1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 www.tvsubtitles.net 2 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:28,590 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 3 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:39,380 I'm glad you brought up nepotism, Senator. 4 00:01:39,460 --> 00:01:42,880 Um, if this were an outright appointment, that would be one thing, 5 00:01:42,970 --> 00:01:45,970 but in this case, the president can only nominate. 6 00:01:46,050 --> 00:01:48,350 It's the Senate that deems me worthy. 7 00:01:48,430 --> 00:01:50,850 I'm here to convince you that I am. 8 00:01:50,930 --> 00:01:54,650 Although, I must admit, my husband never remembers to put the toilet seat down, 9 00:01:54,730 --> 00:01:57,070 so he could be trying to make it up to me. 10 00:01:58,230 --> 00:02:01,280 My larger concern is your experience. You have very little. 11 00:02:01,360 --> 00:02:04,780 Well, a decade ago, I founded a small nonprofit 12 00:02:04,860 --> 00:02:07,450 and I built it into a major global player. 13 00:02:07,530 --> 00:02:11,250 I shepherded a number of bills through Congress on its behalf. 14 00:02:11,330 --> 00:02:15,170 And over the last year, I've dedicated myself to sexual assault reform, 15 00:02:15,250 --> 00:02:17,500 and have made meaningful strides. 16 00:02:17,590 --> 00:02:20,510 Now, while this may not qualify as statecraft, 17 00:02:20,590 --> 00:02:22,840 it does illustrate my effectiveness, 18 00:02:22,920 --> 00:02:26,050 the same effectiveness I plan on bringing to the United Nations. 19 00:02:26,140 --> 00:02:29,640 Thank you, Mrs. Underwood. I yield the remainder of my time. 20 00:02:31,140 --> 00:02:34,690 Uh, Mrs. Wallace of North Dakota, you have eight minutes. 21 00:02:34,770 --> 00:02:36,730 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 22 00:02:36,810 --> 00:02:40,020 Mrs. Underwood, allow me to get specific. 23 00:02:40,110 --> 00:02:43,570 What is your take on UN Resolution 9214, 24 00:02:43,650 --> 00:02:46,910 the imposition of sanctions on the Congo for the-- 25 00:02:46,990 --> 00:02:49,830 The illegal mining and smuggling of mineral resources. 26 00:02:49,910 --> 00:02:53,040 Yes. The United States voted against this resolution. 27 00:02:53,120 --> 00:02:56,790 The DRC is already wracked with economic hardship, 28 00:02:56,880 --> 00:02:58,590 compounded by an unstable government. 29 00:02:58,670 --> 00:03:02,760 It ranks 192 out of 194 in GDP per capita. 30 00:03:02,840 --> 00:03:05,380 I think we need to encourage foreign investment 31 00:03:05,470 --> 00:03:07,590 and develop new forms of economic growth 32 00:03:07,680 --> 00:03:11,220 rather than make one of the world's poorest countries even poorer. 33 00:03:11,310 --> 00:03:13,310 From a national security perspective, 34 00:03:13,390 --> 00:03:17,060 the United States maintains a strong interest in the success of the DRC. 35 00:03:17,150 --> 00:03:19,310 - We want a stable nation... - They're here. 36 00:03:19,400 --> 00:03:22,070 ...that can help us in combating the spread 37 00:03:22,150 --> 00:03:25,280 of Islamic radicalism throughout the continent. 38 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:28,320 And in order to achieve that, we need to work as its ally, 39 00:03:28,410 --> 00:03:29,950 not its disciplinarian. 40 00:03:33,200 --> 00:03:34,330 Good morning. 41 00:03:34,410 --> 00:03:35,330 Mr. President. 42 00:03:38,250 --> 00:03:40,920 Jackie. Terry. 43 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:42,500 Shall we? 44 00:03:42,590 --> 00:03:45,630 Now you all have the, uh... overview. But what we have here today 45 00:03:45,720 --> 00:03:48,130 - is the comprehensive breakdown-- - Sir, before we begin-- 46 00:03:48,220 --> 00:03:50,930 Look, Bob, I know you have some serious doubts about this program. 47 00:03:51,010 --> 00:03:53,810 But just let me flesh it out first, and then I promise 48 00:03:53,890 --> 00:03:56,350 we can address any questions that you might have. 49 00:03:56,430 --> 00:03:58,770 - Uh, Mr. President-- - Ten million jobs. 50 00:03:58,850 --> 00:04:01,610 Can we all agree that that's a good thing for this country? 51 00:04:01,690 --> 00:04:03,360 Universal employment. 52 00:04:03,440 --> 00:04:06,320 It's the key for our keeping the White House in 2016. 53 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:09,450 It's the only chance we have of winning back majorities in Congress. 54 00:04:09,530 --> 00:04:11,490 Now, the election's only 18 months away. 55 00:04:11,570 --> 00:04:14,620 We need to do something bold, something decisive. 56 00:04:14,700 --> 00:04:16,580 We need to redefine our party. 57 00:04:16,660 --> 00:04:18,870 Actually, that's what we wanted to discuss. 58 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:20,750 You're right, we do need to redefine the party. 59 00:04:20,830 --> 00:04:22,290 We need to do it with a fresh face. 60 00:04:22,380 --> 00:04:24,800 2016. We don't want you to run. 61 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:27,380 You weren't even elected to the office in the first place. 62 00:04:27,470 --> 00:04:30,090 The pardons hurt you. Approvals are low. 63 00:04:30,180 --> 00:04:31,470 We're not casting blame, sir. 64 00:04:31,550 --> 00:04:34,600 We just believe that this is best for the party. 65 00:04:44,150 --> 00:04:47,030 I suspected this was coming, but months from now. 66 00:04:47,110 --> 00:04:49,950 I was hoping by then I'd have something to show for my efforts, 67 00:04:50,030 --> 00:04:52,700 that I could preempt their doubts with progress. 68 00:04:52,780 --> 00:04:55,490 They're nervous. They're being impulsive. 69 00:04:55,580 --> 00:04:58,500 It's a bit early to be deciding something like this. 70 00:04:58,580 --> 00:05:01,080 Shouldn't we revisit this when we're closer to the primaries? 71 00:05:01,170 --> 00:05:02,630 What do you think, Terry? 72 00:05:02,710 --> 00:05:05,040 Like you said, sir, we only have 18 months until the general. 73 00:05:05,130 --> 00:05:06,420 Less than half of that to Iowa. 74 00:05:06,500 --> 00:05:08,300 We would want to settle on a candidate soon. 75 00:05:08,380 --> 00:05:09,970 Someone who the whole party can get behind 76 00:05:10,050 --> 00:05:11,890 like the Republicans are getting behind Mendoza. 77 00:05:11,970 --> 00:05:13,140 And who would that be? 78 00:05:13,220 --> 00:05:14,930 We haven't had a discussion on that yet. 79 00:05:15,010 --> 00:05:17,060 We came to you first, out of respect. 80 00:05:17,140 --> 00:05:20,310 - Well, there must be a shortlist. - No, not yet. 81 00:05:20,390 --> 00:05:22,730 It'll be a process to find the right person. 82 00:05:22,810 --> 00:05:25,400 And we were hoping that you would be a part of that process. 83 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:28,030 Obviously, this is a request, Mr. President. 84 00:05:28,110 --> 00:05:29,530 It's your decision. 85 00:05:29,610 --> 00:05:32,860 But if you do run, sir, you won't have our support. 86 00:05:34,160 --> 00:05:35,780 Jackie? 87 00:05:37,950 --> 00:05:40,160 I stand by the rest of the leadership. 88 00:05:43,500 --> 00:05:45,790 Well, this is certainly a lot to think about. 89 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:48,800 Let's table our discussion on America Works for another time, 90 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:50,720 but thank you all for being so forthright. 91 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:53,050 I'll get back to you on this issue a little later on. 92 00:05:53,130 --> 00:05:55,090 Would you like us to stick around for a while? 93 00:05:55,180 --> 00:05:57,390 We wouldn't want the press to think we came all the way here 94 00:05:57,470 --> 00:05:59,560 - for a five-minute meeting. - That's a very good idea. 95 00:05:59,640 --> 00:06:00,890 No raised eyebrows. 96 00:06:00,980 --> 00:06:03,650 I'll have some refreshments sent for you into the Map Room. 97 00:06:03,730 --> 00:06:04,980 Wonderful. 98 00:06:05,060 --> 00:06:06,520 Thank you, Mr. President. 99 00:06:16,030 --> 00:06:19,370 As a vocal proponent for the Sexual Assault Bill last session, 100 00:06:19,450 --> 00:06:21,870 are you concerned about your relationship with the US military? 101 00:06:21,950 --> 00:06:23,410 No, I'm not, Senator. 102 00:06:23,500 --> 00:06:25,880 I worked closely with the Joint Chiefs on that bill. 103 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:29,000 What if there were a peacekeeping mission in, say, Burma, 104 00:06:29,090 --> 00:06:34,130 to quell civil unrest, and the United Nations asked us to contribute troops, 105 00:06:34,220 --> 00:06:36,840 to put our servicemen and women's lives in peril. 106 00:06:36,930 --> 00:06:38,850 If you're using Myanmar as a hypothetical, 107 00:06:38,930 --> 00:06:41,060 I think we're a long way from that, but as Ambassador-- 108 00:06:41,140 --> 00:06:44,060 My question concerns the use of US military. 109 00:06:44,140 --> 00:06:46,980 The US military is irrelevant. The current situation-- 110 00:06:47,060 --> 00:06:50,570 Excuse me, Mrs. Underwood. The US military is irrelevant? 111 00:06:50,650 --> 00:06:52,610 Well, I-- That's not what I said. 112 00:06:52,690 --> 00:06:55,660 You said verbatim: "The US military is irrelevant." 113 00:06:55,740 --> 00:07:00,620 Well, in the, in the context of-- I meant... uh, that there are plenty-- 114 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:05,120 I have the utmost respect and appreciation for our troops, sir. 115 00:07:05,210 --> 00:07:06,790 Not with statements like that, you don't. 116 00:07:06,870 --> 00:07:08,500 Senator, if I may, I can explain. 117 00:07:08,580 --> 00:07:10,550 How do we explain to the men and women who serve, 118 00:07:10,630 --> 00:07:11,960 who put their lives on the line, 119 00:07:12,050 --> 00:07:14,420 that our ambassador thinks they're irrelevant? 120 00:07:14,510 --> 00:07:17,680 I think that's an unfair characterization of what I intended-- 121 00:07:17,760 --> 00:07:20,760 I am not characterizing anything, Mrs. Underwood, you said the words. 122 00:07:20,850 --> 00:07:22,890 And now you're trying to backpedal your way out of it. 123 00:07:22,970 --> 00:07:24,640 - You're trying to take my words-- - Don't interrupt me. 124 00:07:24,730 --> 00:07:26,480 If you will stop interrupting me, I can explain-- 125 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:28,650 No, you see, we ask the questions, you answer them. 126 00:07:28,730 --> 00:07:31,150 You're not allowing me to answer the questions, Senator. 127 00:07:31,230 --> 00:07:34,030 If you could maybe listen instead of grandstanding. 128 00:07:36,820 --> 00:07:38,950 The position you're being considered for 129 00:07:39,030 --> 00:07:41,160 requires calm, cool diplomacy. 130 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:46,870 What concerns me even more than the military comment is your demeanor. 131 00:07:47,870 --> 00:07:50,590 Is this what we're to expect from our ambassador? 132 00:07:50,670 --> 00:07:52,210 A hothead? 133 00:07:54,670 --> 00:07:57,380 Go ahead, Mrs. Underwood, I'm listening. 134 00:07:59,010 --> 00:08:00,800 Maybe it's leverage for another play. 135 00:08:00,890 --> 00:08:02,890 Scare the wits out of me and then come with the big ask. 136 00:08:02,970 --> 00:08:05,890 - You sure there is one? - America Works. They want to kill it. 137 00:08:05,980 --> 00:08:09,020 Or soften me up to consider another VP candidate for the ticket. 138 00:08:09,100 --> 00:08:10,730 They're no fans of Blythe. 139 00:08:10,810 --> 00:08:12,570 Could be anything, any combination of things. 140 00:08:12,650 --> 00:08:14,440 - What? - You saw it? 141 00:08:14,530 --> 00:08:16,940 - Saw what? - The First Lady, sir. 142 00:08:20,700 --> 00:08:25,750 - Jesus. I better call her. - She's still in the hearing, sir. 143 00:08:25,830 --> 00:08:28,750 I need to see this whole thing. Let's get ahead of it if we can. 144 00:08:28,830 --> 00:08:30,580 - The Solicitor General is here. - Cancel it. 145 00:08:30,670 --> 00:08:32,670 - You've already postponed twice. - Postpone it again. 146 00:08:32,750 --> 00:08:33,750 We can't put it off, sir. 147 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:35,710 It goes to the Supreme Court in less than a month. 148 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:36,920 We have bigger fish to fry. 149 00:08:37,010 --> 00:08:39,300 An American citizen was injured by a drone strike. 150 00:08:39,380 --> 00:08:40,890 That Walker authorized, not me. 151 00:08:40,970 --> 00:08:42,970 But you're the sitting president. 152 00:08:43,050 --> 00:08:45,060 If we lose this, it undermines your authority. 153 00:08:45,140 --> 00:08:46,430 The media is all over it. 154 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:48,770 We need our rhetoric in line with the Solicitor General's. 155 00:08:48,850 --> 00:08:50,440 All right. Christ! Send her in. 156 00:08:50,520 --> 00:08:52,900 I'll put this clip on your computer, for when you're done. 157 00:08:54,020 --> 00:08:56,860 Terry Womack. Today. Privately. 158 00:09:14,130 --> 00:09:15,340 Ms. Dunbar. 159 00:09:17,340 --> 00:09:21,630 Before we begin, I'd like to clear the air. 160 00:09:22,430 --> 00:09:26,100 Your report. You did good work, necessary work, 161 00:09:26,180 --> 00:09:28,430 and I admire you for it. 162 00:09:28,520 --> 00:09:30,180 I appreciate you saying that, sir. 163 00:09:30,270 --> 00:09:32,850 And you understand the position I was in with the pardons. 164 00:09:32,940 --> 00:09:35,480 That's politics, sir. Not my expertise. 165 00:09:35,570 --> 00:09:37,320 What's past is past? 166 00:09:37,400 --> 00:09:40,240 My focus is the argument I'll present to the court. 167 00:09:43,410 --> 00:09:46,450 She sees me as the bank robber who made it to the county line. 168 00:09:46,530 --> 00:09:50,000 But she's smart enough to leave her badge at the door. 169 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:52,120 So, the case. 170 00:09:52,210 --> 00:09:55,250 As you know, sir, we think the State secret defense is strong. 171 00:09:55,330 --> 00:09:57,170 When I consulted with the CIA on the-- 172 00:09:57,250 --> 00:10:01,090 I'm wondering if State secrets is the best tactic. 173 00:10:01,170 --> 00:10:03,470 Both of Mahmoud's legs were amputated. 174 00:10:03,550 --> 00:10:06,260 He will be in the gallery, in his wheelchair. 175 00:10:06,350 --> 00:10:08,140 That's a powerful image. 176 00:10:08,220 --> 00:10:10,980 Even Supreme Court Justices have hearts. 177 00:10:11,060 --> 00:10:12,890 We need to stay in their heads. 178 00:10:12,980 --> 00:10:14,980 A procedural route is clearly-- 179 00:10:15,060 --> 00:10:16,690 Excuse me. 180 00:10:18,940 --> 00:10:20,610 Yes? 181 00:10:20,690 --> 00:10:22,360 Uh, tell her I need to watch something 182 00:10:22,450 --> 00:10:24,740 and I'll call her back from my study in two minutes. 183 00:10:24,820 --> 00:10:26,990 - It's my wife. I'm sorry. - Please. 184 00:10:38,460 --> 00:10:40,420 - ...you answer them. - You're not allowing me 185 00:10:40,500 --> 00:10:42,800 to answer questions, Senator. Maybe you would benefit more 186 00:10:42,880 --> 00:10:44,470 from listening than grandstanding. 187 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:50,600 I just watched. How can I help? 188 00:10:50,680 --> 00:10:54,480 I'm calling Senators. I think it would be heavy-handed if you did too. 189 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:56,400 Well, I don't blame you for getting upset. 190 00:10:56,480 --> 00:10:58,690 - You didn't deserve that. - I'm a target now. 191 00:10:58,770 --> 00:11:02,400 - That's the price of admission. - We both are. 192 00:11:02,490 --> 00:11:05,400 The leadership, they don't want me to run. 193 00:11:05,490 --> 00:11:07,070 - What? - Yeah, that's what they said 194 00:11:07,160 --> 00:11:09,030 before I could even present the program. 195 00:11:09,120 --> 00:11:12,040 - This soon? - Yeah, that's what surprised me. 196 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:16,170 - The entire leadership? - All of them, including Jackie. 197 00:11:19,380 --> 00:11:22,760 - That woman has no sense of loyalty. - Well, we'll see. 198 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:25,170 I'm gonna meet with Womack. Turn him around. 199 00:11:25,260 --> 00:11:27,260 They only have strength in numbers. 200 00:11:36,270 --> 00:11:37,900 Continue, please. 201 00:11:37,980 --> 00:11:41,610 As I was saying, we think our procedural defense is strong. 202 00:11:41,690 --> 00:11:44,490 State secrets prohibit the introduction of evidence. 203 00:11:44,570 --> 00:11:46,650 Assuming they won't dismiss outright, 204 00:11:46,740 --> 00:11:50,030 the argument will focus on deference to the executive. 205 00:11:50,120 --> 00:11:53,580 Separation between the courts and foreign policy. 206 00:11:53,660 --> 00:11:56,410 They simply don't have the security intelligence 207 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:59,000 to second-guess covert operations 208 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:02,550 while we're facing threats on multiple fronts. 209 00:12:06,380 --> 00:12:08,340 Sir? 210 00:12:08,430 --> 00:12:11,350 - I can't do this now. - Excuse me, sir? 211 00:12:11,430 --> 00:12:14,970 My office will be in touch. Apologies. Thank you very much. 212 00:12:17,770 --> 00:12:20,560 Maybe you would benefit more from listening than grandstanding. 213 00:12:20,650 --> 00:12:22,060 Joining me now from Capitol Hill, 214 00:12:22,150 --> 00:12:24,280 CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent, Dana Bash. 215 00:12:24,360 --> 00:12:27,150 - Dana, what is the mood at the Capitol? - Right, I understand, but... 216 00:12:27,240 --> 00:12:29,030 We already have several Senators publicly saying 217 00:12:29,110 --> 00:12:32,120 that they're gonna vote against Mrs. Underwood because of her comments. 218 00:12:32,200 --> 00:12:34,990 A number of others I've spoken to have gone from supporting her... 219 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:36,660 - Right. - ...to being on the fence. 220 00:12:36,750 --> 00:12:40,670 But, Dana, she's correct, isn't she? Mendoza was grandstanding. 221 00:12:40,750 --> 00:12:43,170 Maybe. But even so, if you look at the numbers here, 222 00:12:43,250 --> 00:12:44,500 this is doing real damage. 223 00:12:44,590 --> 00:12:46,460 The vote was always going to be close... 224 00:12:46,550 --> 00:12:47,720 Yes. 225 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:49,840 ...things aren't looking good for the First Lady. 226 00:12:49,930 --> 00:12:52,600 - No, I understand, but-- - Could her military remark be... 227 00:12:52,680 --> 00:12:54,680 - It's Mendoza. - ...a slip of the tongue? 228 00:12:54,760 --> 00:12:58,310 I appreciate your time, Senator. I hope you'll reconsider. 229 00:12:58,390 --> 00:12:59,730 - He's on now? - Yes. 230 00:12:59,810 --> 00:13:01,480 Turn that off? 231 00:13:02,350 --> 00:13:05,400 Senator, hi. Thank you for returning my call. 232 00:13:05,480 --> 00:13:08,570 Sorry it took so long. I had a ton of interview requests. 233 00:13:08,650 --> 00:13:12,740 I just wanted to apologize if I came across as disrespectful in any way. 234 00:13:12,820 --> 00:13:14,950 - That was wrong of me. - I know you didn't mean it, Claire. 235 00:13:15,030 --> 00:13:18,120 It's just unfortunate how things are playing out. 236 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:21,420 I realize you can't vote for me yourself, 237 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:25,000 but I was hoping that maybe you would say something to the effect to-- 238 00:13:25,090 --> 00:13:27,050 What, to the press? 239 00:13:27,130 --> 00:13:30,170 - Or even privately, to your colleagues. - I can't do that. 240 00:13:30,260 --> 00:13:32,800 Senator, the vote should center on my merits, 241 00:13:32,890 --> 00:13:35,100 not a few moments where you and I took the gloves off. 242 00:13:35,180 --> 00:13:36,720 Well, I think that was telling, don't you? 243 00:13:36,810 --> 00:13:39,390 How you behaved under pressure? 244 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:42,730 Senator, you know you were taking out of context what I said. 245 00:13:42,810 --> 00:13:44,860 Of course I was. I was trying to rile you up. 246 00:13:44,940 --> 00:13:46,190 And I succeeded. 247 00:13:46,270 --> 00:13:48,940 I wish I hadn't, because it's gonna make things really tough for you. 248 00:13:49,030 --> 00:13:53,740 But, if you can convince my colleagues to change their minds despite that... 249 00:13:53,820 --> 00:13:55,740 why, you'd make a great Ambassador. 250 00:13:55,830 --> 00:13:58,950 - Thank you for your time, Senator. - Good luck, Claire. 251 00:14:00,700 --> 00:14:02,750 He's a son of a bitch. 252 00:14:02,830 --> 00:14:04,380 Let's try Peterson next. 253 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:07,460 Approvals go up and down. 254 00:14:07,550 --> 00:14:10,460 We can't allow ourselves to be held hostage by public opinion. 255 00:14:10,550 --> 00:14:12,550 We're being held hostage by the Republicans. 256 00:14:12,630 --> 00:14:15,340 We can't beat them with you as the face of the party. Period. 257 00:14:15,430 --> 00:14:17,390 Have you all really thought this through? 258 00:14:17,470 --> 00:14:18,680 I'm a sitting president. 259 00:14:18,760 --> 00:14:20,350 But not an elected one. 260 00:14:20,430 --> 00:14:22,390 But still, to abandon the incumbent, 261 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:24,520 and all the advantages that that entails? 262 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:27,820 Which is the problem. We don't see any advantages. 263 00:14:27,900 --> 00:14:30,230 And if you were to come on board with us, 264 00:14:30,320 --> 00:14:32,450 if you were to announce that you're not running, 265 00:14:32,530 --> 00:14:34,570 it wouldn't seem as if we're abandoning you. 266 00:14:34,660 --> 00:14:36,160 The party looks unified. 267 00:14:36,950 --> 00:14:38,910 Bob Birch has been trying to do me in 268 00:14:38,990 --> 00:14:41,410 since I forced the Education Bill down his throat. 269 00:14:41,500 --> 00:14:44,120 I think he's using shaky logic to get you all on board 270 00:14:44,210 --> 00:14:47,380 so he can carry out some personal vendetta. 271 00:14:47,460 --> 00:14:49,000 It was my idea. 272 00:14:50,670 --> 00:14:51,960 Not Bob's. 273 00:14:56,050 --> 00:14:57,800 I hope you work with us. 274 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:00,720 We meant it when we said it. 275 00:15:01,720 --> 00:15:04,560 We would like for you to be a part of the conversation. 276 00:15:17,950 --> 00:15:20,330 - Hello? - Hey, it's me. 277 00:15:20,410 --> 00:15:22,120 Hey. 278 00:15:22,200 --> 00:15:24,500 - I can't hear you. - Hang on a second. 279 00:15:31,840 --> 00:15:32,840 - Seth? - Yeah. 280 00:15:32,920 --> 00:15:35,130 I was just calling to check in. See how things are going. 281 00:15:35,220 --> 00:15:38,680 Good. Things are going really good. Hey, hold on one quick second. 282 00:15:45,140 --> 00:15:49,440 Hey. Listen, uh, I know you're rolling out the AmWorks program soon. 283 00:15:49,520 --> 00:15:52,980 I'm sure Remy has a plan in place, but I've been putting together a list. 284 00:15:53,070 --> 00:15:56,240 Some key representatives and what they might want in exchange for support. 285 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:58,360 Skeletons in the closet, that kind of thing. 286 00:15:58,450 --> 00:16:00,370 Yeah, that's on hold for the moment. 287 00:16:01,990 --> 00:16:04,450 - You're not rolling it out? - It's just on hold. 288 00:16:06,080 --> 00:16:08,120 - Is something up? - No, everything's fine. 289 00:16:08,210 --> 00:16:11,090 We're focused on the summit next month with Russia. 290 00:16:11,170 --> 00:16:13,500 But you're good? You getting stronger? 291 00:16:13,590 --> 00:16:16,090 - Yeah. - In good spirits? 292 00:16:16,170 --> 00:16:17,880 Never been better. 293 00:16:17,970 --> 00:16:20,390 I'll email you my ideas. Let me know what he says. 294 00:16:20,470 --> 00:16:22,510 - Will do. - Thanks. 295 00:16:26,430 --> 00:16:28,640 Senator, when we met in your office last week, 296 00:16:28,730 --> 00:16:30,440 we had a long, productive conversation. 297 00:16:30,520 --> 00:16:33,650 I can't imagine ten seconds during the hearing would-- 298 00:16:33,730 --> 00:16:36,610 Senator, may I call you back in five minutes? 299 00:16:36,690 --> 00:16:38,200 Thank you. 300 00:16:44,080 --> 00:16:47,120 - Francis? - No luck. It was his idea. 301 00:16:48,370 --> 00:16:49,790 What are you going to do? 302 00:16:50,710 --> 00:16:52,130 Top 50 bundlers from last cycle. 303 00:16:52,210 --> 00:16:54,170 I don't need the leadership if I can get the money. 304 00:16:54,250 --> 00:16:56,090 - You? - Too early to tell. 305 00:16:56,170 --> 00:16:57,670 Well, I'm here if you need me. 306 00:17:01,180 --> 00:17:04,510 I've always said that power is more important than money. 307 00:17:04,600 --> 00:17:08,310 But when it comes to elections, money gives power... 308 00:17:08,390 --> 00:17:10,640 well, a run for its money. 309 00:17:11,690 --> 00:17:13,230 It's Francis Underwood. 310 00:17:22,700 --> 00:17:24,530 I thought you said he was handsome. 311 00:17:25,530 --> 00:17:27,120 Sorry to interrupt. 312 00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:30,870 Well, if she doesn't receive a text with the word "urgent," 313 00:17:30,960 --> 00:17:32,790 it's not an official date. 314 00:17:32,880 --> 00:17:34,290 How are you? Alan Cooke. 315 00:17:34,380 --> 00:17:36,170 - Remy Danton. - Nice to meet you. 316 00:17:37,130 --> 00:17:39,550 I'm just gonna go, uh... take a few calls. 317 00:17:39,630 --> 00:17:42,130 There's an espresso coming with your name on it, okay? 318 00:17:42,220 --> 00:17:43,720 Nice meeting you. 319 00:17:49,060 --> 00:17:50,560 So here we are. 320 00:17:50,640 --> 00:17:53,520 I wasn't part of the decision. They told me ten minutes before. 321 00:17:53,600 --> 00:17:55,860 Who are they talking to? About running? 322 00:17:55,940 --> 00:17:57,730 No one yet, as far as I can tell. 323 00:17:57,820 --> 00:18:00,740 There has to at least be a list. Even a mental one. 324 00:18:00,820 --> 00:18:02,610 Some ideas. 325 00:18:03,610 --> 00:18:05,410 We need you to find out. 326 00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:08,870 You know, when Walker resigned, 327 00:18:08,950 --> 00:18:11,500 Frank's president, you're Chief of Staff. 328 00:18:11,580 --> 00:18:14,170 - But me? - You're still in the leadership. 329 00:18:14,250 --> 00:18:16,920 - Assistant Whip. - It's a bullshit title. 330 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:19,210 I'm out of the inner circle. 331 00:18:21,050 --> 00:18:23,260 What do you want? 332 00:18:23,340 --> 00:18:27,140 I want to be on the ticket. His VP. 333 00:18:29,350 --> 00:18:31,060 All we want is a little information. 334 00:18:31,140 --> 00:18:34,810 What you're asking is... disproportionate. 335 00:18:35,980 --> 00:18:38,020 It's repaying a debt. 336 00:18:39,020 --> 00:18:41,820 A big one. I whipped the votes for impeachment. 337 00:18:41,900 --> 00:18:43,740 I should get to cash in on that. 338 00:18:43,820 --> 00:18:45,280 There's no way he'll go for this. 339 00:18:45,360 --> 00:18:49,030 Then there's no reason for me to be your eyes and ears. 340 00:18:52,960 --> 00:18:55,120 I'll get back to you. 341 00:18:55,210 --> 00:18:57,080 During business hours. 342 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:18,650 No, Mark, we ran it in the White House screening room and I swear to God, 343 00:19:18,730 --> 00:19:21,610 when those jets crashed into one of our Seawolf subs, 344 00:19:21,690 --> 00:19:24,490 the Joint Chiefs screamed. 345 00:19:24,570 --> 00:19:26,950 No, they didn't want you to use it and certainly not for free. 346 00:19:27,030 --> 00:19:28,660 David, I'm not just asking you for money, 347 00:19:28,740 --> 00:19:30,910 I'm asking you to be one of my campaign chairmen. 348 00:19:30,990 --> 00:19:33,160 That buys you a lot more than a night in the Lincoln Bedroom. 349 00:19:35,620 --> 00:19:37,790 Claire Underwood for Senator Hylbrook. 350 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:40,710 I agree. We can never rely solely upon Security Counsel support. 351 00:19:40,790 --> 00:19:42,210 Scott, we're 18 months out. 352 00:19:42,300 --> 00:19:43,840 Now, if you wanna be on the ground floor, 353 00:19:43,920 --> 00:19:45,670 you got to shit or get off the pot. 354 00:19:45,760 --> 00:19:48,430 The key is to provide leadership, to lead by example. 355 00:19:48,510 --> 00:19:52,220 I was hoping we could hit Maidstone for a quick eighteen. 356 00:19:52,310 --> 00:19:54,270 No, I'm a terrible golfer. 357 00:19:54,350 --> 00:19:56,730 Exactly, you'd have the pleasure of beating a president. 358 00:19:56,810 --> 00:19:58,350 Now wouldn't that be a good cocktail story? 359 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:01,270 I've spoken to almost every Republican in your committee, sir. 360 00:20:02,110 --> 00:20:03,980 Yes, they're taking their cue from you. 361 00:20:06,610 --> 00:20:08,910 Is there another number where I can reach him? 362 00:20:08,990 --> 00:20:11,280 It's important that we speak this evening. 363 00:20:12,790 --> 00:20:15,410 Yes, anytime, no matter how late. 364 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:18,170 A little faith, Tom. That's all I'm asking. 365 00:20:18,250 --> 00:20:22,630 Oh, yes! I know, I don't like being called "ma'am" either. 366 00:20:22,710 --> 00:20:24,960 If I made every decision based on what makes people feel good, 367 00:20:25,050 --> 00:20:26,630 I'd be a talk show host, not the president. 368 00:20:26,720 --> 00:20:29,130 Well, I know Admiral Jennings is a good friend of yours, 369 00:20:29,220 --> 00:20:31,510 - I can call him personally. - Don't let fear drive you. 370 00:20:31,600 --> 00:20:33,220 That's not how you run your business, is it? 371 00:20:33,310 --> 00:20:36,100 I know you've been in my shoes, and sound bites are not who we are. 372 00:20:36,180 --> 00:20:39,440 - Penny-wise and pound-foolish. - I'm so sorry, Senator, did I wake you? 373 00:20:39,520 --> 00:20:42,270 Yes, no, I'll try back again tomorrow. 374 00:20:42,360 --> 00:20:44,190 I can't fault you for being shortsighted. 375 00:20:44,270 --> 00:20:47,240 I hope you won't fault me for having a long memory. 376 00:20:47,320 --> 00:20:48,450 Good night! 377 00:20:52,370 --> 00:20:55,540 I'm waking people up now. I'll start again in the morning. 378 00:20:57,580 --> 00:21:00,710 - How's it looking? - I had to flip a coin? I don't know. 379 00:21:01,580 --> 00:21:04,380 - You? - Not a single backer yet. 380 00:21:04,460 --> 00:21:06,550 - Not one? - California's still awake. 381 00:21:06,630 --> 00:21:08,300 Maybe I'll have better luck out west. 382 00:21:08,380 --> 00:21:10,590 I'm going for a run. I need to do something. 383 00:21:10,680 --> 00:21:12,340 - It's late. - Well, I'm too restless. 384 00:21:12,430 --> 00:21:15,760 Well, I'll be here, singing for my supper. 385 00:21:22,020 --> 00:21:25,070 It's humiliating to have to beg from some kid who was on Facebook 386 00:21:25,150 --> 00:21:27,280 before his testicles descended, but that's-- 387 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:30,320 Derrick, Francis Underwood. Do you have a few minutes? 388 00:21:32,570 --> 00:21:34,450 I'll be running along the Mall tonight. 389 00:21:34,530 --> 00:21:36,160 That requires a full detail. 390 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:38,040 How soon can you be ready? 391 00:21:38,120 --> 00:21:39,960 We'd far prefer you ran on the track. 392 00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:42,000 I'll be running along the Mall. 393 00:21:42,080 --> 00:21:45,210 Yes, ma'am. We're going to need the First Lady's detail, ASAP. 394 00:21:48,710 --> 00:21:51,090 - This is off the record. - Agreed. 395 00:21:52,010 --> 00:21:55,970 You've called my office every day for the last six months with one question. 396 00:21:56,050 --> 00:21:58,310 I call everyone in the leadership. 397 00:21:58,390 --> 00:22:00,680 I get the same non-answer from all of you: 398 00:22:00,770 --> 00:22:02,560 "Frank Underwood is our president..." 399 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:04,860 He has our undivided support. 400 00:22:04,940 --> 00:22:07,860 Birch slipped up once. He said "unwavering" instead of "undivided." 401 00:22:07,940 --> 00:22:10,440 I wanted to drug-test him. 402 00:22:10,530 --> 00:22:13,530 There was a meeting this morning in the White House. 403 00:22:13,610 --> 00:22:15,620 I was there on Pebble Beach when you came out. 404 00:22:15,700 --> 00:22:17,700 It lasted four and a half minutes. 405 00:22:17,780 --> 00:22:20,790 - You were in there for an hour. - We were inside for an hour. 406 00:22:20,870 --> 00:22:23,210 Doesn't mean the meeting lasted that long. 407 00:22:23,290 --> 00:22:25,130 What happened? Why so short? 408 00:22:28,300 --> 00:22:30,260 You're the Pulitzer finalist. 409 00:22:30,340 --> 00:22:31,920 America Works? 410 00:22:33,130 --> 00:22:35,390 Is that why the president went to the Capitol this afternoon? 411 00:22:35,470 --> 00:22:37,640 No one from the White House would say. 412 00:22:42,180 --> 00:22:44,060 Have a good night. 413 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:48,940 You chose me. What's your play? 414 00:22:49,020 --> 00:22:51,990 When you write about presidents, people pay attention. 415 00:24:40,390 --> 00:24:42,050 Oh... 416 00:24:48,270 --> 00:24:50,270 Oh! 417 00:24:51,150 --> 00:24:52,980 Ah... 418 00:25:06,950 --> 00:25:08,910 It'll come down to the wire. 419 00:25:09,000 --> 00:25:12,130 I'm confident, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. 420 00:25:13,250 --> 00:25:17,670 Well, according to Erikson, I have 47 votes as of this morning. 421 00:25:18,800 --> 00:25:20,630 Well, I know, Senator, but that's not enough. 422 00:25:20,720 --> 00:25:22,180 I need yours. 423 00:25:32,020 --> 00:25:36,150 I have every intention of running for president. 424 00:25:36,230 --> 00:25:38,110 I need to know you two are with me. 425 00:25:38,190 --> 00:25:40,700 If you have any doubts, now's the time to let me know. 426 00:25:49,160 --> 00:25:51,500 Nancy, wipe the schedule clean. 427 00:25:51,580 --> 00:25:53,750 Yes, everything. 428 00:25:53,830 --> 00:25:56,040 We don't leave this office until we have a plan. 429 00:25:58,460 --> 00:26:01,880 Ma'am? The Easter Egg Roll we were scheduled for? 430 00:26:01,970 --> 00:26:03,430 - Right. - If this is a bad time... 431 00:26:03,510 --> 00:26:05,510 No, that's fine. Please, come in. 432 00:26:06,390 --> 00:26:07,390 Hello? 433 00:26:07,470 --> 00:26:10,180 Yes... Claire Underwood. He's expecting my call. 434 00:26:11,980 --> 00:26:13,730 Hi, Sheila. They're beautiful. 435 00:26:13,810 --> 00:26:16,520 Would you mind setting them up, please? I have a couple more calls to make. 436 00:26:16,610 --> 00:26:21,780 Hello, Senator. Yes, I'm well. How are you? 437 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:26,160 The nomination of Claire Underwood, of Washington DC, 438 00:26:26,240 --> 00:26:30,580 to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. 439 00:26:30,660 --> 00:26:34,420 Yeas and nays have been ordered and the clerk will call the roll. 440 00:26:34,500 --> 00:26:36,380 - Mr. Abner. - Yea. 441 00:26:37,340 --> 00:26:39,130 Mr. Braun. 442 00:26:39,880 --> 00:26:41,300 Mr. Bray. 443 00:26:42,170 --> 00:26:45,340 - This one's a little too pink. - Girls like pink. 444 00:26:45,430 --> 00:26:47,800 This is more than pink. It's neon. 445 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:51,060 - Uh, I'm choosing four? - Yes, ma'am. 446 00:26:51,140 --> 00:26:53,890 - Willa? - Up by two: 48 to 46. 447 00:26:53,980 --> 00:26:56,060 - Ma'am, we can finish up later. - No. 448 00:26:56,150 --> 00:26:58,440 - Uh, what's next? - The commemoratives. 449 00:26:58,520 --> 00:27:00,150 These are really special. 450 00:27:00,230 --> 00:27:01,610 A black egg? 451 00:27:01,690 --> 00:27:04,450 - Yes, with patriotic tipping. - It's still a black egg. 452 00:27:04,530 --> 00:27:06,910 Engraved with POTUS and FLOTUS signatures. 453 00:27:06,990 --> 00:27:09,910 Ma'am? Final tally: 52 to 48. 454 00:27:09,990 --> 00:27:11,370 Against. 455 00:27:18,460 --> 00:27:20,420 - The press? - In the briefing room. 456 00:27:22,800 --> 00:27:25,260 I'll just be a few minutes. Would you mind waiting? 457 00:27:25,340 --> 00:27:27,090 Not at all, ma'am. 458 00:27:37,690 --> 00:27:38,770 Hey. 459 00:27:39,520 --> 00:27:40,940 I just heard. 460 00:27:42,150 --> 00:27:44,280 I'm so sorry. 461 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:45,700 The press is waiting. 462 00:27:45,780 --> 00:27:47,280 Well, they can wait. 463 00:27:47,360 --> 00:27:50,870 - Do you want me to come with you? - No. I just want to get it over with. 464 00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:55,660 Claire. You-- 465 00:28:04,420 --> 00:28:07,930 Good morning. Naturally, I'm disappointed 466 00:28:08,010 --> 00:28:11,810 that the Senate did not confirm my nomination today. 467 00:28:11,890 --> 00:28:15,180 But I'm very grateful to have been afforded the opportunity. 468 00:28:15,270 --> 00:28:17,560 I'd be remiss if I did not thank my husband 469 00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:20,440 for all the faith and trust he placed in me. 470 00:28:20,520 --> 00:28:23,480 He's always supported me in achieving my goals. 471 00:28:24,360 --> 00:28:28,410 I look forward to continued service as First Lady. 472 00:28:29,160 --> 00:28:31,280 Thank you. 473 00:28:45,210 --> 00:28:49,180 Um, let's go with the... green, the blue, and the cream. 474 00:28:49,260 --> 00:28:52,260 And for the rare one? The Golden Ticket, so to speak? 475 00:28:53,430 --> 00:28:56,270 Red. That one's beautiful. 476 00:28:56,350 --> 00:28:58,480 Thank you. Excuse me, please? 477 00:29:22,670 --> 00:29:24,500 You ever try to do this? 478 00:29:25,960 --> 00:29:27,380 Balance an egg? 479 00:29:29,720 --> 00:29:31,510 We used to do this as kids. 480 00:29:40,390 --> 00:29:43,520 You can't change the laws of physics, can you? 481 00:29:56,740 --> 00:30:00,040 I was wrong. It's too hard. 482 00:30:00,120 --> 00:30:01,460 Sir? 483 00:30:01,540 --> 00:30:03,880 Fighting the leadership, raising money. 484 00:30:03,960 --> 00:30:06,630 We can't get them to do what they're dead set against doing. 485 00:30:06,710 --> 00:30:10,010 We'd need six months just to get them back to square one. 486 00:30:20,390 --> 00:30:22,940 We have to reverse our thinking. 487 00:30:26,730 --> 00:30:31,280 When the wind's blowing at gale force, there's no point in sailing against it. 488 00:30:34,160 --> 00:30:36,240 What do you have in mind? 489 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:07,480 The White House Counsel's office, please. 490 00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:10,360 I don't care about their schedules. If not today, tomorrow morning. 491 00:31:10,440 --> 00:31:11,610 Should I invite Jackie, too? 492 00:31:11,690 --> 00:31:13,320 Well, she qualifies as leadership. 493 00:31:13,400 --> 00:31:15,660 - What about her ask? - Stall her for now. 494 00:31:15,740 --> 00:31:17,660 Let's see how the meeting goes. 495 00:31:17,740 --> 00:31:19,830 I want you to write the speech, every word. 496 00:31:19,910 --> 00:31:21,330 - Yes, sir. - And no leaks. 497 00:31:21,410 --> 00:31:23,830 You'll have a draft in three hours. 498 00:31:23,910 --> 00:31:27,830 And, sir... Doug emailed me a lobbying strategy for AmWorks. 499 00:31:27,920 --> 00:31:29,880 - Do you want to look at it? - Of his own accord? 500 00:31:29,960 --> 00:31:31,840 - You didn't tell him? - No, I didn't say a word. 501 00:31:31,920 --> 00:31:33,840 It must be what he gathered from watching the news. 502 00:31:33,920 --> 00:31:36,510 - How is he? - Uh, Doug seems fine. 503 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:38,850 I've been calling him, like you asked. 504 00:31:38,930 --> 00:31:41,180 - But he seems all right? - Well, he tells me things are good, 505 00:31:41,260 --> 00:31:44,140 although I don't think he'd admit it if they weren't. 506 00:31:44,230 --> 00:31:46,810 Why don't you stop by from time to time, since I can't. 507 00:31:46,900 --> 00:31:48,350 - See him in person. - Yes, sir. 508 00:31:48,440 --> 00:31:49,940 And send me his email. 509 00:32:00,200 --> 00:32:01,870 Claire? 510 00:32:05,830 --> 00:32:08,250 I'll be in my study if you need me. 511 00:32:14,210 --> 00:32:16,880 What're you working on? 512 00:32:16,970 --> 00:32:19,510 - Brought you a coffee. - My savior. 513 00:32:19,590 --> 00:32:21,510 The leadership meeting yesterday morning. 514 00:32:21,600 --> 00:32:23,600 It lasted four and a half minutes. 515 00:32:23,680 --> 00:32:24,850 Where'd you hear that? 516 00:32:24,930 --> 00:32:28,100 That's not long enough to reject a major domestic agenda. 517 00:32:28,190 --> 00:32:30,730 I wasn't in the meeting. I don't know how long it lasted. 518 00:32:30,810 --> 00:32:33,940 - Something went down. - If you say so. 519 00:32:34,030 --> 00:32:35,860 Uh, I didn't hear anything about it. 520 00:32:35,940 --> 00:32:38,070 Could've been the president was called away. 521 00:32:38,150 --> 00:32:41,530 - That happens all the time. - Not this time. 522 00:32:41,620 --> 00:32:43,030 How do you know? 523 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:45,790 Clearly, I have a source that knows more than you. 524 00:32:45,870 --> 00:32:49,290 Most sources do. At least they pretend they do. 525 00:32:50,670 --> 00:32:52,380 Thanks for the coffee. 526 00:32:53,340 --> 00:32:56,840 Two sugars next time. I'll remember that. 527 00:33:04,180 --> 00:33:05,810 You talked to Ayla Sayyad. 528 00:33:05,890 --> 00:33:08,640 I can either be an asset or a liability. 529 00:33:08,730 --> 00:33:10,400 You think this puts you on the ticket now? 530 00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:11,900 Not if you tell him. 531 00:33:11,980 --> 00:33:14,320 But the smart move would be to advocate on my behalf. 532 00:33:14,400 --> 00:33:15,730 Don't strong-arm me, Jackie. 533 00:33:15,820 --> 00:33:18,030 You're the man in the middle. Who else would I strong-arm? 534 00:33:18,110 --> 00:33:19,950 I want to be on your team, Remy. 535 00:33:20,030 --> 00:33:22,490 We do well when we're on the same team. 536 00:33:26,910 --> 00:33:28,500 You have more calls? 537 00:33:29,290 --> 00:33:32,210 No. I'm done. 538 00:33:34,170 --> 00:33:36,340 - Who spoke to her? - I have no idea, sir. 539 00:33:36,420 --> 00:33:38,880 - Well, it's your job to know. - Things are moving fast. 540 00:33:38,970 --> 00:33:40,380 I'm just trying to stay ahead of them. 541 00:33:40,470 --> 00:33:42,720 Well, we need to move faster. Has the meeting been set? 542 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:45,310 Eight a.m. tomorrow. I just heard back from Birch's office. 543 00:33:45,390 --> 00:33:47,350 Good. Let's have the networks ready to go live by nine. 544 00:33:47,430 --> 00:33:50,440 One more thing. Jackie. 545 00:33:50,520 --> 00:33:52,690 I think you should decide sooner rather than later. 546 00:33:52,770 --> 00:33:54,900 If we're gonna go this route, we need every ally we can get. 547 00:33:54,980 --> 00:33:56,900 After the meeting. We'll discuss then. 548 00:34:09,870 --> 00:34:11,040 You've emerged. 549 00:34:12,710 --> 00:34:13,830 Hi. 550 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:17,000 I took a nap. Last night was... 551 00:34:17,090 --> 00:34:18,710 I didn't get much sleep. 552 00:34:18,800 --> 00:34:20,260 Me, neither. 553 00:34:21,550 --> 00:34:23,380 We're gonna find something for you. 554 00:34:23,470 --> 00:34:27,760 Some other position, or something as First Lady, I promise. 555 00:34:28,510 --> 00:34:29,850 I know. 556 00:34:31,020 --> 00:34:33,270 - What are you doing up? - I've got to go over my speech. 557 00:34:33,350 --> 00:34:35,400 It's happening tomorrow night. 558 00:34:35,480 --> 00:34:37,230 What speech? 559 00:34:48,910 --> 00:34:50,700 It's premature, isn't it? 560 00:34:50,790 --> 00:34:52,330 Read on. 561 00:35:35,790 --> 00:35:37,210 Yes? 562 00:35:38,880 --> 00:35:40,420 Yes. 563 00:35:44,920 --> 00:35:46,470 Thank you. Please. 564 00:35:52,350 --> 00:35:56,060 I put a great deal of thought into what you've all asked of me. 565 00:35:56,140 --> 00:35:59,310 I challenged myself to keep an open mind. 566 00:35:59,400 --> 00:36:03,690 And my decision is: I will not run for president. 567 00:36:03,780 --> 00:36:07,450 Look, they're thinking it's too good to be true, and it is. 568 00:36:07,530 --> 00:36:09,160 I lied in the Oval Office before. 569 00:36:09,240 --> 00:36:10,830 I didn't want to take the chance this time. 570 00:36:10,910 --> 00:36:12,700 It's too big a deal to jinx myself. 571 00:36:13,290 --> 00:36:17,000 At nine o'clock tonight, I will announce to the nation my decision. 572 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:18,210 What's the catch? 573 00:36:19,790 --> 00:36:24,170 I wanted us to meet here in this room for a reason. 574 00:36:24,260 --> 00:36:25,840 For the past five months, 575 00:36:25,920 --> 00:36:29,510 my team has sat at this very table, developing America Works. 576 00:36:29,590 --> 00:36:31,600 You know how much the program means to me, 577 00:36:31,680 --> 00:36:33,100 and I want it to mean as much to you. 578 00:36:33,180 --> 00:36:36,350 - So there is a catch. - No, an opportunity. 579 00:36:36,430 --> 00:36:38,100 Look, we all know the-- 580 00:36:39,350 --> 00:36:41,810 All right, let's just say for... argument's sake 581 00:36:41,900 --> 00:36:46,070 that this table here represents the next year and a half, all right? 582 00:36:46,150 --> 00:36:48,110 So, this is us right now. 583 00:36:48,200 --> 00:36:50,320 And down there at the end, that's the election. 584 00:36:50,410 --> 00:36:54,240 Now, if I did run, I'd spend the next few months fundraising. 585 00:36:54,330 --> 00:36:57,660 And then somewhere around here, I'd formally announce. 586 00:36:57,750 --> 00:37:00,790 And then even if I did win the nomination, say, somewhere around here, 587 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:05,000 I'd start to have to face off with a Republican challenger, probably Mendoza. 588 00:37:05,090 --> 00:37:07,090 And then things would get brutal. 589 00:37:07,170 --> 00:37:09,510 Daily, daily events. 590 00:37:09,590 --> 00:37:11,090 Fending off attacks. 591 00:37:11,180 --> 00:37:12,760 Launching my own. 592 00:37:12,850 --> 00:37:15,520 And... you're right. 593 00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:17,230 In the end... 594 00:37:17,310 --> 00:37:19,480 ...I'd probably lose. 595 00:37:19,560 --> 00:37:24,070 I would spend 18 months campaigning, 596 00:37:24,150 --> 00:37:27,240 which would leave no time to govern. 597 00:37:28,990 --> 00:37:32,110 But you have opened my eyes. 598 00:37:32,200 --> 00:37:34,450 I feel liberated. 599 00:37:34,530 --> 00:37:38,960 I want to spend these next 18 months dedicated to one thing: 600 00:37:39,040 --> 00:37:41,960 America Works. But I need your help to do it. 601 00:37:42,040 --> 00:37:45,170 You're putting an awfully big price tag on this, Mr. President. 602 00:37:45,250 --> 00:37:47,550 No, you've put an awfully big price tag on this. 603 00:37:47,630 --> 00:37:52,010 You're asking me to be a placeholder for 18 months and I intend to govern. 604 00:37:52,090 --> 00:37:54,300 And if America Works succeeds, 605 00:37:54,390 --> 00:37:57,850 then whoever you choose to run in 2016 not only has the backing 606 00:37:57,930 --> 00:38:01,140 of a united party, but a formidable legacy. 607 00:38:01,230 --> 00:38:04,940 But Social Security? Benefits. Entitlements. 608 00:38:05,020 --> 00:38:08,280 We don't want to present a fresh face only to shoot ourselves in the foot. 609 00:38:08,360 --> 00:38:10,740 Then let's not pretend to unite the party, 610 00:38:10,820 --> 00:38:13,490 let's unite the party behind this legislation. 611 00:38:13,570 --> 00:38:15,200 We'll never get it past the Republicans. 612 00:38:15,280 --> 00:38:17,080 We are not here to negotiate! 613 00:38:17,160 --> 00:38:20,580 You want forward-thinking, Bob? Then think forward. 614 00:38:20,660 --> 00:38:24,080 You want a fresh face for 2016? You wanna work together? 615 00:38:24,170 --> 00:38:26,460 Then present my program to Congress. 616 00:38:26,540 --> 00:38:28,750 And if it dies there, so be it. 617 00:38:28,840 --> 00:38:32,550 But I want us to fucking try! 618 00:38:40,980 --> 00:38:43,850 I am prepared to vacate this chair. 619 00:38:44,560 --> 00:38:46,940 Meet me halfway. 620 00:38:47,020 --> 00:38:48,360 Any moment now, 621 00:38:48,440 --> 00:38:51,190 the president will be addressing the nation live from the East Room. 622 00:38:51,280 --> 00:38:54,820 The White House has remained silent on the subject of the president's speech, 623 00:38:54,910 --> 00:38:58,490 but sources in Congress say it will focus on the jobs initiative 624 00:38:58,580 --> 00:39:00,830 he's been planning to unveil for several months. 625 00:39:00,910 --> 00:39:03,040 The program, dubbed America Works, 626 00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:07,130 was developed in secret. Any details are the by-product of speculation, 627 00:39:07,210 --> 00:39:09,500 but sources suggest it will have elements 628 00:39:09,590 --> 00:39:11,760 from both liberal and conservative agendas. 629 00:39:11,840 --> 00:39:15,590 What remains to be seen is whether a Republican-controlled Congress 630 00:39:15,680 --> 00:39:18,010 will cooperate in pushing the program forward. 631 00:39:18,100 --> 00:39:21,850 The White House has faced significant opposition from the GOP 632 00:39:21,930 --> 00:39:23,890 since Congress began its current session, 633 00:39:23,980 --> 00:39:27,520 and many speculate that the president's liberal application of veto power 634 00:39:27,610 --> 00:39:29,770 may leave congressional leaders disinclined 635 00:39:29,860 --> 00:39:31,650 to support this new jobs program. 636 00:39:31,730 --> 00:39:35,150 Additionally, many Democratic supporters of President Underwood, 637 00:39:35,240 --> 00:39:39,620 from his days as House Majority Whip, were voted out of office in November, 638 00:39:39,700 --> 00:39:42,750 diminishing his personal influence over legislators. 639 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:46,540 Low approval ratings are a continuing concern 640 00:39:46,620 --> 00:39:48,250 for the Underwood administration. 641 00:39:48,330 --> 00:39:51,840 And congressional sources suggest the choice to tackle unemployment 642 00:39:51,920 --> 00:39:55,300 may be part of a campaign strategy for 2016. 643 00:39:56,590 --> 00:40:00,260 Recent polls indicate that less than one third of all Americans say they would 644 00:40:00,350 --> 00:40:02,260 consider voting for President Underwood... 645 00:40:18,740 --> 00:40:22,280 ...job growth has remained a popular platform in national elections, 646 00:40:22,370 --> 00:40:25,750 and if today's announcement is received well, 647 00:40:25,830 --> 00:40:29,960 President Underwood's campaign certainly has an opportunity to benefit. 648 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:35,210 Thank you. 649 00:40:35,300 --> 00:40:37,430 Sir, we're ready for you in five seconds. 650 00:40:43,600 --> 00:40:45,020 Good evening. 651 00:40:45,100 --> 00:40:48,230 For too long, we in Washington have been lying to you. 652 00:40:48,310 --> 00:40:53,230 We say we're here to serve you, when in fact, we're serving ourselves. 653 00:40:53,320 --> 00:40:57,900 And why? We are driven by our own desire to get reelected. 654 00:40:57,990 --> 00:41:02,410 Our need to stay in power eclipses our duty to govern. 655 00:41:02,490 --> 00:41:04,790 That ends tonight. 656 00:41:04,870 --> 00:41:08,660 Tonight, I give you the truth. 657 00:41:08,750 --> 00:41:14,050 And the truth is this: The American dream has failed you. 658 00:41:14,130 --> 00:41:18,840 Work hard? Play by the rules? You aren't guaranteed success. 659 00:41:18,920 --> 00:41:22,470 Your children will not have a better life than you did. 660 00:41:22,550 --> 00:41:27,640 Ten million of you can't even get a job, even though you desperately want one. 661 00:41:27,730 --> 00:41:32,190 We've been crippled by Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, 662 00:41:32,270 --> 00:41:35,150 by welfare, by entitlements. 663 00:41:35,230 --> 00:41:39,990 And that is the root of the problem: entitlements. 664 00:41:40,070 --> 00:41:45,450 Let me be clear. You are entitled to nothing. 665 00:41:46,830 --> 00:41:51,920 You are entitled to nothing. 666 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:55,170 America was built on the spirit of industry. 667 00:41:55,250 --> 00:41:58,670 You build your future. It isn't handed to you. 668 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:00,420 And the problem with Washington 669 00:42:00,510 --> 00:42:03,260 is that we haven't given you the tools to build it. 670 00:42:03,340 --> 00:42:09,020 The only way for us to serve you is to give you the means to serve yourselves. 671 00:42:09,100 --> 00:42:11,890 Well, that's exactly what I intend to do. 672 00:42:11,980 --> 00:42:14,270 Not handouts. Jobs. 673 00:42:14,360 --> 00:42:17,610 Real paying jobs. 674 00:42:17,690 --> 00:42:20,110 In the next few weeks, the Democratic leadership 675 00:42:20,190 --> 00:42:23,410 will introduce a program called "America Works." 676 00:42:23,490 --> 00:42:25,740 Its goal is simple: 677 00:42:25,830 --> 00:42:30,000 to put the ten million Americans who are unemployed to work. 678 00:42:30,080 --> 00:42:34,630 All of them. If you want a job, you get one. 679 00:42:34,710 --> 00:42:38,300 The cost is five hundred billion dollars. 680 00:42:38,380 --> 00:42:40,130 Now, that's a lot of money. 681 00:42:40,210 --> 00:42:43,220 To pay for it, we'll need to rethink Social Security, 682 00:42:43,300 --> 00:42:46,300 healthcare and benefits from the ground up. 683 00:42:46,390 --> 00:42:50,100 We can't maintain the welfare state as we know it. 684 00:42:50,890 --> 00:42:53,230 Now, that's not a popular thing to say. 685 00:42:53,310 --> 00:42:56,480 Anyone running for office wouldn't dare utter those words. 686 00:42:56,560 --> 00:42:58,900 Every advisor and consultant and staff member 687 00:42:58,980 --> 00:43:02,030 would beg a presidential candidate not to say them. 688 00:43:02,110 --> 00:43:04,530 But I can say them. 689 00:43:04,610 --> 00:43:09,870 Because I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination in 2016. 690 00:43:12,660 --> 00:43:14,960 Candidates are cautious. 691 00:43:15,040 --> 00:43:17,920 They must equivocate. They dodge and tiptoe. 692 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:22,420 But I'd rather leave this office having accomplished something of value 693 00:43:22,510 --> 00:43:26,550 than secure another four years having done nothing at all. 694 00:43:27,470 --> 00:43:31,100 Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered in an era of hope and progress 695 00:43:31,180 --> 00:43:33,310 when he proposed the New Deal. 696 00:43:33,390 --> 00:43:37,100 And at the time, his reforms were considered radical. 697 00:43:37,190 --> 00:43:43,570 But he once said, "This country demands bold, persistent experimentation. 698 00:43:43,650 --> 00:43:47,240 It is common sense to take a method and try it. 699 00:43:47,320 --> 00:43:50,740 And if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. 700 00:43:50,830 --> 00:43:54,160 But above all, try something." 701 00:43:54,250 --> 00:43:56,500 Roosevelt would have understood better than anyone 702 00:43:56,580 --> 00:43:59,380 the necessity for trying something different. 703 00:43:59,460 --> 00:44:02,090 The New Deal succeeded for many years, 704 00:44:02,170 --> 00:44:06,180 but we must now try something newer before it fails us. 705 00:44:06,260 --> 00:44:11,680 If America Works succeeds, we will reinvent the American dream. 706 00:44:11,760 --> 00:44:13,600 If we fail in our attempt, 707 00:44:13,680 --> 00:44:16,560 we will admit it frankly and try another. 708 00:44:16,640 --> 00:44:21,730 But above all, we must try something. 709 00:44:21,820 --> 00:44:25,650 Thank you, and God Bless the United States of America. 710 00:44:41,340 --> 00:44:42,800 Hey. 711 00:44:42,880 --> 00:44:44,250 It's two in the morning. 712 00:44:44,340 --> 00:44:46,420 Yeah, I just left the White House. 713 00:44:46,510 --> 00:44:48,300 The press conference, phone calls, emails, 714 00:44:48,380 --> 00:44:49,890 the rest can wait until tomorrow. 715 00:44:49,970 --> 00:44:52,510 - Were you asleep? - No. 716 00:44:54,010 --> 00:44:55,850 This is a cool place. 717 00:44:56,680 --> 00:44:58,140 How much is your rent? 718 00:45:00,060 --> 00:45:02,190 I thought you said AmWorks was on hold. 719 00:45:02,270 --> 00:45:04,150 Well, it was and then it wasn't. 720 00:45:04,820 --> 00:45:07,150 The leadership didn't want him to run. 721 00:45:07,240 --> 00:45:08,280 Who told you that? 722 00:45:08,360 --> 00:45:11,240 Nobody. But I figure it's the only reason he'd make that speech. 723 00:45:11,320 --> 00:45:12,740 Hm... 724 00:45:12,830 --> 00:45:15,660 - He's still gonna run though, isn't he? - He says he's not. 725 00:45:15,740 --> 00:45:18,330 I know him better than you ever will, Seth. 726 00:45:18,410 --> 00:45:20,460 There's no way he doesn't run. 727 00:45:22,630 --> 00:45:26,420 Is that why you're here? Because he needs my help now? 728 00:45:26,510 --> 00:45:30,090 No, I just-- I wanted to check up with you in person this time. 729 00:45:32,550 --> 00:45:35,470 - He asked you to. - Yes. 730 00:45:37,310 --> 00:45:39,520 I did send him your email, though. 731 00:45:39,600 --> 00:45:42,440 - What did he say? - I'm not sure if he's read it. 732 00:45:49,740 --> 00:45:51,950 You should probably get some sleep, huh? 733 00:45:53,160 --> 00:45:56,240 Big day for the press team tomorrow. 734 00:45:59,830 --> 00:46:02,000 You can report back. Alive and well. 735 00:46:03,750 --> 00:46:05,840 Is it okay if I stop by now and then? 736 00:46:05,920 --> 00:46:08,050 Do I have a choice? 737 00:46:08,130 --> 00:46:11,340 I don't, but I can't force you to open the door. 738 00:46:12,970 --> 00:46:15,970 - Whatever you want. - Thanks. 739 00:46:17,430 --> 00:46:19,060 I'll see you soon. 740 00:47:12,240 --> 00:47:13,820 Ms. Dunbar. 741 00:47:13,900 --> 00:47:14,910 Mr. President. 742 00:47:15,820 --> 00:47:18,240 I had a lot on my mind when we last spoke. 743 00:47:18,330 --> 00:47:20,790 - The speech last night, it was-- - Yes, it was a big decision 744 00:47:20,870 --> 00:47:22,910 and I apologize if I was distracted. 745 00:47:23,000 --> 00:47:25,920 - Not at all, sir. - So, the drone strike case. 746 00:47:26,000 --> 00:47:28,210 You've been pursuing the State secrets defense. 747 00:47:28,290 --> 00:47:30,630 Yes, sir. 748 00:47:30,710 --> 00:47:34,380 - Heather-- May I call you Heather? - Please. 749 00:47:34,470 --> 00:47:36,430 The American people are sick of secrets. 750 00:47:36,510 --> 00:47:39,220 That's the point I was trying to make last night. 751 00:47:39,300 --> 00:47:41,890 I promised the truth, and now we're going to deliver. 752 00:47:41,970 --> 00:47:44,060 What truth is that, sir? 753 00:47:44,140 --> 00:47:46,480 A man had his legs blown off. An American citizen. 754 00:47:46,560 --> 00:47:48,020 We're going to own up to that. 755 00:47:48,110 --> 00:47:50,730 We're going to admit that the CIA conducted the drone strike 756 00:47:50,820 --> 00:47:54,110 - and explain the reasons why. - That information is classified. 757 00:47:54,190 --> 00:47:58,030 Not anymore. You have my permission to make the classified brief public. 758 00:47:59,370 --> 00:48:02,160 Sir, that is not a sound legal approach. 759 00:48:02,240 --> 00:48:04,790 - But it's what the country needs. - We're not appealing to the country. 760 00:48:04,870 --> 00:48:07,040 - We're appealing to nine justices. - Wrong. 761 00:48:07,120 --> 00:48:09,840 We're appealing to both by taking responsibility. 762 00:48:09,920 --> 00:48:13,510 Yes, a man was maimed, his family members were killed. 763 00:48:13,590 --> 00:48:17,220 But hundreds, perhaps thousands of lives were saved as a result. 764 00:48:17,300 --> 00:48:18,970 I understand the emotional logic, 765 00:48:19,050 --> 00:48:21,260 - but we can't-- - You sat right there and told me 766 00:48:21,350 --> 00:48:24,810 - even Supreme Court justices have hearts. - Yes, but-- 767 00:48:24,890 --> 00:48:27,060 Far be it from me to tell you how to do your job. 768 00:48:27,140 --> 00:48:29,190 I've never practiced law a day in my life. 769 00:48:29,270 --> 00:48:31,320 But I have written them. 770 00:48:31,400 --> 00:48:35,320 And occupying this office, I know what the country needs. 771 00:48:35,400 --> 00:48:36,860 It needs closure. 772 00:48:40,280 --> 00:48:42,580 Let me work on a new argument. 773 00:48:42,660 --> 00:48:45,200 - Thank you, Heather. - Thank you, Mr. President. 774 00:48:52,710 --> 00:48:55,840 - Where do you want these, ma'am? - Anywhere. Just not in here. 775 00:48:55,920 --> 00:48:57,340 Okay. 776 00:48:59,180 --> 00:49:01,390 - Scott? - Yes? 777 00:49:01,470 --> 00:49:03,010 Here's a couple more. 778 00:49:33,380 --> 00:49:36,840 Hey. You want a peanut butter and jelly? 779 00:49:36,920 --> 00:49:38,510 No, thanks. 780 00:49:44,640 --> 00:49:46,470 Is everything all right? 781 00:49:50,690 --> 00:49:52,980 I want the UN job, Francis. 782 00:49:53,770 --> 00:49:57,480 The Senate goes home in two weeks. I want a recess appointment. 783 00:49:57,570 --> 00:50:00,820 I prepared for it. I can do this. And after it's all over, 784 00:50:00,900 --> 00:50:03,820 if I've done the job I know I can do, I'll be positioned 785 00:50:03,910 --> 00:50:06,080 - for anything I want. - Claire-- 786 00:50:06,160 --> 00:50:07,790 Now, I checked with the White House Counsel. 787 00:50:07,870 --> 00:50:11,710 There is precedent for a recess appointment after a rejected nomination. 788 00:50:11,790 --> 00:50:13,500 Only once, but you wouldn't be the first. 789 00:50:13,580 --> 00:50:15,670 And I know you'll take a hit politically. 790 00:50:15,750 --> 00:50:17,880 And I know people will think I don't deserve it. 791 00:50:17,960 --> 00:50:23,140 They'll have doubts in me. But what if... this is as far as we get? 792 00:50:23,220 --> 00:50:26,010 What if it's all over in 18 months? 793 00:50:26,100 --> 00:50:29,430 I don't want to wait, or settle for something else, 794 00:50:29,520 --> 00:50:32,640 - when I've put all this work into-- - Okay. 795 00:50:33,980 --> 00:50:35,480 I'll do it. 796 00:50:38,150 --> 00:50:40,900 - You sure you don't want half? - I'm not hungry. 797 00:50:40,990 --> 00:50:42,570 I'll be in my study. 798 00:52:00,660 --> 00:52:08,130 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com