1 00:00:11,712 --> 00:00:14,465 [theme music playing] 2 00:01:31,415 --> 00:01:35,726 Sync/corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com DDLV resync by CookiesMonsta 3 00:01:37,552 --> 00:01:39,930 [Claire] I'm glad you brought up nepotism, Senator. 4 00:01:40,013 --> 00:01:43,433 Um, if this were an outright appointment, that would be one thing, 5 00:01:43,516 --> 00:01:46,519 but in this case, the president can only nominate. 6 00:01:46,603 --> 00:01:48,897 It's the Senate that deems me worthy. 7 00:01:48,980 --> 00:01:51,399 I'm here to convince you that I am. 8 00:01:51,483 --> 00:01:55,195 Although, I must admit, my husband never remembers to put the toilet seat down, 9 00:01:55,278 --> 00:01:57,614 so he could be trying to make it up to me. 10 00:01:57,697 --> 00:01:58,698 [audience laughs] 11 00:01:58,782 --> 00:02:01,826 My larger concern is your experience. You have very little. 12 00:02:01,910 --> 00:02:05,330 Well, a decade ago, I founded a small nonprofit 13 00:02:05,413 --> 00:02:07,999 and I built it into a major global player. 14 00:02:08,083 --> 00:02:11,795 I shepherded a number of bills through Congress on its behalf. 15 00:02:11,878 --> 00:02:15,715 And over the last year, I've dedicated myself to sexual assault reform, 16 00:02:15,799 --> 00:02:18,051 and have made meaningful strides. 17 00:02:18,134 --> 00:02:21,054 Now, while this may not qualify as statecraft, 18 00:02:21,137 --> 00:02:23,390 it does illustrate my effectiveness, 19 00:02:23,473 --> 00:02:26,601 the same effectiveness I plan on bringing to the United Nations. 20 00:02:26,685 --> 00:02:30,188 Thank you, Mrs. Underwood. I yield the remainder of my time. 21 00:02:31,690 --> 00:02:35,235 Uh, Mrs. Wallace of North Dakota, you have eight minutes. 22 00:02:35,318 --> 00:02:37,279 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 23 00:02:37,362 --> 00:02:40,573 Mrs. Underwood, allow me to get specific. 24 00:02:40,657 --> 00:02:44,119 What is your take on UN Resolution 9214, 25 00:02:44,202 --> 00:02:47,455 the imposition of sanctions on the Congo for the-- 26 00:02:47,539 --> 00:02:50,375 The illegal mining and smuggling of mineral resources. 27 00:02:50,458 --> 00:02:53,586 Yes. The United States voted against this resolution. 28 00:02:53,670 --> 00:02:57,340 [Claire] The DRC is already wracked with economic hardship, 29 00:02:57,424 --> 00:02:59,134 compounded by an unstable government. 30 00:02:59,217 --> 00:03:03,304 It ranks 192 out of 194 in GDP per capita. 31 00:03:03,388 --> 00:03:05,932 I think we need to encourage foreign investment 32 00:03:06,016 --> 00:03:08,143 and develop new forms of economic growth 33 00:03:08,226 --> 00:03:11,771 rather than make one of the world's poorest countries even poorer. 34 00:03:11,855 --> 00:03:13,857 [Claire on TV] From a national security perspective, 35 00:03:13,940 --> 00:03:17,610 the United States maintains a strong interest in the success of the DRC. 36 00:03:17,694 --> 00:03:19,863 - We want a stable nation... - They're here. 37 00:03:19,946 --> 00:03:22,615 ...that can help us in combating the spread 38 00:03:22,699 --> 00:03:25,827 of Islamic radicalism throughout the continent. 39 00:03:25,910 --> 00:03:28,872 And in order to achieve that, we need to work as its ally, 40 00:03:28,955 --> 00:03:30,498 not its disciplinarian. 41 00:03:33,752 --> 00:03:34,878 [Frank] Good morning. 42 00:03:34,961 --> 00:03:35,879 [Bob] Mr. President. 43 00:03:38,798 --> 00:03:41,468 Jackie. Terry. 44 00:03:41,551 --> 00:03:43,053 Shall we? 45 00:03:43,136 --> 00:03:46,181 Now you all have the, uh... overview. But what we have here today 46 00:03:46,264 --> 00:03:48,683 - is the comprehensive breakdown-- - Sir, before we begin-- 47 00:03:48,767 --> 00:03:51,478 Look, Bob, I know you have some serious doubts about this program. 48 00:03:51,561 --> 00:03:54,356 But just let me flesh it out first, and then I promise 49 00:03:54,439 --> 00:03:56,900 we can address any questions that you might have. 50 00:03:56,983 --> 00:03:59,319 - Uh, Mr. President-- - Ten million jobs. 51 00:03:59,402 --> 00:04:02,155 Can we all agree that that's a good thing for this country? 52 00:04:02,238 --> 00:04:03,907 Universal employment. 53 00:04:03,990 --> 00:04:06,868 It's the key for our keeping the White House in 2016. 54 00:04:06,951 --> 00:04:09,996 It's the only chance we have of winning back majorities in Congress. 55 00:04:10,080 --> 00:04:12,040 Now, the election's only 18 months away. 56 00:04:12,123 --> 00:04:15,168 We need to do something bold, something decisive. 57 00:04:15,251 --> 00:04:17,128 We need to redefine our party. 58 00:04:17,212 --> 00:04:19,422 [Bob] Actually, that's what we wanted to discuss. 59 00:04:19,506 --> 00:04:21,299 You're right, we do need to redefine the party. 60 00:04:21,383 --> 00:04:22,842 [Terry] We need to do it with a fresh face. 61 00:04:22,926 --> 00:04:25,345 [Bob] 2016. We don't want you to run. 62 00:04:25,428 --> 00:04:27,931 [man] You weren't even elected to the office in the first place. 63 00:04:28,014 --> 00:04:30,642 [man 2] The pardons hurt you. Approvals are low. 64 00:04:30,725 --> 00:04:32,018 [Bob] We're not casting blame, sir. 65 00:04:32,102 --> 00:04:35,146 We just believe that this is best for the party. 66 00:04:44,697 --> 00:04:47,575 I suspected this was coming, but months from now. 67 00:04:47,659 --> 00:04:50,495 I was hoping by then I'd have something to show for my efforts, 68 00:04:50,578 --> 00:04:53,248 that I could preempt their doubts with progress. 69 00:04:53,331 --> 00:04:56,042 They're nervous. They're being impulsive. 70 00:04:56,126 --> 00:04:59,045 It's a bit early to be deciding something like this. 71 00:04:59,129 --> 00:05:01,631 Shouldn't we revisit this when we're closer to the primaries? 72 00:05:01,714 --> 00:05:03,174 What do you think, Terry? 73 00:05:03,258 --> 00:05:05,593 Like you said, sir, we only have 18 months until the general. 74 00:05:05,677 --> 00:05:06,970 Less than half of that to Iowa. 75 00:05:07,053 --> 00:05:08,847 We would want to settle on a candidate soon. 76 00:05:08,930 --> 00:05:10,515 Someone who the whole party can get behind 77 00:05:10,598 --> 00:05:12,434 like the Republicans are getting behind Mendoza. 78 00:05:12,517 --> 00:05:13,685 And who would that be? 79 00:05:13,768 --> 00:05:15,478 [Terry] We haven't had a discussion on that yet. 80 00:05:15,562 --> 00:05:17,605 We came to you first, out of respect. 81 00:05:17,689 --> 00:05:20,859 - Well, there must be a shortlist. - [Terry] No, not yet. 82 00:05:20,942 --> 00:05:23,278 It'll be a process to find the right person. 83 00:05:23,361 --> 00:05:25,947 And we were hoping that you would be a part of that process. 84 00:05:26,030 --> 00:05:28,575 [man] Obviously, this is a request, Mr. President. 85 00:05:28,658 --> 00:05:30,076 It's your decision. 86 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:33,413 But if you do run, sir, you won't have our support. 87 00:05:34,706 --> 00:05:36,332 [Frank] Jackie? 88 00:05:38,501 --> 00:05:40,712 I stand by the rest of the leadership. 89 00:05:44,048 --> 00:05:46,342 Well, this is certainly a lot to think about. 90 00:05:46,426 --> 00:05:49,345 Let's table our discussion on America Works for another time, 91 00:05:49,429 --> 00:05:51,264 but thank you all for being so forthright. 92 00:05:51,347 --> 00:05:53,600 I'll get back to you on this issue a little later on. 93 00:05:53,683 --> 00:05:55,643 Would you like us to stick around for a while? 94 00:05:55,727 --> 00:05:57,937 We wouldn't want the press to think we came all the way here 95 00:05:58,021 --> 00:06:00,106 - for a five-minute meeting. - That's a very good idea. 96 00:06:00,190 --> 00:06:01,441 No raised eyebrows. 97 00:06:01,524 --> 00:06:04,194 I'll have some refreshments sent for you into the Map Room. 98 00:06:04,277 --> 00:06:05,528 Wonderful. 99 00:06:05,612 --> 00:06:07,071 Thank you, Mr. President. 100 00:06:13,536 --> 00:06:15,580 [door opens, closes] 101 00:06:16,581 --> 00:06:19,918 As a vocal proponent for the Sexual Assault Bill last session, 102 00:06:20,001 --> 00:06:22,420 are you concerned about your relationship with the US military? 103 00:06:22,503 --> 00:06:23,963 [Claire] No, I'm not, Senator. 104 00:06:24,047 --> 00:06:26,424 I worked closely with the Joint Chiefs on that bill. 105 00:06:26,507 --> 00:06:29,552 What if there were a peacekeeping mission in, say, Burma, 106 00:06:29,636 --> 00:06:34,682 to quell civil unrest, and the United Nations asked us to contribute troops, 107 00:06:34,766 --> 00:06:37,393 to put our servicemen and women's lives in peril. 108 00:06:37,477 --> 00:06:39,395 If you're using Myanmar as a hypothetical, 109 00:06:39,479 --> 00:06:41,606 I think we're a long way from that, but as Ambassador-- 110 00:06:41,689 --> 00:06:44,609 My question concerns the use of US military. 111 00:06:44,692 --> 00:06:47,528 The US military is irrelevant. The current situation-- 112 00:06:47,612 --> 00:06:51,115 Excuse me, Mrs. Underwood. The US military is irrelevant? 113 00:06:51,199 --> 00:06:53,159 Well, I-- That's not what I said. 114 00:06:53,243 --> 00:06:56,204 You said verbatim: "The US military is irrelevant." 115 00:06:56,287 --> 00:07:01,167 Well, in the, in the context of-- I meant... uh, that there are plenty-- 116 00:07:02,752 --> 00:07:05,672 I have the utmost respect and appreciation for our troops, sir. 117 00:07:05,755 --> 00:07:07,340 Not with statements like that, you don't. 118 00:07:07,423 --> 00:07:09,050 [Claire] Senator, if I may, I can explain. 119 00:07:09,133 --> 00:07:11,094 How do we explain to the men and women who serve, 120 00:07:11,177 --> 00:07:12,512 who put their lives on the line, 121 00:07:12,595 --> 00:07:14,973 that our ambassador thinks they're irrelevant? 122 00:07:15,056 --> 00:07:18,226 [scoffs] I think that's an unfair characterization of what I intended-- 123 00:07:18,309 --> 00:07:21,312 I am not characterizing anything, Mrs. Underwood, you said the words. 124 00:07:21,396 --> 00:07:23,439 And now you're trying to backpedal your way out of it. 125 00:07:23,523 --> 00:07:25,191 - You're trying to take my words-- - Don't interrupt me. 126 00:07:25,275 --> 00:07:27,026 If you will stop interrupting me, I can explain-- 127 00:07:27,110 --> 00:07:29,195 No, you see, we ask the questions, you answer them. 128 00:07:29,279 --> 00:07:31,698 [Claire] You're not allowing me to answer the questions, Senator. 129 00:07:31,781 --> 00:07:34,576 If you could maybe listen instead of grandstanding. 130 00:07:37,370 --> 00:07:39,497 [Mendoza] The position you're being considered for 131 00:07:39,581 --> 00:07:41,708 requires calm, cool diplomacy. 132 00:07:42,709 --> 00:07:47,422 What concerns me even more than the military comment is your demeanor. 133 00:07:48,423 --> 00:07:51,134 Is this what we're to expect from our ambassador? 134 00:07:51,217 --> 00:07:52,760 A hothead? 135 00:07:55,221 --> 00:07:57,932 Go ahead, Mrs. Underwood, I'm listening. 136 00:07:59,559 --> 00:08:01,352 Maybe it's leverage for another play. 137 00:08:01,436 --> 00:08:03,438 Scare the wits out of me and then come with the big ask. 138 00:08:03,521 --> 00:08:06,441 - You sure there is one? - America Works. They want to kill it. 139 00:08:06,524 --> 00:08:09,569 Or soften me up to consider another VP candidate for the ticket. 140 00:08:09,652 --> 00:08:11,279 They're no fans of Blythe. 141 00:08:11,362 --> 00:08:13,114 Could be anything, any combination of things. 142 00:08:13,197 --> 00:08:14,991 - What? - You saw it? 143 00:08:15,074 --> 00:08:17,493 - [Frank] Saw what? - The First Lady, sir. 144 00:08:21,247 --> 00:08:26,294 - Jesus. I better call her. - She's still in the hearing, sir. 145 00:08:26,377 --> 00:08:29,297 I need to see this whole thing. Let's get ahead of it if we can. 146 00:08:29,380 --> 00:08:31,132 - The Solicitor General is here. - Cancel it. 147 00:08:31,215 --> 00:08:33,217 - You've already postponed twice. - Postpone it again. 148 00:08:33,301 --> 00:08:34,302 We can't put it off, sir. 149 00:08:34,385 --> 00:08:36,262 It goes to the Supreme Court in less than a month. 150 00:08:36,346 --> 00:08:37,472 We have bigger fish to fry. 151 00:08:37,555 --> 00:08:39,849 An American citizen was injured by a drone strike. 152 00:08:39,932 --> 00:08:41,434 That Walker authorized, not me. 153 00:08:41,517 --> 00:08:43,519 [Remy] But you're the sitting president. 154 00:08:43,603 --> 00:08:45,605 If we lose this, it undermines your authority. 155 00:08:45,688 --> 00:08:46,981 The media is all over it. 156 00:08:47,065 --> 00:08:49,317 We need our rhetoric in line with the Solicitor General's. 157 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:50,985 All right. Christ! Send her in. 158 00:08:51,069 --> 00:08:53,446 I'll put this clip on your computer, for when you're done. 159 00:08:54,572 --> 00:08:57,408 Terry Womack. Today. Privately. 160 00:09:02,705 --> 00:09:05,875 [reporters clamoring] 161 00:09:14,676 --> 00:09:15,885 Ms. Dunbar. 162 00:09:17,887 --> 00:09:22,183 Before we begin, I'd like to clear the air. 163 00:09:22,975 --> 00:09:26,646 Your report. You did good work, necessary work, 164 00:09:26,729 --> 00:09:28,981 and I admire you for it. 165 00:09:29,065 --> 00:09:30,733 I appreciate you saying that, sir. 166 00:09:30,817 --> 00:09:33,403 And you understand the position I was in with the pardons. 167 00:09:33,486 --> 00:09:36,030 That's politics, sir. Not my expertise. 168 00:09:36,114 --> 00:09:37,865 What's past is past? 169 00:09:37,949 --> 00:09:40,785 My focus is the argument I'll present to the court. 170 00:09:43,955 --> 00:09:46,999 She sees me as the bank robber who made it to the county line. 171 00:09:47,083 --> 00:09:50,545 But she's smart enough to leave her badge at the door. 172 00:09:50,628 --> 00:09:52,672 So, the case. 173 00:09:52,755 --> 00:09:55,800 As you know, sir, we think the State secret defense is strong. 174 00:09:55,883 --> 00:09:57,719 When I consulted with the CIA on the-- 175 00:09:57,802 --> 00:10:01,639 I'm wondering if State secrets is the best tactic. 176 00:10:01,723 --> 00:10:04,016 Both of Mahmoud's legs were amputated. 177 00:10:04,100 --> 00:10:06,811 He will be in the gallery, in his wheelchair. 178 00:10:06,894 --> 00:10:08,688 That's a powerful image. 179 00:10:08,771 --> 00:10:11,524 Even Supreme Court Justices have hearts. 180 00:10:11,607 --> 00:10:13,443 We need to stay in their heads. 181 00:10:13,526 --> 00:10:15,528 - A procedural route is clearly-- - [phone rings] 182 00:10:15,611 --> 00:10:17,238 Excuse me. 183 00:10:19,490 --> 00:10:21,159 Yes? 184 00:10:21,242 --> 00:10:22,910 Uh, tell her I need to watch something 185 00:10:22,994 --> 00:10:25,288 and I'll call her back from my study in two minutes. 186 00:10:25,371 --> 00:10:27,540 - It's my wife. I'm sorry. - Please. 187 00:10:31,043 --> 00:10:33,004 [door closes] 188 00:10:39,010 --> 00:10:40,970 - [Mendoza] ...you answer them. - You're not allowing me 189 00:10:41,053 --> 00:10:43,347 to answer questions, Senator. Maybe you would benefit more 190 00:10:43,431 --> 00:10:45,016 from listening than grandstanding. 191 00:10:49,145 --> 00:10:51,147 I just watched. How can I help? 192 00:10:51,230 --> 00:10:55,026 I'm calling Senators. I think it would be heavy-handed if you did too. 193 00:10:55,109 --> 00:10:56,944 Well, I don't blame you for getting upset. 194 00:10:57,028 --> 00:10:59,238 - You didn't deserve that. - I'm a target now. 195 00:10:59,322 --> 00:11:02,950 - That's the price of admission. - We both are. 196 00:11:03,034 --> 00:11:05,953 The leadership, they don't want me to run. 197 00:11:06,037 --> 00:11:07,622 - What? - Yeah, that's what they said 198 00:11:07,705 --> 00:11:09,582 before I could even present the program. 199 00:11:09,665 --> 00:11:12,585 - This soon? - Yeah, that's what surprised me. 200 00:11:12,668 --> 00:11:16,714 - The entire leadership? - All of them, including Jackie. 201 00:11:19,926 --> 00:11:23,304 - That woman has no sense of loyalty. - Well, we'll see. 202 00:11:23,387 --> 00:11:25,723 I'm gonna meet with Womack. Turn him around. 203 00:11:25,806 --> 00:11:27,808 They only have strength in numbers. 204 00:11:36,817 --> 00:11:38,444 Continue, please. 205 00:11:38,528 --> 00:11:42,156 As I was saying, we think our procedural defense is strong. 206 00:11:42,240 --> 00:11:45,034 State secrets prohibit the introduction of evidence. 207 00:11:45,117 --> 00:11:47,203 Assuming they won't dismiss outright, 208 00:11:47,286 --> 00:11:50,581 the argument will focus on deference to the executive. 209 00:11:50,665 --> 00:11:54,126 Separation between the courts and foreign policy. 210 00:11:54,210 --> 00:11:56,963 [voice fading out] They simply don't have the security intelligence 211 00:11:57,046 --> 00:11:59,549 to second-guess covert operations 212 00:11:59,632 --> 00:12:03,094 while we're facing threats on multiple fronts. 213 00:12:06,931 --> 00:12:08,891 Sir? 214 00:12:08,975 --> 00:12:11,894 - [Frank] I can't do this now. - Excuse me, sir? 215 00:12:11,978 --> 00:12:15,523 My office will be in touch. Apologies. Thank you very much. 216 00:12:18,317 --> 00:12:21,112 Maybe you would benefit more from listening than grandstanding. 217 00:12:21,195 --> 00:12:22,613 [man] Joining me now from Capitol Hill, 218 00:12:22,697 --> 00:12:24,824 CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent, Dana Bash. 219 00:12:24,907 --> 00:12:27,702 - Dana, what is the mood at the Capitol? - Right, I understand, but... 220 00:12:27,785 --> 00:12:29,579 We already have several Senators publicly saying 221 00:12:29,662 --> 00:12:32,665 that they're gonna vote against Mrs. Underwood because of her comments. 222 00:12:32,748 --> 00:12:35,543 A number of others I've spoken to have gone from supporting her... 223 00:12:35,626 --> 00:12:37,211 - Right. - ...to being on the fence. 224 00:12:37,295 --> 00:12:41,215 But, Dana, she's correct, isn't she? Mendoza was grandstanding. 225 00:12:41,299 --> 00:12:43,718 [Dana] Maybe. But even so, if you look at the numbers here, 226 00:12:43,801 --> 00:12:45,052 this is doing real damage. 227 00:12:45,136 --> 00:12:47,013 The vote was always going to be close... 228 00:12:47,096 --> 00:12:48,264 Yes. 229 00:12:48,347 --> 00:12:50,391 ...things aren't looking good for the First Lady. 230 00:12:50,474 --> 00:12:53,144 - No, I understand, but-- - Could her military remark be... 231 00:12:53,227 --> 00:12:55,229 - [whispers] It's Mendoza. - ...a slip of the tongue? 232 00:12:55,313 --> 00:12:58,858 I appreciate your time, Senator. I hope you'll reconsider. 233 00:12:58,941 --> 00:13:00,276 - He's on now? - Yes. 234 00:13:00,359 --> 00:13:02,028 Turn that off? 235 00:13:02,903 --> 00:13:05,948 Senator, hi. Thank you for returning my call. 236 00:13:06,032 --> 00:13:09,118 Sorry it took so long. I had a ton of interview requests. 237 00:13:09,201 --> 00:13:13,289 I just wanted to apologize if I came across as disrespectful in any way. 238 00:13:13,372 --> 00:13:15,499 - That was wrong of me. - I know you didn't mean it, Claire. 239 00:13:15,583 --> 00:13:18,669 It's just unfortunate how things are playing out. 240 00:13:18,753 --> 00:13:21,964 I realize you can't vote for me yourself, 241 00:13:22,048 --> 00:13:25,551 but I was hoping that maybe you would say something to the effect to-- 242 00:13:25,635 --> 00:13:27,595 What, to the press? 243 00:13:27,678 --> 00:13:30,723 - Or even privately, to your colleagues. - I can't do that. 244 00:13:30,806 --> 00:13:33,351 Senator, the vote should center on my merits, 245 00:13:33,434 --> 00:13:35,645 not a few moments where you and I took the gloves off. 246 00:13:35,728 --> 00:13:37,271 Well, I think that was telling, don't you? 247 00:13:37,355 --> 00:13:39,940 - How you behaved under pressure? - [sighs] 248 00:13:40,024 --> 00:13:43,277 Senator, you know you were taking out of context what I said. 249 00:13:43,361 --> 00:13:45,404 Of course I was. I was trying to rile you up. 250 00:13:45,488 --> 00:13:46,739 And I succeeded. 251 00:13:46,822 --> 00:13:49,492 I wish I hadn't, because it's gonna make things really tough for you. 252 00:13:49,575 --> 00:13:54,288 But, if you can convince my colleagues to change their minds despite that... 253 00:13:54,372 --> 00:13:56,290 why, you'd make a great Ambassador. 254 00:13:56,374 --> 00:13:59,502 - Thank you for your time, Senator. - Good luck, Claire. 255 00:14:01,253 --> 00:14:03,297 He's a son of a bitch. 256 00:14:03,381 --> 00:14:04,924 Let's try Peterson next. 257 00:14:06,592 --> 00:14:08,010 Approvals go up and down. 258 00:14:08,094 --> 00:14:11,013 We can't allow ourselves to be held hostage by public opinion. 259 00:14:11,097 --> 00:14:13,099 We're being held hostage by the Republicans. 260 00:14:13,182 --> 00:14:15,893 We can't beat them with you as the face of the party. Period. 261 00:14:15,977 --> 00:14:17,937 Have you all really thought this through? 262 00:14:18,020 --> 00:14:19,230 I'm a sitting president. 263 00:14:19,313 --> 00:14:20,898 But not an elected one. 264 00:14:20,982 --> 00:14:22,942 But still, to abandon the incumbent, 265 00:14:23,025 --> 00:14:25,069 and all the advantages that that entails? 266 00:14:25,152 --> 00:14:28,364 Which is the problem. We don't see any advantages. 267 00:14:28,447 --> 00:14:30,783 And if you were to come on board with us, 268 00:14:30,866 --> 00:14:32,994 if you were to announce that you're not running, 269 00:14:33,077 --> 00:14:35,121 it wouldn't seem as if we're abandoning you. 270 00:14:35,204 --> 00:14:36,706 The party looks unified. 271 00:14:37,498 --> 00:14:39,458 Bob Birch has been trying to do me in 272 00:14:39,542 --> 00:14:41,961 since I forced the Education Bill down his throat. 273 00:14:42,044 --> 00:14:44,672 I think he's using shaky logic to get you all on board 274 00:14:44,755 --> 00:14:47,925 so he can carry out some personal vendetta. 275 00:14:48,009 --> 00:14:49,552 It was my idea. 276 00:14:51,220 --> 00:14:52,513 Not Bob's. 277 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:58,352 I hope you work with us. 278 00:14:59,353 --> 00:15:01,272 We meant it when we said it. 279 00:15:02,273 --> 00:15:05,109 We would like for you to be a part of the conversation. 280 00:15:09,030 --> 00:15:10,656 [phone rings] 281 00:15:12,241 --> 00:15:14,994 [sirens wailing outside] 282 00:15:18,497 --> 00:15:20,875 - Hello? - [Seth] Hey, it's me. 283 00:15:20,958 --> 00:15:22,668 - Hey. - [sirens wailing loudly] 284 00:15:22,752 --> 00:15:25,046 - I can't hear you. - Hang on a second. 285 00:15:29,091 --> 00:15:32,303 - [dogs barking outside] - [horn blaring] 286 00:15:32,386 --> 00:15:33,387 - Seth? - Yeah. 287 00:15:33,471 --> 00:15:35,681 I was just calling to check in. See how things are going. 288 00:15:35,765 --> 00:15:39,226 Good. Things are going really good. Hey, hold on one quick second. 289 00:15:45,691 --> 00:15:49,987 Hey. Listen, uh, I know you're rolling out the AmWorks program soon. 290 00:15:50,071 --> 00:15:53,532 I'm sure Remy has a plan in place, but I've been putting together a list. 291 00:15:53,616 --> 00:15:56,786 Some key representatives and what they might want in exchange for support. 292 00:15:56,869 --> 00:15:58,913 Skeletons in the closet, that kind of thing. 293 00:15:58,996 --> 00:16:00,915 Yeah, that's on hold for the moment. 294 00:16:02,541 --> 00:16:05,002 - You're not rolling it out? - It's just on hold. 295 00:16:06,629 --> 00:16:08,672 - Is something up? - No, everything's fine. 296 00:16:08,756 --> 00:16:11,634 We're focused on the summit next month with Russia. 297 00:16:11,717 --> 00:16:14,053 But you're good? You getting stronger? 298 00:16:14,136 --> 00:16:16,639 - Yeah. - In good spirits? 299 00:16:16,722 --> 00:16:18,432 Never been better. 300 00:16:18,516 --> 00:16:20,935 I'll email you my ideas. Let me know what he says. 301 00:16:21,018 --> 00:16:23,062 - Will do. - Thanks. 302 00:16:26,982 --> 00:16:29,193 Senator, when we met in your office last week, 303 00:16:29,276 --> 00:16:30,986 we had a long, productive conversation. 304 00:16:31,070 --> 00:16:34,198 I can't imagine ten seconds during the hearing would-- 305 00:16:34,281 --> 00:16:37,159 Senator, may I call you back in five minutes? 306 00:16:37,243 --> 00:16:38,744 Thank you. 307 00:16:44,625 --> 00:16:47,670 - Francis? - No luck. It was his idea. 308 00:16:48,921 --> 00:16:50,339 What are you going to do? 309 00:16:51,257 --> 00:16:52,675 Top 50 bundlers from last cycle. 310 00:16:52,758 --> 00:16:54,718 I don't need the leadership if I can get the money. 311 00:16:54,802 --> 00:16:56,637 - You? - Too early to tell. 312 00:16:56,720 --> 00:16:58,222 Well, I'm here if you need me. 313 00:17:01,725 --> 00:17:05,062 I've always said that power is more important than money. 314 00:17:05,146 --> 00:17:08,858 But when it comes to elections, money gives power... 315 00:17:08,941 --> 00:17:11,193 well, a run for its money. 316 00:17:12,236 --> 00:17:13,779 It's Francis Underwood. 317 00:17:23,247 --> 00:17:25,082 I thought you said he was handsome. 318 00:17:26,083 --> 00:17:27,668 Sorry to interrupt. 319 00:17:27,751 --> 00:17:31,422 Well, if she doesn't receive a text with the word "urgent," 320 00:17:31,505 --> 00:17:33,340 it's not an official date. 321 00:17:33,424 --> 00:17:34,842 How are you? Alan Cooke. 322 00:17:34,925 --> 00:17:36,719 - Remy Danton. - Nice to meet you. 323 00:17:37,678 --> 00:17:40,097 I'm just gonna go, uh... take a few calls. 324 00:17:40,181 --> 00:17:42,683 There's an espresso coming with your name on it, okay? 325 00:17:42,766 --> 00:17:44,268 Nice meeting you. 326 00:17:49,607 --> 00:17:51,108 So here we are. 327 00:17:51,192 --> 00:17:54,069 I wasn't part of the decision. They told me ten minutes before. 328 00:17:54,153 --> 00:17:56,405 Who are they talking to? About running? 329 00:17:56,488 --> 00:17:58,282 No one yet, as far as I can tell. 330 00:17:58,365 --> 00:18:01,285 There has to at least be a list. Even a mental one. 331 00:18:01,368 --> 00:18:03,162 Some ideas. 332 00:18:04,163 --> 00:18:05,956 We need you to find out. 333 00:18:06,832 --> 00:18:09,418 You know, when Walker resigned, 334 00:18:09,501 --> 00:18:12,046 Frank's president, you're Chief of Staff. 335 00:18:12,129 --> 00:18:14,715 - But me? - You're still in the leadership. 336 00:18:14,798 --> 00:18:17,468 - Assistant Whip. - It's a bullshit title. 337 00:18:17,551 --> 00:18:19,762 I'm out of the inner circle. 338 00:18:21,597 --> 00:18:23,807 What do you want? 339 00:18:23,891 --> 00:18:27,686 I want to be on the ticket. His VP. 340 00:18:27,770 --> 00:18:29,813 [laughs] 341 00:18:29,897 --> 00:18:31,607 All we want is a little information. 342 00:18:31,690 --> 00:18:35,361 What you're asking is... disproportionate. 343 00:18:36,528 --> 00:18:38,572 It's repaying a debt. 344 00:18:39,573 --> 00:18:42,368 A big one. I whipped the votes for impeachment. 345 00:18:42,451 --> 00:18:44,286 I should get to cash in on that. 346 00:18:44,370 --> 00:18:45,829 There's no way he'll go for this. 347 00:18:45,913 --> 00:18:49,583 Then there's no reason for me to be your eyes and ears. 348 00:18:53,504 --> 00:18:55,673 I'll get back to you. 349 00:18:55,756 --> 00:18:57,633 During business hours. 350 00:19:04,348 --> 00:19:06,350 [phone beeps] 351 00:19:16,110 --> 00:19:19,196 [Frank] No, Mark, we ran it in the White House screening room and I swear to God, 352 00:19:19,280 --> 00:19:22,157 when those jets crashed into one of our Seawolf subs, 353 00:19:22,241 --> 00:19:25,035 the Joint Chiefs screamed. [laughs] 354 00:19:25,119 --> 00:19:27,496 No, they didn't want you to use it and certainly not for free. 355 00:19:27,579 --> 00:19:29,206 David, I'm not just asking you for money, 356 00:19:29,290 --> 00:19:31,458 I'm asking you to be one of my campaign chairmen. 357 00:19:31,542 --> 00:19:33,711 That buys you a lot more than a night in the Lincoln Bedroom. 358 00:19:34,336 --> 00:19:36,088 [Frank laughs] 359 00:19:36,171 --> 00:19:38,340 Claire Underwood for Senator Hylbrook. 360 00:19:38,424 --> 00:19:41,260 I agree. We can never rely solely upon Security Counsel support. 361 00:19:41,343 --> 00:19:42,761 [Frank] Scott, we're 18 months out. 362 00:19:42,845 --> 00:19:44,388 Now, if you wanna be on the ground floor, 363 00:19:44,471 --> 00:19:46,223 you got to shit or get off the pot. 364 00:19:46,307 --> 00:19:48,976 The key is to provide leadership, to lead by example. 365 00:19:49,059 --> 00:19:52,771 [Frank] I was hoping we could hit Maidstone for a quick eighteen. 366 00:19:52,855 --> 00:19:54,815 No, I'm a terrible golfer. 367 00:19:54,898 --> 00:19:57,276 Exactly, you'd have the pleasure of beating a president. 368 00:19:57,359 --> 00:19:58,902 Now wouldn't that be a good cocktail story? 369 00:19:58,986 --> 00:20:01,822 I've spoken to almost every Republican in your committee, sir. 370 00:20:02,656 --> 00:20:04,533 Yes, they're taking their cue from you. 371 00:20:07,161 --> 00:20:09,455 [Claire] Is there another number where I can reach him? 372 00:20:09,538 --> 00:20:11,832 It's important that we speak this evening. 373 00:20:13,334 --> 00:20:15,961 Yes, anytime, no matter how late. 374 00:20:16,545 --> 00:20:18,714 A little faith, Tom. That's all I'm asking. 375 00:20:18,797 --> 00:20:23,177 [laughs] Oh, yes! I know, I don't like being called "ma'am" either. 376 00:20:23,260 --> 00:20:25,512 If I made every decision based on what makes people feel good, 377 00:20:25,596 --> 00:20:27,181 I'd be a talk show host, not the president. 378 00:20:27,264 --> 00:20:29,683 Well, I know Admiral Jennings is a good friend of yours, 379 00:20:29,767 --> 00:20:32,061 - I can call him personally. - Don't let fear drive you. 380 00:20:32,144 --> 00:20:33,771 That's not how you run your business, is it? 381 00:20:33,854 --> 00:20:36,648 I know you've been in my shoes, and sound bites are not who we are. 382 00:20:36,732 --> 00:20:39,985 - [Frank] Penny-wise and pound-foolish. - I'm so sorry, Senator, did I wake you? 383 00:20:40,069 --> 00:20:42,821 Yes, no, I'll try back again tomorrow. 384 00:20:42,905 --> 00:20:44,740 [Frank] I can't fault you for being shortsighted. 385 00:20:44,823 --> 00:20:47,785 I hope you won't fault me for having a long memory. 386 00:20:47,868 --> 00:20:48,994 Good night! 387 00:20:52,915 --> 00:20:56,085 I'm waking people up now. I'll start again in the morning. 388 00:20:56,168 --> 00:20:57,169 [sighs] 389 00:20:58,128 --> 00:21:01,256 - How's it looking? - I had to flip a coin? I don't know. 390 00:21:02,132 --> 00:21:04,927 - You? - Not a single backer yet. 391 00:21:05,010 --> 00:21:07,096 - Not one? - California's still awake. 392 00:21:07,179 --> 00:21:08,847 Maybe I'll have better luck out west. 393 00:21:08,931 --> 00:21:11,141 I'm going for a run. I need to do something. 394 00:21:11,225 --> 00:21:12,893 - It's late. - Well, I'm too restless. 395 00:21:12,976 --> 00:21:16,313 Well, I'll be here, singing for my supper. 396 00:21:22,569 --> 00:21:25,614 It's humiliating to have to beg from some kid who was on Facebook 397 00:21:25,697 --> 00:21:27,825 before his testicles descended, but that's-- 398 00:21:27,908 --> 00:21:30,869 Derrick, Francis Underwood. Do you have a few minutes? 399 00:21:33,122 --> 00:21:34,998 I'll be running along the Mall tonight. 400 00:21:35,082 --> 00:21:36,708 That requires a full detail. 401 00:21:36,792 --> 00:21:38,585 How soon can you be ready? 402 00:21:38,669 --> 00:21:40,504 We'd far prefer you ran on the track. 403 00:21:40,587 --> 00:21:42,548 I'll be running along the Mall. 404 00:21:42,631 --> 00:21:45,759 Yes, ma'am. We're going to need the First Lady's detail, ASAP. 405 00:21:49,263 --> 00:21:51,640 - This is off the record. - Agreed. 406 00:21:52,558 --> 00:21:56,520 You've called my office every day for the last six months with one question. 407 00:21:56,603 --> 00:21:58,856 I call everyone in the leadership. 408 00:21:58,939 --> 00:22:01,233 I get the same non-answer from all of you: 409 00:22:01,316 --> 00:22:03,110 "Frank Underwood is our president..." 410 00:22:03,193 --> 00:22:05,404 He has our undivided support. 411 00:22:05,487 --> 00:22:08,407 Birch slipped up once. He said "unwavering" instead of "undivided." 412 00:22:08,490 --> 00:22:10,993 I wanted to drug-test him. 413 00:22:11,076 --> 00:22:14,079 There was a meeting this morning in the White House. 414 00:22:14,163 --> 00:22:16,165 I was there on Pebble Beach when you came out. 415 00:22:16,248 --> 00:22:18,250 It lasted four and a half minutes. 416 00:22:18,333 --> 00:22:21,336 - You were in there for an hour. - We were inside for an hour. 417 00:22:21,420 --> 00:22:23,755 Doesn't mean the meeting lasted that long. 418 00:22:23,839 --> 00:22:25,674 What happened? Why so short? 419 00:22:28,844 --> 00:22:30,804 You're the Pulitzer finalist. 420 00:22:30,888 --> 00:22:32,472 America Works? 421 00:22:33,682 --> 00:22:35,934 Is that why the president went to the Capitol this afternoon? 422 00:22:36,018 --> 00:22:38,187 No one from the White House would say. 423 00:22:42,733 --> 00:22:44,610 Have a good night. 424 00:22:47,112 --> 00:22:49,489 You chose me. What's your play? 425 00:22:49,573 --> 00:22:52,534 When you write about presidents, people pay attention. 426 00:22:55,954 --> 00:22:58,123 [panting] 427 00:23:35,369 --> 00:23:37,496 [sobbing] 428 00:24:32,009 --> 00:24:34,219 [gasping softly] 429 00:24:37,139 --> 00:24:39,599 [Frank moaning] 430 00:24:40,934 --> 00:24:42,602 Oh... 431 00:24:44,396 --> 00:24:46,898 [Frank moaning] 432 00:24:48,817 --> 00:24:50,819 Oh! 433 00:24:51,695 --> 00:24:53,530 Ah... 434 00:25:07,502 --> 00:25:09,463 [Claire] It'll come down to the wire. 435 00:25:09,546 --> 00:25:12,674 I'm confident, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. 436 00:25:13,800 --> 00:25:18,221 Well, according to Erikson, I have 47 votes as of this morning. 437 00:25:19,348 --> 00:25:21,183 Well, I know, Senator, but that's not enough. 438 00:25:21,266 --> 00:25:22,726 I need yours. 439 00:25:32,569 --> 00:25:36,698 I have every intention of running for president. 440 00:25:36,782 --> 00:25:38,658 I need to know you two are with me. 441 00:25:38,742 --> 00:25:41,244 If you have any doubts, now's the time to let me know. 442 00:25:47,125 --> 00:25:48,919 [phone beeps] 443 00:25:49,711 --> 00:25:52,047 Nancy, wipe the schedule clean. 444 00:25:52,130 --> 00:25:54,299 Yes, everything. 445 00:25:54,383 --> 00:25:56,593 We don't leave this office until we have a plan. 446 00:25:56,676 --> 00:25:58,929 [line ringing] 447 00:25:59,012 --> 00:26:02,432 [woman] Ma'am? The Easter Egg Roll we were scheduled for? 448 00:26:02,516 --> 00:26:03,975 - Right. - If this is a bad time... 449 00:26:04,059 --> 00:26:06,061 No, that's fine. Please, come in. 450 00:26:06,937 --> 00:26:07,938 [woman on phone] Hello? 451 00:26:08,021 --> 00:26:10,732 Yes... Claire Underwood. He's expecting my call. 452 00:26:12,526 --> 00:26:14,277 Hi, Sheila. They're beautiful. 453 00:26:14,361 --> 00:26:17,072 Would you mind setting them up, please? I have a couple more calls to make. 454 00:26:17,155 --> 00:26:22,327 Hello, Senator. [laughs] Yes, I'm well. How are you? 455 00:26:23,870 --> 00:26:26,706 The nomination of Claire Underwood, of Washington DC, 456 00:26:26,790 --> 00:26:31,128 to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. 457 00:26:31,211 --> 00:26:34,965 Yeas and nays have been ordered and the clerk will call the roll. 458 00:26:35,048 --> 00:26:36,925 - Mr. Abner. - [man] Yea. 459 00:26:37,884 --> 00:26:39,678 Mr. Braun. 460 00:26:40,429 --> 00:26:41,847 Mr. Bray. 461 00:26:42,722 --> 00:26:45,892 - [Claire] This one's a little too pink. - [woman] Girls like pink. 462 00:26:45,976 --> 00:26:48,353 This is more than pink. It's neon. 463 00:26:49,229 --> 00:26:51,606 - Uh, I'm choosing four? - [woman] Yes, ma'am. 464 00:26:51,690 --> 00:26:54,443 - Willa? - [Willa] Up by two: 48 to 46. 465 00:26:54,526 --> 00:26:56,611 - [woman] Ma'am, we can finish up later. - No. 466 00:26:56,695 --> 00:26:58,989 - Uh, what's next? - [woman] The commemoratives. 467 00:26:59,072 --> 00:27:00,699 These are really special. 468 00:27:00,782 --> 00:27:02,159 [Claire] A black egg? 469 00:27:02,242 --> 00:27:04,995 - [woman] Yes, with patriotic tipping. - [Claire] It's still a black egg. 470 00:27:05,078 --> 00:27:07,456 [woman] Engraved with POTUS and FLOTUS signatures. 471 00:27:07,539 --> 00:27:10,459 [Willa] Ma'am? Final tally: 52 to 48. 472 00:27:10,542 --> 00:27:11,918 Against. 473 00:27:19,009 --> 00:27:20,969 - The press? - [Willa] In the briefing room. 474 00:27:23,346 --> 00:27:25,807 I'll just be a few minutes. Would you mind waiting? 475 00:27:25,891 --> 00:27:27,642 Not at all, ma'am. 476 00:27:38,236 --> 00:27:39,321 [Frank] Hey. 477 00:27:40,071 --> 00:27:41,490 I just heard. 478 00:27:42,699 --> 00:27:44,826 I'm so sorry. 479 00:27:44,910 --> 00:27:46,244 The press is waiting. 480 00:27:46,328 --> 00:27:47,829 Well, they can wait. 481 00:27:47,913 --> 00:27:51,416 - Do you want me to come with you? - No. I just want to get it over with. 482 00:27:53,627 --> 00:27:56,213 Claire. You-- 483 00:28:04,971 --> 00:28:08,475 Good morning. Naturally, I'm disappointed 484 00:28:08,558 --> 00:28:12,354 that the Senate did not confirm my nomination today. 485 00:28:12,437 --> 00:28:15,732 But I'm very grateful to have been afforded the opportunity. 486 00:28:15,815 --> 00:28:18,109 I'd be remiss if I did not thank my husband 487 00:28:18,193 --> 00:28:20,987 for all the faith and trust he placed in me. 488 00:28:21,071 --> 00:28:24,032 He's always supported me in achieving my goals. 489 00:28:24,908 --> 00:28:28,954 I look forward to continued service as First Lady. 490 00:28:29,704 --> 00:28:31,832 - Thank you. - [reporters clamoring] 491 00:28:45,762 --> 00:28:49,724 Um, let's go with the... green, the blue, and the cream. 492 00:28:49,808 --> 00:28:52,811 And for the rare one? The Golden Ticket, so to speak? 493 00:28:53,979 --> 00:28:56,815 Red. That one's beautiful. 494 00:28:56,898 --> 00:28:59,025 Thank you. Excuse me, please? 495 00:29:23,216 --> 00:29:25,051 You ever try to do this? 496 00:29:26,511 --> 00:29:27,929 Balance an egg? 497 00:29:30,265 --> 00:29:32,058 We used to do this as kids. 498 00:29:40,942 --> 00:29:44,070 You can't change the laws of physics, can you? 499 00:29:57,292 --> 00:30:00,587 I was wrong. It's too hard. 500 00:30:00,670 --> 00:30:02,005 Sir? 501 00:30:02,088 --> 00:30:04,424 Fighting the leadership, raising money. 502 00:30:04,507 --> 00:30:07,177 We can't get them to do what they're dead set against doing. 503 00:30:07,260 --> 00:30:10,555 We'd need six months just to get them back to square one. 504 00:30:20,941 --> 00:30:23,485 We have to reverse our thinking. 505 00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:31,826 When the wind's blowing at gale force, there's no point in sailing against it. 506 00:30:34,704 --> 00:30:36,790 What do you have in mind? 507 00:31:05,986 --> 00:31:08,029 The White House Counsel's office, please. 508 00:31:08,113 --> 00:31:10,907 I don't care about their schedules. If not today, tomorrow morning. 509 00:31:10,991 --> 00:31:12,158 Should I invite Jackie, too? 510 00:31:12,242 --> 00:31:13,868 Well, she qualifies as leadership. 511 00:31:13,952 --> 00:31:16,204 - What about her ask? - Stall her for now. 512 00:31:16,287 --> 00:31:18,206 Let's see how the meeting goes. 513 00:31:18,289 --> 00:31:20,375 I want you to write the speech, every word. 514 00:31:20,458 --> 00:31:21,876 - Yes, sir. - And no leaks. 515 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:24,379 You'll have a draft in three hours. 516 00:31:24,462 --> 00:31:28,383 And, sir... Doug emailed me a lobbying strategy for AmWorks. 517 00:31:28,466 --> 00:31:30,427 - Do you want to look at it? - Of his own accord? 518 00:31:30,510 --> 00:31:32,387 - You didn't tell him? - No, I didn't say a word. 519 00:31:32,470 --> 00:31:34,389 It must be what he gathered from watching the news. 520 00:31:34,472 --> 00:31:37,058 - How is he? - Uh, Doug seems fine. 521 00:31:37,142 --> 00:31:39,394 I've been calling him, like you asked. 522 00:31:39,477 --> 00:31:41,730 - But he seems all right? - Well, he tells me things are good, 523 00:31:41,813 --> 00:31:44,691 although I don't think he'd admit it if they weren't. 524 00:31:44,774 --> 00:31:47,360 Why don't you stop by from time to time, since I can't. 525 00:31:47,444 --> 00:31:48,903 - See him in person. - Yes, sir. 526 00:31:48,987 --> 00:31:50,488 And send me his email. 527 00:32:00,749 --> 00:32:02,417 Claire? 528 00:32:06,379 --> 00:32:08,798 I'll be in my study if you need me. 529 00:32:10,592 --> 00:32:13,762 [keyboard clacking] 530 00:32:14,763 --> 00:32:17,432 - What're you working on? - [scoffs] 531 00:32:17,515 --> 00:32:20,060 - Brought you a coffee. - My savior. 532 00:32:20,143 --> 00:32:22,062 The leadership meeting yesterday morning. 533 00:32:22,145 --> 00:32:24,147 It lasted four and a half minutes. 534 00:32:24,230 --> 00:32:25,398 Where'd you hear that? 535 00:32:25,482 --> 00:32:28,651 That's not long enough to reject a major domestic agenda. 536 00:32:28,735 --> 00:32:31,279 I wasn't in the meeting. I don't know how long it lasted. 537 00:32:31,362 --> 00:32:34,491 - Something went down. - If you say so. 538 00:32:34,574 --> 00:32:36,409 Uh, I didn't hear anything about it. 539 00:32:36,493 --> 00:32:38,620 Could've been the president was called away. 540 00:32:38,703 --> 00:32:42,082 - That happens all the time. - Not this time. 541 00:32:42,165 --> 00:32:43,583 How do you know? 542 00:32:43,666 --> 00:32:46,336 Clearly, I have a source that knows more than you. 543 00:32:46,419 --> 00:32:49,839 Most sources do. At least they pretend they do. 544 00:32:51,216 --> 00:32:52,926 Thanks for the coffee. 545 00:32:53,885 --> 00:32:57,388 Two sugars next time. I'll remember that. 546 00:33:04,729 --> 00:33:06,356 You talked to Ayla Sayyad. 547 00:33:06,439 --> 00:33:09,192 I can either be an asset or a liability. 548 00:33:09,275 --> 00:33:10,944 You think this puts you on the ticket now? 549 00:33:11,027 --> 00:33:12,445 Not if you tell him. 550 00:33:12,529 --> 00:33:14,864 But the smart move would be to advocate on my behalf. 551 00:33:14,948 --> 00:33:16,282 Don't strong-arm me, Jackie. 552 00:33:16,366 --> 00:33:18,576 You're the man in the middle. Who else would I strong-arm? 553 00:33:18,660 --> 00:33:20,495 I want to be on your team, Remy. 554 00:33:20,578 --> 00:33:23,039 We do well when we're on the same team. 555 00:33:27,460 --> 00:33:29,045 You have more calls? 556 00:33:29,838 --> 00:33:32,757 No. I'm done. 557 00:33:34,717 --> 00:33:36,886 - Who spoke to her? - [Remy] I have no idea, sir. 558 00:33:36,970 --> 00:33:39,430 - Well, it's your job to know. - Things are moving fast. 559 00:33:39,514 --> 00:33:40,932 I'm just trying to stay ahead of them. 560 00:33:41,015 --> 00:33:43,268 Well, we need to move faster. Has the meeting been set? 561 00:33:43,351 --> 00:33:45,854 Eight a.m. tomorrow. I just heard back from Birch's office. 562 00:33:45,937 --> 00:33:47,897 Good. Let's have the networks ready to go live by nine. 563 00:33:47,981 --> 00:33:50,984 One more thing. Jackie. 564 00:33:51,067 --> 00:33:53,236 I think you should decide sooner rather than later. 565 00:33:53,319 --> 00:33:55,446 If we're gonna go this route, we need every ally we can get. 566 00:33:55,530 --> 00:33:57,448 After the meeting. We'll discuss then. 567 00:34:10,420 --> 00:34:11,588 You've emerged. 568 00:34:13,256 --> 00:34:14,382 Hi. 569 00:34:15,550 --> 00:34:17,552 I took a nap. Last night was... 570 00:34:17,635 --> 00:34:19,262 I didn't get much sleep. 571 00:34:19,345 --> 00:34:20,805 Me, neither. 572 00:34:22,098 --> 00:34:23,933 We're gonna find something for you. 573 00:34:24,017 --> 00:34:28,313 Some other position, or something as First Lady, I promise. 574 00:34:29,063 --> 00:34:30,398 I know. 575 00:34:31,566 --> 00:34:33,818 - What are you doing up? - I've got to go over my speech. 576 00:34:33,902 --> 00:34:35,945 It's happening tomorrow night. 577 00:34:36,029 --> 00:34:37,780 What speech? 578 00:34:49,459 --> 00:34:51,252 It's premature, isn't it? 579 00:34:51,336 --> 00:34:52,879 Read on. 580 00:35:36,339 --> 00:35:37,757 [Frank] Yes? 581 00:35:39,425 --> 00:35:40,969 Yes. 582 00:35:41,052 --> 00:35:43,179 [indistinct chatter] 583 00:35:45,473 --> 00:35:47,016 Thank you. Please. 584 00:35:52,897 --> 00:35:56,609 I put a great deal of thought into what you've all asked of me. 585 00:35:56,693 --> 00:35:59,862 I challenged myself to keep an open mind. 586 00:35:59,946 --> 00:36:04,242 And my decision is: I will not run for president. 587 00:36:04,325 --> 00:36:07,996 Look, they're thinking it's too good to be true, and it is. 588 00:36:08,079 --> 00:36:09,706 I lied in the Oval Office before. 589 00:36:09,789 --> 00:36:11,374 I didn't want to take the chance this time. 590 00:36:11,457 --> 00:36:13,251 It's too big a deal to jinx myself. 591 00:36:13,835 --> 00:36:17,547 At nine o'clock tonight, I will announce to the nation my decision. 592 00:36:17,630 --> 00:36:18,756 What's the catch? 593 00:36:20,341 --> 00:36:24,721 I wanted us to meet here in this room for a reason. 594 00:36:24,804 --> 00:36:26,389 For the past five months, 595 00:36:26,472 --> 00:36:30,059 my team has sat at this very table, developing America Works. 596 00:36:30,143 --> 00:36:32,145 You know how much the program means to me, 597 00:36:32,228 --> 00:36:33,646 and I want it to mean as much to you. 598 00:36:33,730 --> 00:36:36,899 - So there is a catch. - No, an opportunity. 599 00:36:36,983 --> 00:36:38,651 Look, we all know the-- 600 00:36:39,902 --> 00:36:42,363 All right, let's just say for... argument's sake 601 00:36:42,447 --> 00:36:46,617 that this table here represents the next year and a half, all right? 602 00:36:46,701 --> 00:36:48,661 - So, this is us right now. - [taps] 603 00:36:48,745 --> 00:36:50,872 And down there at the end, that's the election. 604 00:36:50,955 --> 00:36:54,792 Now, if I did run, I'd spend the next few months fundraising. 605 00:36:54,876 --> 00:36:58,212 And then somewhere around here, I'd formally announce. 606 00:36:58,296 --> 00:37:01,341 And then even if I did win the nomination, say, somewhere around here, 607 00:37:01,424 --> 00:37:05,553 I'd start to have to face off with a Republican challenger, probably Mendoza. 608 00:37:05,636 --> 00:37:07,638 And then things would get brutal. 609 00:37:07,722 --> 00:37:10,058 Daily, daily events. 610 00:37:10,141 --> 00:37:11,642 Fending off attacks. 611 00:37:11,726 --> 00:37:13,311 Launching my own. 612 00:37:13,394 --> 00:37:16,064 And... you're right. 613 00:37:16,147 --> 00:37:17,774 - In the end... - [taps table] 614 00:37:17,857 --> 00:37:20,026 ...I'd probably lose. 615 00:37:20,109 --> 00:37:24,614 I would spend 18 months campaigning, 616 00:37:24,697 --> 00:37:27,784 which would leave no time to govern. 617 00:37:29,535 --> 00:37:32,663 But you have opened my eyes. 618 00:37:32,747 --> 00:37:34,999 I feel liberated. 619 00:37:35,083 --> 00:37:39,504 I want to spend these next 18 months dedicated to one thing: 620 00:37:39,587 --> 00:37:42,507 America Works. But I need your help to do it. 621 00:37:42,590 --> 00:37:45,718 You're putting an awfully big price tag on this, Mr. President. 622 00:37:45,802 --> 00:37:48,096 No, you've put an awfully big price tag on this. 623 00:37:48,179 --> 00:37:52,558 You're asking me to be a placeholder for 18 months and I intend to govern. 624 00:37:52,642 --> 00:37:54,852 And if America Works succeeds, 625 00:37:54,936 --> 00:37:58,398 then whoever you choose to run in 2016 not only has the backing 626 00:37:58,481 --> 00:38:01,692 of a united party, but a formidable legacy. 627 00:38:01,776 --> 00:38:05,488 But Social Security? Benefits. Entitlements. 628 00:38:05,571 --> 00:38:08,825 We don't want to present a fresh face only to shoot ourselves in the foot. 629 00:38:08,908 --> 00:38:11,285 Then let's not pretend to unite the party, 630 00:38:11,369 --> 00:38:14,038 let's unite the party behind this legislation. 631 00:38:14,122 --> 00:38:15,748 We'll never get it past the Republicans. 632 00:38:15,832 --> 00:38:17,625 We are not here to negotiate! 633 00:38:17,708 --> 00:38:21,129 You want forward-thinking, Bob? Then think forward. 634 00:38:21,212 --> 00:38:24,632 You want a fresh face for 2016? You wanna work together? 635 00:38:24,715 --> 00:38:27,009 Then present my program to Congress. 636 00:38:27,093 --> 00:38:29,303 And if it dies there, so be it. 637 00:38:29,387 --> 00:38:33,099 But I want us to fucking try! 638 00:38:41,524 --> 00:38:44,402 I am prepared to vacate this chair. 639 00:38:45,111 --> 00:38:47,488 Meet me halfway. 640 00:38:47,572 --> 00:38:48,906 [female reporter] Any moment now, 641 00:38:48,990 --> 00:38:51,742 the president will be addressing the nation live from the East Room. 642 00:38:51,826 --> 00:38:55,371 The White House has remained silent on the subject of the president's speech, 643 00:38:55,455 --> 00:38:59,041 but sources in Congress say it will focus on the jobs initiative 644 00:38:59,125 --> 00:39:01,377 he's been planning to unveil for several months. 645 00:39:01,461 --> 00:39:03,588 The program, dubbed America Works, 646 00:39:03,671 --> 00:39:07,675 was developed in secret. Any details are the by-product of speculation, 647 00:39:07,758 --> 00:39:10,052 but sources suggest it will have elements 648 00:39:10,136 --> 00:39:12,305 from both liberal and conservative agendas. 649 00:39:12,388 --> 00:39:16,142 What remains to be seen is whether a Republican-controlled Congress 650 00:39:16,225 --> 00:39:18,561 will cooperate in pushing the program forward. 651 00:39:18,644 --> 00:39:22,398 The White House has faced significant opposition from the GOP 652 00:39:22,482 --> 00:39:24,442 since Congress began its current session, 653 00:39:24,525 --> 00:39:28,070 and many speculate that the president's liberal application of veto power 654 00:39:28,154 --> 00:39:30,323 may leave congressional leaders disinclined 655 00:39:30,406 --> 00:39:32,200 to support this new jobs program. 656 00:39:32,283 --> 00:39:35,703 Additionally, many Democratic supporters of President Underwood, 657 00:39:35,786 --> 00:39:40,166 from his days as House Majority Whip, were voted out of office in November, 658 00:39:40,249 --> 00:39:43,294 diminishing his personal influence over legislators. 659 00:39:44,504 --> 00:39:47,089 Low approval ratings are a continuing concern 660 00:39:47,173 --> 00:39:48,799 for the Underwood administration. 661 00:39:48,883 --> 00:39:52,386 And congressional sources suggest the choice to tackle unemployment 662 00:39:52,470 --> 00:39:55,848 may be part of a campaign strategy for 2016. 663 00:39:55,932 --> 00:39:57,058 [phone beeps] 664 00:39:57,141 --> 00:40:00,811 Recent polls indicate that less than one third of all Americans say they would 665 00:40:00,895 --> 00:40:02,813 consider voting for President Underwood... 666 00:40:02,897 --> 00:40:06,442 - [phone beeping] - [reporter continues indistinctly] 667 00:40:07,068 --> 00:40:09,362 [sighs deeply] 668 00:40:15,785 --> 00:40:19,205 [phone beeps] 669 00:40:19,288 --> 00:40:22,833 ...job growth has remained a popular platform in national elections, 670 00:40:22,917 --> 00:40:26,295 and if today's announcement is received well, 671 00:40:26,379 --> 00:40:30,508 President Underwood's campaign certainly has an opportunity to benefit. 672 00:40:34,470 --> 00:40:35,763 Thank you. 673 00:40:35,846 --> 00:40:37,974 [woman] Sir, we're ready for you in five seconds. 674 00:40:44,146 --> 00:40:45,565 Good evening. 675 00:40:45,648 --> 00:40:48,776 For too long, we in Washington have been lying to you. 676 00:40:48,859 --> 00:40:53,781 We say we're here to serve you, when in fact, we're serving ourselves. 677 00:40:53,864 --> 00:40:58,452 And why? We are driven by our own desire to get reelected. 678 00:40:58,536 --> 00:41:02,957 Our need to stay in power eclipses our duty to govern. 679 00:41:03,040 --> 00:41:05,334 That ends tonight. 680 00:41:05,418 --> 00:41:09,213 Tonight, I give you the truth. 681 00:41:09,297 --> 00:41:14,594 And the truth is this: The American dream has failed you. 682 00:41:14,677 --> 00:41:19,390 Work hard? Play by the rules? You aren't guaranteed success. 683 00:41:19,473 --> 00:41:23,019 Your children will not have a better life than you did. 684 00:41:23,102 --> 00:41:28,190 Ten million of you can't even get a job, even though you desperately want one. 685 00:41:28,274 --> 00:41:32,737 We've been crippled by Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, 686 00:41:32,820 --> 00:41:35,698 by welfare, by entitlements. 687 00:41:35,781 --> 00:41:40,536 And that is the root of the problem: entitlements. 688 00:41:40,620 --> 00:41:46,000 Let me be clear. You are entitled to nothing. 689 00:41:47,376 --> 00:41:52,465 You are entitled to nothing. 690 00:41:52,548 --> 00:41:55,718 America was built on the spirit of industry. 691 00:41:55,801 --> 00:41:59,221 You build your future. It isn't handed to you. 692 00:41:59,305 --> 00:42:00,973 And the problem with Washington 693 00:42:01,057 --> 00:42:03,809 is that we haven't given you the tools to build it. 694 00:42:03,893 --> 00:42:09,565 The only way for us to serve you is to give you the means to serve yourselves. 695 00:42:09,649 --> 00:42:12,443 Well, that's exactly what I intend to do. 696 00:42:12,526 --> 00:42:14,820 Not handouts. Jobs. 697 00:42:14,904 --> 00:42:18,157 Real paying jobs. 698 00:42:18,240 --> 00:42:20,660 In the next few weeks, the Democratic leadership 699 00:42:20,743 --> 00:42:23,954 will introduce a program called "America Works." 700 00:42:24,038 --> 00:42:26,290 Its goal is simple: 701 00:42:26,374 --> 00:42:30,544 to put the ten million Americans who are unemployed to work. 702 00:42:30,628 --> 00:42:35,174 All of them. If you want a job, you get one. 703 00:42:35,257 --> 00:42:38,844 The cost is five hundred billion dollars. 704 00:42:38,928 --> 00:42:40,680 Now, that's a lot of money. 705 00:42:40,763 --> 00:42:43,766 To pay for it, we'll need to rethink Social Security, 706 00:42:43,849 --> 00:42:46,852 healthcare and benefits from the ground up. 707 00:42:46,936 --> 00:42:50,648 We can't maintain the welfare state as we know it. 708 00:42:51,440 --> 00:42:53,776 Now, that's not a popular thing to say. 709 00:42:53,859 --> 00:42:57,029 Anyone running for office wouldn't dare utter those words. 710 00:42:57,113 --> 00:42:59,448 Every advisor and consultant and staff member 711 00:42:59,532 --> 00:43:02,576 would beg a presidential candidate not to say them. 712 00:43:02,660 --> 00:43:05,079 But I can say them. 713 00:43:05,162 --> 00:43:10,418 Because I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination in 2016. 714 00:43:13,212 --> 00:43:15,506 Candidates are cautious. 715 00:43:15,589 --> 00:43:18,467 They must equivocate. They dodge and tiptoe. 716 00:43:18,551 --> 00:43:22,972 But I'd rather leave this office having accomplished something of value 717 00:43:23,055 --> 00:43:27,101 than secure another four years having done nothing at all. 718 00:43:28,018 --> 00:43:31,647 Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered in an era of hope and progress 719 00:43:31,731 --> 00:43:33,858 when he proposed the New Deal. 720 00:43:33,941 --> 00:43:37,653 And at the time, his reforms were considered radical. 721 00:43:37,737 --> 00:43:44,118 But he once said, "This country demands bold, persistent experimentation. 722 00:43:44,201 --> 00:43:47,788 It is common sense to take a method and try it. 723 00:43:47,872 --> 00:43:51,292 And if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. 724 00:43:51,375 --> 00:43:54,712 But above all, try something." 725 00:43:54,795 --> 00:43:57,047 Roosevelt would have understood better than anyone 726 00:43:57,131 --> 00:43:59,925 the necessity for trying something different. 727 00:44:00,009 --> 00:44:02,636 The New Deal succeeded for many years, 728 00:44:02,720 --> 00:44:06,724 but we must now try something newer before it fails us. 729 00:44:06,807 --> 00:44:12,229 If America Works succeeds, we will reinvent the American dream. 730 00:44:12,313 --> 00:44:14,148 If we fail in our attempt, 731 00:44:14,231 --> 00:44:17,109 we will admit it frankly and try another. 732 00:44:17,193 --> 00:44:22,281 But above all, we must try something. 733 00:44:22,364 --> 00:44:26,202 Thank you, and God Bless the United States of America. 734 00:44:32,208 --> 00:44:35,586 [siren wailing in distance] 735 00:44:41,884 --> 00:44:43,344 Hey. 736 00:44:43,427 --> 00:44:44,803 It's two in the morning. 737 00:44:44,887 --> 00:44:46,972 Yeah, I just left the White House. 738 00:44:47,056 --> 00:44:48,849 The press conference, phone calls, emails, 739 00:44:48,933 --> 00:44:50,434 the rest can wait until tomorrow. 740 00:44:50,518 --> 00:44:53,062 - Were you asleep? - No. 741 00:44:54,563 --> 00:44:56,398 This is a cool place. 742 00:44:57,233 --> 00:44:58,692 How much is your rent? 743 00:45:00,611 --> 00:45:02,738 I thought you said AmWorks was on hold. 744 00:45:02,821 --> 00:45:04,698 Well, it was and then it wasn't. 745 00:45:05,366 --> 00:45:07,701 The leadership didn't want him to run. 746 00:45:07,785 --> 00:45:08,827 Who told you that? 747 00:45:08,911 --> 00:45:11,789 Nobody. But I figure it's the only reason he'd make that speech. 748 00:45:11,872 --> 00:45:13,290 Hm... 749 00:45:13,374 --> 00:45:16,210 - He's still gonna run though, isn't he? - He says he's not. 750 00:45:16,293 --> 00:45:18,879 I know him better than you ever will, Seth. 751 00:45:18,963 --> 00:45:21,006 There's no way he doesn't run. 752 00:45:23,175 --> 00:45:26,971 Is that why you're here? Because he needs my help now? 753 00:45:27,054 --> 00:45:30,641 No, I just-- I wanted to check up with you in person this time. 754 00:45:33,102 --> 00:45:36,021 - He asked you to. - Yes. 755 00:45:37,856 --> 00:45:40,067 I did send him your email, though. 756 00:45:40,150 --> 00:45:42,987 - What did he say? - I'm not sure if he's read it. 757 00:45:50,286 --> 00:45:52,496 You should probably get some sleep, huh? 758 00:45:53,706 --> 00:45:56,792 - Big day for the press team tomorrow. - [opening door] 759 00:46:00,379 --> 00:46:02,548 You can report back. Alive and well. 760 00:46:04,300 --> 00:46:06,385 Is it okay if I stop by now and then? 761 00:46:06,468 --> 00:46:08,596 Do I have a choice? 762 00:46:08,679 --> 00:46:11,890 I don't, but I can't force you to open the door. 763 00:46:13,517 --> 00:46:16,520 - Whatever you want. - Thanks. 764 00:46:17,980 --> 00:46:19,607 I'll see you soon. 765 00:47:12,785 --> 00:47:14,370 - [door opens] - [Frank] Ms. Dunbar. 766 00:47:14,453 --> 00:47:15,454 Mr. President. 767 00:47:16,372 --> 00:47:18,791 I had a lot on my mind when we last spoke. 768 00:47:18,874 --> 00:47:21,335 - The speech last night, it was-- - Yes, it was a big decision 769 00:47:21,418 --> 00:47:23,462 and I apologize if I was distracted. 770 00:47:23,545 --> 00:47:26,465 - Not at all, sir. - So, the drone strike case. 771 00:47:26,548 --> 00:47:28,759 You've been pursuing the State secrets defense. 772 00:47:28,842 --> 00:47:31,178 - Yes, sir. - [sighs] 773 00:47:31,261 --> 00:47:34,932 - Heather-- May I call you Heather? - Please. 774 00:47:35,015 --> 00:47:36,975 The American people are sick of secrets. 775 00:47:37,059 --> 00:47:39,770 That's the point I was trying to make last night. 776 00:47:39,853 --> 00:47:42,439 I promised the truth, and now we're going to deliver. 777 00:47:42,523 --> 00:47:44,608 What truth is that, sir? 778 00:47:44,692 --> 00:47:47,027 A man had his legs blown off. An American citizen. 779 00:47:47,111 --> 00:47:48,570 We're going to own up to that. 780 00:47:48,654 --> 00:47:51,281 We're going to admit that the CIA conducted the drone strike 781 00:47:51,365 --> 00:47:54,660 - and explain the reasons why. - That information is classified. 782 00:47:54,743 --> 00:47:58,580 Not anymore. You have my permission to make the classified brief public. 783 00:47:59,915 --> 00:48:02,710 Sir, that is not a sound legal approach. 784 00:48:02,793 --> 00:48:05,337 - But it's what the country needs. - We're not appealing to the country. 785 00:48:05,421 --> 00:48:07,589 - We're appealing to nine justices. - Wrong. 786 00:48:07,673 --> 00:48:10,384 We're appealing to both by taking responsibility. 787 00:48:10,467 --> 00:48:14,054 Yes, a man was maimed, his family members were killed. 788 00:48:14,138 --> 00:48:17,766 But hundreds, perhaps thousands of lives were saved as a result. 789 00:48:17,850 --> 00:48:19,518 I understand the emotional logic, 790 00:48:19,601 --> 00:48:21,812 - but we can't-- - You sat right there and told me 791 00:48:21,895 --> 00:48:25,357 - even Supreme Court justices have hearts. - Yes, but-- 792 00:48:25,441 --> 00:48:27,609 Far be it from me to tell you how to do your job. 793 00:48:27,693 --> 00:48:29,737 I've never practiced law a day in my life. 794 00:48:29,820 --> 00:48:31,864 But I have written them. 795 00:48:31,947 --> 00:48:35,868 And occupying this office, I know what the country needs. 796 00:48:35,951 --> 00:48:37,411 It needs closure. 797 00:48:40,831 --> 00:48:43,125 Let me work on a new argument. 798 00:48:43,208 --> 00:48:45,753 - Thank you, Heather. - Thank you, Mr. President. 799 00:48:53,260 --> 00:48:56,388 - Where do you want these, ma'am? - Anywhere. Just not in here. 800 00:48:56,472 --> 00:48:57,890 Okay. 801 00:48:59,725 --> 00:49:01,935 - Scott? - Yes? 802 00:49:02,019 --> 00:49:03,562 Here's a couple more. 803 00:49:12,488 --> 00:49:15,532 [Frank singing tune] 804 00:49:33,926 --> 00:49:37,387 Hey. You want a peanut butter and jelly? 805 00:49:37,471 --> 00:49:39,056 No, thanks. 806 00:49:45,187 --> 00:49:47,022 Is everything all right? 807 00:49:51,235 --> 00:49:53,529 I want the UN job, Francis. 808 00:49:54,321 --> 00:49:58,033 The Senate goes home in two weeks. I want a recess appointment. 809 00:49:58,116 --> 00:50:01,370 I prepared for it. I can do this. And after it's all over, 810 00:50:01,453 --> 00:50:04,373 if I've done the job I know I can do, I'll be positioned 811 00:50:04,456 --> 00:50:06,625 - for anything I want. - Claire-- 812 00:50:06,708 --> 00:50:08,335 Now, I checked with the White House Counsel. 813 00:50:08,418 --> 00:50:12,256 There is precedent for a recess appointment after a rejected nomination. 814 00:50:12,339 --> 00:50:14,049 Only once, but you wouldn't be the first. 815 00:50:14,132 --> 00:50:16,218 And I know you'll take a hit politically. 816 00:50:16,301 --> 00:50:18,428 And I know people will think I don't deserve it. 817 00:50:18,512 --> 00:50:23,684 They'll have doubts in me. But what if... this is as far as we get? 818 00:50:23,767 --> 00:50:26,562 What if it's all over in 18 months? 819 00:50:26,645 --> 00:50:29,982 I don't want to wait, or settle for something else, 820 00:50:30,065 --> 00:50:33,193 - when I've put all this work into-- - Okay. 821 00:50:34,528 --> 00:50:36,029 I'll do it. 822 00:50:38,699 --> 00:50:41,451 - You sure you don't want half? - I'm not hungry. 823 00:50:41,535 --> 00:50:43,120 I'll be in my study. 824 00:50:56,300 --> 00:50:58,468 [exhales] 825 00:51:02,431 --> 00:51:04,016 [gasps] 826 00:51:04,099 --> 00:51:07,269 [gags, gasps] 827 00:51:07,352 --> 00:51:09,813 [sighs] 828 00:51:41,970 --> 00:51:44,723 [sizzling] 829 00:52:01,212 --> 00:52:08,674 Sync/corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com DDLV resync by CookiesMonsta