibit the introduction of evidence. 202 00:11:52,103 --> 00:11:54,189 Assuming they won't dismiss outright, 203 00:11:54,272 --> 00:11:57,567 the argument will focus on deference to the executive. 204 00:11:57,651 --> 00:12:01,112 Separation between the courts and foreign policy. 205 00:12:01,196 --> 00:12:03,949 They simply don't have the security intelligence 206 00:12:04,032 --> 00:12:06,535 to second-guess covert operations 207 00:12:06,618 --> 00:12:10,080 while we're facing threats on multiple fronts. 208 00:12:13,917 --> 00:12:15,877 Sir? 209 00:12:15,961 --> 00:12:18,880 - I can't do this now. - Excuse me, sir? 210 00:12:18,964 --> 00:12:22,509 My office will be in touch. Apologies. Thank you very much. 211 00:12:25,303 --> 00:12:28,098 Maybe you would benefit more from listening than grandstanding. 212 00:12:28,181 --> 00:12:29,599 Joining me now from Capitol Hill, 213 00:12:29,683 --> 00:12:31,810 CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent, Dana Bash. 214 00:12:31,893 --> 00:12:34,688 - Dana, what is the mood at the Capitol? - Right, I understand, but... 215 00:12:34,771 --> 00:12:36,565 We already have several Senators publicly saying 216 00:12:36,648 --> 00:12:39,651 that they're gonna vote against Mrs. Underwood because of her comments. 217 00:12:39,734 --> 00:12:42,529 A number of others I've spoken to have gone from supporting her... 218 00:12:42,612 --> 00:12:44,197 - Right. - ...to being on the fence. 219 00:12:44,281 --> 00:12:48,201 But, Dana, she's correct, isn't she? Mendoza was grandstanding. 220 00:12:48,285 --> 00:12:50,704 Maybe. But even so, if you look at the numbers here, 221 00:12:50,787 --> 00:12:52,038 this is doing real damage. 222 00:12:52,122 --> 00:12:53,999 The vote was always going to be close... 223 00:12:54,082 --> 00:12:55,250 Yes. 224 00:12:55,333 --> 00:12:57,377 ...things aren't looking good for the First Lady. 225 00:12:57,460 --> 00:13:00,130 - No, I understand, but-- - Could her military remark be... 226 00:13:00,213 --> 00:13:02,215 - It's Mendoza. - ...a slip of the tongue? 227 00:13:02,299 --> 00:13:05,844 I appreciate your time, Senator. I hope you'll reconsider. 228 00:13:05,927 --> 00:13:07,262 - He's on now? - Yes. 229 00:13:07,345 --> 00:13:09,014 Turn that off? 230 00:13:09,889 --> 00:13:12,934 Senator, hi. Thank you for returning my call. 231 00:13:13,018 --> 00:13:16,104 Sorry it took so long. I had a ton of interview requests. 232 00:13:16,187 --> 00:13:20,275 I just wanted to apologize if I came across as disrespectful in any way. 233 00:13:20,358 --> 00:13:22,485 - That was wrong of me. - I know you didn't mean it, Claire. 234 00:13:22,569 --> 00:13:25,655 It's just unfortunate how things are playing out. 235 00:13:25,739 --> 00:13:28,950 I realize you can't vote for me yourself, 236 00:13:29,034 --> 00:13:32,537 but I was hoping that maybe you would say something to the effect to-- 237 00:13:32,621 --> 00:13:34,581 What, to the press? 238 00:13:34,664 --> 00:13:37,709 - Or even privately, to your colleagues. - I can't do that. 239 00:13:37,792 --> 00:13:40,337 Senator, the vote should center on my merits, 240 00:13:40,420 --> 00:13:42,631 not a few moments where you and I took the gloves off. 241 00:13:42,714 --> 00:13:44,257 Well, I think that was telling, don't you? 242 00:13:44,341 --> 00:13:46,926 How you behaved under pressure? 243 00:13:47,010 --> 00:13:50,263 Senator, you know you were taking out of context what I said. 244 00:13:50,347 --> 00:13:52,390 Of course I was. I was trying to rile you up. 245 00:13:52,474 --> 00:13:53,725 And I succeeded. 246 00:13:53,808 --> 00:13:56,478 I wish I hadn't, because it's gonna make things really tough for you. 247 00:13:56,561 --> 00:14:01,274 But, if you can convince my colleagues to change their minds despite that... 248 00:14:01,358 --> 00:14:03,276 why, you'd make a great Ambassador. 249 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:06,488 - Thank you for your time, Senator. - Good luck, Claire. 250 00:14:08,239 --> 00:14:10,283 He's a son of a bitch. 251 00:14:10,367 --> 00:14:11,910 Let's try Peterson next. 252 00:14:13,578 --> 00:14:14,996 Approvals go up and down. 253 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:17,999 We can't allow ourselves to be held hostage by public opinion. 254 00:14:18,083 --> 00:14:20,085 We're being held hostage by the Republicans. 255 00:14:20,168 --> 00:14:22,879 We can't beat them with you as the face of the party. Period. 256 00:14:22,963 --> 00:14:24,923 Have you all really thought this through? 257 00:14:25,006 --> 00:14:26,216 I'm a sitting president. 258 00:14:26,299 --> 00:14:27,884 But not an elected one. 259 00:14:27,968 --> 00:14:29,928 But still, to abandon the incumbent, 260 00:14:30,011 --> 00:14:32,055 and all the advantages that that entails? 261 00:14:32,138 --> 00:14:35,350 Which is the problem. We don't see any advantages. 262 00:14:35,433 --> 00:14:37,769 And if you were to come on board with us, 263 00:14:37,852 --> 00:14:39,980 if you were to announce that you're not running, 264 00:14:40,063 --> 00:14:42,107 it wouldn't seem as if we're abandoning you. 265 00:14:42,190 --> 00:14:43,692 The party looks unified. 266 00:14:44,484 --> 00:14:46,444 Bob Birch has been trying to do me in 267 00:14:46,528 --> 00:14:48,947 since I forced the Education Bill down his throat. 268 00:14:49,030 --> 00:14:51,658 I think he's using shaky logic to get you all on board 269 00:14:51,741 --> 00:14:54,911 so he can carry out some personal vendetta. 270 00:14:54,995 --> 00:14:56,538 It was my idea. 271 00:14:58,206 --> 00:14:59,499 Not Bob's. 272 00:15:03,586 --> 00:15:05,338 I hope you work with us. 273 00:15:06,339 --> 00:15:08,258 We meant it when we said it. 274 00:15:09,259 --> 00:15:12,095 We would like for you to be a part of the conversation. 275 00:15:25,483 --> 00:15:27,861 - Hello? - Hey, it's me. 276 00:15:27,944 --> 00:15:29,654 Hey. 277 00:15:29,738 --> 00:15:32,032 - I can't hear you. - Hang on a second. 278 00:15:39,372 --> 00:15:40,373 - Seth? - Yeah. 279 00:15:40,457 --> 00:15:42,667 I was just calling to check in. See how things are going. 280 00:15:42,751 --> 00:15:46,212 Good. Things are going really good. Hey, hold on one quick second. 281 00:15:52,677 --> 00:15:56,973 Hey. Listen, uh, I know you're rolling out the AmWorks program soon. 282 00:15:57,057 --> 00:16:00,518 I'm sure Remy has a plan in place, but I've been putting together a list. 283 00:16:00,602 --> 00:16:03,772 Some key representatives and what they might want in exchange for support. 284 00:16:03,855 --> 00:16:05,899 Skeletons in the closet, that kind of thing. 285 00:16:05,982 --> 00:16:07,901 Yeah, that's on hold for the moment. 286 00:16:09,527 --> 00:16:11,988 - You're not rolling it out? - It's just on hold. 287 00:16:13,615 --> 00:16:15,658 - Is something up? - No, everything's fine. 288 00:16:15,742 --> 00:16:18,620 We're focused on the summit next month with Russia. 289 00:16:18,703 --> 00:16:21,039 But you're good? You getting stronger? 290 00:16:21,122 --> 00:16:23,625 - Yeah. - In good spirits? 291 00:16:23,708 --> 00:16:25,418 Never been better. 292 00:16:25,502 --> 00:16:27,921 I'll email you my ideas. Let me know what he says. 293 00:16:28,004 --> 00:16:30,048 - Will do. - Thanks. 294 00:16:33,968 --> 00:16:36,179 Senator, when we met in your office last week, 295 00:16:36,262 --> 00:16:37,972 we had a long, productive conversation. 296 00:16:38,056 --> 00:16:41,184 I can't imagine ten seconds during the hearing would-- 297 00:16:41,267 --> 00:16:44,145 Senator, may I call you back in five minutes? 298 00:16:44,229 --> 00:16:45,730 Thank you. 299 00:16:51,611 --> 00:16:54,656 - Francis? - No luck. It was his idea. 300 00:16:55,907 --> 00:16:57,325 What are you going to do? 301 00:16:58,243 --> 00:16:59,661 Top 50 bundlers from last cycle. 302 00:16:59,744 --> 00:17:01,704 I don't need the leadership if I can get the money. 303 00:17:01,788 --> 00:17:03,623 - You? - Too early to tell. 304 00:17:03,706 --> 00:17:05,208 Well, I'm here if you need me. 305 00:17:08,711 --> 00:17:12,048 I've always said that power is more important than money. 306 00:17:12,132 --> 00:17:15,844 But when it comes to elections, money gives power... 307 00:17:15,927 --> 00:17:18,179 well, a run for its money. 308 00:17:19,222 --> 00:17:20,765 It's Francis Underwood. 309 00:17:30,233 --> 00:17:32,068 I thought you said he was handsome. 310 00:17:33,069 --> 00:17:34,654 Sorry to interrupt. 311 00:17:34,737 --> 00:17:38,408 Well, if she doesn't receive a text with the word "urgent," 312 00:17:38,491 --> 00:17:40,326 it's not an official date. 313 00:17:40,410 --> 00:17:41,828 How are you? Alan Cooke. 314 00:17:41,911 --> 00:17:43,705 - Remy Danton. - Nice to meet you. 315 00:17:44,664 --> 00:17:47,083 I'm just gonna go, uh... take a few calls. 316 00:17:47,167 --> 00:17:49,669 There's an espresso coming with your name on it, okay? 317 00:17:49,752 --> 00:17:51,254 Nice meeting you. 318 00:17:56,593 --> 00:17:58,094 So here we are. 319 00:17:58,178 --> 00:18:01,055 I wasn't part of the decision. They told me ten minutes before. 320 00:18:01,139 --> 00:18:03,391 Who are they talking to? About running? 321 00:18:03,474 --> 00:18:05,268 No one yet, as far as I can tell. 322 00:18:05,351 --> 00:18:08,271 There has to at least be a list. Even a mental one. 323 00:18:08,354 --> 00:18:10,148 Some ideas. 324 00:18:11,149 --> 00:18:12,942 We need you to find out. 325 00:18:13,818 --> 00:18:16,404 You know, when Walker resigned, 326 00:18:16,487 --> 00:18:19,032 Frank's president, you're Chief of Staff. 327 00:18:19,115 --> 00:18:21,701 - But me? - You're still in the leadership. 328 00:18:21,784 --> 00:18:24,454 - Assistant Whip. - It's a bullshit title. 329 00:18:24,537 --> 00:18:26,748 I'm out of the inner circle. 330 00:18:28,583 --> 00:18:30,793 What do you want? 331 00:18:30,877 --> 00:18:34,672 I want to be on the ticket. His VP. 332 00:18:36,883 --> 00:18:38,593 All we want is a little information. 333 00:18:38,676 --> 00:18:42,347 What you're asking is... disproportionate. 334 00:18:43,514 --> 00:18:45,558 It's repaying a debt. 335 00:18:46,559 --> 00:18:49,354 A big one. I whipped the votes for impeachment. 336 00:18:49,437 --> 00:18:51,272 I should get to cash in on that. 337 00:18:51,356 --> 00:18:52,815 There's no way he'll go for this. 338 00:18:52,899 --> 00:18:56,569 Then there's no reason for me to be your eyes and ears. 339 00:19:00,490 --> 00:19:02,659 I'll get back to you. 340 00:19:02,742 --> 00:19:04,619 During business hours. 341 00:19:23,096 --> 00:19:26,182 No, Mark, we ran it in the White House screening room and I swear to God, 342 00:19:26,266 --> 00:19:29,143 when those jets crashed into one of our Seawolf subs, 343 00:19:29,227 --> 00:19:32,021 the Joint Chiefs screamed. 344 00:19:32,105 --> 00:19:34,482 No, they didn't want you to use it and certainly not for free. 345 00:19:34,565 --> 00:19:36,192 David, I'm not just asking you for money, 346 00:19:36,276 --> 00:19:38,444 I'm asking you to be one of my campaign chairmen. 347 00:19:38,528 --> 00:19:40,697 That buys you a lot more than a night in the Lincoln Bedroom. 348 00:19:43,157 --> 00:19:45,326 Claire Underwood for Senator Hylbrook. 349 00:19:45,410 --> 00:19:48,246 I agree. We can never rely solely upon Security Counsel support. 350 00:19:48,329 --> 00:19:49,747 Scott, we're 18 months out. 351 00:19:49,831 --> 00:19:51,374 Now, if you wanna be on the ground floor, 352 00:19:51,457 --> 00:19:53,209 you got to shit or get off the pot. 353 00:19:53,293 --> 00:19:55,962 The key is to provide leadership, to lead by example. 354 00:19:56,045 --> 00:19:59,757 I was hoping we could hit Maidstone for a quick eighteen. 355 00:19:59,841 --> 00:20:01,801 No, I'm a terrible golfer. 356 00:20:01,884 --> 00:20:04,262 Exactly, you'd have the pleasure of beating a president. 357 00:20:04,345 --> 00:20:05,888 Now wouldn't that be a good cocktail story? 358 00:20:05,972 --> 00:20:08,808 I've spoken to almost every Republican in your committee, sir. 359 00:20:09,642 --> 00:20:11,519 Yes, they're taking their cue from you. 360 00:20:14,147 --> 00:20:16,441 Is there another number where I can reach him? 361 00:20:16,524 --> 00:20:18,818 It's important that we speak this evening. 362 00:20:20,320 --> 00:20:22,947 Yes, anytime, no matter how late. 363 00:20:23,531 --> 00:20:25,700 A little faith, Tom. That's all I'm asking. 364 00:20:25,783 --> 00:20:30,163 Oh, yes! I know, I don't like being called "ma'am" either. 365 00:20:30,246 --> 00:20:32,498 If I made every decision based on what makes people feel good, 366 00:20:32,582 --> 00:20:34,167 I'd be a talk show host, not the president. 367 00:20:34,250 --> 00:20:36,669 Well, I know Admiral Jennings is a good friend of yours, 368 00:20:36,753 --> 00:20:39,047 - I can call him personally. - Don't let fear drive you. 369 00:20:39,130 --> 00:20:40,757 That's not how you run your business, is it? 370 00:20:40,840 --> 00:20:43,634 I know you've been in my shoes, and sound bites are not who we are. 371 00:20:43,718 --> 00:20:46,971 - Penny-wise and pound-foolish. - I'm so sorry, Senator, did I wake you? 372 00:20:47,055 --> 00:20:49,807 Yes, no, I'll try back again tomorrow. 373 00:20:49,891 --> 00:20:51,726 I can't fault you for being shortsighted. 374 00:20:51,809 --> 00:20:54,771 I hope you won't fault me for having a long memory. 375 00:20:54,854 --> 00:20:55,980 Good night! 376 00:20:59,901 --> 00:21:03,071 I'm waking people up now. I'll start again in the morning. 377 00:21:05,114 --> 00:21:08,242 - How's it looking? - I had to flip a coin? I don't know. 378 00:21:09,118 --> 00:21:11,913 - You? - Not a single backer yet. 379 00:21:11,996 --> 00:21:14,082 - Not one? - California's still awake. 380 00:21:14,165 --> 00:21:15,833 Maybe I'll have better luck out west. 381 00:21:15,917 --> 00:21:18,127 I'm going for a run. I need to do something. 382 00:21:18,211 --> 00:21:19,879 - It's late. - Well, I'm too restless. 383 00:21:19,962 --> 00:21:23,299 Well, I'll be here, singing for my supper. 384 00:21:29,555 --> 00:21:32,600 It's humiliating to have to beg from some kid who was on Facebook 385 00:21:32,683 --> 00:21:34,811 before his testicles descended, but that's-- 386 00:21:34,894 --> 00:21:37,855 Derrick, Francis Underwood. Do you have a few minutes? 387 00:21:40,108 --> 00:21:41,984 I'll be running along the Mall tonight. 388 00:21:42,068 --> 00:21:43,694 That requires a full detail. 389 00:21:43,778 --> 00:21:45,571 How soon can you be ready? 390 00:21:45,655 --> 00:21:47,490 We'd far prefer you ran on the track. 391 00:21:47,573 --> 00:21:49,534 I'll be running along the Mall. 392 00:21:49,617 --> 00:21:52,745 Yes, ma'am. We're going to need the First Lady's detail, ASAP. 393 00:21:56,249 --> 00:21:58,626 - This is off the record. - Agreed. 394 00:21:59,544 --> 00:22:03,506 You've called my office every day for the last six months with one question. 395 00:22:03,589 --> 00:22:05,842 I call everyone in the leadership. 396 00:22:05,925 --> 00:22:08,219 I get the same non-answer from all of you: 397 00:22:08,302 --> 00:22:10,096 "Frank Underwood is our president..." 398 00:22:10,179 --> 00:22:12,390 He has our undivided support. 399 00:22:12,473 --> 00:22:15,393 Birch slipped up once. He said "unwavering" instead of "undivided." 400 00:22:15,476 --> 00:22:17,979 I wanted to drug-test him. 401 00:22:18,062 --> 00:22:21,065 There was a meeting this morning in the White House. 402 00:22:21,149 --> 00:22:23,151 I was there on Pebble Beach when you came out. 403 00:22:23,234 --> 00:22:25,236 It lasted four and a half minutes. 404 00:22:25,319 --> 00:22:28,322 - You were in there for an hour. - We were inside for an hour. 405 00:22:28,406 --> 00:22:30,741 Doesn't mean the meeting lasted that long. 406 00:22:30,825 --> 00:22:32,660 What happened? Why so short? 407 00:22:35,830 --> 00:22:37,790 You're the Pulitzer finalist. 408 00:22:37,874 --> 00:22:39,458 America Works? 409 00:22:40,668 --> 00:22:42,920 Is that why the president went to the Capitol this afternoon? 410 00:22:43,004 --> 00:22:45,173 No one from the White House would say. 411 00:22:49,719 --> 00:22:51,596 Have a good night. 412 00:22:54,098 --> 00:22:56,475 You chose me. What's your play? 413 00:22:56,559 --> 00:22:59,520 When you write about presidents, people pay attention. 414 00:24:47,920 --> 00:24:49,588 Oh... 415 00:24:55,803 --> 00:24:57,805 Oh! 416 00:24:58,681 --> 00:25:00,516 Ah... 417 00:25:14,488 --> 00:25:16,449 It'll come down to the wire. 418 00:25:16,532 --> 00:25:19,660 I'm confident, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. 419 00:25:20,786 --> 00:25:25,207 Well, according to Erikson, I have 47 votes as of this morning. 420 00:25:26,334 --> 00:25:28,169 Well, I know, Senator, but that's not enough. 421 00:25:28,252 --> 00:25:29,712 I need yours. 422 00:25:39,555 --> 00:25:43,684 I have every intention of running for president. 423 00:25:43,768 --> 00:25:45,644 I need to know you two are with me. 424 00:25:45,728 --> 00:25:48,230 If you have any doubts, now's the time to let me know. 425 00:25:56,697 --> 00:25:59,033 Nancy, wipe the schedule clean. 426 00:25:59,116 --> 00:26:01,285 Yes, everything. 427 00:26:01,369 --> 00:26:03,579 We don't leave this office until we have a plan. 428 00:26:05,998 --> 00:26:09,418 Ma'am? The Easter Egg Roll we were scheduled for? 429 00:26:09,502 --> 00:26:10,961 - Right. - If this is a bad time... 430 00:26:11,045 --> 00:26:13,047 No, that's fine. Please, come in. 431 00:26:13,923 --> 00:26:14,924 Hello? 432 00:26:15,007 --> 00:26:17,718 Yes... Claire Underwood. He's expecting my call. 433 00:26:19,512 --> 00:26:21,263 Hi, Sheila. They're beautiful. 434 00:26:21,347 --> 00:26:24,058 Would you mind setting them up, please? I have a couple more calls to make. 435 00:26:24,141 --> 00:26:29,313 Hello, Senator. Yes, I'm well. How are you? 436 00:26:30,856 --> 00:26:33,692 The nomination of Claire Underwood, of Washington DC, 437 00:26:33,776 --> 00:26:38,114 to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. 438 00:26:38,197 --> 00:26:41,951 Yeas and nays have been ordered and the clerk will call the roll. 439 00:26:42,034 --> 00:26:43,911 - Mr. Abner. - Yea. 440 00:26:44,870 --> 00:26:46,664 Mr. Braun. 441 00:26:47,415 --> 00:26:48,833 Mr. Bray. 442 00:26:49,708 --> 00:26:52,878 - This one's a little too pink. - Girls like pink. 443 00:26:52,962 --> 00:26:55,339 This is more than pink. It's neon. 444 00:26:56,215 --> 00:26:58,592 - Uh, I'm choosing four? - Yes, ma'am. 445 00:26:58,676 --> 00:27:01,429 - Willa? - Up by two: 48 to 46. 446 00:27:01,512 --> 00:27:03,597 - Ma'am, we can finish up later. - No. 447 00:27:03,681 --> 00:27:05,975 - Uh, what's next? - The commemoratives. 448 00:27:06,058 --> 00:27:07,685 These are really special. 449 00:27:07,768 --> 00:27:09,145 A black egg? 450 00:27:09,228 --> 00:27:11,981 - Yes, with patriotic tipping. - It's still a black egg. 451 00:27:12,064 --> 00:27:14,442 Engraved with POTUS and FLOTUS signatures. 452 00:27:14,525 --> 00:27:17,445 Ma'am? Final tally: 52 to 48. 453 00:27:17,528 --> 00:27:18,904 Against. 454 00:27:25,995 --> 00:27:27,955 - The press? - In the briefing room. 455 00:27:30,332 --> 00:27:32,793 I'll just be a few minutes. Would you mind waiting? 456 00:27:32,877 --> 00:27:34,628 Not at all, ma'am. 457 00:27:45,222 --> 00:27:46,307 Hey. 458 00:27:47,057 --> 00:27:48,476 I just heard. 459 00:27:49,685 --> 00:27:51,812 I'm so sorry. 460 00:27:51,896 --> 00:27:53,230 The press is waiting. 461 00:27:53,314 --> 00:27:54,815 Well, they can wait. 462 00:27:54,899 --> 00:27:58,402 - Do you want me to come with you? - No. I just want to get it over with. 463 00:28:00,613 --> 00:28:03,199 Claire. You-- 464 00:28:11,957 --> 00:28:15,461 Good morning. Naturally, I'm disappointed 465 00:28:15,544 --> 00:28:19,340 that the Senate did not confirm my nomination today. 466 00:28:19,423 --> 00:28:22,718 But I'm very grateful to have been afforded the opportunity. 467 00:28:22,801 --> 00:28:25,095 I'd be remiss if I did not thank my husband 468 00:28:25,179 --> 00:28:27,973 for all the faith and trust he placed in me. 469 00:28:28,057 --> 00:28:31,018 He's always supported me in achieving my goals. 470 00:28:31,894 --> 00:28:35,940 I look forward to continued service as First Lady. 471 00:28:36,690 --> 00:28:38,818 Thank you. 472 00:28:52,748 --> 00:28:56,710 Um, let's go with the... green, the blue, and the cream. 473 00:28:56,794 --> 00:28:59,797 And for the rare one? The Golden Ticket, so to speak? 474 00:29:00,965 --> 00:29:03,801 Red. That one's beautiful. 475 00:29:03,884 --> 00:29:06,011 Thank you. Excuse me, please? 476 00:29:30,202 --> 00:29:32,037 You ever try to do this? 477 00:29:33,497 --> 00:29:34,915 Balance an egg? 478 00:29:37,251 --> 00:29:39,044 We used to do this as kids. 479 00:29:47,928 --> 00:29:51,056 You can't change the laws of physics, can you? 480 00:30:04,278 --> 00:30:07,573 I was wrong. It's too hard. 481 00:30:07,656 --> 00:30:08,991 Sir? 482 00:30:09,074 --> 00:30:11,410 Fighting the leadership, raising money. 483 00:30:11,493 --> 00:30:14,163 We can't get them to do what they're dead set against doing. 484 00:30:14,246 --> 00:30:17,541 We'd need six months just to get them back to square one. 485 00:30:27,927 --> 00:30:30,471 We have to reverse our thinking. 486 00:30:34,266 --> 00:30:38,812 When the wind's blowing at gale force, there's no point in sailing against it. 487 00:30:41,690 --> 00:30:43,776 What do you have in mind? 488 00:31:12,972 --> 00:31:15,015 The White House Counsel's office, please. 489 00:31:15,099 --> 00:31:17,893 I don't care about their schedules. If not today, tomorrow morning. 490 00:31:17,977 --> 00:31:19,144 Should I invite Jackie, too? 491 00:31:19,228 --> 00:31:20,854 Well, she qualifies as leadership. 492 00:31:20,938 --> 00:31:23,190 - What about her ask? - Stall her for now. 493 00:31:23,273 --> 00:31:25,192 Let's see how the meeting goes. 494 00:31:25,275 --> 00:31:27,361 I want you to write the speech, every word. 495 00:31:27,444 --> 00:31:28,862 - Yes, sir. - And no leaks. 496 00:31:28,946 --> 00:31:31,365 You'll have a draft in three hours. 497 00:31:31,448 --> 00:31:35,369 And, sir... Doug emailed me a lobbying strategy for AmWorks. 498 00:31:35,452 --> 00:31:37,413 - Do you want to look at it? - Of his own accord? 499 00:31:37,496 --> 00:31:39,373 - You didn't tell him? - No, I didn't say a word. 500 00:31:39,456 --> 00:31:41,375 It must be what he gathered from watching the news. 501 00:31:41,458 --> 00:31:44,044 - How is he? - Uh, Doug seems fine. 502 00:31:44,128 --> 00:31:46,380 I've been calling him, like you asked. 503 00:31:46,463 --> 00:31:48,716 - But he seems all right? - Well, he tells me things are good, 504 00:31:48,799 --> 00:31:51,677 although I don't think he'd admit it if they weren't. 505 00:31:51,760 --> 00:31:54,346 Why don't you stop by from time to time, since I can't. 506 00:31:54,430 --> 00:31:55,889 - See him in person. - Yes, sir. 507 00:31:55,973 --> 00:31:57,474 And send me his email. 508 00:32:07,735 --> 00:32:09,403 Claire? 509 00:32:13,365 --> 00:32:15,784 I'll be in my study if you need me. 510 00:32:21,749 --> 00:32:24,418 What're you working on? 511 00:32:24,501 --> 00:32:27,046 - Brought you a coffee. - My savior. 512 00:32:27,129 --> 00:32:29,048 The leadership meeting yesterday morning. 513 00:32:29,131 --> 00:32:31,133 It lasted four and a half minutes. 514 00:32:31,216 --> 00:32:32,384 Where'd you hear that? 515 00:32:32,468 --> 00:32:35,637 That's not long enough to reject a major domestic agenda. 516 00:32:35,721 --> 00:32:38,265 I wasn't in the meeting. I don't know how long it lasted. 517 00:32:38,348 --> 00:32:41,477 - Something went down. - If you say so. 518 00:32:41,560 --> 00:32:43,395 Uh, I didn't hear anything about it. 519 00:32:43,479 --> 00:32:45,606 Could've been the president was called away. 520 00:32:45,689 --> 00:32:49,068 - That happens all the time. - Not this time. 521 00:32:49,151 --> 00:32:50,569 How do you know? 522 00:32:50,652 --> 00:32:53,322 Clearly, I have a source that knows more than you. 523 00:32:53,405 --> 00:32:56,825 Most sources do. At least they pretend they do. 524 00:32:58,202 --> 00:32:59,912 Thanks for the coffee. 525 00:33:00,871 --> 00:33:04,374 Two sugars next time. I'll remember that. 526 00:33:11,715 --> 00:33:13,342 You talked to Ayla Sayyad. 527 00:33:13,425 --> 00:33:16,178 I can either be an asset or a liability. 528 00:33:16,261 --> 00:33:17,930 You think this puts you on the ticket now? 529 00:33:18,013 --> 00:33:19,431 Not if you tell him. 530 00:33:19,515 --> 00:33:21,850 But the smart move would be to advocate on my behalf. 531 00:33:21,934 --> 00:33:23,268 Don't strong-arm me, Jackie. 532 00:33:23,352 --> 00:33:25,562 You're the man in the middle. Who else would I strong-arm? 533 00:33:25,646 --> 00:33:27,481 I want to be on your team, Remy. 534 00:33:27,564 --> 00:33:30,025 We do well when we're on the same team. 535 00:33:34,446 --> 00:33:36,031 You have more calls? 536 00:33:36,824 --> 00:33:39,743 No. I'm done. 537 00:33:41,703 --> 00:33:43,872 - Who spoke to her? - I have no idea, sir. 538 00:33:43,956 --> 00:33:46,416 - Well, it's your job to know. - Things are moving fast. 539 00:33:46,500 --> 00:33:47,918 I'm just trying to stay ahead of them. 540 00:33:48,001 --> 00:33:50,254 Well, we need to move faster. Has the meeting been set? 541 00:33:50,337 --> 00:33:52,840 Eight a.m. tomorrow. I just heard back from Birch's office. 542 00:33:52,923 --> 00:33:54,883 Good. Let's have the networks ready to go live by nine. 543 00:33:54,967 --> 00:33:57,970 One more thing. Jackie. 544 00:33:58,053 --> 00:34:00,222 I think you should decide sooner rather than later. 545 00:34:00,305 --> 00:34:02,432 If we're gonna go this route, we need every ally we can get. 546 00:34:02,516 --> 00:34:04,434 After the meeting. We'll discuss then. 547 00:34:17,406 --> 00:34:18,574 You've emerged. 548 00:34:20,242 --> 00:34:21,368 Hi. 549 00:34:22,536 --> 00:34:24,538 I took a nap. Last night was... 550 00:34:24,621 --> 00:34:26,248 I didn't get much sleep. 551 00:34:26,331 --> 00:34:27,791 Me, neither. 552 00:34:29,084 --> 00:34:30,919 We're gonna find something for you. 553 00:34:31,003 --> 00:34:35,299 Some other position, or something as First Lady, I promise. 554 00:34:36,049 --> 00:34:37,384 I know. 555 00:34:38,552 --> 00:34:40,804 - What are you doing up? - I've got to go over my speech. 556 00:34:40,888 --> 00:34:42,931 It's happening tomorrow night. 557 00:34:43,015 --> 00:34:44,766 What speech? 558 00:34:56,445 --> 00:34:58,238 It's premature, isn't it? 559 00:34:58,322 --> 00:34:59,865 Read on. 560 00:35:43,325 --> 00:35:44,743 Yes? 561 00:35:46,411 --> 00:35:47,955 Yes. 562 00:35:52,459 --> 00:35:54,002 Thank you. Please. 563 00:35:59,883 --> 00:36:03,595 I put a great deal of thought into what you've all asked of me. 564 00:36:03,679 --> 00:36:06,848 I challenged myself to keep an open mind. 565 00:36:06,932 --> 00:36:11,228 And my decision is: I will not run for president. 566 00:36:11,311 --> 00:36:14,982 Look, they're thinking it's too good to be true, and it is. 567 00:36:15,065 --> 00:36:16,692 I lied in the Oval Office before. 568 00:36:16,775 --> 00:36:18,360 I didn't want to take the chance this time. 569 00:36:18,443 --> 00:36:20,237 It's too big a deal to jinx myself. 570 00:36:20,821 --> 00:36:24,533 At nine o'clock tonight, I will announce to the nation my decision. 571 00:36:24,616 --> 00:36:25,742 What's the catch? 572 00:36:27,327 --> 00:36:31,707 I wanted us to meet here in this room for a reason. 573 00:36:31,790 --> 00:36:33,375 For the past five months, 574 00:36:33,458 --> 00:36:37,045 my team has sat at this very table, developing America Works. 575 00:36:37,129 --> 00:36:39,131 You know how much the program means to me, 576 00:36:39,214 --> 00:36:40,632 and I want it to mean as much to you. 577 00:36:40,716 --> 00:36:43,885 - So there is a catch. - No, an opportunity. 578 00:36:43,969 --> 00:36:45,637 Look, we all know the-- 579 00:36:46,888 --> 00:36:49,349 All right, let's just say for... argument's sake 580 00:36:49,433 --> 00:36:53,603 that this table here represents the next year and a half, all right? 581 00:36:53,687 --> 00:36:55,647 So, this is us right now. 582 00:36:55,731 --> 00:36:57,858 And down there at the end, that's the election. 583 00:36:57,941 --> 00:37:01,778 Now, if I did run, I'd spend the next few months fundraising. 584 00:37:01,862 --> 00:37:05,198 And then somewhere around here, I'd formally announce. 585 00:37:05,282 --> 00:37:08,327 And then even if I did win the nomination, say, somewhere around here, 586 00:37:08,410 --> 00:37:12,539 I'd start to have to face off with a Republican challenger, probably Mendoza. 587 00:37:12,622 --> 00:37:14,624 And then things would get brutal. 588 00:37:14,708 --> 00:37:17,044 Daily, daily events. 589 00:37:17,127 --> 00:37:18,628 Fending off attacks. 590 00:37:18,712 --> 00:37:20,297 Launching my own. 591 00:37:20,380 --> 00:37:23,050 And... you're right. 592 00:37:23,133 --> 00:37:24,760 In the end... 593 00:37:24,843 --> 00:37:27,012 ...I'd probably lose. 594 00:37:27,095 --> 00:37:31,600 I would spend 18 months campaigning, 595 00:37:31,683 --> 00:37:34,770 which would leave no time to govern. 596 00:37:36,521 --> 00:37:39,649 But you have opened my eyes. 597 00:37:39,733 --> 00:37:41,985 I feel liberated. 598 00:37:42,069 --> 00:37:46,490 I want to spend these next 18 months dedicated to one thing: 599 00:37:46,573 --> 00:37:49,493 America Works. But I need your help to do it. 600 00:37:49,576 --> 00:37:52,704 You're putting an awfully big price tag on this, Mr. President. 601 00:37:52,788 --> 00:37:55,082 No, you've put an awfully big price tag on this. 602 00:37:55,165 --> 00:37:59,544 You're asking me to be a placeholder for 18 months and I intend to govern. 603 00:37:59,628 --> 00:38:01,838 And if America Works succeeds, 604 00:38:01,922 --> 00:38:05,384 then whoever you choose to run in 2016 not only has the backing 605 00:38:05,467 --> 00:38:08,678 of a united party, but a formidable legacy. 606 00:38:08,762 --> 00:38:12,474 But Social Security? Benefits. Entitlements. 607 00:38:12,557 --> 00:38:15,811 We don't want to present a fresh face only to shoot ourselves in the foot. 608 00:38:15,894 --> 00:38:18,271 Then let's not pretend to unite the party, 609 00:38:18,355 --> 00:38:21,024 let's unite the party behind this legislation. 610 00:38:21,108 --> 00:38:22,734 We'll never get it past the Republicans. 611 00:38:22,818 --> 00:38:24,611 We are not here to negotiate! 612 00:38:24,694 --> 00:38:28,115 You want forward-thinking, Bob? Then think forward. 613 00:38:28,198 --> 00:38:31,618 You want a fresh face for 2016? You wanna work together? 614 00:38:31,701 --> 00:38:33,995 Then present my program to Congress. 615 00:38:34,079 --> 00:38:36,289 And if it dies there, so be it. 616 00:38:36,373 --> 00:38:40,085 But I want us to fucking try! 617 00:38:48,510 --> 00:38:51,388 I am prepared to vacate this chair. 618 00:38:52,097 --> 00:38:54,474 Meet me halfway. 619 00:38:54,558 --> 00:38:55,892 Any moment now, 620 00:38:55,976 --> 00:38:58,728 the president will be addressing the nation live from the East Room. 621 00:38:58,812 --> 00:39:02,357 The White House has remained silent on the subject of the president's speech, 622 00:39:02,441 --> 00:39:06,027 but sources in Congress say it will focus on the jobs initiative 623 00:39:06,111 --> 00:39:08,363 he's been planning to unveil for several months. 624 00:39:08,447 --> 00:39:10,574 The program, dubbed America Works, 625 00:39:10,657 --> 00:39:14,661 was developed in secret. Any details are the by-product of speculation, 626 00:39:14,744 --> 00:39:17,038 but sources suggest it will have elements 627 00:39:17,122 --> 00:39:19,291 from both liberal and conservative agendas. 628 00:39:19,374 --> 00:39:23,128 What remains to be seen is whether a Republican-controlled Congress 629 00:39:23,211 --> 00:39:25,547 will cooperate in pushing the program forward. 630 00:39:25,630 --> 00:39:29,384 The White House has faced significant opposition from the GOP 631 00:39:29,468 --> 00:39:31,428 since Congress began its current session, 632 00:39:31,511 --> 00:39:35,056 and many speculate that the president's liberal application of veto power 633 00:39:35,140 --> 00:39:37,309 may leave congressional leaders disinclined 634 00:39:37,392 --> 00:39:39,186 to support this new jobs program. 635 00:39:39,269 --> 00:39:42,689 Additionally, many Democratic supporters of President Underwood, 636 00:39:42,772 --> 00:39:47,152 from his days as House Majority Whip, were voted out of office in November, 637 00:39:47,235 --> 00:39:50,280 diminishing his personal influence over legislators. 638 00:39:51,490 --> 00:39:54,075 Low approval ratings are a continuing concern 639 00:39:54,159 --> 00:39:55,785 for the Underwood administration. 640 00:39:55,869 --> 00:39:59,372 And congressional sources suggest the choice to tackle unemployment 641 00:39:59,456 --> 00:40:02,834 may be part of a campaign strategy for 2016. 642 00:40:04,127 --> 00:40:07,797 Recent polls indicate that less than one third of all Americans say they would 643 00:40:07,881 --> 00:40:09,799 consider voting for President Underwood... 644 00:40:26,274 --> 00:40:29,819 ...job growth has remained a popular platform in national elections, 645 00:40:29,903 --> 00:40:33,281 and if today's announcement is received well, 646 00:40:33,365 --> 00:40:37,494 President Underwood's campaign certainly has an opportunity to benefit. 647 00:40:41,456 --> 00:40:42,749 Thank you. 648 00:40:42,832 --> 00:40:44,960 Sir, we're ready for you in five seconds. 649 00:40:51,132 --> 00:40:52,551 Good evening. 650 00:40:52,634 --> 00:40:55,762 For too long, we in Washington have been lying to you. 651 00:40:55,845 --> 00:41:00,767 We say we're here to serve you, when in fact, we're serving ourselves. 652 00:41:00,850 --> 00:41:05,438 And why? We are driven by our own desire to get reelected. 653 00:41:05,522 --> 00:41:09,943 Our need to stay in power eclipses our duty to govern. 654 00:41:10,026 --> 00:41:12,320 That ends tonight. 655 00:41:12,404 --> 00:41:16,199 Tonight, I give you the truth. 656 00:41:16,283 --> 00:41:21,580 And the truth is this: The American dream has failed you. 657 00:41:21,663 --> 00:41:26,376 Work hard? Play by the rules? You aren't guaranteed success. 658 00:41:26,459 --> 00:41:30,005 Your children will not have a better life than you did. 659 00:41:30,088 --> 00:41:35,176 Ten million of you can't even get a job, even though you desperately want one. 660 00:41:35,260 --> 00:41:39,723 We've been crippled by Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, 661 00:41:39,806 --> 00:41:42,684 by welfare, by entitlements. 662 00:41:42,767 --> 00:41:47,522 And that is the root of the problem: entitlements. 663 00:41:47,606 --> 00:41:52,986 Let me be clear. You are entitled to nothing. 664 00:41:54,362 --> 00:41:59,451 You are entitled to nothing. 665 00:41:59,534 --> 00:42:02,704 America was built on the spirit of industry. 666 00:42:02,787 --> 00:42:06,207 You build your future. It isn't handed to you. 667 00:42:06,291 --> 00:42:07,959 And the problem with Washington 668 00:42:08,043 --> 00:42:10,795 is that we haven't given you the tools to build it. 669 00:42:10,879 --> 00:42:16,551 The only way for us to serve you is to give you the means to serve yourselves. 670 00:42:16,635 --> 00:42:19,429 Well, that's exactly what I intend to do. 671 00:42:19,512 --> 00:42:21,806 Not handouts. Jobs. 672 00:42:21,890 --> 00:42:25,143 Real paying jobs. 673 00:42:25,226 --> 00:42:27,646 In the next few weeks, the Democratic leadership 674 00:42:27,729 --> 00:42:30,940 will introduce a program called "America Works." 675 00:42:31,024 --> 00:42:33,276 Its goal is simple: 676 00:42:33,360 --> 00:42:37,530 to put the ten million Americans who are unemployed to work. 677 00:42:37,614 --> 00:42:42,160 All of them. If you want a job, you get one. 678 00:42:42,243 --> 00:42:45,830 The cost is five hundred billion dollars. 679 00:42:45,914 --> 00:42:47,666 Now, that's a lot of money. 680 00:42:47,749 --> 00:42:50,752 To pay for it, we'll need to rethink Social Security, 681 00:42:50,835 --> 00:42:53,838 healthcare and benefits from the ground up. 682 00:42:53,922 --> 00:42:57,634 We can't maintain the welfare state as we know it. 683 00:42:58,426 --> 00:43:00,762 Now, that's not a popular thing to say. 684 00:43:00,845 --> 00:43:04,015 Anyone running for office wouldn't dare utter those words. 685 00:43:04,099 --> 00:43:06,434 Every advisor and consultant and staff member 686 00:43:06,518 --> 00:43:09,562 would beg a presidential candidate not to say them. 687 00:43:09,646 --> 00:43:12,065 But I can say them. 688 00:43:12,148 --> 00:43:17,404 Because I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination in 2016. 689 00:43:20,198 --> 00:43:22,492 Candidates are cautious. 690 00:43:22,575 --> 00:43:25,453 They must equivocate. They dodge and tiptoe. 691 00:43:25,537 --> 00:43:29,958 But I'd rather leave this office having accomplished something of value 692 00:43:30,041 --> 00:43:34,087 than secure another four years having done nothing at all. 693 00:43:35,004 --> 00:43:38,633 Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered in an era of hope and progress 694 00:43:38,717 --> 00:43:40,844 when he proposed the New Deal. 695 00:43:40,927 --> 00:43:44,639 And at the time, his reforms were considered radical. 696 00:43:44,723 --> 00:43:51,104 But he once said, "This country demands bold, persistent experimentation. 697 00:43:51,187 --> 00:43:54,774 It is common sense to take a method and try it. 698 00:43:54,858 --> 00:43:58,278 And if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. 699 00:43:58,361 --> 00:44:01,698 But above all, try something." 700 00:44:01,781 --> 00:44:04,033 Roosevelt would have understood better than anyone 701 00:44:04,117 --> 00:44:06,911 the necessity for trying something different. 702 00:44:06,995 --> 00:44:09,622 The New Deal succeeded for many years, 703 00:44:09,706 --> 00:44:13,710 but we must now try something newer before it fails us. 704 00:44:13,793 --> 00:44:19,215 If America Works succeeds, we will reinvent the American dream. 705 00:44:19,299 --> 00:44:21,134 If we fail in our attempt, 706 00:44:21,217 --> 00:44:24,095 we will admit it frankly and try another. 707 00:44:24,179 --> 00:44:29,267 But above all, we must try something. 708 00:44:29,350 --> 00:44:33,188 Thank you, and God Bless the United States of America. 709 00:44:48,870 --> 00:44:50,330 Hey. 710 00:44:50,413 --> 00:44:51,789 It's two in the morning. 711 00:44:51,873 --> 00:44:53,958 Yeah, I just left the White House. 712 00:44:54,042 --> 00:44:55,835 The press conference, phone calls, emails, 713 00:44:55,919 --> 00:44:57,420 the rest can wait until tomorrow. 714 00:44:57,504 --> 00:45:00,048 - Were you asleep? - No. 715 00:45:01,549 --> 00:45:03,384 This is a cool place. 716 00:45:04,219 --> 00:45:05,678 How much is your rent? 717 00:45:07,597 --> 00:45:09,724 I thought you said AmWorks was on hold. 718 00:45:09,807 --> 00:45:11,684 Well, it was and then it wasn't. 719 00:45:12,352 --> 00:45:14,687 The leadership didn't want him to run. 720 00:45:14,771 --> 00:45:15,813 Who told you that? 721 00:45:15,897 --> 00:45:18,775 Nobody. But I figure it's the only reason he'd make that speech. 722 00:45:18,858 --> 00:45:20,276 Hm... 723 00:45:20,360 --> 00:45:23,196 - He's still gonna run though, isn't he? - He says he's not. 724 00:45:23,279 --> 00:45:25,865 I know him better than you ever will, Seth. 725 00:45:25,949 --> 00:45:27,992 There's no way he doesn't run. 726 00:45:30,161 --> 00:45:33,957 Is that why you're here? Because he needs my help now? 727 00:45:34,040 --> 00:45:37,627 No, I just-- I wanted to check up with you in person this time. 728 00:45:40,088 --> 00:45:43,007 - He asked you to. - Yes. 729 00:45:44,842 --> 00:45:47,053 I did send him your email, though. 730 00:45:47,136 --> 00:45:49,973 - What did he say? - I'm not sure if he's read it. 731 00:45:57,272 --> 00:45:59,482 You should probably get some sleep, huh? 732 00:46:00,692 --> 00:46:03,778 Big day for the press team tomorrow. 733 00:46:07,365 --> 00:46:09,534 You can report back. Alive and well. 734 00:46:11,286 --> 00:46:13,371 Is it okay if I stop by now and then? 735 00:46:13,454 --> 00:46:15,582 Do I have a choice? 736 00:46:15,665 --> 00:46:18,876 I don't, but I can't force you to open the door. 737 00:46:20,503 --> 00:46:23,506 - Whatever you want. - Thanks. 738 00:46:24,966 --> 00:46:26,593 I'll see you soon. 739 00:47:19,771 --> 00:47:21,356 Ms. Dunbar. 740 00:47:21,439 --> 00:47:22,440 Mr. President. 741 00:47:23,358 --> 00:47:25,777 I had a lot on my mind when we last spoke. 742 00:47:25,860 --> 00:47:28,321 - The speech last night, it was-- - Yes, it was a big decision 743 00:47:28,404 --> 00:47:30,448 and I apologize if I was distracted. 744 00:47:30,531 --> 00:47:33,451 - Not at all, sir. - So, the drone strike case. 745 00:47:33,534 --> 00:47:35,745 You've been pursuing the State secrets defense. 746 00:47:35,828 --> 00:47:38,164 Yes, sir. 747 00:47:38,247 --> 00:47:41,918 - Heather-- May I call you Heather? - Please. 748 00:47:42,001 --> 00:47:43,961 The American people are sick of secrets. 749 00:47:44,045 --> 00:47:46,756 That's the point I was trying to make last night. 750 00:47:46,839 --> 00:47:49,425 I promised the truth, and now we're going to deliver. 751 00:47:49,509 --> 00:47:51,594 What truth is that, sir? 752 00:47:51,678 --> 00:47:54,013 A man had his legs blown off. An American citizen. 753 00:47:54,097 --> 00:47:55,556 We're going to own up to that. 754 00:47:55,640 --> 00:47:58,267 We're going to admit that the CIA conducted the drone strike 755 00:47:58,351 --> 00:48:01,646 - and explain the reasons why. - That information is classified. 756 00:48:01,729 --> 00:48:05,566 Not anymore. You have my permission to make the classified brief public. 757 00:48:06,901 --> 00:48:09,696 Sir, that is not a sound legal approach. 758 00:48:09,779 --> 00:48:12,323 - But it's what the country needs. - We're not appealing to the country. 759 00:48:12,407 --> 00:48:14,575 - We're appealing to nine justices. - Wrong. 760 00:48:14,659 --> 00:48:17,370 We're appealing to both by taking responsibility. 761 00:48:17,453 --> 00:48:21,040 Yes, a man was maimed, his family members were killed. 762 00:48:21,124 --> 00:48:24,752 But hundreds, perhaps thousands of lives were saved as a result. 763 00:48:24,836 --> 00:48:26,504 I understand the emotional logic, 764 00:48:26,587 --> 00:48:28,798 - but we can't-- - You sat right there and told me 765 00:48:28,881 --> 00:48:32,343 - even Supreme Court justices have hearts. - Yes, but-- 766 00:48:32,427 --> 00:48:34,595 Far be it from me to tell you how to do your job. 767 00:48:34,679 --> 00:48:36,723 I've never practiced law a day in my life. 768 00:48:36,806 --> 00:48:38,850 But I have written them. 769 00:48:38,933 --> 00:48:42,854 And occupying this office, I know what the country needs. 770 00:48:42,937 --> 00:48:44,397 It needs closure. 771 00:48:47,817 --> 00:48:50,111 Let me work on a new argument. 772 00:48:50,194 --> 00:48:52,739 - Thank you, Heather. - Thank you, Mr. President. 773 00:49:00,246 --> 00:49:03,374 - Where do you want these, ma'am? - Anywhere. Just not in here. 774 00:49:03,458 --> 00:49:04,876 Okay. 775 00:49:06,711 --> 00:49:08,921 - Scott? - Yes? 776 00:49:09,005 --> 00:49:10,548 Here's a couple more. 777 00:49:40,912 --> 00:49:44,373 Hey. You want a peanut butter and jelly? 778 00:49:44,457 --> 00:49:46,042 No, thanks. 779 00:49:52,173 --> 00:49:54,008 Is everything all right? 780 00:49:58,221 --> 00:50:00,515 I want the UN job, Francis. 781 00:50:01,307 --> 00:50:05,019 The Senate goes home in two weeks. I want a recess appointment. 782 00:50:05,102 --> 00:50:08,356 I prepared for it. I can do this. And after it's all over, 783 00:50:08,439 --> 00:50:11,359 if I've done the job I know I can do, I'll be positioned 784 00:50:11,442 --> 00:50:13,611 - for anything I want. - Claire-- 785 00:50:13,694 --> 00:50:15,321 Now, I checked with the White House Counsel. 786 00:50:15,404 --> 00:50:19,242 There is precedent for a recess appointment after a rejected nomination. 787 00:50:19,325 --> 00:50:21,035 Only once, but you wouldn't be the first. 788 00:50:21,118 --> 00:50:23,204 And I know you'll take a hit politically. 789 00:50:23,287 --> 00:50:25,414 And I know people will think I don't deserve it. 790 00:50:25,498 --> 00:50:30,670 They'll have doubts in me. But what if... this is as far as we get? 791 00:50:30,753 --> 00:50:33,548 What if it's all over in 18 months? 792 00:50:33,631 --> 00:50:36,968 I don't want to wait, or settle for something else, 793 00:50:37,051 --> 00:50:40,179 - when I've put all this work into-- - Okay. 794 00:50:41,514 --> 00:50:43,015 I'll do it. 795 00:50:45,685 --> 00:50:48,437 - You sure you don't want half? - I'm not hungry. 796 00:50:48,521 --> 00:50:50,106 I'll be in my study. 797 00:52:08,198 --> 00:52:15,660 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com