1 00:01:45,481 --> 00:01:49,109 When surface temperatures in the Atlantic rise above 80 degrees, 2 00:01:49,193 --> 00:01:52,112 conditions are ideal for a hurricane. 3 00:01:52,196 --> 00:01:55,115 Westerly winds kick up condensation, 4 00:01:55,199 --> 00:01:59,328 forming cumulonimbus clouds which begin to revolve around a central axis. 5 00:01:59,411 --> 00:02:02,915 On September seventh, these exact conditions gave birth 6 00:02:02,999 --> 00:02:05,250 to Hurricane Faith, currently barreling 7 00:02:05,334 --> 00:02:08,713 toward the Eastern seaboard of the United States. 8 00:02:08,796 --> 00:02:11,757 On November 7th, 1984, 9 00:02:11,841 --> 00:02:15,177 a different sort of hurricane swirled into being. 10 00:02:15,260 --> 00:02:17,889 A 25-year-old Harvard Law graduate 11 00:02:17,972 --> 00:02:22,393 took South Carolina State Senate District Fourteen by storm. 12 00:02:22,476 --> 00:02:25,646 His name was Francis J. Underwood. 13 00:02:25,730 --> 00:02:27,732 How strong will it be when it hits? 14 00:02:27,815 --> 00:02:30,693 Simulators say Cat Three, possibly Cat Four. 15 00:02:30,776 --> 00:02:33,112 Major devastation across a dozen states. 16 00:02:33,195 --> 00:02:36,365 Yes, but some of these projections have it turning back to sea. 17 00:02:36,448 --> 00:02:39,284 That's highly unlikely, sir. 18 00:02:39,368 --> 00:02:41,620 Sir, FEMA's mission is to prepare for the worst. 19 00:02:41,704 --> 00:02:45,165 First responders, medical, mass evacuation. 20 00:02:45,249 --> 00:02:48,210 I'm worried about the funding. 21 00:02:48,293 --> 00:02:50,629 The Disaster Relief Fund has been depleted by a third 22 00:02:50,713 --> 00:02:53,465 - since you launched AmWorks. - That still leaves two billion. 23 00:02:53,549 --> 00:02:57,219 Well, for this storm, we need four times that. 24 00:02:57,302 --> 00:03:00,014 I'm about to meet with the leadership to ask them to replenish the fund, 25 00:03:00,098 --> 00:03:01,515 but I can't ask for that much. 26 00:03:01,599 --> 00:03:05,686 We need eight billion minimum for bare-bones preparation. 27 00:03:05,770 --> 00:03:07,855 We shouldn't gamble with something like this, sir. 28 00:03:07,939 --> 00:03:10,608 Hundreds could die. Maybe thousands. 29 00:03:11,817 --> 00:03:13,903 "The impossible made possible. 30 00:03:13,986 --> 00:03:18,991 The thing no one else dares to do, that everyone says can't be done. 31 00:03:19,075 --> 00:03:23,871 Imagine a boy standing on the shores of the Charleston Harbor. 32 00:03:23,955 --> 00:03:29,334 Two miles away, a faint line on the horizon, is Fort Sumter. 33 00:03:29,418 --> 00:03:33,589 All the other boys say it's impossible to swim there. 34 00:03:33,672 --> 00:03:36,842 But this one boy thinks it can be done. 35 00:03:36,926 --> 00:03:40,930 The others gasp as he kicks off his shoes, plunges into the water. 36 00:03:41,013 --> 00:03:44,058 They watch with shock as he grows farther from the shore. 37 00:03:45,726 --> 00:03:49,772 They whisper to each other solemnly, 'He'll drown. He'll never make it.' 38 00:03:49,855 --> 00:03:52,357 'No, he'll turn around when it gets too hard.'" 39 00:03:52,441 --> 00:03:53,901 Mr. President. 40 00:03:53,985 --> 00:03:56,904 Have a seat. I'll have Jessica bring in some refreshments. 41 00:03:56,988 --> 00:03:59,531 Henry Mitchell, the new Senate Majority Leader. 42 00:03:59,615 --> 00:04:01,117 What happened to Hector Mendoza? 43 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:04,411 Well, you don't declare a couple of paid speeches as income and boom, 44 00:04:04,495 --> 00:04:07,247 you're no longer in Congress, and certainly not running for president. 45 00:04:07,331 --> 00:04:10,709 You got rid of Ronnie. Hector loved that painting. 46 00:04:10,793 --> 00:04:12,795 He's not gone, just in storage. 47 00:04:12,878 --> 00:04:14,172 Just like Hector. 48 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:17,591 My father served under Eisenhower. Drove his jeep in Normandy. 49 00:04:17,675 --> 00:04:19,927 Your father was at D-Day? 50 00:04:20,011 --> 00:04:22,763 Utah Beach. At Bastogne too. 51 00:04:22,847 --> 00:04:25,516 Isn't this just a little love fest. 52 00:04:25,599 --> 00:04:29,269 Gentlemen, the hurricane. I need the DRF replenished. 53 00:04:30,521 --> 00:04:32,940 The Speaker's calling for an emergency session tonight. 54 00:04:33,024 --> 00:04:35,151 We're prepared to allocate ten billion. 55 00:04:35,234 --> 00:04:37,069 I was only gonna ask for eight. 56 00:04:37,153 --> 00:04:40,072 You sign the bill, you'll get the ten billion. 57 00:04:40,156 --> 00:04:44,035 But no FEMA money or any other agency funds can be used 58 00:04:44,118 --> 00:04:46,787 for your jobs program again, under any circumstances. 59 00:04:46,871 --> 00:04:48,497 Don't politicize this. 60 00:04:48,580 --> 00:04:51,250 America Works and the hurricane are two separate issues. 61 00:04:51,333 --> 00:04:53,836 Excuse me, Mr. President, 62 00:04:53,919 --> 00:04:56,964 but you're the one that raided the DRF for political purposes. 63 00:04:57,048 --> 00:04:58,423 We're correcting a wrong. 64 00:04:58,507 --> 00:05:00,968 And jeopardizing the entire Eastern Seaboard. 65 00:05:01,052 --> 00:05:03,221 That's on the White House, not on us. 66 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:06,182 We're supplying the funds, the money you took illegally. 67 00:05:06,265 --> 00:05:09,393 If you choose not to sign the bill, we can't be blamed. 68 00:05:09,476 --> 00:05:10,519 We stepped up. 69 00:05:14,481 --> 00:05:17,985 I thought you might try to make this about America Works. 70 00:05:18,069 --> 00:05:20,445 And look, I admit, I may have overstepped. 71 00:05:20,529 --> 00:05:22,156 But let me show you something. 72 00:05:22,240 --> 00:05:25,743 Every day, I ask the Comms office to give me profiles 73 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:29,830 of ten AmWorks beneficiaries. These are success stories. 74 00:05:29,914 --> 00:05:34,252 This is just a fraction of the 40,000 people that we put back to work. 75 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:37,337 With money that wasn't appropriated for that purpose. 76 00:05:37,421 --> 00:05:39,840 You don't get to break the piggy bank 77 00:05:39,924 --> 00:05:42,760 then ask us to glue it together and put in more pennies. 78 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:46,138 I've got over 50 Democrats and Republicans in both houses 79 00:05:46,222 --> 00:05:49,850 that have publicly supported America Works since its introduction. 80 00:05:49,934 --> 00:05:51,102 The tide is turning. 81 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:53,353 Your own people are getting behind the program. 82 00:05:53,437 --> 00:05:56,774 Then where are they now? Why aren't we getting calls? 83 00:05:56,857 --> 00:06:00,069 Why do they all support this emergency bill? 84 00:06:00,152 --> 00:06:02,529 If you pass it, I'll veto it, but there's no reason 85 00:06:02,613 --> 00:06:04,615 we have to turn this into a pissing match. 86 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:07,159 You know that we have the votes to override your veto. 87 00:06:07,243 --> 00:06:10,246 It passes in ten days without a signature, regardless. 88 00:06:10,329 --> 00:06:15,209 The only question is whether you're gonna sign it before that hurricane hits, 89 00:06:15,293 --> 00:06:18,629 or watch it become law after thousands have died. 90 00:06:19,546 --> 00:06:21,548 Henry... 91 00:06:21,632 --> 00:06:26,553 I sat with Hector dozens of times at this very table 92 00:06:26,637 --> 00:06:31,183 and we were always able to work out our differences, to negotiate. 93 00:06:31,267 --> 00:06:33,769 This isn't Hector's office anymore. 94 00:06:33,852 --> 00:06:35,437 Or his table. 95 00:06:35,520 --> 00:06:38,941 Gentlemen, is there no room for a compromise? 96 00:06:39,024 --> 00:06:40,943 - No. - Bob? 97 00:06:41,026 --> 00:06:42,486 No, Mr. President. 98 00:06:44,488 --> 00:06:46,448 It's going wide in an hour. 99 00:06:46,531 --> 00:06:48,492 Seven governors, all up and down the East Coast. 100 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:50,452 They're demanding that you sign the bill. 101 00:06:50,535 --> 00:06:52,579 - Who tipped you off? - Jim Matthews' flack. 102 00:06:52,663 --> 00:06:54,790 Matthews is turning on us? What's it say? 103 00:06:54,873 --> 00:06:58,127 "President Underwood has undermined the separation of powers 104 00:06:58,210 --> 00:07:01,630 and put the fate of the entire East Coast in Hurricane Faith's hands. 105 00:07:01,713 --> 00:07:04,925 I am joining with the Governors of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland... " 106 00:07:05,009 --> 00:07:06,802 That's enough. I don't need to hear any more. 107 00:07:06,885 --> 00:07:09,763 See how many governors you can get on the phone in 30 minutes. 108 00:07:09,847 --> 00:07:11,974 - Yes, sir. - I've got something else for you, sir. 109 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:14,310 The AmWorks case studies. These are your ten for the day. 110 00:07:14,393 --> 00:07:17,229 - I don't have time for that now. - You should see this top file. 111 00:07:27,739 --> 00:07:30,034 Freddy's working as a dishwasher. 112 00:07:30,117 --> 00:07:32,619 He was one of the first people to sign up. 113 00:07:38,959 --> 00:07:41,920 Should I prepare a statement in response to the governors? 114 00:07:43,881 --> 00:07:45,924 Sir? 115 00:07:46,008 --> 00:07:48,093 No statement. No. Not yet. 116 00:07:48,177 --> 00:07:49,511 Yes, sir. 117 00:07:53,724 --> 00:07:55,976 - Yes, sir? - Send a message to the entire cabinet. 118 00:07:56,060 --> 00:07:58,229 I want a meeting tomorrow morning, first thing. 119 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:01,648 "During his tenure as whip, 120 00:08:01,732 --> 00:08:06,404 Underwood was known for employing intimidation, bravado and fear. 121 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:11,033 His recent stance against Russia is a continuation of strong-arm diplomacy, 122 00:08:11,116 --> 00:08:14,703 carried out by his wife, whom he appointed UN ambassador 123 00:08:14,786 --> 00:08:17,539 despite the Senate voting her down. 124 00:08:17,622 --> 00:08:21,252 The use of FEMA funds for America Works shocked many, 125 00:08:21,335 --> 00:08:25,797 but it's simply the most recent in a career's worth of unilateral moves. 126 00:08:25,881 --> 00:08:30,969 Minority Leader Bob Birch said, 'The President consistently demonstrates 127 00:08:31,053 --> 00:08:35,224 an utter lack of partnership coupled with reckless abandon.'" 128 00:08:35,307 --> 00:08:39,228 Sir, have you given any thought to simply signing the bill 129 00:08:39,311 --> 00:08:41,355 that Congress passed last night? 130 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:51,949 How many of you think I should sign the bill? 131 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:54,534 Well, surely, some of you think I should. 132 00:08:57,371 --> 00:09:00,958 You know, I think too often, the people in this room are afraid of upsetting me. 133 00:09:01,041 --> 00:09:02,293 And that's my fault. 134 00:09:02,376 --> 00:09:06,380 I discourage dissent when it doesn't go with the things that I want. 135 00:09:06,464 --> 00:09:11,093 So, I want you to be honest with me. I won't hold it against you. 136 00:09:11,176 --> 00:09:13,720 How many of you think I should sign the bill? 137 00:09:42,666 --> 00:09:44,168 Thank you. 138 00:09:44,251 --> 00:09:47,712 You have all worked very hard to get AmWorks up and running. 139 00:09:47,796 --> 00:09:49,673 I don't want to sign its death warrant 140 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:53,552 until we have exhausted every resource available to us first. 141 00:09:53,635 --> 00:09:56,138 So I need every department to draft a proposal 142 00:09:56,221 --> 00:09:59,391 of what they could do in response to the hurricane. 143 00:09:59,475 --> 00:10:03,562 And if we still fall short, I'll sign the bill. 144 00:10:03,645 --> 00:10:05,063 Is that okay with everyone? 145 00:10:05,147 --> 00:10:08,608 Let's aim for the day after tomorrow. Thank you all very much. 146 00:10:09,609 --> 00:10:14,114 The starting salary for an employee at Walmart is below the poverty line. 147 00:10:16,283 --> 00:10:18,827 Now, the American government subsidizes Walmart 148 00:10:18,910 --> 00:10:22,789 to the tune of 7.8 billion dollars a year, 149 00:10:22,873 --> 00:10:27,919 by issuing food stamps to over one in ten of its workers. 150 00:10:28,003 --> 00:10:29,796 But here's the scary part. 151 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:34,092 Fifteen percent of all food stamps are actually used at Walmart. 152 00:10:34,176 --> 00:10:39,639 Meaning Walmart gets to double dip into the federal government's coffers. 153 00:10:39,723 --> 00:10:42,726 I'm as angry about it as you are. 154 00:10:42,809 --> 00:10:47,898 Because Walmart's top executives have reaped almost 300 million 155 00:10:47,981 --> 00:10:52,486 in tax-deductible performance pay over the last six years. 156 00:10:52,570 --> 00:10:54,988 That needs to stop! 157 00:10:57,741 --> 00:11:00,411 We need to raise the minimum wage! 158 00:11:05,332 --> 00:11:09,211 Cut down on corporate greed by regulating bonuses. 159 00:11:11,671 --> 00:11:15,842 It's time to balance the scales. 160 00:11:22,516 --> 00:11:25,727 - Can we go through your call sheet? - Just give me a second to decompress. 161 00:11:25,810 --> 00:11:28,105 We've only got a half hour until the next event. 162 00:11:29,189 --> 00:11:31,733 - Doug called? - While you were giving your speech. 163 00:11:31,816 --> 00:11:33,985 - What about? - He wouldn't say. 164 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:03,807 How'd it go in Cedar Rapids? 165 00:12:03,890 --> 00:12:06,851 Well. We got AFSCME on board. Good turnout. What's up? 166 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:09,354 Sharp has an event in Dubuque tomorrow. 167 00:12:09,438 --> 00:12:11,482 You're scheduled to be there too. 168 00:12:11,565 --> 00:12:13,484 - And? - Meet with her. 169 00:12:13,567 --> 00:12:15,527 - Somewhere discreet. - Why? 170 00:12:15,611 --> 00:12:18,113 If we assume that Underwood is running, and we do, 171 00:12:18,196 --> 00:12:20,991 we should also assume that Sharp is on his team. 172 00:12:21,074 --> 00:12:23,076 That doesn't answer the question. 173 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:26,497 I'm sure that Cynthia will object. Hello, Cynthia. 174 00:12:26,580 --> 00:12:29,124 - Hello, Doug. - Object to what? 175 00:12:32,461 --> 00:12:35,339 You're going to talk to Sharp about the hurricane. 176 00:12:35,422 --> 00:12:38,550 ...that are perceived as helping average citizens 177 00:12:38,634 --> 00:12:39,968 feel more empowered. 178 00:12:40,051 --> 00:12:42,721 Who are some of the bill's key opponents 179 00:12:42,804 --> 00:12:45,265 and what are hearing in their on floor messaging? 180 00:12:45,349 --> 00:12:48,477 Well, the White House would be the most prominent opponent 181 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:51,062 if they slap the veto threat on this, saying it's... 182 00:12:51,146 --> 00:12:54,232 - Oh. Thank you, Cynthia. - You usually work out at midnight? 183 00:12:54,316 --> 00:12:58,403 My workout is the only time of day the press corps gives me some privacy. 184 00:12:59,988 --> 00:13:02,824 - How did your event go tonight? - Fine. 185 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:06,953 I called bingo for half an hour at an old folks' home. 186 00:13:07,037 --> 00:13:09,998 Well, that's pretty good. Something a little different. 187 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:13,793 You gonna steal it the way you stole my talking points on the FEMA bill? 188 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:15,504 You made good points. 189 00:13:15,587 --> 00:13:18,590 I'm not above agreeing with the opposition when they're right. 190 00:13:19,049 --> 00:13:20,300 Mm... 191 00:13:20,384 --> 00:13:24,722 But I'm surprised you've been so critical. I thought you and Underwood were close. 192 00:13:24,804 --> 00:13:27,932 I'm not above disagreeing with an ally when they're wrong. 193 00:13:30,227 --> 00:13:33,522 In the spirit of what's right, I want you to know I'm suspending my campaign. 194 00:13:33,605 --> 00:13:35,566 When the storm makes landfall, 195 00:13:35,649 --> 00:13:39,110 I'm going to ask people to donate to the Red Cross instead. 196 00:13:39,194 --> 00:13:41,905 And I'll be heading out east to volunteer. 197 00:13:41,988 --> 00:13:45,116 That doesn't sound like a suspension. That sounds like opportunism. 198 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:48,078 No. I'll ask the press to leave me be. 199 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:51,915 I can't force them to, but we won't offer any logistical support. 200 00:13:51,998 --> 00:13:55,001 You want me to suspend as well? 201 00:13:55,085 --> 00:13:57,045 We can announce together. 202 00:13:57,128 --> 00:13:59,089 That takes the politics out of this. 203 00:14:01,216 --> 00:14:03,968 The cynical side of me thinks that it benefits you 204 00:14:04,052 --> 00:14:06,846 if I stop my fundraising right when I'm hitting my stride. 205 00:14:06,930 --> 00:14:09,683 Well, I'm not appealing to the cynical side. 206 00:14:13,395 --> 00:14:14,605 I'll leave you to your workout. 207 00:14:16,106 --> 00:14:17,899 You have kids now. 208 00:14:19,401 --> 00:14:22,320 - I have a husband. He has kids. - You don't consider them your own? 209 00:14:22,404 --> 00:14:23,988 It's late, Heather. 210 00:14:24,072 --> 00:14:26,908 I bring it up because they ground me. 211 00:14:28,285 --> 00:14:33,123 I don't know if you've felt this way since you got married, but... 212 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:37,461 when I think about my kids and this hurricane... 213 00:14:37,544 --> 00:14:40,798 What if we didn't have the money and advantages we do? 214 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,549 What if they were in harm's way? 215 00:14:42,633 --> 00:14:45,636 What if they needed help and didn't have it? 216 00:14:47,262 --> 00:14:49,306 Puts everything into perspective for me. 217 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:51,975 This... campaign seems meaningless. 218 00:14:52,058 --> 00:14:56,062 It pales in comparison to their well-being. 219 00:14:58,148 --> 00:15:00,734 Have you felt that at all? 220 00:15:00,818 --> 00:15:02,694 Since you became a mother? 221 00:15:07,115 --> 00:15:09,827 "Consulting with state governments" is way too dry. 222 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,536 Put in "working closely." 223 00:15:11,620 --> 00:15:13,913 - Don't you think that's disingenuous? - Why? 224 00:15:13,997 --> 00:15:16,458 These seven governors just publicly condemned the president. 225 00:15:16,541 --> 00:15:17,626 "Working closely"? 226 00:15:17,709 --> 00:15:21,045 Well, I condemn you every day but I still work closely with you. 227 00:15:22,213 --> 00:15:24,549 So, I need to take this phone call. 228 00:15:24,633 --> 00:15:27,511 Uh... punch it up, bring it back to me. 229 00:15:28,679 --> 00:15:31,264 - Doug? - I have a message for the president. 230 00:15:31,348 --> 00:15:32,474 What is it? 231 00:15:32,557 --> 00:15:35,435 Tell him Jackie and Dunbar met in Dubuque tonight. 232 00:15:35,519 --> 00:15:37,562 And tell him I'm the one who told you. 233 00:15:37,646 --> 00:15:39,314 What did they meet about? 234 00:15:39,397 --> 00:15:42,693 Suspending their campaigns after the hurricane hits. 235 00:15:42,776 --> 00:15:45,487 - How do you know this? - Just tell him. 236 00:15:45,570 --> 00:15:48,031 Are you working for Jackie, under the radar? 237 00:15:48,114 --> 00:15:50,074 - No. - Dunbar? 238 00:15:50,158 --> 00:15:52,661 I'm just looking out for the president. 239 00:15:52,744 --> 00:15:55,831 Give him the information and tell him who it came from. 240 00:15:55,914 --> 00:15:57,541 I'll let you know if I learn more. 241 00:16:05,465 --> 00:16:08,468 "The water was cold and the current was strong. 242 00:16:08,552 --> 00:16:11,346 With every stroke, the boy had to fight off chills 243 00:16:11,429 --> 00:16:14,349 and battle the tide rushing in from the sea. 244 00:16:14,432 --> 00:16:17,686 Anyone watching him, as his schoolmates did from the shore, 245 00:16:17,769 --> 00:16:21,439 barely making out a tiny speck moving slowly across the water, 246 00:16:21,523 --> 00:16:23,901 would've thought he stood no chance. 247 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:27,278 But that thought never entered the boy's mind. 248 00:16:27,362 --> 00:16:30,824 His muscles ached, his heart pounded, 249 00:16:30,908 --> 00:16:33,827 but the water would not defeat him." 250 00:16:34,870 --> 00:16:38,707 I want rec centers and town halls, but the most important thing is schools. 251 00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:40,333 They're the key. 252 00:16:40,417 --> 00:16:43,628 Well, every school east of Ohio. 253 00:16:43,712 --> 00:16:47,674 You tell the governors that push back, tell them we'll pay for the shutdown days 254 00:16:47,758 --> 00:16:49,801 and overtime with what's left in the DRF. 255 00:16:49,885 --> 00:16:53,513 No, we'll figure out how to get people there through some other department. 256 00:16:53,597 --> 00:16:55,473 Just get me the schools! 257 00:16:56,892 --> 00:16:58,810 I keep telling them to stop bringing those. 258 00:16:58,894 --> 00:17:00,186 I know. I got these myself. 259 00:17:00,270 --> 00:17:02,898 Oh, thank you. That's sweet. 260 00:17:02,981 --> 00:17:05,483 - Any progress? - Some, but not enough. 261 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:10,989 Did you mean it today, when you raised your hand? 262 00:17:11,072 --> 00:17:12,156 No. 263 00:17:12,240 --> 00:17:15,619 But I knew if I did, the others who wanted to would be less afraid. 264 00:17:16,745 --> 00:17:18,789 Is that it? The bill? 265 00:17:18,872 --> 00:17:22,542 Yes. They delivered it just after the cabinet meeting. 266 00:17:24,043 --> 00:17:26,254 Maybe I should just sign the damn thing. 267 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:29,674 The longer I wait, the bigger target I become. 268 00:17:29,758 --> 00:17:31,551 Well, the cabinet's working hard. 269 00:17:31,635 --> 00:17:34,137 Stick to your guns and give them some time. 270 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:38,057 Well, it could turn. Or dissipate. 271 00:17:38,141 --> 00:17:41,311 Hurricane Humberto was on the same trajectory as Faith. 272 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:44,188 Everyone thought that was gonna wipe out seven states, 273 00:17:44,272 --> 00:17:48,485 but in the end, it turned south and never became more than a Cat One. 274 00:17:49,527 --> 00:17:53,573 - How good are the chances? - Extremely poor. 275 00:17:53,657 --> 00:17:57,828 But... there's still some hope. 276 00:17:57,911 --> 00:17:59,955 Relax for a minute, Francis. 277 00:18:04,668 --> 00:18:07,004 We should cancel the UN ceremony tomorrow. 278 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:09,255 - What? - Maybe it sends the wrong message. 279 00:18:09,339 --> 00:18:12,634 No, it's a great victory for you. For us. 280 00:18:12,717 --> 00:18:15,178 But celebrating in the middle of a crisis, I don't... 281 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:17,806 Well, that's exactly what we should be doing. 282 00:18:17,889 --> 00:18:19,850 You made this resolution happen. 283 00:18:19,933 --> 00:18:24,021 It's the one good notch we have on our belt since we moved into the White House. 284 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:28,149 I'll be damned if I'm gonna let this hurricane rob us of that. 285 00:18:31,110 --> 00:18:33,822 "When Congress refused to support a peacekeeping mission 286 00:18:33,905 --> 00:18:37,492 in the Jordan Valley, the president deployed troops anyway, 287 00:18:37,575 --> 00:18:41,204 stating his authority as Commander in Chief." 288 00:18:41,287 --> 00:18:44,082 "The ramparts of the fort were still a mile away. 289 00:18:44,165 --> 00:18:46,543 But he had reached the point of no return. 290 00:18:46,626 --> 00:18:50,505 Turning back was no longer an option." 291 00:18:50,588 --> 00:18:54,634 "With the world's eyes upon him, he continues to ignore precedent, 292 00:18:54,718 --> 00:18:57,971 convention, and some would say the law." 293 00:18:58,805 --> 00:19:01,140 "Why did he cross that invisible line? 294 00:19:01,224 --> 00:19:04,644 Why risk his life despite the great odds stacked against him?" 295 00:19:06,604 --> 00:19:09,941 "Critics have been harsh. And yet most have stopped short 296 00:19:10,025 --> 00:19:13,361 a tyrant." 297 00:19:14,779 --> 00:19:17,949 "What drove Napoleon to keep marching toward Moscow? 298 00:19:18,033 --> 00:19:20,702 Or Hannibal to cross the Alps?" 299 00:19:20,785 --> 00:19:24,539 "The warning signs are there. It's our responsibility to heed them." 300 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:28,043 "What kept a young Frank Underwood swimming onward? 301 00:19:28,126 --> 00:19:30,336 And what kept him from drowning?" 302 00:19:32,422 --> 00:19:33,882 How did Seth learn this? 303 00:19:33,965 --> 00:19:36,676 - Jackie's comms director. - And this happened last night? 304 00:19:36,760 --> 00:19:39,096 - From what I can gather. - So why am I just hearing about it now? 305 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:41,848 - I didn't hear about it before. - She was trying to keep it a secret. 306 00:19:41,932 --> 00:19:43,683 But you're supposed to be keeping tabs on her. 307 00:19:43,767 --> 00:19:46,227 The fact that you didn't know, and only found out from Seth... 308 00:19:46,310 --> 00:19:48,396 I'm not in Iowa, sir. I'm here running your staff. 309 00:19:48,479 --> 00:19:49,355 Excuse me? 310 00:19:49,439 --> 00:19:51,441 Just because Jackie and I have a personal history 311 00:19:51,524 --> 00:19:53,234 doesn't mean I know her every movement. 312 00:19:53,317 --> 00:19:55,445 We are not talking about your ex-girlfriend. 313 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:57,530 We're talking about my running mate. 314 00:19:57,614 --> 00:20:00,992 And if she can't be trusted, I can't force her to reveal things she doesn't want to. 315 00:20:01,076 --> 00:20:03,578 You convinced me to make the deal with her in the first place. 316 00:20:03,661 --> 00:20:05,622 We needed information. She had access. 317 00:20:05,705 --> 00:20:07,124 And now she's lying to us. 318 00:20:07,206 --> 00:20:09,793 Maybe you should speak with her before we consider this a crisis. 319 00:20:09,876 --> 00:20:11,210 I don't like your tone, Remy. 320 00:20:11,294 --> 00:20:13,797 - You're blowing this out of proportion. - Watch yourself. 321 00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:17,008 When I worked for you in Congress, you always told me to be straight up with you. 322 00:20:17,092 --> 00:20:19,010 I wasn't the president then. 323 00:20:19,094 --> 00:20:21,679 So you just want me to apologize and be a yes-man? 324 00:20:21,763 --> 00:20:24,724 I want you to treat this office with respect. 325 00:20:24,808 --> 00:20:26,392 You owe your staff that same respect. 326 00:20:26,476 --> 00:20:28,979 I gave you a position in the White House when no one would touch you. 327 00:20:29,062 --> 00:20:30,939 I don't owe you a damn thing. 328 00:20:31,022 --> 00:20:32,732 How long you gonna hang that over my head? 329 00:20:32,816 --> 00:20:36,444 - Oh, it's like you want me to fire you. - You couldn't, and you know it. 330 00:20:38,071 --> 00:20:39,614 Not right now. 331 00:20:39,697 --> 00:20:41,783 Seth and I are the only two soldiers you have. 332 00:20:44,661 --> 00:20:47,789 - Get Jackie on the phone. - Yes, sir. 333 00:21:13,606 --> 00:21:15,733 Sir, Congresswoman Sharp calling for you. 334 00:21:15,817 --> 00:21:17,194 I'll take it in here. 335 00:21:23,574 --> 00:21:25,869 Sir, we'll gladly polish those for you. 336 00:21:25,952 --> 00:21:28,454 I'm happy to do it myself. Thank you. 337 00:21:28,538 --> 00:21:29,956 Yes, sir. 338 00:21:35,837 --> 00:21:38,381 - Congresswoman. - I apologize if you hear chewing. 339 00:21:38,464 --> 00:21:41,342 This is the first chance I've gotten to eat all day. Non-stop events. 340 00:21:41,425 --> 00:21:44,512 I'm surprised you have an appetite after meeting with Dunbar. 341 00:21:48,391 --> 00:21:50,685 Her people asked. I said yes. 342 00:21:50,768 --> 00:21:53,521 I thought I'd see what she wanted before bothering you with it. 343 00:21:53,604 --> 00:21:57,025 Suspending your campaigns? I'm assuming that you told her no. 344 00:21:59,861 --> 00:22:01,071 I told her yes. 345 00:22:02,572 --> 00:22:06,325 You realize she's just preying upon your good nature to stop your fundraising. 346 00:22:06,409 --> 00:22:09,412 Even if that were the case, the politics work in my favor too. 347 00:22:09,495 --> 00:22:12,373 It's insensitive to campaign during a catastrophe this big. 348 00:22:12,456 --> 00:22:13,624 It could backfire on me. 349 00:22:13,708 --> 00:22:16,127 We don't know that it's going to be a catastrophe. 350 00:22:16,211 --> 00:22:20,423 Weathermen can be wrong, Mr. President, but not every weatherman in the country. 351 00:22:20,506 --> 00:22:22,133 All right, even if that's true, 352 00:22:22,217 --> 00:22:25,762 you should attack her for using the hurricane to score sympathy points. 353 00:22:27,638 --> 00:22:29,099 I've discussed it with my staff. 354 00:22:29,933 --> 00:22:33,436 This isn't just your campaign, Jackie, this is our campaign. 355 00:22:36,189 --> 00:22:39,525 May I offer you some advice, sir? Sign the bill. 356 00:22:39,609 --> 00:22:44,530 If you don't, and the storm hits, you and I won't have a campaign. 357 00:22:44,614 --> 00:22:46,824 You should get back to your dinner. 358 00:23:21,484 --> 00:23:26,114 Hey, everyone. Let's put down the dishes for a second. I need to talk to you. 359 00:23:26,197 --> 00:23:29,742 Here's the deal. I hired you three under America Works. 360 00:23:29,826 --> 00:23:32,162 And as much as we can use the manpower, 361 00:23:32,245 --> 00:23:35,290 I can't afford it if the program gets ended. 362 00:23:35,373 --> 00:23:39,169 I might be able to afford to keep two of you if you split shifts, 363 00:23:39,252 --> 00:23:40,920 but I can't keep all three. 364 00:23:44,257 --> 00:23:47,635 "A storm has been forming not for weeks, but for decades. 365 00:23:47,718 --> 00:23:50,221 Its name is not Faith, it's Francis. 366 00:23:50,305 --> 00:23:54,517 The entire nation is in his path, and if we ignore the warning signs, 367 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:57,937 - we have no one but ourselves to blame. - "...no one but ourselves to blame." 368 00:23:59,063 --> 00:24:01,232 It's not an article. It's an opinion piece. 369 00:24:01,316 --> 00:24:02,900 I know. 370 00:24:02,984 --> 00:24:05,195 The paper can't take this editorial stance. 371 00:24:05,278 --> 00:24:07,822 - It's too speculative. - I'm aware. Print it as a column. 372 00:24:07,905 --> 00:24:10,449 The moment I do that, you cross over to the other side. 373 00:24:10,533 --> 00:24:11,909 We can't keep you on your beat. 374 00:24:11,993 --> 00:24:14,078 So replace me. 375 00:24:14,162 --> 00:24:15,997 I want a column. It's time. 376 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:17,957 Kate, you're on track to be managing editor. 377 00:24:18,041 --> 00:24:21,044 You toss that out the window the moment you switch over to being a columnist. 378 00:24:21,127 --> 00:24:25,131 I don't want to be editing other people's words. I want to be writing my own. 379 00:24:25,215 --> 00:24:27,675 And not just the news, I want my ideas out there. 380 00:24:27,758 --> 00:24:30,178 You know the Telegraph will let you do anything you want. 381 00:24:30,261 --> 00:24:32,180 But we need you reporting on the president. 382 00:24:32,263 --> 00:24:34,765 - Nobody does it better. - My bias is clear. 383 00:24:34,849 --> 00:24:37,643 You shouldn't keep me on as a reporter anyway. 384 00:24:37,727 --> 00:24:41,231 I'll tell you what. We can make this work as an analysis piece. 385 00:24:41,314 --> 00:24:44,567 You tone down the speculation, stick to the facts and quotes... 386 00:24:44,650 --> 00:24:46,694 - Speculation is the entire point. - Fine. 387 00:24:46,777 --> 00:24:50,407 Just... give me a little something from the other side, to balance it out. 388 00:24:50,489 --> 00:24:52,158 You know they're not gonna give me a quote. 389 00:24:52,242 --> 00:24:55,870 Even if it's a source just tangentially associated with the administration. 390 00:24:55,953 --> 00:24:59,165 You do that, we can print this and keep you as a reporter. 391 00:25:02,168 --> 00:25:03,961 I got an idea who I can talk to. 392 00:25:06,714 --> 00:25:10,968 "On another day, with warmer water, with the current carrying him, 393 00:25:11,052 --> 00:25:12,387 he might have made it. 394 00:25:12,470 --> 00:25:15,973 But on this day, he would only make it halfway before his arms gave out 395 00:25:16,057 --> 00:25:18,476 and the numbness overtook him, before the coast guard 396 00:25:18,559 --> 00:25:21,438 pulled him out of the water despite his protests. 397 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:25,316 Was he reckless? Was he foolish? 398 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:26,484 Possibly. 399 00:25:26,567 --> 00:25:29,404 One thing can't be denied, however. 400 00:25:29,487 --> 00:25:33,866 What others saw as impossible, he refused to believe as such. 401 00:25:33,950 --> 00:25:37,703 The water proved him wrong. He fell far short of the other shore. 402 00:25:37,787 --> 00:25:39,747 And yet he made the attempt. 403 00:25:39,830 --> 00:25:42,875 And that... is everything." 404 00:25:48,839 --> 00:25:50,633 That's just the prologue. 405 00:25:54,137 --> 00:25:57,348 You don't mention America Works once. 406 00:25:57,432 --> 00:25:59,392 On purpose. 407 00:26:00,893 --> 00:26:03,562 That is what the book is supposed to be about, isn't it? 408 00:26:03,646 --> 00:26:05,440 You don't like it? 409 00:26:06,649 --> 00:26:09,860 I do like it. I just wonder if I... 410 00:26:11,028 --> 00:26:15,574 Well, maybe I don't... understand what you're trying to do. 411 00:26:18,702 --> 00:26:20,579 Nobody cares about an idea. 412 00:26:20,663 --> 00:26:23,874 They might care about a man with an idea. 413 00:26:23,958 --> 00:26:26,836 I only care about the man. 414 00:26:28,421 --> 00:26:31,674 The whole book will be like this... these vignettes. 415 00:26:31,757 --> 00:26:35,052 Like a collection of short stories. 416 00:26:35,136 --> 00:26:38,473 Do you mention AmWorks anywhere? 417 00:26:38,556 --> 00:26:39,890 Nope. 418 00:26:40,475 --> 00:26:42,435 Not once. 419 00:26:46,230 --> 00:26:47,898 Well... 420 00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:53,821 I did want the book to be different, but I... It just seems that that might... 421 00:26:53,904 --> 00:26:57,575 I think it might be the best thing I've written in years. 422 00:26:57,658 --> 00:27:00,619 It could also be utter and complete shit. 423 00:27:01,454 --> 00:27:04,081 But when I can't tell the difference, it's usually a good sign. 424 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:09,628 I just don't want to lose sight of the bigger goal. 425 00:27:09,712 --> 00:27:11,797 I don't know any other way to write it. 426 00:27:12,882 --> 00:27:17,387 If you want something different, now's the time to find somebody else. 427 00:27:17,470 --> 00:27:19,472 No, I want you to finish it. 428 00:27:20,931 --> 00:27:22,892 Even though I have... 429 00:27:23,851 --> 00:27:27,230 no idea if it will end up being relevant if I end up... 430 00:27:28,481 --> 00:27:30,483 signing this bill. 431 00:27:30,567 --> 00:27:31,942 Are you going to? 432 00:27:33,694 --> 00:27:35,613 I don't know yet. 433 00:27:35,696 --> 00:27:41,160 If I do, of course, I'll pay you in full if the book becomes unnecessary. 434 00:27:42,412 --> 00:27:44,581 I'm not doing this for the paycheck. 435 00:27:48,209 --> 00:27:49,502 What do you think? 436 00:27:50,794 --> 00:27:52,004 Should I sign it? 437 00:27:52,088 --> 00:27:54,131 Well, I have skin in the game. 438 00:27:54,215 --> 00:27:56,426 So the selfish part of me says no. 439 00:27:59,136 --> 00:28:00,430 But... 440 00:28:01,972 --> 00:28:03,140 honestly? 441 00:28:03,891 --> 00:28:06,018 No book is worth people losing their lives. 442 00:28:06,102 --> 00:28:08,396 Yes, but it's not just about the book. 443 00:28:09,397 --> 00:28:11,274 It's about putting people back to work. 444 00:28:11,357 --> 00:28:13,526 People can't work if they're dead. 445 00:28:17,447 --> 00:28:20,658 Well, I'm gonna obviously be very occupied 446 00:28:20,741 --> 00:28:23,494 by this hurricane for the foreseeable future. 447 00:28:23,578 --> 00:28:24,995 Let me think on this for... 448 00:28:29,292 --> 00:28:31,544 You'd better not fuck him over. 449 00:28:31,628 --> 00:28:34,380 - Excuse me? - With what you're writing. 450 00:28:34,464 --> 00:28:36,090 I don't intend to. 451 00:28:36,173 --> 00:28:38,426 - The part about being foolish? - You eavesdropping? 452 00:28:38,509 --> 00:28:40,886 - He's not foolish. - That wasn't my point. 453 00:28:40,970 --> 00:28:43,055 I wouldn't take a bullet for a man who was. 454 00:28:45,516 --> 00:28:47,518 Let's go, your car's waiting. 455 00:28:49,979 --> 00:28:54,442 As of tomorrow, Congresswoman Sharp and I are suspending our campaigns. 456 00:28:54,525 --> 00:28:57,736 We will be traveling to areas affected by Hurricane Faith, 457 00:28:57,820 --> 00:29:00,990 along with our campaign staff, in order to volunteer 458 00:29:01,073 --> 00:29:03,909 in whatever capacity is most helpful. 459 00:29:03,993 --> 00:29:06,287 We're also suspending any donations, 460 00:29:06,370 --> 00:29:09,039 and urge our supporters to donate to the Red Cross 461 00:29:09,123 --> 00:29:11,501 and other hurricane relief agencies. 462 00:29:11,584 --> 00:29:15,838 In times of suffering, it's important to suspend politics 463 00:29:15,921 --> 00:29:18,466 and do what's best for the country. 464 00:29:18,549 --> 00:29:20,677 We look forward to resuming our campaigns 465 00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:24,180 when the storm has cleared and the people of the east coast are safe. 466 00:29:27,766 --> 00:29:29,226 Freddy? 467 00:29:32,271 --> 00:29:35,316 The President would like to see you, Mr. Hayes. 468 00:29:35,399 --> 00:29:37,776 I still got two hours left on my shift. 469 00:29:37,860 --> 00:29:40,154 It's fine, Freddy. You can go. 470 00:29:40,946 --> 00:29:43,866 Do you mind if I bring my grandson? 471 00:29:43,949 --> 00:29:46,952 Daycare got shut down 'cause of the storm. 472 00:29:47,036 --> 00:29:49,038 Of course. We got a car waiting. 473 00:29:50,831 --> 00:29:52,208 Come on, DeShawn. 474 00:29:54,835 --> 00:29:57,046 We going to see the president. 475 00:30:01,551 --> 00:30:02,719 Freddy. 476 00:30:06,556 --> 00:30:08,725 - It's good to see you, Frank. - Thank you for coming. 477 00:30:08,807 --> 00:30:12,603 And this must be DeShawn. How are you, sir? 478 00:30:12,687 --> 00:30:16,065 Oh. That is a firm handshake you have. 479 00:30:16,148 --> 00:30:18,609 Well, you want to go over and sit at the desk? 480 00:30:19,318 --> 00:30:20,611 Go ahead. 481 00:30:29,912 --> 00:30:32,289 Yeah, I do that too, sometimes. 482 00:30:33,999 --> 00:30:37,253 That desk might be yours one day. 483 00:30:37,336 --> 00:30:39,380 Would you like to be the president? 484 00:30:40,423 --> 00:30:41,424 Yeah. 485 00:30:41,507 --> 00:30:44,802 Well, to be president, you have to get good grades in school. 486 00:30:44,885 --> 00:30:47,513 Now, I see you brought some of your schoolwork with you. 487 00:30:47,597 --> 00:30:49,807 I have an office just around the corner in here, 488 00:30:49,890 --> 00:30:51,975 maybe you'd like to go do your work in there. 489 00:30:52,059 --> 00:30:56,313 Or we also have a PlayStation if you'd rather play that. 490 00:30:56,397 --> 00:30:58,441 - What games you got? - Oh, we have plenty of games. 491 00:30:58,524 --> 00:31:00,109 Meechum will show you. 492 00:31:09,034 --> 00:31:12,204 What can I get for you? Coffee, a soda, a beer? 493 00:31:12,288 --> 00:31:14,540 - No, I'm good, thank you. - Please sit down. 494 00:31:19,211 --> 00:31:22,256 - You signed up for America Works. - I did. 495 00:31:22,339 --> 00:31:26,176 I've got 40,000 case studies just like yours. 496 00:31:26,260 --> 00:31:30,765 And I also have a bill on my desk that's gonna cut the funding for all 40,000. 497 00:31:30,848 --> 00:31:32,683 Yeah, I been following on the news. 498 00:31:32,767 --> 00:31:34,310 I'm gonna sign it. 499 00:31:34,393 --> 00:31:37,020 There's too many lives at stake with this storm. 500 00:31:37,104 --> 00:31:38,815 Sounds like the right thing to do. 501 00:31:38,897 --> 00:31:43,277 Freddy, you deserve a job, and Congress is forcing me to take it away. 502 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:45,321 I've spoken to our head of operations, 503 00:31:45,404 --> 00:31:47,824 and if you want it, there's a job for you here. 504 00:31:47,906 --> 00:31:50,743 - Now, it's not charity, but... - What's the pay? 505 00:31:50,827 --> 00:31:52,620 Well, I don't know the exact figures, 506 00:31:52,703 --> 00:31:55,205 but I figure somewhere around three grand a month. 507 00:31:55,289 --> 00:31:57,750 - I know that's not great, but I... - Healthcare? 508 00:31:57,834 --> 00:31:59,794 Well, yes, of course. That's included. 509 00:31:59,877 --> 00:32:03,088 - For DeShawn, too? - That's right. All dependents. 510 00:32:03,172 --> 00:32:05,675 - What's the job? - The kitchen. 511 00:32:05,758 --> 00:32:07,677 Helping prep food for the chefs. 512 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:11,138 Well, as long as it's, you know, above 2,800 a month. 513 00:32:11,221 --> 00:32:14,642 That's what I need to make my rent and make sure DeShawn has everything he needs. 514 00:32:14,725 --> 00:32:17,478 I'll put you in touch with the head chef right away. 515 00:32:17,561 --> 00:32:20,898 I was wondering... if you had anything else? 516 00:32:20,981 --> 00:32:23,984 - Besides the kitchen. - Well, I just assumed that... 517 00:32:24,067 --> 00:32:26,362 I've been working in kitchens my whole life. 518 00:32:26,445 --> 00:32:29,657 Just 'cause I owned a rib joint don't mean I like working in 'em. 519 00:32:29,740 --> 00:32:32,451 Well, what would you rather do? 520 00:32:32,535 --> 00:32:34,411 You got groundskeepers out there. 521 00:32:34,495 --> 00:32:38,957 I noticed 'em choppin' branches when we were driving in, for the hurricane. 522 00:32:39,876 --> 00:32:41,293 You'd prefer that? 523 00:32:41,377 --> 00:32:43,713 Always wanted to work outside. 524 00:32:43,796 --> 00:32:46,549 Well, I'm sure that something can be arranged. 525 00:32:49,719 --> 00:32:51,178 I want to be president one day. 526 00:32:51,261 --> 00:32:54,431 - Well, that's never gonna happen. - But he said I could be. 527 00:32:54,515 --> 00:32:57,267 Listen up, boy. He lied to you. 528 00:32:57,351 --> 00:33:00,187 The truth is, you ain't never gonna be president. 529 00:33:00,270 --> 00:33:04,066 It's just like them basketball players you got posters of. 530 00:33:04,149 --> 00:33:07,069 They say you can do anything, be a superstar, too. 531 00:33:07,152 --> 00:33:10,489 But they were born to be seven feet tall and if they wasn't, 532 00:33:10,573 --> 00:33:12,241 tell me what would they have? 533 00:33:12,324 --> 00:33:13,492 Nothing. 534 00:33:13,576 --> 00:33:16,620 Half of them can't even read a damn book. 535 00:33:16,704 --> 00:33:19,164 No, boy, this place ain't for you and me. 536 00:33:19,248 --> 00:33:23,753 It's good to have dreams, just so long as they're not fantasies. 537 00:33:23,836 --> 00:33:26,630 You let anybody sell you that shit, it's your own damn fault. 538 00:33:26,714 --> 00:33:28,925 - You hear me? - Yeah, I hear you, Pop. 539 00:33:46,650 --> 00:33:48,778 I'll get it to the House right away. 540 00:33:48,861 --> 00:33:51,196 - Green light on the release? - Yes. 541 00:33:59,079 --> 00:34:01,248 I don't remember giving you my phone number. 542 00:34:01,331 --> 00:34:05,419 You didn't. Your publisher did. He wants me to write a book. 543 00:34:05,502 --> 00:34:07,922 I'm surprised you never have. 544 00:34:08,005 --> 00:34:11,675 I'm sure any book you wrote would do ten times what mine do. 545 00:34:11,759 --> 00:34:14,136 Not as much as Scorpio. 546 00:34:15,805 --> 00:34:17,765 As any I've written since. 547 00:34:17,848 --> 00:34:19,767 I read it in college. 548 00:34:19,850 --> 00:34:22,269 Did it change your life? 549 00:34:22,352 --> 00:34:24,104 That's what you hear all day long, isn't it? 550 00:34:24,187 --> 00:34:27,274 If I still got recognized on the street, which I don't. 551 00:34:27,357 --> 00:34:31,028 Mostly at book signings, which I don't recommend if you write your book. 552 00:34:31,111 --> 00:34:33,030 I didn't ask you here to discuss my book. 553 00:34:33,113 --> 00:34:35,157 - No? - I want to discuss yours. 554 00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:36,325 Oh... 555 00:34:37,451 --> 00:34:39,745 I'm working on a piece, and it won't go to print 556 00:34:39,829 --> 00:34:42,247 unless I get a comment from the White House. 557 00:34:42,331 --> 00:34:43,791 I'm not a part of the White House. 558 00:34:43,874 --> 00:34:48,253 Doesn't even have to be a quote, just something... that I can paraphrase, like, 559 00:34:48,337 --> 00:34:51,256 "According to someone close to the administration..." 560 00:34:51,340 --> 00:34:53,926 - Doesn't have to be on the record. - I'm not commenting on the book. 561 00:34:54,010 --> 00:34:56,345 Tom, you got access no one else has. 562 00:34:56,428 --> 00:35:00,307 For a reason. 'Cause he knows I won't talk. Especially to you. 563 00:35:03,143 --> 00:35:05,062 Well, can I buy you a drink? 564 00:35:05,145 --> 00:35:06,647 Getting me drunk won't work. 565 00:35:06,730 --> 00:35:09,650 You came out to meet me here. I owe you one. 566 00:35:10,943 --> 00:35:12,486 Why don't I buy you a drink? 567 00:35:14,279 --> 00:35:16,448 How about we have a few? 568 00:35:17,574 --> 00:35:19,451 A few. 569 00:35:19,535 --> 00:35:21,161 I can live with that. 570 00:35:27,501 --> 00:35:30,420 I'm so sorry, Francis. I know how hard this is. 571 00:35:30,504 --> 00:35:33,423 It was out of my hands. I can't control the weather. 572 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:35,634 Still. 573 00:35:37,219 --> 00:35:40,806 What frustrates me more than anything is we were starting to turn the ship. 574 00:35:40,890 --> 00:35:43,684 I was getting support in Congress. A few more months... 575 00:35:43,767 --> 00:35:47,479 and the leadership would've had no choice but to support America Works. 576 00:35:50,607 --> 00:35:52,818 Well, if it's any solace, Cathy just called. 577 00:35:52,902 --> 00:35:55,696 The Russians are willing to contribute troops. 578 00:35:55,779 --> 00:35:57,322 To the peacekeeping force? 579 00:35:57,406 --> 00:35:59,575 They don't want to be left out. 580 00:35:59,658 --> 00:36:01,326 No catch, no conditions? 581 00:36:01,410 --> 00:36:04,287 None. There's too much pressure on them in the UN. 582 00:36:04,371 --> 00:36:06,331 So the isolation worked. 583 00:36:06,415 --> 00:36:08,876 They're sending 300 troops. 584 00:36:08,959 --> 00:36:10,836 That's incredible. 585 00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:15,007 - We did it. - Oh, no, not we. It was all you. 586 00:36:15,091 --> 00:36:17,384 - Join me for dinner? - I'm gonna turn in. 587 00:36:17,467 --> 00:36:18,468 This early, huh? 588 00:36:18,552 --> 00:36:21,263 I'm gonna be up three straight days once this hurricane hits. 589 00:36:21,346 --> 00:36:23,181 I need to get all the sleep I can. 590 00:36:24,016 --> 00:36:26,351 That's a good idea. I'll leave you be. 591 00:36:31,189 --> 00:36:34,026 Have one of the stewards wake me when it hits the coast. 592 00:36:53,754 --> 00:36:55,422 Francis. 593 00:36:56,715 --> 00:36:58,550 Francis? 594 00:37:02,721 --> 00:37:04,807 Where did it make landfall? 595 00:37:04,890 --> 00:37:07,309 - It didn't. - What? 596 00:37:07,392 --> 00:37:08,894 The hurricane turned. 597 00:37:12,648 --> 00:37:15,859 It's due east now. It might hit Bermuda. 598 00:37:15,943 --> 00:37:19,822 But it'll, uh, dissipate quickly now that it's reaching colder water. 599 00:37:19,905 --> 00:37:22,324 It looks like we dodged a bullet, Mr. President. 600 00:37:22,407 --> 00:37:25,619 I barely got the money in time for a halfway decent response. 601 00:37:34,962 --> 00:37:36,379 How do we pull back on the bill? 602 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:38,465 Already delivered to Congress, we put out a release. 603 00:37:38,548 --> 00:37:41,551 There must be some parliamentary procedure that will nullify my signature. 604 00:37:41,635 --> 00:37:43,179 I checked with the White House counsel. 605 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:46,431 The bill is officially law and the money's already been appropriated. 606 00:37:52,188 --> 00:37:56,192 FEMA is assisting thousands of evacuees returning to their homes. 607 00:37:56,233 --> 00:37:59,945 With the exception of moderate flooding in Georgia due to rain from the outer bands, 608 00:38:00,029 --> 00:38:03,824 the rest of the Eastern Seaboard was left virtually untouched 609 00:38:03,907 --> 00:38:07,327 by the hurricane everyone expected to be the storm of the century. 610 00:38:07,410 --> 00:38:10,747 The biggest casualty to Faith was not life or property, however, 611 00:38:10,831 --> 00:38:14,751 but rather President Underwood's controversial America Works plan, 612 00:38:14,835 --> 00:38:17,546 which Congress defunded in order to free up resources 613 00:38:17,629 --> 00:38:19,589 for storm-related disaster relief. 614 00:38:19,673 --> 00:38:23,177 The president himself signed the emergency appropriation into law 615 00:38:23,260 --> 00:38:27,264 after facing immense pressure from both parties and the media. 616 00:38:29,933 --> 00:38:31,560 So you're out of a job, I guess. 617 00:38:33,020 --> 00:38:36,439 Probably. Wouldn't be the first time. 618 00:38:37,566 --> 00:38:41,904 If it makes you feel any better, there's no way my story'll get printed now. 619 00:38:41,987 --> 00:38:44,406 Why? Because I wouldn't give you a quote? 620 00:38:44,489 --> 00:38:48,202 - No, it was a whole hurricane metaphor. - Hm... 621 00:38:48,285 --> 00:38:51,247 Kind of takes the wind out of the sails if there's no hurricane. 622 00:38:52,289 --> 00:38:53,623 Well... 623 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,627 at least you got laid. 624 00:38:57,711 --> 00:39:01,298 Yep. That... that's poetic. 625 00:39:01,381 --> 00:39:04,760 Yeah. I'm a writer. 626 00:39:04,843 --> 00:39:06,344 Yeah. 627 00:39:15,687 --> 00:39:18,899 - What is it? - I gotta go. 628 00:39:18,982 --> 00:39:21,068 Is that your way of getting rid of me? 629 00:39:21,151 --> 00:39:23,570 No. It's the president. 630 00:39:30,994 --> 00:39:32,829 I'm gonna need the shirt back. 631 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:45,842 If you asked me over to let me go, it wasn't necessary. 632 00:39:45,926 --> 00:39:48,637 - But I appreciate the thoughtfulness. - I'm not letting you go. 633 00:39:48,720 --> 00:39:50,472 This book is more important now than ever. 634 00:39:50,555 --> 00:39:52,891 But... America Works is done. 635 00:39:52,975 --> 00:39:55,727 Well, there's only one way to get it back on track. 636 00:39:55,811 --> 00:39:58,230 I'm announcing my candidacy for 2016. 637 00:39:58,314 --> 00:40:00,065 - Wow. - I couldn't run before. 638 00:40:00,149 --> 00:40:02,734 I didn't have the money and I didn't have the leadership's backing. 639 00:40:02,818 --> 00:40:05,112 But now that I've proven what AmWorks can do, 640 00:40:05,195 --> 00:40:07,614 the money and the support will be there. 641 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:11,076 A vote for Frank Underwood is a vote for America Works. 642 00:40:11,160 --> 00:40:13,620 - You were right. - How was I right? 643 00:40:14,663 --> 00:40:16,999 Come over here, take a look out the window. 644 00:40:21,753 --> 00:40:24,381 - You see that man working over there? - Mm-hm. 645 00:40:24,464 --> 00:40:26,842 - That's Freddy Hayes. - The ribs guy? 646 00:40:26,925 --> 00:40:30,846 - He's a groundskeeper now. - That's generous of you. 647 00:40:30,929 --> 00:40:33,265 No, it wasn't. It's my job. 648 00:40:33,349 --> 00:40:36,935 You wrote that I refuse to see the impossible as impossible. 649 00:40:37,019 --> 00:40:38,812 Freddy is one job. 650 00:40:38,895 --> 00:40:41,148 I have ten million more to go. 651 00:40:41,231 --> 00:40:44,276 That's my story and that's why you were right. 652 00:40:44,360 --> 00:40:46,736 So you wanna get back to work? 653 00:40:46,820 --> 00:40:48,322 I'm in. 654 00:40:49,072 --> 00:40:52,117 Now? I don't have my notebook. 655 00:40:53,369 --> 00:40:55,037 Oh, um... 656 00:40:58,832 --> 00:41:01,710 The pen I signed the bill with. 657 00:41:04,296 --> 00:41:06,340 All right. Let's do it. 658 00:41:06,423 --> 00:41:08,717 I never tried to swim to Fort Sumter. 659 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:12,095 Thomas probably knows I made it up, but he wrote about it anyway 660 00:41:12,179 --> 00:41:14,431 because he understands the greater truth: 661 00:41:14,514 --> 00:41:17,893 imagination is its own form of courage. 662 00:41:19,602 --> 00:41:21,479 Let's talk more about that swim. 663 00:41:21,563 --> 00:41:24,358 I really did come this close to drowning.